Define "Old"

[blacklightning]

I am the youngest of 6 kids, and my oldest sister was married when I was born. When I went to the first grade, my mom was 50 and dad was 54. After seeing the other kids parents, I really thought mine were old. Now that I am well beyond that, 50 and 54 don't seem so old anymore. Unfortunately, the males on my father's side of the family seem to expire around 70. But my oldest brother is 77 and doing very well. So what I thought was old, isn't old anymore. I will be 59 in 2 weeks.

 

[Snoking1127]

The life expectancy of a male born in 1939 was 69.41 years. Statistically, my warranty expired 16-plus years ago. Those on my 2022 S2S and my Ryker Rally have the same issue. But I won't be stopped by a piece of paper listing statistics created by some bean counter without imagination. I admit that my "Iron Butt" days are over, but 500-mile days are still doable and comfort stops are more frequent. Big deal.

On yesterday's ride, Mother Nature threw in a Blue Ridge Mountain torrential downpour that saved me from washing the bike... and me!

Every day is a bonus. Dealing with aches, pains, and the difficulties of a failing body are offset by the glory of watching the sun rise and the pleasure of seeing another glorious sunset. Between those two celestial events, I cruise down backroads and byways, speed along interstates, idle along forest paths, and enjoy life.


Now if only I could remember what I had for breakfast, or if I even ate breakfast... life would be perfect!?

I retired 19 years ago!!! At age 62, and never looked back!

 

[Grouchy]

Old is 5 years older than me

 

[Raven]

I just tell everyone that I am 50 years old with 23 years experience.

 

[Bfromla]

The first 40 years of childhood are always the hardest.

PEOPLE MY AGE ARE
SO MUCH OLDER THAN ME.

 

[pegasus1300]

The nice thing about being caught in a rainstorm is that if you pee yourself, no one will notice...

I'm still riding Bill, tho the back problems have me sidelined atm :cus I can't finish the shift shaft installation. When I try to sit on my stool to work then my back cramps up bad and I can't move. I am so glad to hear you are up and about. You are my hero and I always think of you when I have to move and don't want to.