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Re: [RC] the drug discussion - Barbara McCrary

Tell your dear, brave mother that MANY of us hurt, but ride anyway. I used to hop on a horse or go backpacking in the mountains carrying a 40# pack, climb over cross-country trail-less passes with enthusiasm and glee. If I could give all youngsters advice, I'd tell them, "Never take your agile, pain-free young body for granted." But that's what I did, as I'm sure most young people do; now it isn't that way any more and arthritis has sneaked into my life. I'm not complaining, but my body wouldn't be as nearly pain-free nor as limber is it is without some joint-health supplements and my arthritis anti-inflammatory. I doubt that I could go backpacking quite as well as I used to, but I still hike, ride and build trails and fences with great enthusiasm. And I don't for a minute apologize nor feel guilty for taking the stuff I do. (And alcohol is NOT one of my "helpers.")

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Adam" <jatatahoe1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 1:55 PM
Subject: [RC] the drug discussion



So, I sent her some of your posts on this discussion. She just called me and I could hear the smile in her voice - she is so glad that she isn't the only one "who wants to ride even with a less than limber body." She's coming over tomorrow and we're going to ride together. Yes, she will need to take a prescription anti-inflammatory pain pill before, during, and after the ride. Will it enhance her "performance?" Not likely! But it will enhance her pleasure - which is why we ride in the first place.

Jen Adam




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