Hey all, I'm pleased to report that almost one year later, my walking/hiking is almost back to normal. Had a bit of a relapse hiking when I tripped over a step and overextended my knee and wrecked my right side a bit. Now just some stiffness and a little aching if I overdo it. Should be good for next season backpacking and have to try out my 10lb baseweight with the almost over the hill 60 year old body. At least I've straigntened out the "imbalance" some and am almost as good as I was in 2011!

In the meantime, I'm planning a trip to Mexico to celebrate my 60th. I'd love to do the CDT, but can't get that much time off for now. Maybe in 2016, and after I get down to my 175lb fighting weight.