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    Mizmazzle’s Trip Across the Pond

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    • S
      sabergirl
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      Seems wise to sit out on a big hike if your back is complaining that much. I have chronic back issues and literally feel your pain. It’s hard to let go of big plans like that on a trip, but I hope you’re able to enjoy some relaxation and take it easy while you explore a different aspect of Scotland! Maybe even take advantage of some state-sponsored healthcare, eh?

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      • MizmazzleM
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        @sabergirl thanks for the moral support. You’re right too. Taking the day off from hiking and resting has helped a lot. Part of me hopes I might be able to rally for tomorrow’s hiking leg. But the practical part of me thinks missing the next four days of trekking is probably the safest way to assure I can comfortably get on a plane home in 7 days.

        The real gut wrencher was when the bus I had to take to the next village passed Morgan and the Brit’s hiking the trail a few miles down the road. They waved as I passed by haha. These are the breaks sometimes.

        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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        • TobiT
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          @Mizmazzle having lived in Aberdeen for a year, and having been out hiking somewhere in Scotland almost every weekend during that time, I can report that hiking in proper Scottish rain can be highly overrated!

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          • jordanscollectedJ
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            @Mizmazzle good on your wife to leave you behind to enjoy the hike. "sucker, should have taken better care of yourself".

            world tours:
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            • goosehdG
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              @Mizmazzle good luck and hopefully a bit of time resets the back!! I take hot showers and stretch although it’s tough to know when to call it quits and when to push a little.

              Hoping for the best!

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              • todyT
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                how's the whiskey treatment coming along?

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                • MizmazzleM
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                  @jordanscollected @Tobi @tody @goosehd
                  Today was ok. I feel a good deal better after a very rough morning. Woke up very stiff and in pain. Things loosened up a good amount with lots of rest and ibuprofen. I was able to go down to the bar and have a couple nice pints and a new single malt pour for dinner.

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                  In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                  • AetasA
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                    Back to working class again @Mizmazzle?

                    Keep going!

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                    • MizmazzleM
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                      @Aetas haha. I let the bartender recommend that one. I’m open to some recs for here in Scotland. Hoping to check out some distilleries in a few days.

                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                        @Mizmazzle From time to time we’ve all had to deal with some level of Vacation Adversity. While it sucks,you’re controlling what you can and enjoying yourself,to whatever degree you can. Hope to hear you’re feeling better soon. I don’t even like Scotch,and I’m totally envious.

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                        • SKTS
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                          @Mizmazzle glad you are improving and enjoying some fine suds and spirits. 🍻 in hopes the back keeps improving and the drinks keep coming

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                          • jdwaidJ
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                            @Mizmazzle is it your lumbar spine that hurts? I do these stretches every day to help get blood flow to the back. You can do them lying down in bed to get things loosened up before walking around. They should be helpful if its a muscle issue. But if you've got any nerve related pain I wouldn't do them without medical supervision.

                            Lower trunk rotation

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                            • seawolfS
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                              Here are three bangers that you won't find in the States. Of the three here, the Talisker is my least favorite, but it's still excptional.

                              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

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                              • BrianB
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                                I’d be doing a virtual tour of islay while sat at the bar I love my big peaty scotch

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                                • steelworkerS
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                                  @Mizmazzle thanks for the shots of UK , it looked like a happy trip

                                  Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                  Well, I have others.

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                                  • MizmazzleM
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                                    @seawolf oooh! Great recs! I’ll get right to work on those!!

                                    @Jett129 @jdwaid @SKT
                                    Thanks for the pep talks. I’m feeling like I’ve turned the corner a bit. Still not hiking but in good spirits (literally and figuratively) I’m talking it all in stride (ok I’ll stop now)

                                    Really does mean a lot being able to vent and share the ups and downs of life with this community and get the proper levels of kindness, support, and piss removed from my whiney ass.

                                    Time to get out and get some shots of Scotland for you all!

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                    • MizmazzleM
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                                      @steelworker since being a bit laid up I haven’t had a chance to post pics of the last part of our England trip!! Here ya go!!

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                      • MizmazzleM
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                                        The last part of our England leg was along the South coast. My friends live in Chudleigh Knighton. Beautiful little country hamlet and minutes from the coast!

                                        Spent the day on their boat and along the “English Riviera!” (This may have been the downfall of my back as the nerve incident happened the day before)
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                                        The sunset view from The Brit’s property with a view of Dartmoor National Park in the distance.

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                                        Leonard the Cat.

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                                        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                        • MizmazzleM
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                                          North Scotland Highlands.
                                          I haven’t been able to hike the full sections yet but today marked a huge improvement for me. Was able to do some smaller local hikes of about 2.5 miles. Think I’m going for it tomorrow!! Here’s some great shots from today’s journey. This place is incredible.

                                          Bridge of Orchy

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                                          Kinghouse

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                                          Venison dinner and a few new pours to sample. My favorite of the bunch was the Macallan.

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                                          The hand pull cask beers are also quite good!!
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                                          Can’t wait for tomorrow!!
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                                          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                          • Mister_BrueM
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                                            @Mizmazzle Great to see you out there! 💪

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