AZ: Open Carry on top of the Mountain

Gun Watch ^ | 31 May, 2015 | Dean Weingarten

[marktwain]

I feel mostly recovered after a lingering virus with a nasty cough.  As related in another post, I was able to experience what it is like to be old, sick, and tired (while open carrying).   I had not conducted my usual exercise regime for nearly two months, being interrupted by travel, care for the new Grandson, and illness.

Yesterday morning I did a hundred crunches, then drove back to Yuma from Las Vegas.  I have found crunches to be helpful in strengthening the core and relieving lower back pain.

I usually climb a mountain twice a week as part of my regular exercise.  I should add that it is a small mountain, and climbing it consists of walking up the access road to the antenna farm.  It is a popular means of exercise.  The gain is about 1200 feet, and the round trip is close to three miles.

When I was pushing myself, I did it under in under an hour; for maintenance, I routinely did it in an hour and a half.  This morning took an hour and forty minutes, which I was pleased with, as I did not push and had not done it for nearly two months.

A young lady at the top was kind enough to take my picture.   People who climb the mountain seem to be a cut above the average, but a number of cars were broken into at the parking area, about a year ago.  Surprisingly, the perpetrators were caught by an alert officer only a few days later.

I have never seen a rattlesnake on the climb, but some have.  They leave people alone, and we do not molest them. 

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[marktwain]

Illness helps you appreciate health.

[rktman]

Lookin’ good from an overlook there marktwain. I almost posted this yesterday but figured someone had beat me to it. Glad you’re feelin’ better. All that protecting rights can wear you out and wear you down. Add in mixing with lots of folks can bring you in contact with evil germs. LOL! Have a good one(?).

[riverrunner]

A nice view from telegraph pass.

[smokingfrog]

Nice view.

Don't stand in front of the microwave antenna or you'll get cooked and your pistol will fire spontaneously. ;0

[semaj]

Bump for a strong and lasting recovery.

[Ol' Dan Tucker]

I feel mostly recovered after a lingering virus with a nasty cough...

AKA, Whooping cough.

[Big Red Badger]

SPONTANEOUSLY,,!?

Had a girlfriend do that once,,,,,,Once!

[Still Thinking]

Glad to hear you’re feeling better! Our household in Gilbert seems to be suffering something contagious, because we all seem to be plagued with muscle soreness and wanting to sleep 16 hours a day.

[Still Thinking]

OTOH, your coffee and sandwich for lunch will be pre-warmed.