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Update #2 on this. I have now created a new user group on the forum for users that have 5 posts or less. These users will have a less privileges compared to users with 6 or more posts. For example, users with 5 or less posts can not start a... -
Thank you, Sir. We are all very lucky to have you and the hard work you do for us pilgrims. Best, AJ
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Dear all, I woke up this morning to over 200 new spam accounts having signed up and started sending inappropriate Private messages to members. I am so sorry for this! They have now all been deleted. When I woke up, I did disable the...
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On the CF I carry one 12 -16 oz bottle and fill up when I need it. Pretty much every village has a fountain.
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I drink a litre between getting up, using the ablutions, remembering who I am and what it is I’m trying to achieve and setting boot to tarmac (other surfaces may be available). On the Frances, with a couple of exceptions, I’ll carry 500ml, drink...
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I walked these stages in 2017:
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I’m on the Via Imperii at the moment, to date I’ve covered over 250km, and have yet to see another pilgrim. So imagine how I felt when I came across this today: Stamp, drinks, guest book…
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Hiawatha reacted to Bill from Canada's post in the thread What exercises to do to strengthen lower back? with
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I find walking with poles keeps me more upright, and takes some of the pressure off my lower back. If I walk without poles for more than 2 hours I get a sore lower back that I need to stretch out after. Also, doing some stretching (lower back... -
Hiawatha replied to the thread What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?.Backs are as individual as fingerprints, no two are the same , especially injured ones . Sixty eight , two fused vertebrae, one laminectomy , many successful treks . My one piece of advice is to be very wary and very prepared when putting on...
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Hiawatha reacted to Charte57's post in the thread What exercises to do to strengthen lower back? with Like.
I also have had some back issues, I’m sure some will disagree with what I’m about to say but for me carrying a larger pack is better. I find the wide waist straps to be very supportive and the pack itself has great suspension. I have an Osprey...
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