51 Going on 21
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Jonesboro LA
Age is a miind game. You are only as old as you feel. I have you by five years and still waterski and may even get back into tournament skiing. I walk, play basketball with my high school students, ride my bike and generally refuse to be old. I'm no superhero, why I am not even close to being a good athlete.
You (and anyone else in their 50's) do the same, just do things that other young people do and ignore anything else.
Oh, by the way, don't forget to fasten the top back at the end of your drive!!!!
You (and anyone else in their 50's) do the same, just do things that other young people do and ignore anything else.
Oh, by the way, don't forget to fasten the top back at the end of your drive!!!!
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From: Canadian Rockies
Being a mountaineer, whenever I feel a little depressed about my age or feel a need for motivation during the day, I always remember a time 2 years ago when a 70 year old climbed Mt. Everest... and I usually end up slapping myself for feeling that way.
Happy Birthday !
Happy Birthday !
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From: Chesapeake Va
Originally Posted by gltrap54
Today's my 51st birthday and I woke up this morning feeling just a little depressed about this age thing. I knew I needed something special to snap me out of my doldrums, so I backed my coupe out of the garage, gave er' a thorough cleaning, then popped the top & took er' for a leisurely drive. Suddenly I was 21 all over again! 
go drive somemore.
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Madison Alabama
51 Going On 21
Originally Posted by gltrap54
Today's my 51st birthday and I woke up this morning feeling just a little depressed about this age thing. I knew I needed something special to snap me out of my doldrums, so I backed my coupe out of the garage, gave er' a thorough cleaning, then popped the top & took er' for a leisurely drive. Suddenly I was 21 all over again!
Second, just so you'll know you're not all alone with the way you feel driving your Vette. . . . I was 61 back in March 05 and eveytime I get in my 99 C5 Coupe (Slightly Modified) and fire that baby up I feel like (well not 21, but maybe 39 at least
). I currently live and work overseas in Germany and I get to cruise the Autobahns everyday in my Vette! Believe you me that keep ya feeling young ! So, you enjoy driving your Vette . . . and the feeling you get from doing it too!Cecil
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Happy birthday yesterday. Hope the day went well and you enjoyed your cruise.
