Fifty Plus (50+) - Turning 50 today......

Ok - I'm one of you, now. Today is my birthday. Today, I turn 50.

It seems like just yesterday I was 20 years old, wondering what I was going to do with my life. All in a rush, it blurred by. Now I sit here at 50, wondering what the hell happened - it was like the blink of an eye - whooooosh....... :eek:

Well, enough of that introspection bullsh!t - I'm having a good time. I have the love of a beautiful woman, a daughter that adores me, a good and faithful dog, a warm and dry comfortable home, and even some money in the bank (listed in order of priority!). Plus, I have a garage full of bikes. All things considered, it could be worse, eh? :D

Well my friends, here I am - for better or worse.

Welcome aboard.

Plus, I have a garage full of bikes.
...and vintage bikes at that! They even let youngsters like me say a thing or two. Happy birthday!

Welcome! Happy to have one more50+

Happy Birthday! and many more with lots of miles!

"Whoosh", eh? And it just keeps getting whooshier from here on out.
Welcome from another recent joiner.

Happy Birthday!

Congratulations! It took you long enough.:D

I thought Dean Martin was a lot older than 50...

- happy bday!

- and remember, raisin bran cereal has lots of fiber! (you did make your colonoscopy appt, right?)

:-)

Welcome, you olde pharte!

Did you bring enough pie for everyone??? :D

My condolences, but welcome to the group anyway!

No Pics- No mention of pie and no Bribes. You may be 50 but there is still a lot a learning to do.

Well done on making 50.

It's about time; now I'm not the newbie. I keep telling people that 50 is just half-time.

Enjoy, and take some time for a ride.

Ok - I'm one of you, now. Today is my birthday. Today, I turn 50.

It seems like just yesterday I was 20 years old, wondering what I was going to do with my life. All in a rush, it blurred by. Now I sit here at 50, wondering what the hell happened - it was like the blink of an eye - whooooosh....... :eek:

Well, enough of that introspection bullsh!t - I'm having a good time. I have the love of a beautiful woman, a daughter that adores me, a good and faithful dog, a warm and dry comfortable home, and even some money in the bank (listed in order of priority!). Plus, I have a garage full of bikes. All things considered, it could be worse, eh? :D

Well my friends, here I am - for better or worse.

Does that mean you like the dog better than the bikes?

No Pics- No mention of pie and no Bribes. You may be 50 but there is still a lot a learning to do.

Well done on making 50.

Pic below, pie at my house tonight (I'm hoping ;) ), and finally, The Bribes (http://www.thebribes.com/music.cfm).....


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Happy birthday and welcome, bigbossman.

I've read a lot of your posts on C&V, glad to see you over here too.

Welcome.

Just remember, it's all downhill from here on out!

I've read a lot of your posts on C&V....

Oh, crap. I was afraid of that - my reputation precedes me...... :D

Happy B'day . . . but we have kids your age!!!

Happy B'day . . . but we have kids your age!!!

Dad? Izzat you? Please send money......

Welcome glad you posted.
Your picture of your ride looks great. Where is it?

Welcome!

:bday: :bday:

And your favorite pie is?

Happy Birthday...and hopefully many years and safe miles ahead.

Your picture of your ride looks great. Where is it?
Sierra Fall Century, east side of the Sierra Nevada range near Mammoth Lakes, CA. #7 in a string of 9 centuries I did this year. That particular pic was taken of me cresting Sagehen Summit, at just over 8300' in elevation.


And your favorite pie is?
Key Lime
Pecan
Sweet Potato

Do you have a garage door in front of which to take pictures of your bike(s)?

happy bday, bbman, and welcome to the forum.

A man with excellent taste.

It's hard to beat an excellent key lime pie.

"Dad? Izzat you? Please send $$ . . ."

. . . sorry son, but am spending your inheritance!

Love!
Dad

Happy belated b-day, Boss Man, from your neighbor in Moraga who hangs out in 50+ a fair amount, even though I am still nine months shy of official entry age. I need to come over to San Ramon and introduce my Ed Litton-painted Paramount to your Ed Litton-painted Mondia. Just have mercy on me, as I am about your size but nowhere near 9-centuries-in-a-year shape.:D

Happy belated b-day, Boss Man, from your neighbor in Moraga who hangs out in 50+ a fair amount, even though I am still nine months shy of official entry age. I need to come over to San Ramon and introduce my Ed Litton-painted Paramount to your Ed Litton-painted Mondia. Just have mercy on me, as I am about your size but nowhere near 9-centuries-in-a-year shape.:D


Anytime, my friend. I just rode up to Moraga and back last Saturday.

Oh - about the 9 centuries...... it's not like I set any records doing them. :D

Happy birthday! Will you be coming to SoCal for any rides next year? Maybe the Heartbreak Hundred or the other 2 King of the Mountains rides?

Happy birthday! Will you be coming to SoCal for any rides next year? Maybe the Heartbreak Hundred or the other 2 King of the Mountains rides?

Thanks - Heartbreak Hundred is on the short list of rides for next year, although after last year's performance I should probably have my head examined....

<BIG NEWS> The wife and daughter presented me with my birthday present last night - a Garmin 305 "package" with cadence and HR monitor. Now I won't be able to lie about climbing and distance......


Do you have a garage door in front of which to take pictures of your bike(s)?

Yeah - white (well, more of a light gray, really), roll-up with panels. Just like everyone else.