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Tools · 28 August 2009, 04:18 AM

Too many of us are depriving ourselves of a long and fulfilling life by sitting in front of a computer all day..

While the weather is still good, get out and take a hike.. it will do you good and you might see things you never expected..

Last week I took a nice 5 hour hike in the Sierra Nevada's........

One end started at The Devils Post Pile (well, it was a half hour to get there just to start)

And a couple of hours later, I ended up at Minaret Falls........... really much larger than the photos suggest.. You could stand on the rocks and dip; yourself under the water for a heavy duty shower:

Do yourself and your heart a favor.......... get out there........

Then you can settle down for a nice cup of coffee and a donut..... Hey, it can't all be hard work............

AWATCH · 28 August 2009, 04:19 AM

Great photos, Larry

JJ Irani · 28 August 2009, 04:20 AM

And that's what the big ole' USA is all about!!

Exciting pics, Larry......thanks for sharing!!

JJ

Omega_Precision · 28 August 2009, 04:26 AM

Very nice pics Larry!

HYDROMAROC · 28 August 2009, 04:47 AM

Nice pix... But, I prefer the Mammoth area when it's covered in snow and I'm skiing down the hill...

Tools · 28 August 2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HYDROMAROC

Nice pix... But, I prefer the Mammoth area when it's covered in snow and I'm skiing down the hill...

This time of year it's covered with bicycles..............

Brunotheboxer · 28 August 2009, 05:42 AM

I limit myself to just one hour of tv and computer per day when the weather is nice. I agree with you, get out and move.

sexner · 28 August 2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Too many of us are depriving ourselves of a long and fulfilling life by sitting in front of a computer all day..

While the weather is still good, get out and take a hike.. it will do you good and you might see things you never expected..

Last week I took a nice 5 hour hike in the Sierra Nevada's........

One end started at The Devils Post Pile (well, it was a half hour to get there just to start)

And a couple of hours later, I ended up at Minaret Falls........... really much larger than the photos suggest.. You could stand on the rocks and dip; yourself under the water for a heavy duty shower:

Do yourself and your heart a favor.......... get out there........

Then you can settle down for a nice cup of coffee and a donut..... Hey, it can't all be hard work............

Too right!

If being inside was so good then why does everyone have an outdoor scene as their background/screen-saver?

RW16610 · 28 August 2009, 05:54 AM

Larry, amazing pictures! I am long overdue for a great outdoor adventure

Art 1 · 28 August 2009, 07:27 AM

My kinda place.

Army_Doc · 28 August 2009, 11:22 AM

hiking reminds me too much of work :(

oneillba · 28 August 2009, 11:26 AM

Interesting rock formations. I have to do some research on this.

mgm · 28 August 2009, 11:34 AM

I was there thirty-nine years ago. A little too close to the road, as I recall, so everyone drove in; but I recognize Devil's Post Pile like it was yesterday.

looking to buy · 31 August 2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

This time of year it's covered with bicycles..............

Yes, and I am one of them.

looking to buy · 31 August 2009, 10:18 AM

[QUOTE=Tools;1333418]Too many of us are depriving ourselves of a long and fulfilling life by sitting in front of a computer all day..

While the weather is still good, get out and take a hike.. it will do you good and you might see things you never expected..

Last week I took a nice 5 hour hike in the Sierra Nevada's........

One end started at The Devils Post Pile (well, it was a half hour to get there just to start)

Try backpacking out of Mammoth. Great trips, gorgeous scenery.

Ashley · 31 August 2009, 10:20 AM

Beautiful!

G M · 31 August 2009, 10:20 AM

Great photos!
Brings back fond memories of fresh air! I can't wait to get to June mtn to hit the slopes this season. Any Californian who hasn't been to the Sierra's needs to make the trip...good for the body and the mind!

onkyo · 31 August 2009, 10:21 AM

Nothing like a good hike.....

swatty · 31 August 2009, 10:28 AM

Great pics and great advice Larry

iSellJerseyShore · 31 August 2009, 11:12 AM

I think I would get out and hike too if there was scenery like that to see around my neck of the woods.

