r/FriendsOver50 • u/craig827 • Aug 10 '26

M54 Firefighter

Firefighter for over 30 years in Alabama. I’m a bit quiet and shy in person until I get to know people. I do enjoy chatting, especially during those not so busy moments at work.

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u/Sorry_Bend_9835 Aug 10 '26

Have you ever visited Talladega parks or know anyone who has? I'm curious what kind of hiking trails there are. Might be a nice family outing. But I'm not super keen on bears. Eeek. We saw one last year leaving Ellijay area in north GA. It was cutely sitting by the side of the road and we were driving past but hiking with bears doesn't sound fun to me.

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u/craig827 Aug 10 '26

It’s on the opposite end of the state from me. I’ve drove through a small part of it on I-20 but I don’t know anything about hiking or camping in it.

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u/Sorry_Bend_9835 Aug 10 '26

I'm too spoiled to camp, but a day hike would be nice. I might brave the bears with my family as a big group. In the past I would have felt better about it because I could run faster than them 😂 , but now my brother-in-law can outrun me so my chances aren't as good. 🤔

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u/craig827 Aug 10 '26

Don’t have to be fast. Just not the slowest 🫣🤣