Are we ALL old folks riding Spyders?

[ThreeWheels]

Is it just me ? I mean all the photo's I've seen of people riding spyders, particularly the RT's have all been people like....ME.

Is there another forum for youngsters to post on ?

Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

[MidLife]

I don't know if I'm old or not (46), but I figure I have less chance of falling off a 3-wheeler and breaking a hip.

[patches]

After attending the past few events last year, none this year yet, I am think I am one of the young ones of the group at 34. There is a thread somewhere in here, peeps posted thier ages. Only a few under 45.

[MidLife]

Wow, I may actually be the baby of the bunch at 46. We can all meet for the early-bird dinner.

[dltang]

After attending the past few events last year, none this year yet, I am think I am one of the young ones of the group at 34. There is a thread somewhere in here, peeps posted thier ages. Only a few under 45.

Yup, there was a thread and a poll but I can't seem to find it right now.

[Country Spyder]

27 when I bought my RS, 28 now...If I remeber the last pool only 2 or 3 of use were south of 30.

CS

[aka1004]

i am 43 and still the young'un.:D
one advantage of spyder ryders is that ryders are available for weekday rydes.:thumbup: a lot of ryders back in los angeles were retired.
i come from crotch rocket side of motorcycling but i enjoy spyder so so much more.

[redford_48239]

Picked up my 2008 RS SM5 last August at the ripe old age of 47. Last time I was in the shop (600 mi check-up) I came out to get the bike and a very cute lady EMT was looking it over. She asked a few questions about it and then she said it: "My dad's been wanting one of these."

I drove home with the left blinker on all the way.

[Magic Man]

More of our customers are (like me) and over 50, not under. :shocked:

MM

[BumbleBee]

Hey! Who you calling old here. :lecturef_smilie: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

You didn't mention your age "SKS06460" :dontknow:

Not ashamed to mention my age, proud of it, 49 next month,
Is that what you call old?

I don't feel my age, I am a new young grandmother to a beautiful girl
:ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes::o hyea::yes::ohyea::yes:

[BumbleBee]

More of our customers are (like me) and over 50, not under. :shocked:

MM


I guess I am a young one compared to you, I am not there yet :roflblack::roflblack:

[boborgera]

Is it just me ? I mean all the photo's I've seen of people riding spyders, particularly the RT's have all been people like....ME.

Is there another forum for youngsters to post on ?

Just my opinion, I could be wrong.


Most young riders wouldn't be caught dead on a three wheeler, not Macho enough, also the price doesn't help ether. For thousands less you can get a two wheeler that will run circles around the Spyder. I bough my Spyder at age 63 [I'm 65 now] I got it so i can ride every day though the winter. I got tired of parking my two Wheeler's in the bad weather, So i guess you can say i got it for safety reasons. I do take my Son's Busa out every now and then to keep the juices flowing.

[COOLMACHINE]

Picked up my 2008 RS SM5 last August at the ripe old age of 47. Last time I was in the shop (600 mi check-up) I came out to get the bike and a very cute lady EMT was looking it over. She asked a few questions about it and then she said it: "My dad's been wanting one of these."

I drove home with the left blinker on all the way.

The left blinker thing is funny....lol

[VaughnCat]

I manage a senior housing facility and the old folks buzz all over the place in their 3 and 4 wheel electric scooters (Rascals, etc.) . . . so when we drive up next to them on one of our Spyders, we tell them they are our two passenger motorized scooters . .. . :2thumbs:
Cat

[jabba11]

It is funny I am approacehd by a lot of young folks who think it is "cool" but I would agree that price and style keep most of them away. I am 41

[Some Guy]

I was 100110 when I bought mine and now I'm 110000! nojoke

"There are 10 types of people in the world; those who understand binary and those who don't". :D

[effgjamis]

More of our customers are (like me) and over 50, not under. :shocked:

MM

You told me not to admit to anything..

Now what am I to believe?

:roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

[BajaRon]

Any 3 wheeled vehicle starts out with the long accepted 'Old man's ride' baggage. So it is not surprising that the Spyder has been tagged as such. It doesn't help that, uh, more mature people have really taken to the Spyder.

