My daughter wants to take a trip... should I be concerned for her safety?
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2. Backcountry Hiking. Hikes into the backcountry (more than a day walk into the wood) require an additional skillset.
We don't have to worry about that. They will be camping, but returning each night to the car and campsite.
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May 13, 2017, 08:05 AM
chellim1
UPDATE: So far they have hiked Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion. They are doing well and I think having a great time. The only issue so far has been a stomach issue (irritable bowel) for which she was able to call home, get a prescription from her doctor, and fill in one of the small towns.
The camping seems to be going fine also. They did have to wait 3 hours for a campsite at one of the places but she says it was worth it as they got a peaceful riverside campsite. They did go into one of the towns for showers and such in between a couple of the parks.
I'm glad she is doing this trip. Here are a couple of the pics sent home. My daughter is the shorter of the two.
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May 13, 2017, 08:33 AM
jhe888
Nice photos. I am jealous of their trip.
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May 13, 2017, 08:36 AM
DonDraper
Wish I was on that trip. Great photos!
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May 13, 2017, 09:49 AM
ShouldBFishin
Awesome photos Looks like she's having a great time building life long memories.
As a father, I can appreciate the concerns you have. Funny what a text message can do to alleviate those concerns. My daughter will be studying abroad next year for a semester in Belgium.
May 13, 2017, 10:12 AM
chellim1
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Originally posted by ShouldBFishin: Awesome photos Looks like she's having a great time building life long memories.
As a father, I can appreciate the concerns you have. Funny what a text message can do to alleviate those concerns. My daughter will be studying abroad next year for a semester in Belgium.
Thanks, and Yep... I'm sure you too will worry a bit when she goes to Belgium.
Here's another. They started this hike at the bottom, on the road you can see below her right foot.
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"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
May 13, 2017, 10:12 AM
sjtill
We live our lives to protect and raise our kids then let them go...even to have them join themselves to another person they will love more than you. She is growing...and so are you. What a great, great experience for her. God bless you and your family, MarkMatt.
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May 13, 2017, 10:19 AM
chellim1
Thanks, Stan. Same to you and your family. I meant to email you before I went out to California in March... you owe me a beer. But... the trip went by so fast I guess it wouldn't have happened anyway. Matt
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
May 13, 2017, 10:22 AM
Jimbo54
It looks like she is wearing out those boots. Good for them. I hope more pics are coming from their adventure.
Jim
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May 13, 2017, 08:27 PM
jimmy123x
Did you raise a SNOWFLAKE???
She is a Junior in COLLEGE which should put her around 21 years old. Quit being super overprotective and let her go on her road trip. You sound like she is flying to Zimbabwe and doing a safari
May 13, 2017, 08:45 PM
darthfuster
Look at those happy faces! Glad they are having a good time. Those dangling feet tho......yikes!
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May 13, 2017, 08:45 PM
chellim1
jimmy123, I can assure you... she is no special SNOWFLAKE!
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
May 14, 2017, 12:07 PM
chellim1
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Originally posted by darthfuster: Look at those happy faces! Glad they are having a good time. Those dangling feet tho......yikes!
Ya... I know. But it's not that far down...
She did call home today for Mother's Day! Then hiking the Grand Canyon today.
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
May 14, 2017, 02:44 PM
sorenson
Looks like she's having a great time. Don't know how long the trip is going to last but have her keep an eye on the weather; by mid-next week forecast is for snow again at elevation (i,e., Bryce Canyon area)...perhaps they can do some lower elevation stuff and only get rained on. If rain is in the forecast, put off the hikes in any slot canyons until the weather clears. If they need a bail-out or a place to dry stuff off, we can host them in Ogden for a bit (likely a bit too far out of the way, but the offer stands). S.
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May 16, 2017, 10:38 AM
chellim1
Thank you, sorenson, for that generous offer, but it won't be necessary. Yep, they are having a great time... but not for too much longer. I think they will be headed back to Tulsa later this week.
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
May 17, 2017, 03:15 PM
chellim1
They made it back to Show Low, AZ last night and they are on the way to Tulsa, OK today. I think they had a great time. I asked her how her feet held up and she said "110%". She will be home by the weekend. We are looking forward to seeing the cliff climber.
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"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
September 11, 2017, 02:01 PM
chellim1
After a great trip... she worked an internship for Phillips 66 this summer. Now she's back at school.
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
September 11, 2017, 02:53 PM
bendable
quit it you are making me dizzy
its pretty easy to get wander lust in your veins at that age, I got it at 25 and saw a lot of the west by 38.
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Looks like she's having a great time building life long memories.
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