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Canoeing down River Dart - one year on.

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mic71403
mic71403

Hi old friends and new,

Just a quick update. I had my second hip op on 29 Feb last year - all gone well, very. sometimes I try new things, out of my comfort zone, as I'm still healing a year plus on and bodies do need exercise.

​Went on a canoe night trip down the River Dart in Devon.

​well, all was a bit more than I expected, as we had to carry canoes down to river and lauch them; then get in; the campfire and soup half way on trip was up a high muddy bank; more paddling after, then carried canoes back to road. Phew!

​No regrets, and I knew I could decline to carry the canoes....but mucked in. 

There was another 70 yo there, and both of us sooooo glad we had the same operation. 

Sore but happy today, recovering slowly......onwards and upwards

mic

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  • Swindon60
    Swindon60 mic71403

    Posted

    Hi mic good on you . We love kayaking but as yet I only had brief go in carribean in jan as been having problems. We love kayaking especially on the sea . And you have just inspired me to get back out there as I have beautiful new fibre glass kayak waiting for me to trial (my post op get well reddy from my partner.

    Nice to hear you doing well (I'm having few issues)

    Regards Denise

  • linda38528
    linda38528 mic71403

    Posted

    Great post Mic!

    Love the images and the great fun and great luck of having a friend who has been through it all too - to share the experience and the 'stretching..

  • renee01952
    renee01952 mic71403

    Posted

    Hi Mic, 

    cheesygrin not sure if you are a hero or fool, darling .... Good for you - another challenge you overcame --- 

    warm thought and big hug

    renee

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