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DirtyBirdNJ t1_j8enkrh wrote

Reply to comment by Ok-Fun9346 in Hey Vermonters, stay off the f*cking ice. by zombienutz1

Cannot stress enough the way to achieve this is to be more compassionate to yourself and others when things don't go to plan.

Man we really wanted to go fishing, because we have fun together. Let's find other things to do instead can actually be a VERY hard pivot to make. Even for fun things with people you like.

Compassion for yourself and others. Accept no substitutes.

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Ok-Fun9346 t1_j8ewpas wrote

For sure. On multiple occasions I've gotten myself up early to go hiking and arrived at the trail head for my dog to start acting squirrelly or an unexpected rain shower to make that one rocky section slick and dangerous. It sucks, but I'd rather pivot than put us in an unsafe situation

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bonanzapineapple t1_j8fhpuk wrote

Yeah, one time I was hiking Mt Moosilauke and had to turn around 75% of the way to the top cuz of lightning. No way I want to be above tree line for that

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notsogoodwolf t1_j8fmi3k wrote

My dog got an ice burr between his toes so I turned back right before treeline. Super frustrating...but the mountain isn't going anywhere....

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