It gets critisized as a ride for people that can't handle a real motorcycle. And while this is true, it does not mean it is ONLY for those who can no longer handle 2 wheels. Quite the contrary. In my own case I own, can still ride, and love my Suzuki M109R. But I just don't ride it anymore because I enjoy the Spyder that much.

The truth is, the Spyder is just a lot of fun to ride no matter what your age or ability. It is also a much more versatile ride than most 2 wheelers.

I think BRP tried to break the mold with the sport model and a much higher 'Cool' factor but their success has been questionable.

Too bad, without this unwarranted misconception the Spyder would surely do better among the younger crowd.

[effgjamis]

I was 100110 when I bought mine and now I'm 110000! nojoke

"There are 10 types of people in the world; those who understand binary and those who don't". :D

Interesting going from 38 to 48 in one year.. WOW.


Well I can add few numbers to that.
01010111

Have a great day...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[effgjamis]

I manage a senior housing facility and the old folks buzz all over the place in their 3 and 4 wheel electric scooters (Rascals, etc.) . . . so when we drive up next to them on one of our Spyders, we tell them they are our two passenger motorized scooters . .. . :2thumbs:
Cat

We are not grounded..

[Some Guy]

Interesting going from 38 to 48 in one year.. WOW.


Well I can add few numbers to that.
01010111

Have a great day...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

YIKES! :yikes: A typo on my part! Was was really 101110 when I got it.

I never would have guessed you were 87! :D

[Firefly]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11520&highlight=ages

and

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16673&highlight=ages


I would agree that a good percentage of Spyder owners are 50+... but I have met many in their 20's and 30's. One reason you may not see a ton in their 20's is the cost of the Spyder compared to other bikes they can get.

[j45p3r]

I was 26 when I bought it, now I'm 27.

[ThreeWheels]

Hey! Who you calling old here. :lecturef_smilie: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

You didn't mention your age "SKS06460" :dontknow:

Not ashamed to mention my age, proud of it, 49 next month,
Is that what you call old?

I don't feel my age, I am a new young grandmother to a beautiful girl
:ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes::o hyea::yes::ohyea::yes:



49 is young

[patches]

Most young riders wouldn't be caught dead on a three wheeler, not Macho enough, also the price doesn't help ether. For thousands less you can get a two wheeler that will run circles around the Spyder. I bough my Spyder at age 63 [I'm 65 now] I got it so i can ride every day though the winter. I got tired of parking my two Wheeler's in the bad weather, So i guess you can say i got it for safety reasons. I do take my Son's Busa out every now and then to keep the juices flowing.

Yes, which is why I end up riding alone..lol. Nah, my sportbike buddies still let me ride with them and I can still keep up unless they got something over 900. I have enough macho to go around..little too much as the little lady would say.

[RoadHammer]

im a young buck @ 37.

i think the younger crowd hasn't picked this up because of the price

[Firefly]

Yes, which is why I end up riding alone..lol. Nah, my sportbike buddies still let me ride with them and I can still keep up unless they got something over 900. I have enough macho to go around..little too much as the little lady would say.

Many I ride with have HD's or HD compatibles.. so I'm the fast guy in the group.....:D

[Some Guy]

so I'm the fast guy in the group.....:D

Unless you're riding with Deb!!! :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

[WackyDan]

First question out of every younger rider's mouth is "how fast is it?"...

Which is really the mentality of stupid young kids anyway. BRP was not able or willing to put more power in the Spyder. If they had, they would reach the younger demographic that still thinks top end is everything. That said, if they put in more power and charge more, then it would be out of that age group's price range. The irony.

At 40, I like hanging out with the more mature crowd anyway.



Any 3 wheeled vehicle starts out with the long accepted 'Old man's ride' baggage. So it is not surprising that the Spyder has been tagged as such. It doesn't help that, uh, more mature people have really taken to the Spyder.

It gets critisized as a ride for people that can't handle a real motorcycle. And while this is true, it does not mean it is ONLY for those who can no longer handle 2 wheels. Quite the contrary. In my own case I own, can still ride, and love my Suzuki M109R. But I just don't ride it anymore because I enjoy the Spyder that much.

The truth is, the Spyder is just a lot of fun to ride no matter what your age or ability. It is also a much more versatile ride than most 2 wheelers.

