Old man in the mountains

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Old man in the mountains

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I thought age brought wisdom.

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Garnet wrote:I thought age brought wisdom.
It doesn't - never has. Age brings some of the ingredients necessary to form wisdom. Some never acquire the rest of the ingredients. Many acquire them all, and never form it regardless.
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Hell, at least he is not hiking! Huh Duane!
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Rob wrote:Hell, at least he is not hiking! Huh Duane!
True, and as he said, "You only die once."
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Wow he is unstoppable.

Note to self: ride on!
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Definitely wise. Note to self ... it can be done at 80. 8-)
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Sibbo wrote: it can be done at 80. 8-)
That trip is on my calendar! October 30, 2034. My 80th birthday.
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bbelk wrote:
Sibbo wrote: it can be done at 80. 8-)
That trip is on my calendar! October 30, 2034. My 80th birthday.
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bbelk wrote:
Sibbo wrote: it can be done at 80. 8-)
That trip is on my calendar! October 30, 2034. My 80th birthday.
A little before that for me but the real one would be Australia to Europe overland .
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Sibbo wrote:A little before that for me but the real one would be Australia to Europe overland .
Definitely my 'lotto win' holiday of choice... a trip up the pass would then be a short side detour.
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