[at-l] All kinds of stuff

[revmrf@kingcon.com (Martin Fors)]

Hi gang,

it was quite nice to see and visit with a bunch of you at the 
Gathering.  I've had god news for a change from my physician this morning 
regarding my right knee.  My meniscus and tibia are healing well - three 
more weeks of PT with continual work in the future to strengthen my quad[s] 
in order for me to really be ready for my thru-hike in March.  I may be 
able to get Minimal Supervised Physical Therapy to work on the surrounding 
muscles of my knee [and elsewhere.]  His orders were to lighten my load 
[something all of us strive for] and to do less miles per day [don't know 
for sure how to handle this one.]  I'll figure out what less miles really 
mean ... <10 or <20.

Anyhow, nice to see some of you.  About the political stuff:  My personal 
opinion... I would not like for us to get into the Warren Doyle type stuff 
on this list.  If something political affects our hiking or natural 
resources or conservation that's fine but to extend it beyond that is 
distasteful and can be insulting and egocentric  [which I found WD's 
choices to be during the gathering.]  After Doyle's reading of a certain 
poem during the gathering, and sensing Baltimore Jack's upsetness, I went 
back to Storr's and packed my tent and left for home, and considered 
whether I wanted to remain a member of ALDHA.  After discussion with my 
wife and overnight sleep, I determined that I wasn't going to let him ruin 
my weekend.  I came back and enjoyed all the events except Doyle's [once 
more] reading of a letter [which to me was an example of his 
egocentricity.]  Walking Jim Stolz's program on the earlier night turned 
out to be one of the best experiences of my 65 years.  That's all I have 
top say regarding the political issues.  Hope no one's feelings are 
hurt.  Blessings to all.  marty aka rusty

"...the music of the songs I love is found in the open air."
	From a Danish children's song.

Martin R. Fors.