50 in 4wks.
04-17-17, 08:50 PM
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50 in 4wks.
I will be 50 four weeks from tomorrow. So, I think I qualify for this forum, lol
04-18-17, 03:01 AM
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Given you will be starting your 51st year on Earth in 4 weeks, I say yes.
04-18-17, 06:12 AM
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Durned kids!
04-18-17, 06:34 AM
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There goes the neighborhood. 
Welcome to 50+!
Welcome to 50+!
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
04-18-17, 07:21 AM
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you ready? but are you? man, that was one dark day for me
04-18-17, 07:35 AM
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While getting old sucks, it certainly beats the alternative. After a heart attack at 48, I am happy to see every new trip around the sun.
04-18-17, 07:56 AM
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for you and welcome, Chris.
04-18-17, 10:49 AM
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The initiation is a colonoscopy (at least it should be). Welcome to "50+ medical issues"!
04-18-17, 11:07 AM
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04-18-17, 11:16 AM
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04-18-17, 12:04 PM
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04-18-17, 12:28 PM
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04-18-17, 03:28 PM
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Life is good
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Hang around and enjoy yourself. Make sure you bring pie for everyone.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
04-18-17, 04:10 PM
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Stay young at heart. I'm 52 and I don't understand why some of my peers (say +/- 5 years) act so old already. I mean, I still play xBox with my teenaged son, listen to Led Zeppelin loudly, and still participate in the company sports team with predominantly Millenials as my teammates.
04-18-17, 05:23 PM
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Stay young at heart. I'm 52 and I don't understand why some of my peers (say +/- 5 years) act so old already. I mean, I still play xBox with my teenaged son, listen to Led Zeppelin loudly, and still participate in the company sports team with predominantly Millenials as my teammates.
*Well, according to others -- hearing at 65 not as acute as it was.
04-18-17, 05:35 PM
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Congrats Chris!
In what seems to be about a month and a half, you'll be eligible for medicare!
Keep riding - it truly will keep your body young. I feel much fitter now than I did 15 years ago when I was your age.
In what seems to be about a month and a half, you'll be eligible for medicare!
Keep riding - it truly will keep your body young. I feel much fitter now than I did 15 years ago when I was your age.
04-19-17, 12:10 PM
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What was the question?
How did I get here and who are you all?
The answer is "bicycling".
How did I get here and who are you all?
The answer is "bicycling".
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
04-19-17, 03:58 PM
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Think back to when you were four weeks from being 21. How did that work for you then?
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My greatest fear is all of my kids standing around my coffin and talking about "how sensible" dad was.
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