Catching Up

Hello all. I haven't been around for a while. I am nearly 3 years post-op now and I can hardly believe I was ever fat! I put back on about 10 pounds from my lowest weight and seem to be steady at this weight. Anyway, one of the things I did this year was hike to the very bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up to the top in one day. It was just as exhausting as you could imagine but I must be in better shape than I thought. Join me virtually on the journey at: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=16divmtt.c5pi8nkd&x=0&y=fjq00d You don't have to log in, you cna just click on the picture. My real name is Denise and I am in the yellow shirt, blue jeans and green hat. -=db=-

Denise: Your photos were breathtaking !!! What gorgeous scenery!! Thanks for sharing!!!! DeeAnn R

Hi! I haven't seen you around here in soooo long! Thanks so much for sharing the pics~how beautiful! I hope I can do that some day too! Tracy B

Well, come on out and we'll go! But, next time, I would like to just stay at the bottom for a couple of days rather than try and hike out the same day. That was just grueling. -=db=-

Good for you! The path looked pretty scary in places. Looks like if you fell the wrong direction, you'd go a lo o o ong way. I think that would be fun (did I say fun?!) to do but walking on uneven ground scares me since I can twist my ankle pretty easy even though I wear inserts in my shoes. Man, I think I'd have to make this a 2 day trip. Kudos to you girl! Linda

Wow wow wow girlfriend! I'm really impressed that you did that in one day! The pics are unbelievably gorgeous! Way to go! It made me want to see it, but I'm not sure I would brave that long hike! Connie

Hey Denise, That was awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures with us!!! Cindy

Hi Deebee, The pictures are beautiful. I was just telling my new love that I would like to hike down the grand canyon. I don't know if I will ever do it, but it is definatly one of my dreams. Congradulations on your wonderful feat. EJ

WOW! Wonderful slideshow-thank you for sharing.

Hey Stranger ... What extraordinary photos ... I felt like I was there with you! What kind of camera/model was used for taking these pics? They are terrific shots with wonderful clarity. Glad to cya dong well; I really respect that you keep putting yourself out there and make it thru all adversity to live life. Good luck and God bless ... & Hugs & MM