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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This does not sound like a realistic or practical trip for your mom. I assume that’s what his reasoning is but maybe doesn’t want to say so and then argue about whether he’s right or not. [/quote]

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As I mentioned in my response above, my mother is not the issue. I'd forgotten how people imagine wheelchair-type issues when physical handicaps are mentioned, sorry for not clarifying. My father mentioned:
1. Crowds - the hiking trails are NEVER crowded in National Parks, just the viewpoints and scenic roads, and I am a pro at avoiding those by going early or late to the most congested areas. He knows that, we've done that kind of thing before.
2. Bad food  - this is a new thing. He's gotten really picky about food these days, and he's lost weight. My mother and I don't know what to make of his new-found food pickiness. Some of if is healthy (he prefers low salt, low fat), some of it is weird (he refuses whole grain carbs and crunchy foods).

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Look Op, my DH is 70 and quite simply, he doesn’t enjoy being around children for long periods of time, even his grandchildren. As for low sodium, he may not be on meds but I’m sure he has been counseled about blood pressure. You sound exhausting. [/quote]

+1 My Dad is 69, very active and he adores his grandchildren. But, a full week in hotels, restaurants and a national park with my crew would drive him crazy. [/quote]

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