Mug Shots

[HighDesertWalker]

It's hard to really visualize who you're talking to without a few of those "worth a thousand words" pictures. So show us some mugshots. New rule: If you're over 60 you can include some pics from your younger days. (I'm 63 so I qualify )

Before:

I used to run our local "High Altitude Mini-Marathon" (20 km) back in the 80s. That's my younger son Kevin beside me. He's taller than I am now and recently ran his first marathon in Athens.

After:

I no longer do any road racing, but I still play a little raquetball. My passion is hiking and backpacking.

Hiking Companion:

Meet "Dingus", my 90 lb Rhodesian Ridgeback. He's my constant companion on all hikes over terrain where dogs are allowed. I hike long distances alone into the mountains above Los Alamos where we have a lot of bear and mountain lion, so having a good dog along has it's advantages. Dingie's been trained to keep track of me and stay reasonably close ever since I brought him home at 9 weeks old. Occasionally, if he get's out of sight, I hide from him to test his training; without fail, he's finds me within 30 seconds. Dingus never let's me down. :thumbup:

 

[Darbyfett]

You look good for 63!....that doesn't sound creepy does it? lol

 

[HighDesertWalker]

You look good for 63!....that doesn't sound creepy does it? lol

Depends on what you mean by "good".

 

[Brian Jones]

Me in a wilderness video a few years ago:

A few more recent pics:

 

[Gossman Knives]

Here's last years deer hunt and me in the shop last week.
Scott

 

[JK Knives]

My grandaughters and me.

 

[HighDesertWalker]

Great pics Brian. I hadn't seen much beyond your avatar before. Thanks for not leaving me hanging with this thread.

 

[Brian Jones]

Thanks HDW. Here's the full size pic from my avatar:

Great pics of you too! I hope I look that good at 63!

 

[pict]

Me on Friday. I was a happy camper.

Mac

 

[HighDesertWalker]

Here's last years deer hunt and me in the shop last week.
Scott

I remember you from another forum Scott. Good to see you again. Thanks for the pics.

 

[HighDesertWalker]

My grandaughters and me.

Glad to make your acquaintance Stomper. Your granddaughter is a cutie. :thumbup:

 

[Horn Dog]

Coming out of the swamp last year. It's what I do.

 

[Evolute]

Me, at "the office":

 

[HighDesertWalker]

Me on Friday. I was a happy camper.

Mac

Yeah, I remember. You did that cool post on Tropical Alpine survival recently. Thanks for an identifiable pic of yourself. I'm a happy camper too. That's because I take along a little bourbon or Irish Whiskey.

 

[Brian Jones]

Yeah, I remember. You did that cool post on Tropical Alpine survival recently. Thanks for an identifiable pic of yourself. I'm a happy camper too. That's because I take along a little bourbon or Irish Whiskey.

Today, I am celebrating the Irish part of my heritage with Guinness. I am a mix of several nationalities. The PC version would be: European Mongrel American.

Plus some Native American.

 

[HighDesertWalker]

Me, at "the office":

Man, if my office looked like that I would never have retired. :thumbup:

 

[Ken C.]

This pic was taken on my 10 year anniversary as a firefighter back in December.

 

[Evolute]

Man, if my office looked like that I would never have retired. :thumbup:

It's nice getting to work outdoors. Here are a few more shots of my work environment:

Cheers.

 

[HighDesertWalker]

This pic was taken on my 10 year anniversary as a firefighter back in December.

Thanks for joining the party Ken, and congratulations on the anniversary. :thumbup:

 

[bearthedog]

Lytle Creek, CA

Santiago Peak,Cleveland National Forest

Amazon Rainforest,Peru

Work