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Chapters of life...

Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by Norseman, Jun 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM.

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  1. Norseman, Jun 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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    Norseman

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    This thread was split from another discussion…

    Nah, old beats the alternative and the islands are still there, go charter or buy a ticket on a big boat, less cleaning and less oil/filter changes, the lobster and the rum/coke is still the same:cool:
  2. SplashFl, Jun 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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    Frankly I'm one that believes the alternative is the same as before birth. NOTHING. It's the dealing with getting old that sucks. Someone once said the worst part of getting old was watching your friends die. Maybe not the worst but certainly one of them. I often think back on the 27 Club and my son who at 32 decided to check out.
  3. Norseman, Jun 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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    Ouch..
    I was just reading a book today that mentioned the 27 club, Janet Joplin’s biography, she made it to 27 only.

    Not easy getting old but I still enjoy waking up every day, as long as the health is good there is more fun stuff to do.
    Also, no kids, need to use up every penny before we croak, that is a fun project too but no more fast women, only fast cars and fast boats are allowed.
    68 now, a few more good years hopefully.:cool:
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  4. SplashFl, Jun 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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    I miss Janis. First 8 track ever purchased was after seeing her live up in NH in the ole college-snow ski days. Mom was so right when she used to say, "when you've got your health you have everything."
  5. Capt Ralph, Jun 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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    Getting old, burying the last of my family, burying the last of my friends these last few years; I am the last of a linage.
    But still, I have a greater foe; Gravity...
    God has proved he has a Crappy since of humor by keeping me vertical, but Gravity has removed 2 inches of my height and is my challenge every morning.

    Brothers, Our gods have blessed us and our friendships continue.
    Thank you for your help and tolerance when toes get stepped on.
    This includes Brother Carl.

    Thank you, Luv Ya , stay safe and well..

    Keep having fun.

    No body survives or gets out alive.
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  6. Norseman, Jun 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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    Yes, Mom was right..
    Look at Steve Jobs, he had everything, except good health, then nothing..
  7. YachtForums, Jun 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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    Gents, I’m beginning to identify with the challenges of getting older but as long as we’re above ground, we should live like there’s no tomorrow.

    This thread was about classic Burgers. I’m going to split the off-topic posts to a new thread in the yacht club. If you don’t want me to title it ”Grumpy Old Geezers”, I suggest we appreciate life at every stage.
  8. chesapeake46, Jun 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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    Mine too, they were right
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  9. Capt Ralph, Jun 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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    As long as you don't identify us with faces of mackerels.

    Thank you grumpy ole brother.
  10. Pascal, Jun 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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    Yeah it sucks… last month we pulled in Cat Cay to clear customs, high tide, I opened the gate on the aft deck and looked at the dock for 15 seconds wondering if I should jump or not. Little voice said… you re too old for this… louder voice said… nah you got this. So I jumped…. Ended up sprawled on the dock although I jumped back up pretty quickly. Not quickly enough for my crew and marina staff to notice…

    sucks getting old but like the boss says… everyday above ground is a good day!
  11. Capt Ralph, Jun 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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    And/or above the dock?
    Another reason you have (younger & sacrificial) crew..
  12. YachtForums, Jun 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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    This summer I'll be 65 and I've never afforded myself the time or funds to check off any bucket list items. Realizing I may not have the strength or mobility in the coming years, I bought a 2008 Honda VTX1800 and I'm embarking on a trip I've dreamed about for years.

    I'm shipping the bike to a friends house in Colorado and we're riding to Jackson Hole, Wyoming then spending 3 days touring Yellowstone before riding the Beartooth Scenic Bypass. We're returning to Colorado for a week of rest then doing a tour de force of the Colorado ski resorts; Vail, Aspen, Million Dollar Highway, Telluride, Durango and finally ending up near Fairplay, CO to visit a very good friend; one of the founders of United Yacht Sales. And finally, we'll pass through Breckenridge on our way to Steamboat Springs. I'll be gone for 3 weeks, the longest period of time I've been away from the keyboard in 22 years.

