Ever wondered the difference between hiking and walking? I did and found some comparisons:
.. Hikers hike on natural trails, walkers walk on any surface – concrete, asphalt, gravel, sand. [We walked all types]
.. Hikers seek natural environments – forests, mountains, parks. Walkers walk anywhere. [Right! We walked everywhere not just anywhere…. Ha]
.. Hikers like to dress the part…. in natural fibers, sturdy hiking boots, a hiking stick. Walkers may look like anybody else out strolling down the street. [some of our walkers came in hiking shoes, all set to go]
.. Hikers bring along essentials to deal with any emergency. Walkers take their house key and maybe their wallet and water bottle. [hee hee hee]
Are you a hiker or walker? Me think we are both, never mind…whatever…whichever…
Let’s Hit the Trail once again shall we? At least One step one day… aha
SHC monthly walks will resume on Saturday, 14February 2009. 
FYI, the walk team “EOs” has grown from 5 to 8!
the 3 new additions: Joyce Tan; Charles Chua and Serene Low.
For 2009 expect some changes or variety and/or difference:
1) Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2) EXCEPTIONS: 3 dates shall be rescheduled to the 1st Saturday instead. The dates are: 4Apr; 2nd May & 1Aug.
3) Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting around 4pm. A couple of morning walks MIGHT be scheduled.
4) Get your feet wet, wade in shallow streams of water might come your way….
Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.
NOTE: these confirmed dates, routes to be advised/confirmed in due time:
10Jan no walk.
14Feb Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"
14Mar Keppel Island (TBC)
04Apr* (1st Sat) Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
02May* (1st Sat)TBA
13Jun TBA
11Jul TBA
1Aug* (1st Sat) TBA
12Sep TBA
10Oct TBA
14Nov TBA
12Dec walking shoes, worn out!
We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.
Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!
Even if you are speedy, you may want to take the extra time to – soak in the scenery, take photos, appreciate the beautiful blooms, the butterflies, the birds and bees, perhaps a squirrel or monkeys! Time in the natural environment should be spent observing and enjoying rather than hurrying to a destination…. the leisure walks that are intended!
Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……. 
EOs of the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…
WISH ONE & ALL A FABULOUS 2009! 
see u soon! Till then…..
