Originally Posted by
Gerryattrick
Getting an e-bike is not throwing in the towel
And I didn't say that, did I. Please quote the person you're actually referring to.
Originally Posted by
ironwood
I used to think 70 was old, but as I'm about to turn 77 in a few months, I'll move "old" up to eighty five.
Someone suggested that the word "old" should be banned from this forum. So should the word "elderly".
I don't care if the OP gets an E-bike, but I would encourage him not to worry about turning sixty. During my sixties, I hiked in the Alps and Pyrennies, biked, skiied and snowshoed etc. I don't know if you can turn back the aging process, but you can accept it and make some adjustments, and enjoy that time.
I agree!!
It's funny ... when I was in my 20s and even into my early 30s, I looked at 50 as "old". Now that I am 50, and feel as good as I did when I was in my late 20s and early 30s, 50 isn't anywhere near old. In fact, I'm "embracing change" by attending university to get another degree because I'll probably be working for another 20 years.
So yes, to the OP, so what if you are in your late 50s. You can still be as strong and durable. Why not??
And I'm still puzzled by this statement: "Haven't owned a truck in over 35 years, but I bought one today."