    I know it's dangerous but I'm reminded of the quote from Honda's CEO... life can be measured in the moments that stir your soul. I enjoy riding an old school v-twin cruiser. It's all very analogue, which is a state of mind I aspire to.

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  13. Capt Ralph, Jun 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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    Nice ride.
    For you, I'll behave for 3 weeks.
    On the 22ed day,,,,,,

    Stay well blue rider. :cool:
    Come home (back to work) safe..
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  14. RER, Jun 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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    Driving through the San Juan National Forest outside of Durango is some of the most breathtaking scenery in the 48 states.
  15. SplashFl, Jun 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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    I'll raise you one. Couple months ago at dead low tide decided to jump onboard from my dock. Rather then risk messing the paint with fenders installed the heaviest set of whips available which also keep the Iguana's off. while keeping good distance other then in an occasional strong south wind. Made the jump but missed the same color railing and wound up in the canal.:( While finding my way up the dock ladder cut the **** out of one finger and received several bloody scrapes from all the oysters & barnacles I had not cleaned off in several years. Got Primary doc on the phone, then patched up, tetanus shot, 7 days of antibiotics, new deck shoes & back on the horse.
    Not been on Cat in years but remember they used to have a program where they had a US doctor in their clinic all the time.
  16. Norseman, Jun 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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    I am also lusting for a big bike, but used all my 9 lives many times over, to ride in Florida now, then spend the next 15 years in a wheel-chair would ruin my day..:(
    Crashed my first bike, a 125 cc when I was 15 years old and broke off three front tooth in addition to
    a broken knee. Root canals and crowns/caps fixed the tootsies until I got older, then I got something called resorption where teeth with old trauma starts to disintegrate (not rotting, just disappearing.)
    Spent $35-$40k the last 5 years trying modern laser treatments but still had to extract, and implant screws in the jawbone to repair the damage.
    Had Harleys and Hondas later in life, but now I am too chicken to ride again, hat off to those that do.
    Did a parachute jump when I was young, crushed an ankle and had surgery. The last 10 years that old injury has blossomed up again and hurting me every day, popping pills and using expensive shoes to function, but still vertical and still enjoying life to the fullest, just had to give up a few things.
    (After a few beers a little devil on my shoulder keeps whispering I should really get that new water cooled Honda 500 and just do some local cruising on the side roads, but Sundays only…)
  17. Capt Ralph, Jun 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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    I got into red-neck motor trials when young.
    Tightened up an old Honda (Fred Flintstone vintage), snorkel, water proofing, big rear knobby and big asp rear sprocket.
    It was better than ballet for me while growing up.

    I went thru a few street motors also.
    For me, it was safer in the woods bouncing off of and over trees and logs.

    I would luv to jump back on a motor but all those wooded lands are gone, built over with block and pavement.
    I'm to Chicken Stuff to motor on these streets.

    But I do drool when I see a pretty motor (post #12).
    I luv when a pack of motors pass me on the interstate.
    I luv when many (many) of them are parked & lined up so neat at the Cheyenne Saloon, in our hood.

    It's safer on the water for me and the rest of the world.
    Vintage and some modern motor boats are worthy of my to drool also.
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  18. SplashFl, Jun 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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    Gave up on the bikes back in the 70's. Too many idiots in much larger vehicles on the roads and that was rural NJ. Noticed a few yrs back the X's bike appeared to be collecting dust after she crossed the country & appeared to live for them for years. Old age healing is way too slow a process these days to even give any consideration.
    Love the Tuna tower but having thoughts of getting it removed.
  19. Capt Cole, Jun 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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    I rode through most of that area a few years ago. Beautiful country with nice roads. The Beartooth Bypass is spectacular. A three week ride really lets you clear your head and appreciate life. One month before I retired, I took off with a couple of friends for a 3 week ride to Alaska. Had never taken more that 7 days off work in 30 years. Best ride of my life.
    I hope you have a similar experience.
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  20. Norseman, Jun 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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    My last bike, sold it in 1992, married the chick in 1991.
    (Good thing I did, would probably be dead if I hadn’t, too many trip to the biker bars in Dallas at night, riding home in 5 gear at full throttle between the cars on the freeway, had to grow up to live:confused:)

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