Nice post. We don't get enough of these around here, especially round this time, I'm guessing. The early onset of winter has gotten everyone on alert about the traffic, snow, cold, tires, etc.
My current weight is my grade 9 weight. I'm 45 y/o. And even though cycling had nothing to do with it (I run, row, lift weights, and eat sensibly), I am excited to have found (or rather rediscovered) the joys of cycling.
Hearing from the doctor that your numbers are all good is a wonderful feeling, especially so the older you get.