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    Back on the Trail Again

    As some of you may remember, I wrecked my knee doing trail maintenance last June, had surgery in July, and have been gimping around in a brace most of the time since. I finally feel strong enough to hike again, so here is a photo from today's excursion. 1800' elevation change over about 3.5 miles round trip. Here I am at the top of Lookout Mountain in Montreat. On the way up I visited the rock I was carrying when my knee collapsed. With no zipper to fumble with I had no trouble insulting said rock as I passed :mrgreen:
    Kilted Teacher and Wilderness Ranger and proud member of Clan Donald, USA
    Happy patron of Jack of the Wood Celtic Pub and Highland Brewery in beautiful, walkable, and very kilt-friendly Asheville, NC.
    New home of Sierra Nevada AND New Belgium breweries!

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    Right on man! Looking at that picture REALLY makes me pine for the mountains! I've gotta go hiking again sometime. Nothing like showing that rock who's boss eh?

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    A smart looking kilt; lovely scenery.
    Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.

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    I assume you 'x-marked' your territory?

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    Rock pi$$ed you off, heh?

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    Congrats!!!!!

    :buttkick: That rock had it coming . . .

    I STILL plan on a "commorative" hike sometime. I guess it will after Christmas. Oh well . . .

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    Good for you, glad to see the brace off. Knee problems are He@#(arthiscope Left knee three years ago)

    Great pic by the way.

    Brett

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    Quote Originally Posted by Splash_4 View Post
    I assume you 'x-marked' your territory?

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    Nice picture and view but you have the coolest pin!!!



    *sorry I've been dying to use that smilie since I found it!
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    Glad your knee work healed up cousin. Beautiful view. You present a jaunty look most appropriate for kilted gents.

    Ron
    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
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    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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