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I am thinking seriously of hiking the 1700-mile California section--or maybe even the whole 2600 miles --of the Mexico-to-Canada Pacific Crest Trail, beginning on April 15. I discovered I had PD in 1984. I'm shaky and slow without Sinemet, but pretty viable with it. I'm 61 and in decent shape. I live in Houston and have given presentations on what we as PDers can do for ourselves. As bizarre as it seems to my wife, the hike seems like a natural next step. If you're interested in learning more about the trail, check www.pcta.org Or me: www.nlpcenteroftexas.com I'd like to hear any of your thoughts on: 1) how I might use the hike to publicize the need for PD research funding; 2) whether any of you would like to join me for a section of the trail; 3) whether or not there are PDers or caregivers reasonably near--or willing to drive to--the trail who might offer me a stopping place for a few days, should I need such support; and 4) any ideas for raising the funds I'll need to actually do the hike (about $11,000!). ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com