I have been spending more time than usual keeping my husband company while he is watching television.
I am not really a fan of network television.
Almost every commercial break a person says, "50 is the new 20" which bugs the bejesus out of me. This implies that being 50 isn't ok. I loved 50! I took downhill mountain bike lessons on my 50th birthday.
I wish the media would allow the celebration of each age for the accomplishment it represents and stop glorifying youth.
Not that youth wasn't fun when I was 20.
Even at 65, I wouldn't change a thing and am proud to represent the age I really am.
End of rant.
@NorcalGma2 Heck yes! We spent my 60th bombing Mammoth Mountain on mountain bikes.
I received my first longboard skateboard and some sliding gloves at 50, and promptly learned how to bleed speed by sliding board and gloves on asphalt. Don’t ask how that adventure ended; let’s just say it rivaled any crazy escapades I’d had to date.
Age is truly just a number. The only thing that seems to change is the recovery time after a hard fall 😉. But if you learn HOW to fall correctly, even that can’t stop you.
@nrohluap
On my 50th, I ended up in the emergency room after a spill at the bottom of the hill. I came so close, but it was great fun, and the sprained ankle healed fast.
I need to ask my grandson to tune up my bike. There is no time for injuries now, so I will stay on the flat trails.
@NorcalGma2 I’m glad you healed quickly. I got lucky - a stupid turn to get off the trail and out of the way of other riders left me with a slashed and bleeding wrist. Luckily it was superficial and didn’t need more than some dirt rubbed on it.
I ride more cautiously now that I used to, I suppose. Better to be able to come back for more fun!
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