I think BRP tried to break the mold with the sport model and a much higher 'Cool' factor but their success has been questionable.

Too bad, without this unwarranted misconception the Spyder would surely do better among the younger crowd.

[Bitten]

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[Some Guy]

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My girlfriend's older than me...so I'll skip that one! :D

[obiwanbill]

I'm 22. The booze I drank ages 14-21 AGED my appearance. Some folk say I look 58!

[effgjamis]

YIKES! :yikes: A typo on my part! Was was really 101110 when I got it.

I never would have guessed you were 87! :D

I guess we can all makes mistakes..
should be " 1001101 " sorry....

[Bitten]

My girlfriend's older than me...so I'll skip that one! :D

He he he... Nice!! :2thumbs:

[C3517C]

Polls are fine, but I find that the age of the average Spyder owner is most accurately determined through the carbon dating process.

[Brevet05]

Polls are fine, but I find that the age of the average Spyder owner is most accurately determined through the carbon dating process.
:hun: Now I'm confused. Everyone I've dated has been carbon-based; how does that determine my age? Mind you I've dated the same woman for the past 22+ years, so maybe that's an indicator...:ohyea:

[venom]

With the new riding permit in Québec. we are getting more and more young spyder owners...insurance are less than half, plates are 619 instaed of 1600$ on speed bikes...and driving courses are 250$ versus 750$....Sow are we going to see more crazy young drivers in Québec ....hhhmmmm ****!!! we had a good thing going....

[patches]

don't consider myself young anymore..certainly don't feel that way but after 15 years of sport bikes..I have had my fill of stupidness. In this area, due to 10-11 months of riding weather..lots of squids out there that simply have not learned yet. Nobody is stupid, just don't know better yet. In which case, how can someone call you stupid unless you prove it from time to time..JK.

[kytten]

I guess whether you're old or not depends upon who you ask.

I'm 34, was 33 when I bought my Spyder.

I don't think I'm old (I got asked for an ID a couple weeks ago when trying to buy a LOTTERY TICKET ... she really thought I was under 18?) but my boyfriends teenagers sure do.

[Roger]

It is funny I am approacehd by a lot of young folks who think it is "cool" but I would agree that price and style keep most of them away. I am 41
:agree: And just so you know i'am 46 years young. :yes::yes::yes:

[Questions]

I just turned 30... 28 when I purchased the 3 wheeled "urban assult vehicle".

I also have a 2007 CRF 250 supermoto for road america, and a crf50 for the back yard track.

[RoadHammer]

For me it's fast enough and speed had nothing to do with my purchase. But.................... the sixth gear would have been nice, because ya.. i like to go supersonic when the conditions are right.


First question out of every younger rider's mouth is "how fast is it?"...

Which is really the mentality of stupid young kids anyway. BRP was not able or willing to put more power in the Spyder. If they had, they would reach the younger demographic that still thinks top end is everything. That said, if they put in more power and charge more, then it would be out of that age group's price range. The irony.

At 40, I like hanging out with the more mature crowd anyway.

[Amanda B]

Well, I'm 34. I've noticed this myself. I think the price tag is the problem, many people my age can't afford it given they have houses to pay for and children to raise. I know lots of people my age or younger that want one, they just can't do it.

[draboo]

Is it just me ? I mean all the photo's I've seen of people riding spyders, particularly the RT's have all been people like....ME.

Is there another forum for youngsters to post on ?

Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Does that pertain to ST1100's as well??:D

[GeminiJane]

I love the Spyder demographics - I finally feel like I belong. As a sports bike rider also I sometimes find myself riding in a group of squids who literally have grandparents my age. Pretty cool, though, that they'll call to see if we want to join them for a ride and then ask if they can ryde the Spyder that day. They surely don't seem to be embarrassed to be seen on one and the girlfriends love it since it's WAY more comfortable than the passenger seat of a crotch rocket - and they have a trunk to put stuff in!

