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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2008, 08:52:15 pm »
Eye Eye captain,

Most proud of yer! Way ya be!

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2008, 06:05:08 am »
Capt'n, you know just how proud I am of you? I know it was, post hike, an Imitrex moment, but getting to that moment was thrilling to hear you accomplished! Great job Captn!!!!!

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2008, 07:46:18 am »
Capt Deb~

WHOO-HOO!!  I thought that I posted on this yesterday but muct have run out the door to Figure Skating (for Emee NOT me!!  LOL!) before I hit post!! 

Were you hiking alone??????   :o

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2008, 07:51:23 am »
Capt Deb-

You are one awesome woman!!  Keep on climing those mountains...

Debbi, enjoying the fall colors in NJ
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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2008, 09:47:06 am »
Yes I went climbing alone--I figured my own pace was the best for my head so as not to be rushed. I snailed my way up--leaving at 10 AM and hit the spring at 3 and was back at the car at 5 :30.  Quite the snails pace.  Lots of folks passed me on the way up and down!!!

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2008, 04:40:04 pm »
Quote from: Captain Deb on October 23, 2008, 09:47:06 am
Yes I went climbing alone--I figured my own pace was the best for my head so as not to be rushed. I snailed my way up--leaving at 10 AM and hit the spring at 3 and was back at the car at 5 :30.  Quite the snails pace.  Lots of folks passed me on the way up and down!!!

Capt Deb

Deb:

I'm in pretty good shape and recovered well but doing what you did would be a serious challenge for me.  I salute your determination, stamina and spirit.  :)

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2008, 06:37:29 pm »
The title of this post intrigued me (there's too much testosterone downunder) and seeing the author, I put one and one together and... - well, ya could have knocked me over with a feather duster when i read the post.

Well done young Deb - you got more chutzpa than a lot of people to try that one. Shame ya suffered the consequences of the headache but what you achieved was amazing.


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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2008, 04:21:21 am »
Wow Capt. Deb very impressive!!  I've been proud of the hills I've conquered and they don't even compare -- congrats on this amazing feat!

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #23 on: October 26, 2008, 04:56:27 pm »
Congratulations ... makes me feel like a wuss for letting our hills on the farm conquer me ...

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #24 on: November 19, 2008, 03:16:04 pm »
Capt Deb,

I'm glad Cheri found this thread so I can also say congratulations on this great accomplishment! And what a beautiful place to hike! We don't see all those vivid fall colors in my neck of the woods!

I'm sorry it brought on the headache, but I appreciate the heads up. I'll be sure to bring my Imitrex along when I try hiking again next summer.  :)

Thanks for sharing the pics!

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #25 on: November 22, 2008, 05:15:28 pm »
Rock on Capt Deb!!! With that hike you must have dropped yet another pant size! I'm in Virginia and right off the Blue Ridge Park Way as well... BEAUTIFUL.... God's country!
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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #26 on: November 23, 2008, 11:59:42 am »
Quote from: Laura on November 22, 2008, 05:15:28 pm
Rock on Capt Deb!!! With that hike you must have dropped yet another pant size! I'm in Virginia and right off the Blue Ridge Park Way as well... BEAUTIFUL.... God's country!

Does that mean that I could get on the parkway, which is practically in my backyard, drive North for a long time, and get off eventually and be in your backyard? Cool!

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Re: I did it too!
« Reply #27 on: November 23, 2008, 07:58:21 pm »
Yep, pretty much! Come on up, I just stocked up on Tim Tams!
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