wrote on Oct 14^th, 2010 at 6:06pm:

Nice trip report, Al! I'm really feeling like trying a solo some time, and this was a good preview of what that can be like. All I have to do now is convince the Mrs. that I won't hurt myself  ;D

Tom
what you have already accomplished with your weight loss is truly admirable. Really extra ordinary. You can do anything and after meeting your Missus I am inclined to think she would give you the green light.

Go for it. My advice is to do something challenging. Stay busy but go slow. Put in long but slow and careful days and you will sleep well and not get lonely. Have a goal. Record your trip so years down the road you can re-live it. If your anything like me you will forget most of what happened if you don't.  :)