OWWWWIIIIEEEEEE!
It took a whopping 5 hours and 15 minutes. During this hike - I saw a beautiful grey tiny fox sleeping in the sun, 4 deer and a squirrel jumping from one tree to another. I only encountered 3 ladies riding together on their mountain bikes. It was a very quiet hike except for my panting, laughing (seeing yet another hill after about 6 already!) and at one point - a call for divine intervention. I sang We Are The Champions! when I saw the gate to the parking lot.
So many thoughts during the hike - anticipation, joy, sorrow, sheer exhaustion - memories would flood in and flood out. I thought for sure a gnome or fairy would appear to grant my three personal wishes (after granting me major wishes - to use for the world). I spent quite a bit of time smiling for sheer joy of many things. But I must say right now - I am in PAIN! 
I ate a banana and mushy persimmon when I got home and now will be ready to grab some popcorn for dinner. I am so tired - it’s amazing how I came home and plopped in the tub for quite a while.
I’ve decided to not go with the group. I think it would be too arduous to try to hike while holding a conversation. But I would like to do the trail again to see if I can do better….
Blazing Saddles is on right now and I love the way Gene Wilder speaks so softly. I remember him in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. That movie is one of my all time favorites. It’s so wonderful.
I am feeling excited, yet cautious about tomorrow. Both about my hair and about my date. If it doesn’t work out it’ll be OVER for sure - FOREVER.
Meanwhile I’m meeting a lawyer at 2:00pm tomorrow - we’ll see if he’s interesting….
Guess I’ll pick up a little tomorrow. I’m really nervous about the haircut….:)
Wonder if it’ll go with my wheelchair?
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December 22nd, 2007 at 12:07 am
Good job on the hike! You kick butt!
Have fun on the date. It’s just a date and he’s just a normal guy. You’ll be fine.
Lawyer…. can’t wait for the details on that one.
Hugs to you my friend!
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:10 am
Congrats on the hike! You are awesome! It sounded like it was good for your soul. Good Luck on your date with Cop and good luck with the haircut. I have been contemplating getting mine hacked off too. Must be something in the water.
December 22nd, 2007 at 8:27 am
That is one hell of a hike! I am so damn proud of you! Hope you got time for a soak in the bubbly before date night. Try to enjoy yourself, he is just a guy.
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:18 am
I love Flower’s comment - “he is just a guy”!
I am wowed by your hike experience, and more than a little jealous because I’m quite a ways from that level of fitness. I know what you mean about doing that while holding a conversation - indeed that is a whole other level, isn’t it? You’ll get there soon enough. I also am very impressed you’re already talking about doing it again & beating your time!
Have fun tonight.
December 22nd, 2007 at 2:34 pm
CONGRATS ON THE HIKE! YOU ROCK!!!!
I would have been like that old commercial– Im down and cant get up or whatever once I got in the tub after a hike like that.
Good luck with the hair cut. I hope it turns out great. I need one so badly.
Good luck on the dates too
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Yeah, you do rock. You do yourself proud, and the rest of us, too.
Just a guy. Good comment.
Love,
I’m watching,
protectively, of course, (magic wand - ready)
Ruby
December 24th, 2007 at 2:00 am
A hike for 5 hours!!!! wow wow wow!! That is so good. You truly inspire me.
love,
iniya