wrote:
The Historian wrote:
I still have a lot to learn about hiking. I didn't bring enough water,
for one. Also, I was far too heavily dressed for the unseasonably warm
weather. Halfway up the side of Misery I stopped and removed my jacket
and shirt. Fortunately, underneath I was wearing a T-shirt. So in
addition to the beauties of nature, other hikers got to see the
spectacle of a fat middle aged man with the phrase "I am the kid your
parents warned you about" printed on his chest.

LoL! At least it's a fun learning process. :-)

Very tiring, but fun. I'm trying to locate a hiking partner for a
future trip. I think it would be more fun to share the experience.

When I was in better shape, I made a 14-hour hike from the foot to the
summit of Mount Diablo and back. What was fascinating was the
temperature difference between the shady/windy side and the sunny/calm
side. A good moisture-wicking shirt and a light jacket made all the
difference. Ahh, good times, wish I was back there again.

http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/517/im...iabloSP_42.jpg

By the way, I'm at 317. I guess I'm in "maintenance mode" for the
moment. I accidently cut my foot on 12/1 and it became infected. My
doctor asked me to walk as little as possible... I'm seeing her again
today. I plan to ask about alternate exercises like swimming.

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Sorry to read that. I hope you have a swift and full recovery.

Neil
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