Bilateral Boomer Story

[GBLarry]

Hey Boomer - Those guys were for real.  The age for free skiing has increased to 80!  I was looking forward to it, but then they raised the age for Senior to 70!  Obviously, the average age of the skiers is going up, otherwise they wouldn't have to hike it up.

Being a young pup, you (and I) have a long way to go to catch them, but I'm gonna try!

LARRY

[Boomer]

GBLarry - I had the same thought that you did when I found out how old these fellows were. Epiphany, that despite beating the daylights out of my body over the years, and having two BHs installed, I still have a lot of playing left to do. I feel like I have been granted a fresh start. And, unlike so many other misguided Hippys, I'm not going to waste a single minute doing any "work". I am delighted when my wife tells people that I am useless around the house, haven't been seen in the backyardfor years, and am incapable of doing anything but writing a check.

Thanks for the post GBLarry. Playhard. Live long.

Boomer

[hernanu]

Sounds like you've played it well, Boomer - being thought of as useless around the house is the pinnacle of husbandhood. Well played, my man   8) .

[Boomer]

Thanks Hern.

I disappear like smoke as soon as there is any mention of "work" or "projects". I keep my water bottles full and a set of riding clothes in the garage. I'm in the saddle and heading toward the horizon before my dear wife can finish her thoughts. It makes her crazy! But, after 28 years of marriage, she has come to expect it I guess.

Boomer

[Tin Soldier]

Nice job Boomer, yeah the free skiing age is probably based on the acturial tables for retirement.  At 43, I'm not going to be able to retire until 75 and I won't be able to free ski probably until 90. 

Maybe those guys weren't skiers in their youth.  I sort of think my OA was brought on partially from all the ski racing as a teenager.  When we went free skiing we were constantly looking for crap to jump off.   Eventhough I have new hips, I'm thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea to take it down a notch. 

I need to get back to my chores around the house, got to get that damn trim installed! 

[Dan L]

Boomer,

I disappear like smoke as soon as there is any mention of "work" or "projects"

Hilarious.  How long into the 28 years were you able to implement this method?

Dan

[curt]

Boomer, very long time with no read or hear or interaction on my part - my apologies.  I was messaged by a prospective hippy about impact on flying etc. and in my reply I saw your name and read your latests posts.
Thrilled with your positive results and outlook and your awesome life prognosis with your new hips!! 
I am nearing 1 1/2 years and have been very happy with my progress.  Running 4-5 days a week up to 10K.  Some of my original 52 yr old hardware aches, but the new hip and surrounding muscles have become non-issues.
I am grateful that I ran across your posts, and got the update on your fantastic progress. Take care and enjoy the new lease on life to the absolute fullest!!

Curt

[Boomer]

Curt

We both have much to be grateful for don't we? Thanks for the update and the very positive post. Isn't it wonderful to reflect how far we have come from those terrible painful years of a short time ago?

Boomer