Keep the pictures coming!

-Frankie

R1@160@alltimes · 31 August 2009, 11:43 AM

Thanks for sharing your pics

unclesallie · 31 August 2009, 12:01 PM

Larry: I've given more thought to your opening post. It deserves more than passing mention that you happen to be correct. Getting out in the outdoors really does improve the quality of life. Right near my house is a wonderful state park, woods, and a lake with trails around it. In the spirit of what you so cogently(like that word?) pointed out about life, everything and the universe, I'm going for a walk tomorrow!

28 August 2009, 04:18 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Get Out And Hike.. Too many of us are depriving ourselves of a long and fulfilling life by sitting in front of a computer all day.. While the weather is still good, get out and take a hike.. it will do you good and you might see things you never expected.. Last week I took a nice 5 hour hike in the Sierra Nevada's........ One end started at The Devils Post Pile (well, it was a half hour to get there just to start) And a couple of hours later, I ended up at Minaret Falls........... really much larger than the photos suggest.. You could stand on the rocks and dip; yourself under the water for a heavy duty shower: Do yourself and your heart a favor.......... get out there........ Then you can settle down for a nice cup of coffee and a donut..... Hey, it can't all be hard work............ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 August 2009, 04:20 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	And that's what the big ole' USA is all about!! Exciting pics, Larry......thanks for sharing!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Interesting rock formations. I have to do some research on this. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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mgm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Greg Merrick Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 648	I was there thirty-nine years ago. A little too close to the road, as I recall, so everyone drove in; but I recognize Devil's Post Pile like it was yesterday. __________________ Gregory

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looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	[QUOTE=Tools;1333418]Too many of us are depriving ourselves of a long and fulfilling life by sitting in front of a computer all day.. While the weather is still good, get out and take a hike.. it will do you good and you might see things you never expected.. Last week I took a nice 5 hour hike in the Sierra Nevada's........ One end started at The Devils Post Pile (well, it was a half hour to get there just to start) Try backpacking out of Mammoth. Great trips, gorgeous scenery. __________________ 16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II

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AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Great photos, Larry

28 August 2009, 04:26 AM	#4
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Very nice pics Larry!

28 August 2009, 04:47 AM	#5
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	Nice pix... But, I prefer the Mammoth area when it's covered in snow and I'm skiing down the hill...

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Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I limit myself to just one hour of tv and computer per day when the weather is nice. I agree with you, get out and move.

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RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	Larry, amazing pictures! I am long overdue for a great outdoor adventure

28 August 2009, 07:27 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	My kinda place.

28 August 2009, 11:22 AM	#11
Army_Doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 137	hiking reminds me too much of work :(

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Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Beautiful!

31 August 2009, 10:20 AM	#17
G M "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Garrett Location: Irvine, CA Watch: 16610 Posts: 130	Great photos! Brings back fond memories of fresh air! I can't wait to get to June mtn to hit the slopes this season. Any Californian who hasn't been to the Sierra's needs to make the trip...good for the body and the mind!

31 August 2009, 10:21 AM	#18
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Nothing like a good hike.....

31 August 2009, 10:28 AM	#19
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Great pics and great advice Larry

31 August 2009, 11:12 AM	#20
iSellJerseyShore "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Frankie Location: NJ - JerseyShore Watch: GMT-Master IIc Posts: 1,023	I think I would get out and hike too if there was scenery like that to see around my neck of the woods. Keep the pictures coming! -Frankie

31 August 2009, 11:43 AM	#21
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Thanks for sharing your pics __________________

31 August 2009, 12:01 PM	#22
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Larry: I've given more thought to your opening post. It deserves more than passing mention that you happen to be correct. Getting out in the outdoors really does improve the quality of life. Right near my house is a wonderful state park, woods, and a lake with trails around it. In the spirit of what you so cogently(like that word?) pointed out about life, everything and the universe, I'm going for a walk tomorrow!

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