Intro and Hello

Hi, Kimba, I started reading this newsgroup a couple of weeks ago and have found it very enjoyable.
I walk about a mile a day, at least three days a week. I, too, enjoy the beauty of the walk and miss
it when I don't get a chance to go. This is my favorite time of the year, very cool in the late
afternoon. I live in the southern US.

David On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 09:54:38 -0400, Kimba

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Hi, Everyone,

I'm Kimba, from RI in the US.

I started walking 2 years ago as a means of increasing weightloss. Shortly thereafter, I discovered
trekking poles, or Nordic Walking, and I got really hooked.

I walk daily on trails here in town at an old monastery. I do between
2.5 and 5 miles a day, depending on the day.

Sometimes, I still have to make myself go, but most of the time, I look forward to it.

I've not only reaped the benefits of weightloss; I've also grown to appreciate the beauties found
in the woods and side roads in my area.

I miss it when I don't go, now.

Kimba

--You did then what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better. Maya Angelou

Kimba said:

Hi, Everyone,

Greetings. Welcome aboard.

Quoted message said:

I'm Kimba, from RI in the US.

That's Rhode Island, correct? How's the weather treating you?

Quoted message said:

I started walking 2 years ago as a means of increasing weightloss. Shortly thereafter, I
discovered trekking poles, or Nordic Walking, and I got really hooked.

I walk daily on trails here in town at an old monastery. I do between
2.5 and 5 miles a day, depending on the day.

Is that distance covered using the trekking poles?

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Sometimes, I still have to make myself go, but most of the time, I look forward to it.

I believe we're all in the same boat. Walking moderate distances day in day out can turn into a
rather arduous slog at times, depending on the circumstances. But it still feels great nonetheless.

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I've not only reaped the benefits of weightloss; I've also grown to appreciate the beauties found
in the woods and side roads in my area.

I miss it when I don't go, now.

That's what I like to hear! ;-)

--
Jock

(David Rogers) said:

Hi, Kimba, I started reading this newsgroup a couple of weeks ago and have found it very
enjoyable. I walk about a mile a day, at least three days a week. I, too, enjoy the beauty
of the walk and miss it when I don't get a chance to go. This is my favorite time of the
year, very cool in the late afternoon. I live in the southern US.

David

Hi, David,

It's been a splendid September here in the Northeast. It's warm during the day and cool at night -
just the way I like it.

I'm glad to "meet" you and hope to be here often.

Best, Kimba

--You did then what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better. Maya Angelou

John Dunlop said:

Kimba said:

Hi, Everyone,

Greetings. Welcome aboard.

thank you 🙂

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Quoted message said:

I'm Kimba, from RI in the US.

That's Rhode Island, correct? How's the weather treating you?

It is Rhode Island, and the weather has been great. No frost, yet, though it's coming soon, I'm
sure. The trees are beginning to turn color and the days are noticeably shorter.

I'll be crabbin' about the weather soon enough, when the cold/snow/sleet/freezing rain/ yuck stuff
comes, but I'm gonna enjoy what we've got while it lasts 🙂

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Quoted message said:

I started walking 2 years ago as a means of increasing weightloss. Shortly thereafter, I
discovered trekking poles, or Nordic Walking, and I got really hooked.

I walk daily on trails here in town at an old monastery. I do between
2.5 and 5 miles a day, depending on the day.

Is that distance covered using the trekking poles?

Sometimes, yes, and sometimes, no. I recently had some surgery so I can't use the poles right now.
I'm under my own unaided power.

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Quoted message said:

Sometimes, I still have to make myself go, but most of the time, I look forward to it.

I believe we're all in the same boat. Walking moderate distances day in day out can turn into a
rather arduous slog at times, depending on the circumstances. But it still feels great nonetheless.

It does. The results are pretty nifty as well 🙂

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Quoted message said:

I've not only reaped the benefits of weightloss; I've also grown to appreciate the beauties found
in the woods and side roads in my area.

I miss it when I don't go, now.

That's what I like to hear! ;-)

Heh - I think I've been converted!

Thanks for the welcome.

Kimba

--You did then what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better. Maya Angelou