Friday, April 17, 2020

Thanks for the literal support

Lou knocked on the van. “With the hiking you’re talking about doing, you could probably use this. I got some of these to help wade in streams when I fish. The middle section doesn’t slide but you can probably fix that with some WD-40 or something.”

I thanked him and fiddled with the pole for a while. I took a break to sit in the sun, then fiddled with it some more. Presto, the middle section freed up and now it works as it should.

It isn’t a fancy new carbon fiber pole, just aluminum. The color has faded and there are scratches and dings, but it’ll make me look a little like a veteran hiker instead of the rookie I am.

4 comments:

  1. frater jasonApril 17, 2020 at 9:28 AM

    I use either a walking stick, or two trekking poles ($3 thrift store ski poles with the baskets cut off). They have saved my @ss many, many times. Not falling and breaking things is especially important when hiking solo.

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  2. ZmanApril 17, 2020 at 3:08 PM

    I've saved fallen branches perfectly formed and viola! Walking stick; the best things in life are definitely free. Good ol' Lou. P.S. How does he like his new love shack?

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    1. Al ChristensenApril 17, 2020 at 6:49 PM

      I had a nice natural walking stick, but I gave it away to a woman who had a knee problem.

      Lou is very happy with his new home. Photos of the finished interior are coming up.

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  3. ZmanApril 18, 2020 at 9:04 AM

    Thank you and Lou, I appreciate Lou's want for anonymity and his foresight in a well insulated home. Makes good good sense.

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