Biarritzdon will retire

[naplesdon]

Not from the Forum (Oh no, Thank God!) but I can no longer walk more than city block due to the intense nerve pain in my feet. A friend of mine from Biarritz posted this picture of my doppelganger today. I have to admit it is pretty much spot on.

 

[domigee]

Not from the Forum (Oh no, Thank God!) but I can no longer walk more than city block due to the intense nerve pain in my feet. A friend of mine from Biarritz posted this picture of my doppelganger today. I have to admit it is pretty much spot on.View attachment 122134

Oh, I’m sorry to hear that! Let’s hope it is only temporary, it could get better?
Never say never
Great pic btw

 

[wayfarer]

Sorry to hear this Don.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I'm sorry to hear this news.
Hoping a rest for a time might help.

 

[naplesdon]

Oh, I will stick around but the problem with my foot is only getting worse and worse.

 

[FourSeasons]

I’m so sorry. I pray your memories of the Camino diminish your pain. Thank the good Lord you’ll still be here on this forum sharing your experiences.

 

[dougfitz]

That isn't good news. I hope things get better for you.

 

[efdoucette]

Good luck Don, wish you well

 

[Esperanza]

I’m sorry to hear this. I always appreciate your voice here. Wishing you well.

 

[mspath]

Don,
So sorry to read this.Whenever I read your posts I recall the happy experience of meeting you in 2013.
Please take care.

 

[nycwalking]

Sorry to hear.

Thank goodness you made hay while the sun shone.

Blessings to new path you are on.

Buen camino.

 

[davebugg]

It is sorrowful to hear this news, Don. my prayers are with you and I do hope that some way of effectively managing the pain is found. At least we are still able to have you around here

 

[woody66]

Hi Don!
Sad to hear your news.
You were one of the first to offer your advice to me when i first joined!
Glad you are staying on the forum;your knowledge will help loads more new pilgrims like me.
All the best
Woody

 

[lt56ny]

Not from the Forum (Oh no, Thank God!)

I am saddened by your news. You have a Pilgrim Heart. Who knows what may happen tomorrow. I hope for you only good things.

 

[IngridF]

So sorry to hear this. Be well and wishing you healing.

 

[natcire]

@biarritzdon, very nice doppelganger. Sorry and sad you are in pain from your feet. Wish you improved health.​

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Try an E bike! They are great for those active individuals with limiting mobility issues. Never give up Don. There is always an alternate avenue to achieve a goal.

 

[naplesdon]

Try an E bike! They are great for those active individuals with limiting mobility issues. Never give up Don. There is always an alternate avenue to achieve a goal.

I tried a push bike Camino from Pamplona after walking from SJPdP and only got as far as Najera. Thanks for you thought!

 

[John Crawford Howell]

Best wishes to you, Don. May a remedy be found that gets you back on the trail.

 

[naplesdon]

Please let's stop the love fest. While I am not able to walk anymore, I will continue my snarky post until I can no longer understand the next generation of "clueless" pilgrims.
BTW, where is the airport in Saint Jean Pied de Port?
You know one day there will be one for the privileged pilgims, huh!

 

[domigee]

Please let's stop the love fest. While I am not able to walk anymore, I will continue my snarky post until I can no longer understand the next generation of "clueless" pilgrims.
BTW, where is the airport in Saint Jean Pied de Port?
You know one day there will be one for the privileged pilgims, huh!

Snarky posts? Never!

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Snarky posts?

Let's just say they bring balance and some humor to the platform.......

 

[Jeff Crawley]

I'm thinking of going full Touregrino once I'm happy Covid is over - air conditioned car and an electric cooler box all the way from SJPP to SdC and "roughing it" in Paradors along the Way.

You can ride shotgun if you like, dispense the cold drinks and wave to the Pilgrims as we pass . . .

On a more sincere note, hoping it gets better for you, our autumnal years were not meant to be spent like this!

Buen Camino!

 

[naplesdon]

I'm thinking of going full Touregrino once I'm happy Covid is over - air conditioned car and an electric cooler box all the way from SJPP to SdC and "roughing it" in Paradors along the Way.

You can ride shotgun if you like, dispense the cold drinks and wave to the Pilgrims as we pass . . .

On a more sincere note, hoping it gets better for you, our autumnal years were not meant to be spent like this!

D'accord, give me some dates Jeff I iwill be there late in August and early September of 2022 and anytime in 2023.

D'accord, give me some dates Jeff I iwill be there late in August and early September of 2022 and anytime in 2023.

 

[naplesdon]

I replied to your post but I doubt you got the message.
I have a touristy trip in August and September, there are lots of of holes in my itinerary, but 2023 is a blank slate.

 

[Saint Mike II]

Hola Don, even if we will no longer see you happy countenance on the various Caminos,I know that you will continue to make a very worthwhile contribution to the Forum All the best.

 

[aussieannie]

Not from the Forum (Oh no, Thank God!) but I can no longer walk more than city block due to the intense nerve pain in my feet. A friend of mine from Biarritz posted this picture of my doppelganger today. I have to admit it is pretty much spot on.View attachment 122134

I'm sorry to hear this Don- I appreciate all you do in the Forum, and will continue to do. Your wisdom is valued. I hope your feet heal so that the pain is reduced.

 

[Canuck]

Not from the Forum (Oh no, Thank God!) but I can no longer walk more than city block due to the intense nerve pain in my feet. A friend of mine from Biarritz posted this picture of my doppelganger today. I have to admit it is pretty much spot on.View attachment 122134

Hi! Don,
Sad news. Hope you feel better soon. Too young to retire.
I'll be thinking of you on the trails early May, somewhere between Burgos and Covarubias and Vitoria and Burgos.
Cheers,
Jean-Marc

 

[naplesdon]

I'll be right there along side you with my walker.