[dltang]

I love the Spyder demographics - I finally feel like I belong. As a sports bike rider also I sometimes find myself riding in a group of squids who literally have grandparents my age. Pretty cool, though, that they'll call to see if we want to join them for a ride and then ask if they can ryde the Spyder that day. They surely don't seem to be embarrassed to be seen on one and the girlfriends love it since it's WAY more comfortable than the passenger seat of a crotch rocket - and they have a trunk to put stuff in!

Yeah Jane, but you're only 20 or something like that right? :2thumbs:

[412Spyder]

Most young riders wouldn't be caught dead on a three wheeler, not Macho enough, also the price doesn't help ether. For thousands less you can get a two wheeler that will run circles around the Spyder. I bough my Spyder at age 63 [I'm 65 now] I got it so i can ride every day though the winter. I got tired of parking my two Wheeler's in the bad weather, So i guess you can say i got it for safety reasons. I do take my Son's Busa out every now and then to keep the juices flowing.

I think you may have nailed this one on the head.... some people make fun of my spyder others love it (more love it for sure). I am 23, and i love my bike. While i do wish it was a bit faster, its perfect for my condition. Also the price tag doesn't help for the younger community, people me age always ask how much was this... when i tell them their jaws about hit the floor and thier pants get heavier lol....

[SPYDERGUY1]

old enough to know better and young enough to do it all over again. my 20 year young son and his friends drool over the spyder every time they see it. have taken many for a ride and are more than impressed, unfortunately other extracurricular activities are more important. ( been ther /done that ). all in all I really do not care what other people think . I LOVE IT, actually have never had a negative comment, a little teasing but all is good.:2thumbs:

[SpyderGirl]

I'm a "baby" too at 29... I was 26 when I fell in love with the Spyder. :D

[NewRider]

Purchased my '09 SE5 last year, age 67....doctor claims he can keep me alive until 90. Should be able to put a lot of miles, and smiles, on "Big Yaller" in that time period!:joke:

[RubyRed]

29 right now, been in love with :spyder: for awhile now. Just cant afford it :(:(

[PCBeachBum]

I was 39 for the past 20 years when I bought my Spyder and now, I'm 39 for the past 21 years.

Age is just a number to me and it's how I feel inside. I know many my age and younger, that want nothing more than a rocking chair. I'm a long ways from one of those and am happy on 3 wheels. Many of my friends and those I meet, don't believe I'm 60.

When my hair was down to the middle of my back and I had a fumanchu a few years ago and old g/f made the comment that I looked like the Cowardly Lion, from the Wizard of Oz. I did look like Burt Laars and my response was, Put 'emm up! Put 'emm up! I'll beat you with both paws tied behind my back! Than broke into song with "I'm King Of the Jungle".:D

[SethO]

First question out of every younger rider's mouth is "how fast is it?"...

Which is really the mentality of stupid young kids anyway. BRP was not able or willing to put more power in the Spyder. If they had, they would reach the younger demographic that still thinks top end is everything. That said, if they put in more power and charge more, then it would be out of that age group's price range. The irony.

At 40, I like hanging out with the more mature crowd anyway.


I bought mine when I was 28 and I am now 29. I bought because of the wheelchair thing. I have been asked by more older people than younger how fast it will go, I do not count 15 yr old kids in this as they are and I was then retarded.

I of course believe they should have left the engine with 150hp it had in the MIllie R. Kids today Have way more money (as in their parents give them way more that I ever thought possible) so i do not think they would NOT sell more with more power. I mean look at what the did NOT do with the 2010 RS, what a waste to pump so much into a new design but not do a mild upgrade to the existing "sport" version that is lacking in power, the bike should hit redline in 5th gear IMO and even that is too slow for my standards of modern motorcycles.

That being said I have been more annoyed with older people that think they know telling their friends all sorts of re DIC U lous crap walking up to me to tell me about my bike so not only do have to Un F what they told their friends I have to give my usual speach about it.

[JOKEREMPIRE]

30 yrs old / young here...

I'm an expat living on the canary islands and just don't feel like making the motorcycle license in spanish :D

Plus the Spyder is kind of safer than a 2 wheel vehicle and I appreciate that.

It's also a real head-turner and attention-getter with only 2 Spyder (that I know of) driving here and 1 or 2 on the other islands... has to be that 20.000 EURO (currently 26,599 USD) pricetag... hated that part, but what can you do if you like something ;)

ryde on!

