"Diabetes can kiss my @$$"
I like that...I have Type 2. I don't know how much diet and exercise I need (lean, mean), but I keep doing it.
Death Valley? Better you than me!

Yes, I hate that part going back up to Trail Crest. Who built that trail anyways? I already know.
And...I hate that last 2.5 miles. Mind thinking of beer, burgers and fries, and those switchbacks going down take F-O-R-E-V-E-R.
Bravo Zulu on your summit.
Have a safe trip back to Tennessee.