tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post512512656189319039..comments2024-02-24T02:44:59.075-08:00Comments on Merikay's Dream : We Went Hiking TodayMerikayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-28941429095177314732012-04-20T22:04:08.055-07:002012-04-20T22:04:08.055-07:00You look mahvahlous! :-) I'm glad you can do ...You look mahvahlous! :-) I'm glad you can do longer hikes now. I've never used poles, but can't wait till I can start to go hiking again too! Guess the new boots were a plus too huh? <br />Ya'll are so lucky to live where you can get out & enjoy your surroundings like that.TexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-86145212213348503322012-04-20T21:55:22.709-07:002012-04-20T21:55:22.709-07:00Wowwie! I'm impressed.Wowwie! I'm impressed.The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-38599711803030732132012-04-18T20:56:07.197-07:002012-04-18T20:56:07.197-07:00Hooray for you for finding places in your own back...Hooray for you for finding places in your own backyard to enjoy. That is what we are trying to do more of. There are far away places we want to see but there is so much nearby that we can explore as well. 7 miles is a good long hike, good for you.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-12219733565445743712012-04-18T16:39:59.838-07:002012-04-18T16:39:59.838-07:00Merikay, great pictures. Nice to find local places...Merikay, great pictures. Nice to find local places like that to explore for the first time. You're looking good, too! Craig's doing good on those trails. He'll be ready for that Crater Lake hike this summer! Thanks for sharing.Russ Krecklowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003451276135546632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-37826741652282223082012-04-18T15:17:56.570-07:002012-04-18T15:17:56.570-07:00Merikay you look fabulous. Keep up the good work.
...Merikay you look fabulous. Keep up the good work.<br /><br />what a beautiful place.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-2330805331472844502012-04-18T10:51:18.819-07:002012-04-18T10:51:18.819-07:007 miles! wowzers. You look great btw :-) You are m...7 miles! wowzers. You look great btw :-) You are my inspiration.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10496816387781623642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-29791576147733850902012-04-18T10:25:56.086-07:002012-04-18T10:25:56.086-07:00Nice hike! Thanks so much for sharing.
My trekki...Nice hike! Thanks so much for sharing.<br /><br />My trekking poles came as a pair. Usually I only use one, and sometimes Paul uses the other. The big advantage over ski poles is they're adjustable...shorten on the ascent and lengthen on the way down. Saves the knees!Paul and Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236102580496167796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-32241999258279699602012-04-18T07:33:39.818-07:002012-04-18T07:33:39.818-07:00I can't believe you never explore the parks ne...I can't believe you never explore the parks nearby. That's the cheapest place to go and what a beautiful park that was!<br /><br />You're looking very slim and trim!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-53091139398555040522012-04-18T07:03:06.442-07:002012-04-18T07:03:06.442-07:00Seven miles is a very energetic hike!! Love, love...Seven miles is a very energetic hike!! Love, love the pics!! I can only imagine how beautiful it was to actually be there!!Happytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604892750805362197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-70511209806361877882012-04-18T06:53:43.084-07:002012-04-18T06:53:43.084-07:00Seven miles is more than I believe I could do. Go...Seven miles is more than I believe I could do. Good for you!Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-24211110929812456072012-04-18T06:53:15.988-07:002012-04-18T06:53:15.988-07:00Sure a beautiful area to be hiking in. We enjoyed ...Sure a beautiful area to be hiking in. We enjoyed all the pictures you shared.Allen DuGuayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118163102004430034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-78530869847621684712012-04-18T05:53:04.526-07:002012-04-18T05:53:04.526-07:00I love my hiking pole. Think I just got it at Wal...I love my hiking pole. Think I just got it at Walmart. My husband, a "real hiker/backpacker" uses two. I amt go to two also. They sure help your knees!cathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624784808773592019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-24036241262423260472012-04-18T05:19:29.493-07:002012-04-18T05:19:29.493-07:00Great hike, thanks for sharing. Love your Badgers ...Great hike, thanks for sharing. Love your Badgers shirt. You're looking great! Thanks for the comment on my blog. I've so often said the same thing. Why don't people just refuse to go to war, but then I get accused of being anti-military.RV Khronicles of Kevelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612195786405870520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-55545733079451920162012-04-18T03:44:53.821-07:002012-04-18T03:44:53.821-07:00Very nice shots of that trail. Been there years ag...Very nice shots of that trail. Been there years ago. Your weight loss is evident, you look terrific!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-67873398234524251732012-04-18T02:18:26.031-07:002012-04-18T02:18:26.031-07:00Nice looking scenic trail & a great way to spe...Nice looking scenic trail & a great way to spend a day. I always enjoy natural exercise the best & hiking a rocky trail is a great way to get that natural exercise. And, the less weight one carries, the better it is too.....Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-65845796435726991092012-04-17T22:00:34.300-07:002012-04-17T22:00:34.300-07:00Can't believe you didn't go for the whole ...Can't believe you didn't go for the whole 32 miles. lol But the trail you picked definitely gave you a good workout.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.com