As Josh (Benjamin) has mentioned, we diverted to Rochester: my "list" was becoming more persistent and more severe. It was becoming a problem that needed resolution -- llke many problems, ignoring them and "hoping" they'll get better sometimes just does't work. In my opionion (I know a few things because I've seen a lot of things), this was /is one of those situations. About 7-8 miles into the day, it was apparent to me that we needed to address, analyze and resolve an approach to resolution. I could see several potential causes: 1) physical limitaions of my body's capability; 2) backpack fit/adjustments; 3) recovery time for major muscles stress. Or some combination of those, and/or other factors. So, it was obvious that pressing on was, at best, counter-productive. Another option was for Rory to "cash it in.".
With REI being present in Rochester, we decided to get professional evaluation of the suitibility and use of the the pack I had purchased at REI in Plano. John, the REI employee in the backpack section, immediately observed that I had problems with both the "mounting" and adjustent of the pack. But his initial action was to validate that the pack was indeed sized properly. It was. He then proceeded to instruct me land demonsrate how I should be putting it on and adjust it properly. It appears item 2) has been addressed. I visited a chiropractor. He checked and made minor adjustments, determining that alignment was satisfactory, and I had no locked joints, including the load- bearing pelvis. So, the spinal aspect of item 1) was satisfactorily addressed. We will have gotten rest for about 30 hours to facilitate muscle recovery, item 3. Tomorrow we'll undertake an 8-9 mile "test walk" to evaluate my situation...As in much of life: "C'est le guerre !!" Jay
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