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  1. gf beranek

    More backpacking, the titanium hip is golden :D

    I never had to watch my weight because I burned calories in the woods like a furnace. After retiring the furnace all but went out and the fuel kept pouring in. Before I knew it I was up to 237 tons, it felt like. Feeling sluggish and out of shape. Having cut out most of the carbs in my...
  2. gf beranek

    More backpacking, the titanium hip is golden :D

    God's country for sure.
  3. gf beranek

    More backpacking, the titanium hip is golden :D

    You can thank the AMA and the insurance companies for all that, Stephan. The most primitive people on the planet today have far more compassion for their sick and dying than modern medicine ever dreamed of. Oh, I can go on a rant about this. But I wont.
  4. gf beranek

    More backpacking, the titanium hip is golden :D

    At 64 now I'm feeling the effects of time. Damn ankles took a beating through most of it, and today, by the time I get about 6 miles under my hoof, I'm limping back to the car. And to boot, my knees have started giving some sore report on steep downhill. Dang it. Good news is I lost 20...
  5. gf beranek

    More backpacking, the titanium hip is golden :D

    Way to go, B. It brings joy just to hear you're doing so much better in body and spirit. 30 years it wouldn't have been in the cards, I think. Modern medicine is remarkable for those that can afford and have access to it. You're a lucky man. Congrats!!
  6. gf beranek

    More backpacking, the titanium hip is golden :D

    I'm no mountain climber, but I sure love the mountains. It refreshes my life every time I go to the alpine forests and see craggy peaks capped in snow.
  7. gf beranek

    More backpacking, the titanium hip is golden :D

    I love the mountains! That's got to be up over 14,000. Pretty thin air for this old timer.
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