Just got back from the Grand Canyon. - Cure Parkinson's

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Just got back from the Grand Canyon.

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I spent 5 days at the Canyon and hiked 25 miles in 90 degree heat. I am glad the temp was so mild. It made for a good time. My son was there with his wife and two girls (ages 7 and 9) and they hiked the 25 miles also. Me and my son and my wife had come here 30 years ago and it was great that he brought his family just like we did then. It makes me proud to know that he followed in my foot prints. I did not think i would make back to there again. We did some star gazing also. We were able to see the milky way also.

Never say never just do it.

Bailey

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HILLARYB profile image
HILLARYB

hi, great story. Thanks, I forget what normal is or could still be.I am a loner overall/ used to do art and merchandising. Now I do Levadopa and Carbidopa.Feeling like a dopa myself. I am in my 8th year and tried a lot of stuff and always think it is me.

Happy you did that trip

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jimmydook

Well done🖒

Scott714 profile image
Scott714

Nice.

laglag profile image
laglag

Sounds great! You're amazing Bailey

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Jennyjenny2

Congratulations Bailey! You didn't happen to come across any Aussies while you were there? Our daughter, her husband and our 7 yo granddaughter were there last week.

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attyj

In 1956 I was in the Marine Corp and stationed at 29 Palms. I was transferred to an assignment in Japan and decided to take some leave before I went there.

I called United Airlines and they had 3 flights that morning to Chicago. I couldn't make the 9 O'clock flight so I asked about the 10 O'Clock flight but was told that it was a first class flight and cost $120. I asked about the noon flight and they said it was not a first class flight and cost $80. Back in those days the flights were either all first class or standard.

I decided to take the noon flight because of the cost. However I went over to the 10 O'Clock flight to see if they would put me on the plane but no luck.

I watched the plane load. This plane and one from TWA collided over the Grand Canyon. The debris from the crash is still in the canyon. Such is life.

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NRyan in reply to attyj

Wow...that's pretty scary. I am a firm believer that when its your time to go, its your time to go. It wasn't your time to go. Chicago is a great city....I hope you enjoyed your visit.

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jeeves19

What happened to the ‘goodbye from me’ and ‘this is the last straw’ declaration recently!? 🤔

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NRyan in reply to jeeves19

One thing I have learned about PD is that it makes people emotional and reactive at times. Let's take everyone where they are at for that moment. Things constantly change, within ourselves and the world around us. I'm glad Bailey is back and that he made more wonderful memories of the Grand Canyon and shared them with us. Never say never....and if you do, know its ok to change your mind.

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bassofspades in reply to jeeves19

Some pd drugs cause people to have impulsive behavior and make poor decisions.

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jeeves19 in reply to bassofspades

Sorry not written will do so tomorrow?

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bassofspades in reply to jeeves19

youre fine, bro. no worries!

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Lwaj

Congrats n well done.

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KERRINGTON

Thanks for the pic...I've never seen the Grand Canyon from that low an elevation. Got any more ?

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Bailey_Texas in reply to KERRINGTON

Sorry that is a pic from painted desert.

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KERRINGTON in reply to Bailey_Texas

Ah, was wondering about the shorter hills..never saw the painted desert, now wd.

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alaynedellow

Great to hear of your trip Bailey- even more special with family. Lovely

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