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    Default Sold the sleds, winter hobbies

    Looks like a long winter ahead, after 25 years we gave up sledding. Spyder is away, already looking for warm weather.

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    I can't believe it! I've seen you on Dootalk for years!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Saluda View Post
    Looks like a long winter ahead, after 25 years we gave up sledding. Spyder is away, already looking for warm weather.
    I did the same thing 5 years ago ..... I live in a rural area, and the snowmobiling was great.... however I stopped going on weekends due to too many idiots on the trails..... I would only go during the week .... and there was no one on the trails, which was great - however if I had a break-down it would have been a long walk. My snomobile buddies had all given it up or died, so I returned to downhill sking .... so far so good but I'm now having leg issues, so this may end also - - - it S*cks getting old .... Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saluda View Post
    Looks like a long winter ahead, after 25 years we gave up sledding. Spyder is away, already looking for warm weather.
    I'm sorry to hear that.
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    We're content, had a good run. No break downs, no accidents, no tickets. Wife is going to retire and it's part of the plan.
    Changing weather, sled nuts on the trail, older bones, it all contributed.
    Pete, hope you're more comfortable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saluda View Post
    We're content, had a good run. No break downs, no accidents, no tickets. Wife is going to retire and it's part of the plan.
    Changing weather, sled nuts on the trail, older bones, it all contributed.
    Pete, hope you're more comfortable.
    Thanks, I'm doing much better now.

    It sounds like you're proactively making a lifestyle change based on your new realities. That's what Jane and I do. Our friends are quite puzzled by our choices sometimes, but then they come to understand and support us. We try to think 5 years ahead and plan 6 months ahead. Good luck to you both.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Saluda View Post
    Looks like a long winter ahead, after 25 years we gave up sledding. Spyder is away, already looking for warm weather.
    I am sorry to hear that you sold your sleds.

    (off topic: I'll put miles on my sled for both of you, if we get snow).

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    I had sleds for 50 years...GONE...I had 2 wheeled motorcycles for 60 years...GONE...I had boats for 60 years...GONE...I was a avid deer hunter for 68 years...GONE...I had ATV's for 40+ years and still do...I had jet ski's for 25 years...GONE...I had a Spyder for 14 years and still do...I have a wood stove for 52 years and still do...I have bird feeders for 64 years...I now have time to set back on the coldest wintery day and enjoy the bird activity at the feeders...I enjoy cutting and splitting firewood and stoking the wood stove on those cold and wintery days...i HAVE SAID A FINAL GOOD BYE TO WAY TOO MANY FRIENDS AND PETS...I AM LUCKY TO STILL BE HERE AND KNOW IT, AND TO STILL HAVE THING TO DO THAT I ENJOY...LIFE HAS BEEN GOOD...larryd
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    but I'm now having leg issues, so this may end also - - - it S*cks getting old .... Mike
    Like we seniors say, "It's hell getting old!" Told the preacher a while back that if he ever wanted to preach a really good sermon on hell just talk about the lives of us old people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    I am sorry to hear that you sold your sleds.

    (off topic: I'll put miles on my sled for both of you, if we get snow).

    Deanna
    Hope you have a great season and that things are well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    Like we seniors say, "It's hell getting old!" Told the preacher a while back that if he ever wanted to preach a really good sermon on hell just talk about the lives of us old people.
    We're content, just adjusting. $$ going toward the new Spyder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saluda View Post
    Hope you have a great season and that things are well.
    Saluda,

    I hope we do! Thanks

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    So Saluda if you need something to fill in a little time,watch "Itchy Boots" seasons 1 - 6 on YouTube. Young Dutch girl travels the world by motorcycle. Great fun.

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    Had never heard of it, thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saluda View Post
    We're content, just adjusting. $$ going toward the new Spyder.
    Almost missed this, New Spyder?
    What Spyder are you looking to get?
    I have thought about a new one but the
    Wife said 'Sorry, no payments'.

    I know she is right but it was just plain 'no'.

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    New RT L, red/chrome. Deposit down, now the wait.
    You too.
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