update 9/15/09

Ok, so things are still on hold. I bought a brace so I'm able to do some hiking and riding before the weather changes. I've been out a few times and the knee doesn't bother me much in general. Coming back down a mountain is a bit more of a challenge where the knee is concerned than going up. Of course going up is more of a challenge fitness-wise. Riding my horse doesn't kill me until it's time to get off. I have, however developed this random sharp pain on the inside of my knee once in a while. It doesn't seem to matter what I'm doing, it just randomly shows up. Anybody have any ideas?