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  1. Trainwreck

    Club MEB Trip Report

    It was very fun meeting you all on Field and putting names with faces! Even though I did lose a good part of my lunch to the adorable German Shorthair Pointer, I got enough to eat. BTW, the champagne was stale and we poured it out. Warm champage=UGH. The black flies, however, were tasty as they...
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    Stretching routines

    Same as Dug, ony add a straight up margarita, rocks on side, salt on rim (electroyte replacement:p) Sandy
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    Biggest D'oh "That Was Stupid" Moment

    My husband and I had hiked up Baxter, the Knife Edge, and were on Pamola. We wanted a different route back to Chimney Pond, and asked a guy coming up the Dudley how it was. "Great trail, a walk in the woods" I guess he was kidding because I arrived at the bottom missing the seat of my pants...
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    Alex Honnald - free soloing video

    This guy is a machine! I like him, I just hope he doesn't fall. I agree. I like my rope. Sandy
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    Biggest D'oh "That Was Stupid" Moment

    Hiked into a beautiful back country spot in the ADKs. It started to rain, so we threw down and went about to set up the tent. No poles. Had left them at home!! Forgot to put them back in the sack after airing out the tent form the last hike. That was a LONG wet night, sagging tent walls held up...
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    Thanks Sabrina. Tell me about it. I got the article and wonder if he can help me unlock my...

    Thanks Sabrina. Tell me about it. I got the article and wonder if he can help me unlock my hamstrings, which have a ton of scarring (not from the knee replacement. It was there before) I may call for a consult. Did you go to Brighton or Concord? S.
  7. Trainwreck

    Total Knee Replacement Question

    Coldfeet: Glad to hear about your progress and congrats on the pack!!! Today is my 1 year anniversary with the knee. I somehow managed to overtrain my quads and now have to get going on my hamstrings and the muscles around my hips. I got out a bit climbing this winter, but it was so cold in the...
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    Total Knee Replacement Question

    HI Coldfeet: Hope you are moving along in your recovery, and am happy you have your canoe trip in April to look forward to. As for driving, it depends on which leg you do, and whether you are still on pain meds. I had my right knee done and it was 6 weeks before I felt I could move quickly from...
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    Total Knee Replacement Question

    I remember ALL of it. Those 1st 2 weeks....And I thought labor was the worst pain I had ever had. Not even close. PT was also 'memorable':eek: It does go away though.... As soon as I hit the trail and didn't feel my knee bones grinding together, all the horror was pushed back into the back of...
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    Alex Takes a Break (Literally)

    My daughter Molly fractured the growth plate on her tibia too, only it was up near her knee. The recovery was fast. Cast to brace to nothing in a matter of weeks. She is now 16 and I think, has reached her adult height. There is no difference between her legs, and she is as active as she wants...
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    favorite/most convenient town in the Whites ?

    I already have my little piece of heaven one block up from Rt 16 in town North Conway. I can walk/stumble home from town. I plan to retire there.
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    Ice Farming???

    When are you going to invite those of us that like this stuff to check it out? I was in Ouray 2 yrs ago and this is the basic setup. Every night starting at 4:30, they do a mist spray and by the morning it is beautiful climbable pure heaven! Sandy
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    Total Knee Replacement Question

    Hey Coldfeet! As I write this, you are probably the owner of a shiny brand new knee! I hope you have a smooth recovery and would love the opportunity to hike with you this summer (even with a new knee, I am still slow though). I am back outside, whacking away at giant popcicles in Crawford Notch...
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    Waumbek Can Wait. November 11, 2010

    I think that part of hiking is knowing when it is time to turn around. Most of us have done this many many times. Kudos to all of you for making the right decision. Hiking should not be a "death march" If it isn't right, sit down and eat chocolate. That makes it right again. Sandy
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    RICE No More

    I was sort of giggling when I read this thread. I have had my share of injuries, hence my screen name. I hate ice, but it certainly was handy when I whacked myself in the face with my ice tool last year. Definately brought swelling and bruising to a minimum. I had my knee replaced in March and...
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    Moat mtn trail for me?

    Thanks. I may consider Kearsarge as it is a 2 minute drive from my place in N. Conway. From my fron porch, I look at the Moats and keep wondering when I'll get up to them. I hike to Dianas baths as often as I can, and last winter wandered down the N. Moat trail a bit. Can anyone compare the N...
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    Moat mtn trail for me?

    So many of you know I am SLOWLY recovering from a knee replacement. Before the big snow/ice hits, I was wondering if a Moat mtn hike (NOT traverse) would be appropriate. I did get up to Glen Boulder last weekend with my microspikes but turned back d/t the screaming wind above treeline. So in...
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    Save the date: Saturday November 6, Pat and Audrey's potluck

    Looks like none of us uses those cargo covers. Mine is from 2008. See you later. Sandy
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    Knee surgery..been there? done that?

    We should probably have a "Knees-R-Us" section! Knees can be very slow to recovery. I am very impressed that Mark had such a great recovery. Mine is taking a bit longer, but I have other soft tissue issues that had not much to do with my new knee, although it is nice not to hear and feel the...
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    Total Knee Replacement Question

    Hi Coldfeet I am so sorry to hear you need a bilateral. I had my right knee replaced in March of this year. I won't go into details , but it is quite a difficult recovery. It IS worth it, but you may not think that right away. It took me about 6 months to even consider this being a good idea. I...
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