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Spider Solo - sorry your doc doesn't seem to take Lyme seriously. When I had it my doc didn't even bother to do the blood test - she said it was a waste of time and money, that there were many instances of false negatives, and that what it really shows is that you have (at some point in your...

I was lucky when I got Lyme. My doc had it at the same time! When I went to see her, we showed each other our bull's eyes! She said that she was concerned that she might be missing this diagnosis in many of her patients and now that she had it, she was going to try to be more aware of the...

Bull's Eye I had Lyme disease two summers ago. I had a couple of days of not feeling quite right - low grade fever - but nothing to keep me down, although I was very tired. Two weeks later I had full blown flu-like symptons. Fever of 103.5 and severe headaches. I was miserable for four days...

OMG - Audrey - he is so cute!!!!! I can't wait to meet him. When will you begin taking him on short hikes? Let me know - I'd love to join you and to get to know Leo. I agree - Genie would definitely approve! What a sweetheart! Kris

Hi Maddie: Craig and I will be there - Friday through Sunday for sure - might arrive on Thursday - that's still an unknown at this point. Kris

If you can get to Clear Creek, I would go for it. Be aware, however, that the distance is somewhat unclear (no pun intended). I put it on my itinerary when I went to the GC several years ago, thinking it was only 7 miles (no water sources, though, between Phantom Ranch and Clear Creek). When...

Big Moose Inn, Cabins and Campground is, I think, the closest campground to the Park entrance. It is 8 miles beyond Millinocket, on the road to the park. Campground is very clean with nice facilitiies (including showers), and the folks who own the place and those who work there are extremely...

Genie was a wonderful dog who was loved by many, many, many people. I am honored to have known her and to have hiked with her. Audrey & Pat - I am so sorry for your loss. I was absolutely stunned with the news this morning. I can't imagine the hole that now exists in your life. The stories...

Little Blue Job, Farmington, NH. Small mountain - 360 degree views. On a clear day you can see the ocean (although it's easier to pick out the Schiller Plant in Newington), Mt. Chocorua, and (sometimes) all the way back to Mount Washington. Lots of bang for the buck.

Thanks for all of the input and suggestions. I have been to Death Valley and climbed Wild Rose Peak and almost to the top of Corkscrew Peak. I really enjoyed the area, but thought I would like to explore something new this time. Still gathering ideas, etc. Keep them coming!

I will be likely attending a conference in Long Beach mid-March, and thought it might be nice to take a few extra days and drive to Joshua Tree and do some camping and hiking. Does anyone know of any "must do" hikes or areas of the park that should be seen that could help me in my trip...

I (or my hiking partners) have found many items along the trail. Most recently, we found the zip-off legs of a pair of hiking pants. Once while hiking out from a multi-day trip, we found a pair of socks, a bandana, sunglasses, and bear spray (which one of our group tested out and nearly gassed...

I have never hiked Monadnock!:eek:

Two words: THE WAVE

I did a 5 day hike in the Grand Canyon in the beginning of May several years ago. When we left the South Rim to descend into the canyon, it was 45 degrees (6 am). By the time we got to the Colorado River around noon, the temp was 100! The best times to take photos of the Canyon are early...

I live in Rochester, NH. We lost our power sometime after midnight on Thursday. Woke up to 2 to 3 inches of water in our basement (no power - no sump pump). Bailed water with 5 gal buckets for about 1 hour and then decided we needed to purchase a generator. Lowe's and Home Depot in Rochester...

Thanks so much for the wonderful trip report. I so wish that Craig and I could have joined you. Given the head cold (complete with nasty cough) that has gripped me for the past two weeks and the COLD of that day, I made a wise decision to bow out. You all were in my thoughts and prayers on...

I don't know. I've carried one as a part of my first aid kit for more than 10 years now, mostly because it weighs about the same as an empty soda can. Can't imagine that there would be any lead in it if it is that light!

I would agree - I will continue to hike. But I will be cutting back on eating out - either before (breakfast) or after (dinner) a hike. I will also be making my own sandwiches, rather than picking up something on the way. This summer while I was finishing up my NEHH, I tried to group peaks...

It was truly a wonderful day on Saturday when I completed my NEHH. Thanks to those who were able to join me – your presence made for a very special day. For those who couldn’t make it – thanks for the well-wishes and congratulations. It’s been quite a journey. It all started more than 11...