Steve

[YPILOT]

:2thumbs: I was 51 when :spyder: came home.
I,m now 53 even though I act 22.
I feel old (116) some days and stupid (16) on other days.
I woke up breathing again so I ryde.:D

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[YPILOT]

welcome glad you made the show.


30 yrs old / young here...

I'm an expat living on the canary islands and just don't feel like making the motorcycle license in spanish :D

Plus the Spyder is kind of safer than a 2 wheel vehicle and I appreciate that.

It's also a real head-turner and attention-getter with only 2 Spyder (that I know of) driving here and 1 or 2 on the other islands... has to be that 20.000 EURO (currently 26,599 USD) pricetag... hated that part, but what can you do if you like something ;)

ryde on!

Steve

[Vordak]

Bought my Goldwing at 34. Bought my Spyder at 38.

V.

[dave01]

Bought my Spyder at 48, but still ryde sport bikes. You are only as old as you feel, or as old as the cute waitress at the bar thinks you are.

[retread]

Started on 2 wheels in 1954, a '48 Cushman; Spyder in '08, 68 and lovin'it.

john

[Star Cruiser]

Is it just me ? I mean all the photo's I've seen of people riding spyders, particularly the RT's have all been people like....ME.

Is there another forum for youngsters to post on ?

Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Heck NO ! I am only 56. I check out a few forums (Harley - Yamaha & GoldWing) now THERE is were the more "Mature" folk hang out :roflblack:

[Star Cruiser]

Bought my Spyder at 48, but still ryde sport bikes. You are only as old as you feel, or as old as the cute waitress at the bar thinks you are.
As George Burns once said - "You are only as old as the Girls you feel"

Always liked that Quote

[murphybrown]

I am a young 69 headed soundly to 70 and God willing many more. Just bought my Spyder RT..pick it up on the 25th. Was loosing my confidence on the two-wheeler, but sure didn't want to give up my love of riding. I sure would not understand an age mindset. But I do understand the attraction of the Spyder. :2thumbs:

[jimjel]

I'm 67 and can't remember if I am young or not. :dontknow:

JJ

[Prense01]

37

Chris :spyder:

[JOKEREMPIRE]

welcome glad you made the show.


Thanx :2thumbs:

[RodO]

Picked up my 2008 RS SM5 last August at the ripe old age of 47. Last time I was in the shop (600 mi check-up) I came out to get the bike and a very cute lady EMT was looking it over. She asked a few questions about it and then she said it: "My dad's been wanting one of these."

I drove home with the left blinker on all the way.

Thanks for the laugh!
Am 58 BTW.

[Campverdefela]

Who cares, ride and enjoy. Besides, its about time us older set a trend.

[Sarge707]

61 Retired at 55:yikes:
I respect the Spyder but will race anything that moves with my 2 Jet Skies.(Even Birds?):roflblack:
:ohyea:

[BajaRon]

Getting old is really a drag but it sure beats the alternative! :yikes:

[irish2themax]

Got mine at 66...hope to be ryding it 'til I'm 100 though some days I think I'm already there. But as long as I'm looking at blades of grass and not the roots, I'm okay

[SpyderWolf]

43 here. Thought my days of riding were long gone after 7 knee surgeries, but then along came the Spyder and changed all that. :2thumbs:

[moabgirl]

I've had my :spyder2: for a little over a month. I'm screaming into 50 on 3 wheels at 90 mph! Kids are grown and it's OUR turn! Oh, and 50 is not the new 30. 50 is 50 and I'm proud of it! ;)

[mxz600]

I'm 55, born in '55, but as Sammy would say "I can't drive 55".:D

[GeminiJane]

Yeah Jane, but you're only 20 or something like that right? :2thumbs:


Yeah, right....I have motorcycle boots older than that! But motorcycle insurance sure is cheaper now than when I was 20 and I do love senior discounts :ohyea:.

