tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post754300696975412376..comments2024-03-22T18:01:20.065-05:00Comments on Geezer with a Grudge: Was It Worth It?T.W. Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-63421068414423824412021-02-07T12:04:00.910-06:002021-02-07T12:04:00.910-06:00Geoff,
As always, thanks for . . . everything. &q...Geoff, <br />As always, thanks for . . . everything. "In my head," I haven't given up on being a motorcyclist yet. However, after a summer of almost 2,000 eBiking miles, I have been reminded often of my eyesight problems and that keeps me moderately realistic. Most of my motorcycling friends are my age and several are either quitting or gave it up a few years ago. Most of them are or were way better riders than me and made the decision based on wanting to go on living and avoiding major injury (which really puts a serious ding in enjoying retirement). <br />Right back at you with all of those good wishes. <br />Gratefully, <br />TomT.W. Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950664143576637249.post-101327312680313212021-02-03T14:41:57.952-06:002021-02-03T14:41:57.952-06:00Hi Thomas,
I applaud your post and there's not...Hi Thomas,<br />I applaud your post and there's nothing I can disagree with. Being of a similar age I've run through all those scenarios in my head. I'm not quite ready to give up riding yet as to a large extent, the passion for it defines who I am. However, it's why I've practiced advanced roadcraft for the last few years to prolong the inevitable. I do have a plan though. I'm retiring as an Examiner/Instructor later this year and it's on the cards that next year, riding will stop altogether and I'm at peace with that. Like you, no regrets and it's been an absolute blast with so many benefits in enriching my life. My wife will be quietly grateful though, so long as I don't suddenly disrupt her routine :-) .<br /><br />Every good with to you and your wife, whatever the future holds. Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com