shaper Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 Mostly old farts struggle to piss....Because they too busy crying into their beer... and looking for comforting on such threads!! And before someone starts jumping up and down.... am 52 and just done my best Ironman to date (11:18hrs)!!
Goodbadugly Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 We are clever enough to evaluate if the fights worth getting in to :-). Age does have some advantages, like lower testosterone levels. Plus old farts are all too too tired and seen it all before so we know its just handbags at dawn and don't really have the ability to get in to a real pissing contest (we can hardly hit the urinal any more as you point out) plus with too many grumpy old farts here (coz we over 50 and sore and upset that our PB's are behind us) so its like mutual respect.Advantage?Laat my dink aan die 3 bulle wat oor die vlei vol koeie staan en kyk.Die jongste ene wil dadelik oor die draad spring en 'n koei gaan dek.Die middeljarige ene kyk die storie so en se: Kom ons loop om tot by die hek, dan stap ons af en dek AL die koeie.Die ou ene se: Kom ons le plat in die gras dat die koeie ons nie sien nie. Netnou verwag hulle om gedek te word.Depends where you fit in.
V12man Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 and just done my best Ironman to date (11:18hrs)!!What took you so long? :ph34r:
shaper Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 What took you so long? :ph34r: There was a headwind on the cycle leg and was enjoying the scenery
V12man Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 There was a headwind on the cycle leg and was enjoying the scenery Sounds like an excuse to me..... :)
shaper Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 Sounds like an excuse to me..... :)Could be, but as I qualified for the Ironman world champs in PE in Sept, will not be using it as much of an excuse
Harryn Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 Because they too busy crying into their beer... and looking for comforting on such threads!! And before someone starts jumping up and down.... am 52 and just done my best Ironman to date (11:18hrs)!! Congrats on your Ironman. Massive Respect!! My understanding is that old farts can't piss cos they have enlarged prostates. I do think its possible to simultaneously urinate,cry into ones beer, and draw comfort from this thread even at an advanced age. As part of my commitment to the search for truth, I will give it a shot tonight, and let you know how things go tomorrow.
porqui Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 So, as often happens, ......................... My suggestion was aimed at these folk. In general these folk don't want to be reminded that they can't anymore as most believe that they still can and do. That's just how we are. But you may have noticed that your post has indeed created just that space for us old farts. It won't disappear. Welcome to your thread !!
Edge540 Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 So, as often happens, some of the more elitist riders make a harsh point/statement that completely ignores the majority. In this case, yes there are older riders who thrash youger ones. I do too, but the majority of older riders are not able to beat the younger riders, are not competing for high positions and they often have questions, simple questions that the elitists scorn. My suggestion was aimed at these folk. By providing a virtual club (not necessarily on Bikehub), these riders can ask questions or offer thoughts which they might otherwise feel would be laughed at on a general forum.My personal experience on the hub is that the vast majority of folk here on the hub are only too happy to assist the less informed whether the questions are dumb or otherwise. Granted you will get a few wise cracks thrown in but just filter them out and ignore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Blokman Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 "Sien Oupa , so moet jy trap." Found this old pic. Two of my granddaughters six years ago.
Blokman Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 At night when I lie down on my pillow and close my eyes,as I drift away I'm always a bit better on the bike than I really am. At sixty I'm ok with that.
Sniffie Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 All ready similar thread: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/172475-the-over-50s-support-thread/Perhaps a merge should be in order?
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