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I Did It!

Yess
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7 11 75

Yes, I got to the top of that mountain and it felt great!  I was very surprised at myself because my pace was pretty good despite my misgivings. The poles made such a difference, they gave support and confidence, it was amazing. My daughter took us on a quieter route with fewer switchbacks and climbing over rocks - I loved it. The pic at the signpost was because it read that the trail was difficult ahead - I understood later, when it got pretty steep.  My friend had never walked Cowles and joined us - no sweat for him or my daughter - they are younger and fitter; he is an avid tennis player and my good friend. Somewhere along the trail I declared "thank heavens I don't smoke!" We tried to capture some of the scenery but it was very overcast and as we neared the summit mist blotted out what we'd just walked through!  A rest break afterward at the Trails Cafe  - coffee, side of bacon and buttered toast (it's what I craved) never tasted so good  A good

soak in Epsom Salts bath at home, then a nap;Cowles 2.jpgat the top 1.JPGimage3(2).jpg what a great day!

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I am a transplant from England and came to California in 1973; became a citizen in 1985. I have promised myself I would be a happy non-smoker by my 70th birthday or sooner - April is getting close! I started smoking at age 15 and like many others have tried to stop several times. This time I have a very different attitude and I am looking at this as a positive move to regaining my freedom as opposed to losing something by giving it up.