Descending Everest

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I do a lot of reading and, for me, the most compelling stories are the ones about climbing on Mt.Everest. Climbing Everest doesn’t make much sense, it is extremely difficult, it involves a lot of money, it takes its toll on relationships, the failure rate is extremely high, and if you …

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June 7 Prognosis

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I had my medical evaluation yesterday and the deterioration is slow. I have lost strength in my legs but all other body functions are normal and my upper body is strong and above average. It is advised that I do not drive anymore and I am working on getting a special van with hand controls and an electric wheel chairhttp://kahovka-service.ru

June 12 will be 6 months since the diagnosis and it looks as though I will make it past that milestone. My next evaluation is in 3 months and the goal is to maintain weight (can you say Haagen Das ice cream ?)

I have no idea on what to do to slow down the deterioration but I am doing acupuncture for energy and centering of my chi as well as chiropractic and massage therapy for general well being.

I will be entering clinical trails starting in July unfortunately there is a 50% chance that I will be taking a placebo instead of the real thing. There is no way of getting around that issue.

I am currently partnering with the ALS Association in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Although I am limited it my ability to move around, it is not stopping me from planning on my next adventure to Central America and countries # 82-83-84-& 85.

Traversing Turkey

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http://infolio-rg.ru Day 10 into a magical world. It has been a real challenge negotiating the streets of Turkey. I need a wheel chair with mountain bike tires. My wheel chair has proven worthless on  cobble stones, dirt and gravel. I am doing my best with the walker and hope the …

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Birthday

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Thank you for the incredible Birthday surprise and your heartfelt gift of love and support. Thanks to Jake’s Restaurant for giving us space on a busy Saturday night. To my Son In Law Gary and Daughter Julie, my love and deepest appreciation for all you have done for me now and well into the future. 74 …

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