[pitbull]

Lots of diffrent opions, here on this one I'm younger 31 have been messing with spyders since I was 29. I do agree price is the one thing that keeps them out of reach of my generation, but there is starting to be a lot of used ones out there so this will help get them i more hands, I really don't think it fair to consider them for old people......I here alot of no spyder people say......when I get to old to hold my bike up then I'll look at a spyder...........I think this is because of the whole trike thing. People are two close minded to open there eyes and see some times, that its not because you can't hold a 2 wheeler up, Its because you enjoy the freedom that a spyder bring...stopping faster, handle just kinda takes away some of the bs with a two wheeler. I have A vengence chopper, and a showroom full of spyders, Given the choice to only be able to ryde one.....Hands down syder, just for the fun factor. With my chopper and i do add i love my chopper, wanted one for 15 years but in all honesty I truly enjoy ryding spyders the most!!!!!! New project for me combinding the 2.....look for it this winter. But for all the people who have never ridden a spyder open your eyes and mind.....theres a whole lot more to theses things then what you think!!!!

[Questions]

I'm 23 and LOVEEEEEEEE my :spyder2:....08' SM5 Red WITH sidebags :-) 9k and rising!

[SC_DOC]

I am a young 62, not even thinking of retirement at this point, although ryding my spyder is making me re-think that with every ryde. :2thumbs:


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=741&pictureid=8789

[SpyderWolf]

Lots of diffrent opions, here on this one I'm younger 31 have been messing with spyders since I was 29. I do agree price is the one thing that keeps them out of reach of my generation, but there is starting to be a lot of used ones out there so this will help get them i more hands, I really don't think it fair to consider them for old people......I here alot of no spyder people say......when I get to old to hold my bike up then I'll look at a spyder...........I think this is because of the whole trike thing. People are two close minded to open there eyes and see some times, that its not because you can't hold a 2 wheeler up, Its because you enjoy the freedom that a spyder bring...stopping faster, handle just kinda takes away some of the bs with a two wheeler. I have A vengence chopper, and a showroom full of spyders, Given the choice to only be able to ryde one.....Hands down syder, just for the fun factor. With my chopper and i do add i love my chopper, wanted one for 15 years but in all honesty I truly enjoy ryding spyders the most!!!!!! New project for me combinding the 2.....look for it this winter. But for all the people who have never ridden a spyder open your eyes and mind.....theres a whole lot more to theses things then what you think!!!!

Those are very good points as well. Last September I rode to Maggie Valley with 13 other bikes to the Thunder in the Valley event. I was the only Spyder in the group, and in fact I only saw 1 other Spyder the entire weekend and it was on a trailer heading out of town. On the way up there we took the mountain roads instead of the interstate. I saw some beautiful waterfalls, rock ledges, animals, and other scenery. When we would stop I asked everyone else if they saw any of those things. Their response was they were too busy concentrating on getting through the turns to see anything like that. I was actually having to brake in the center of the turns, where you never would on a 2 wheeler, in order to keep from running them over. :D That is the type of enjoyment the Spyder brings, you still need to pay attention but you have the ability to notice even more things around you on the open road.

My father in law bought a Suzuki M109R2 about 2 weeks after I bought my Spyder, and he has stated on at least 3 occasions he should have bought a Spyder instead. :thumbup:

[tatt2r]

me and dee 48 .... even though she will be 49 before me ....dam i love older women :D:coffee:

[FANG]

57 here been ryding :spyder2: for 2 years, NEVER HAD SO MUCH FUN IN ALL MY LIFE :2thumbs:

[jwhatman]

I am 34 as well. As soon as I saw the bike and rode on it I wanted it. I have put more miles on this bike than my suzuki. I am always hounding hubby to go for a ride, wherever, doesn't matter, as long as I am on the spyder with him at my side.

[mc2276]

33 years young here... Had my Spyder since July '08. 10k miles. I love it!!!!

[chillirider]

46 and feeling great! Your only as old as you feel!:2thumbs:

[Jester]

I'm 67 and can't remember if I am young or not. :dontknow:

JJ

JJ, I am the same 67 and have decided that old is about 20 years older than you are (I felt that way when I was 18, 20, and so on!):roflblack::ohyea:

[BajaRon]

JJ, I am the same 67 and have decided that old is about 20 years older than you are (I felt that way when I was 18, 20, and so on!):roflblack::ohyea:
Hey! I like that! So you have to be 80 before you're old.... Right!?