Wasn't Sure...
Go DAve! Congratulations on the weight loss and most especially on being able to complete the climb.
I just flew over Hublein )spelling?) Mountain and Tower in Simsbury on Thursday morning, and I was reminded that I had hiked it about 8 years ago. I couldn't even think about it now!!! I get winded and light-headed 
just climbing the steps to my bedroom. But hopefully, after I've had my surgery and been as successful as you have been, I would love to try that climb again in the Fall of 2006 
. Some of the most spectacular foliage shots can be had from that location. So I truly envy your climb and your restored energies and abilities, and wish you continued success 
So this time next year, I hope to join you in saying, (the surgery was worth it.) 
When was your surgery, and how much have you actually lost?
Peace,
Ken
just climbing the steps to my bedroom. But hopefully, after I've had my surgery and been as successful as you have been, I would love to try that climb again in the Fall of 2006 . Some of the most spectacular foliage shots can be had from that location. So I truly envy your climb and your restored energies and abilities, and wish you continued success So this time next year, I hope to join you in saying, (the surgery was worth it.)
When was your surgery, and how much have you actually lost?
Peace,
Ken Hello Ken;
I used to live in West Hartford, and I remember at the start of this process (at 400) having a very hard time getting up to Heublien Tower.
About 50 to 60 pounds lighter, I decided to try it again. Needless to say, it was far, far easier!
I started losing weight for the surgery in late January 2005. My surgery was 4/18 of this year. I am not in the "century club" yet, but getting very close... I am about 97 pounds down at this point.
By the way, I am a great lover of photography so I can appreciate what you wrote. Unfortunately the only shots I have of this trip are at the peak and some wild moose.
Dave
Hi Towanda,
The extent of my training was to continue to walk every day, at the minimum a mile, for the past 2 weeks. I also joined the Middletown YMCA last week and started with the treadmill in addition to the other walking.
Did it aquedately prepare me for the mountain? Absolutely not!
I knew I didn't have any heart issues or I never would have tried it, and I rested along the way as much as I could. As it was, I arrived at the peak about 3 hours after my friends... and knew I didn't have the strength to make it back down. That's ok, my goal was to just get up there. (Maybe the full round trip next year...)
I have never done any real wall climbing/spelunking, but is does sound interesting!
Good Luck,
Dave
Most Active
Recent Topics
