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Post by wondermonkey on Dec 7, 2015 17:49:22 GMT -8
Hello all. Found this place from a post at Backpacker.com.
For an introduction I'll let you know that I enjoy the outdoors. I like day hikes, bicycling, kayaking, etc. but what I really enjoy is backpack camping. I'm a dad to two kids, one recently graduated college and the other a sophomore. I'm also a coach and will continue to do so until three summers from now and at the point I'll back away from that. I enjoy the outdoors after a fair amount of years away from it. A busy life led to me hitting the scales at over 300lbs at which I had enough and took control of my health. Though I am still heading towards a healthier version of me I am using improved nutrition and a renewed interest in physical activity to get there. I used activities that I used to participate in frequently to get moving and ta-da..... I'm doing the biking, hiking, kayaking and camping as time allows.
I am in what would be considered SouthEast Ohio and am just above Dayton, OH.
Hello. Glad to be here.
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 7, 2015 18:01:49 GMT -8
Glad to have you here. Welcome from the Big Sky Country.
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Post by trinity on Dec 7, 2015 18:38:48 GMT -8
Thanks for the great intro, and congratulations on the lifestyle changes you've made. Welcome!
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Post by ecocentric on Dec 7, 2015 18:46:15 GMT -8
Welcome Wondermonkey. Good to have you join the discussions.
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johnnyray
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Post by johnnyray on Dec 7, 2015 18:56:40 GMT -8
Hi!
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Post by BlueBear on Dec 7, 2015 19:12:04 GMT -8
Ther have been numerous great folks from Ohio that've graced this community over the years.  Welcome aboard WonderMonkey! Great name, BTW.  |
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Post by wondermonkey on Dec 7, 2015 19:19:07 GMT -8
Thanks everybody! I hope to be a regular visitor.
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Post by jay on Dec 8, 2015 5:53:51 GMT -8
Welcome to the forum, you can pick up a lot of good information around here from people.
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Post by msdoolittle on Dec 8, 2015 6:24:18 GMT -8
Hi there, WonderMonkey! I am originally from NW Ohio, now living out in Colorado. Lots of great places in your neck of the woods to explore. And if you're willing to drive a bit, even better places to explore.  Anyway, welcome to the Mad House.  |
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Post by Lamebeaver on Dec 8, 2015 6:25:54 GMT -8
Howdy! You're not the only one fighting "the battle of the bulge"
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Post by desert dweller on Dec 8, 2015 7:46:00 GMT -8
I am in what would be considered SouthEast Ohio and am just above Dayton, OH. Dayton? Southeast Ohio? Hmmm. That means my brother in Lancaster must really be in West Virginia. Welcome, though. |
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 8, 2015 8:33:48 GMT -8
Welcome! Good for you for getting on top of your health and getting out! It can be so easy to get away from those activities.
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Post by zeke on Dec 8, 2015 8:56:18 GMT -8
Welcome! We used to have a series of questions for newcomers. I will try to recall a few.
What is your opinion on: Bacon? Brussel Sprouts? Kilts? I think I'll leave out the hot button ones, like Dogs on the Trail, Pam vs Butter, Fires in the High country, etc... If you see any of these hot items in a discussion, tread carefully. LOL
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Post by wondermonkey on Dec 8, 2015 9:59:32 GMT -8
Welcome! We used to have a series of questions for newcomers. I will try to recall a few. What is your opinion on: Bacon? Brussel Sprouts? Kilts? I think I'll leave out the hot button ones, like Dogs on the Trail, Pam vs Butter, Fires in the High country, etc... If you see any of these hot items in a discussion, tread carefully. LOL Bacon - Yes. I use a bacon weave on some meats during smoking for the yummy goodness. Brussel Sprouts - Negative. Kilts - If you look as good as YOU do in a kilt, wear it. Dogs on Trail - If the dog and owner are well behaved and clean up after themselves I'm all for it. Pam vs Butter - Love butter and Pam is good but not as good. Fires in the high country - Risky and I wish there was a mind probe to determine who is capable of being responsible with it, much like parenting. |
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Post by Westy on Dec 8, 2015 10:04:07 GMT -8
Welcome aboard from Salt Lake City! Have spent a lot of time in Vandalia and Tipp City near Dayton area.
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