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HitTheTrail Member
Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 5452 | TRs | Pics Location: 509 |
How many people do you know that would insist on a backpacking trip one week before their planned memorial service? I know one, in fact I have been living with her for over 40 years. We started our relationship backpacking and she wanted to renew that as a bucket list item before it was too late. I had been discouraging the idea because she is in a weakened state and has a steel rod in her femur so it won’t break . Also, I normally do not go out in weather and NOAA was predicting 90% chance of rain/snow. But how could I say no to a request like that! Our plan was to hike the White River to Indian creek.
Between the two of us we have a combined 5 years of chemo and radiation White River Heading In
The trail is good but after about a 1.5 miles and pushing through brush, some down fall, and crossing a wash-out and debris flow she started having hip pain and doubts about the trip back in wet weather. So we turned around and found a camp site by the river. Just then it started to rain for the next 12 hours.
soft brush Washout and debris flow
Because of the weather report I took a tent and my hammock tarp. The idea was to set the tarp up over the tent. That way we could at least break camp under a shelter. The tent site didn’t exactly line up with the tarp trees, but did offer coverage.
Belt and suspenders Morning coffee she forgot her sani-fem pee device so made one out of a drink bottle
Her doctors say she is on a limited timeline. After this trip I have the feeling I will be doing it again in the future. If not multiple times. She is a trooper.
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wildernessed viewbagger
Joined: 31 Oct 2004 Posts: 9275 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee |
Living in the Anthropocene
Living in the Anthropocene
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Tom Admin
Joined: 15 Dec 2001 Posts: 17835 | TRs | Pics
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Tom
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Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:01 pm
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Here's to many more trips.
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gb Member
Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 6303 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:22 pm
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Impressive, I wish her and you all the best.
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Jaberwock Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2013 Posts: 722 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham |
Best wishes-
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Bootpathguy Member
Joined: 18 Jun 2015 Posts: 1787 | TRs | Pics Location: United States |
Experience is what'cha get, when you get what'cha don't want
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Ski ><((((°>
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 12798 | TRs | Pics Location: tacoma |
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Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:26 pm
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cool.
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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Randito Snarky Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 9495 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellevue at the moment. |
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Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:59 am
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Keep moving as long as possible! f### CANCER!
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Jim Dockery Member
Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 3092 | TRs | Pics Location: Lake Stevens |
Goodonya both!
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Nancyann Member
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Nancyann
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Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:56 am
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Best Wishes to your lovely lady in her fight against cancer and to you for all the loving support you are giving her.
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mbravenboer Member
Joined: 20 Oct 2013 Posts: 1422 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
Heartwarming All the best!
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Sallie4jo Member
Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Posts: 220 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
Peace be with u....white river is a place of beauty...as is your story.
I choose to live in a landscape of hope.
Terry Tempest Williams
I choose to live in a landscape of hope.
Terry Tempest Williams
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SingleShot Member
Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Posts: 119 | TRs | Pics
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Not everyone finds a good partner to go through life with but it sounds like you two were a good fit. Best wishes.
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HitTheTrail Member
Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 5452 | TRs | Pics Location: 509 |
Thanks for all the heartfelt kind words! Normally I would consider spending 12 hours hunkered down in a pouring rain storm a minor success. But my wife can't stop talking about the experience. She was just gushing about the trip to our son on the phone today. Now I feel guilty for not relenting and taking her out sooner. In any case, I am glad it made her happy and boosted her spirits. Also, ....what a great community NWhikers can be.
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zephyr aka friendly hiker
Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 3361 | TRs | Pics Location: West Seattle |
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Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:48 pm
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HitTheTrail wrote: | She is a trooper. |
Most definitely. I wish the weather could have been better for you two. All the best. ~z
Edit: Just saw your new comment above as I was posting. So I am adding this.
HitTheTrail wrote: | In any case, I am glad it made her happy and boosted her spirits. |
How could it not be? Though the weather, terrain and personal discomfort were challenging, just being together in a remote location away from all the hubbub and having each other to share time with would be such a healing and positive thing--especially since such trips have been an integral part of your relationship over the years. I admire her spirit. Thanks for sharing your story with us. ~z
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