50th Year

[Zebb]

Well its that time of life, I have started to read books, even joined the local library.! My teeth need repairing every few weeks as chunks seem to fall off for
no apparent reason. I have a frozen shoulder which only happens to people of a certain age.

So what to do to celebrate this 50th year, I thought about going to America, new york/
San Francisco or maybe Europe again.

What did you do.? or what are you going to do to mark this year...nothing maybe.

I am Looking for something good to do.Any ideas

Thanks.

 

[flecc]

On 6th January 1986, the year in which I was to become 50, I gave up smoking after almost 40 years of it from 11 years old. I'd been smoking 60 plus a day for the past 20 years but stopped instantly at 10am on that day. That was quite enough effort and achievement to mark my 50th year!

 

[billadie]

On 6th January 1986, the year in which I was to become 50, I gave up smoking after almost 40 years of it from 11 years old. I'd been smoking 60 plus a day for the past 20 years but stopped instantly at 10am on that day. That was quite enough effort and achievement to mark my 50th year!

I too gave up on my 50th (6 June 2003) after 35 years - started smoking on a Boy Scout camp! 60 this year - not sure how I will mark that - maybe sue the Scouts.

 

[Jackyh]

Hi,
I "celebrated" my 60th with a trip across USA from Chicago to San Francisco on the California Zephyr train. Also cycled across Golden Gate Bridge which renewed my love of cycling.
Can thoroughly recommend it!

 

[Zebb]

Hi,
I "celebrated" my 60th with a trip across USA from Chicago to San Francisco on the California Zephyr train. Also cycled across Golden Gate Bridge which renewed my love of cycling.
Can thoroughly recommend it!

yeah I have always wanted to walk across the bridge and go see Alcatraz.Would like to go pay respects at ground zero too in new york.

 

[D8ve]

I want to sail a yacht to the isle of man and watch the TT.
Perhaps an electric bike will get me around the course.

 

[grldtnr]

I went and drove a steam engine and train on the Romney, Hythe, & Dymnchurch railway, well it isn't a full size railway,at 15'' gauge ,it gives the impression of the real thing,travelling at a scale 70mph! Yo would be hard pressed to achieve 15mph on the many heritage railways around Britain.

The RHDR runs for 13 mile across the Kent marshes,not far from Folkstone.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

I want to sail a yacht to the isle of man and watch the TT.
Perhaps an electric bike will get me around the course.

You can come with me if you want. I've sailed mine from Caernarfon to the TT many times.

 

[Scimitar]

You can come with me if you want. I've sailed mine from Caernarfon to the TT many times.

I suspect it's borderline competitive in price - owning a floaty thing or paying the Steam Racket Company their ludicrous fares.

 

[AlMel]

Look up old friends you haven't seen in a long while

 

[grldtnr]

Is that steam packet or racket?

...but it is more fun sailing your own boat, I have 2 ,plus the model ones!

I suspect it's borderline competitive in price - owning a floaty thing or paying the Steam Racket Company their ludicrous fares.

 

[D8ve]

A floaty thing can cost less than an Ebike. with simillar running costs but has a bed and with wind can travel for miles without recharging. I have lots pf small ones and one with a 30hp engine, but sails give higher top speed (or no speed in no wind). and a new vw camper van costs more than a 6 berth old yatch. where you can carry your bike to the TT.

 

[muckymits]

I would love a floaty thing but it cost more to store them than they are worth at the price I can afford.

 

[grldtnr]

We are getting off topic here, but tis true ,it does cost more to keep a boat than to buy one!!!thats why when i get rid of the bigger one I will cut my costs and just have a traailer /sailer I can keep at home in the off season.

I would love a floaty thing but it cost more to store them than they are worth at the price I can afford.

 

[Scimitar]

It's true that it can be surprisingly cheap to acquire a boat, but only if you really put an effort in to avoid the "hole in the water you throw money into" scenario. Economical boating is achieveable with a bit of care, and to that end I was seriously considering building one - nothing special, just for inland waterways and coastal inlets, etc.
Last time I looked, there were some bargains to be had, but some of those bargains would have worked out being the "hole in the water" variety.
Now I've got the space, I can't be ar sed.

 

[D8ve]

This is the off topic thread so..
there are some places where a club costs are less than 200 for a 26 footer. and if you do your own work running costs are quite low. good parts cost upfront but long run last. so now its where you stop at night. and an anchor cuts that down no end. if you go for a Cat then thin water is realistic and cuts costs further. just stop on the beach etc.

 

[muckymits]

This is the off topic thread so..
there are some places where a club costs are less than 200 for a 26 footer. and if you do your own work running costs are quite low. good parts cost upfront but long run last. so now its where you stop at night. and an anchor cuts that down no end. if you go for a Cat then thin water is realistic and cuts costs further. just stop on the beach etc.

Or one of the better bilge keelers.

 

[D8ve]

Yes a good bilge keeler is cheap.
But the simplicity and efficency of a cat apeals to me. I have two one is an inflaitable 16ft one. fits in/on car and will camp three..
Carry paddles and you can travel far and fast for free. She even has a sea anchor as standard fit. can be carried up to good spot for overnighting.
no need for launching fees just get near water and you are off. you need at least six inches though or rudder stays dry.