Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Snow has hit the High Country

Tom on the High Divide (Chris' picture)
Last week, when 12 Senior Trailblazers made a local hike, four others who just didn't want to give up the chance for another trip up to the High Country went up Excelsior Pass. They made it the whole way, and Chris sent me this picture of Tom, with Mt Shuksan in the background. It looks like it was a great day for them, although I was quite happy with our shorter and snow-free jaunt. But there is a part of me that wishes that I could have joined them.

I keep getting into a mindset that forgets how much I suffer when I push myself to my physical limits. One part of me looks at the "relaxed" group, which consistently goes on less challenging hikes, thinking that it's really time for me to consider going with them more often. This coming Thursday puts me in a quandary: go on the longer, harder hike up Oyster Dome, or take the easy hike on Whidbey Island that they have scheduled.

Frankly, it's hard for me to leave behind my long-time pals and go with new friends. I'm such a creature of habit. Although I don't have to make up my mind right now, I'm thinking about it. It's a background concern, but I have one more day to ponder the question.
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  1. Hootin AnniNovember 12, 2019 at 4:45 PM

    Well, I realize how strong-willed you are and determined...but, sometime it comes down to 'slow down' and make keeping healthy not a struggle and pain free.

    As for what you mentioned about the rufous hummingbird, no they don't have ruby feathers...I think you're thinking of ruby throated. Raucous hummer are orangish & green.

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    1. Hootin AnniNovember 12, 2019 at 4:46 PM

      Raucous should be rufous...auto correct I didn't catch.

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  2. RedNovember 12, 2019 at 5:25 PM

    This year I made some big decisions to quit my riskiest activities. There's no sense in risking an injury that you suffer with the rest of your life.

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  3. Trish MacGregorNovember 12, 2019 at 5:54 PM

    Can you do both, alternate between them?

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  4. KayNovember 12, 2019 at 6:43 PM

    I'm sorry, but I'm with the safe and sure. I've injured myself before and am nervous hurting myself again. Trish's idea of alternating might work. I'd hate to leave my old friends.

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  5. gigihawaiiNovember 13, 2019 at 6:02 AM

    Oh, take the easier route. I would.

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  6. Sharon WagnerNovember 13, 2019 at 7:01 AM

    A cliffhanger! I always take the easy hike. I love it when the easy hike is the best hike, then I don't feel like I'm missing out because I'm a whimp.

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  7. William KendallNovember 13, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    I agree with Red.

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  8. Marie SmithNovember 13, 2019 at 9:33 AM

    I will be interested to see what you chose.

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  9. Far Side of FiftyNovember 13, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    Go to the Island...safer for you!

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  10. Fun60November 13, 2019 at 11:47 AM

    That is a hard decision to have to make. List of pros and cons maybe?

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  11. Arkansas PattiNovember 13, 2019 at 2:13 PM

    I know you like the challenge--it is your nature-- but remember it takes longer to heal now days. Hope you are satisfied with your choice. We will tag along which ever one you take.

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  12. Linda ReederNovember 13, 2019 at 3:51 PM

    You still have the option to chose. Soon you may not. Go with your heart, but be careful.

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  13. The Furry GnomeNovember 13, 2019 at 4:46 PM

    Hope you figure it out!

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