Old blokes who should know better.....

[EME]

Small world isnt it ! We be strange from around those parts .. but then you know that.
The Neuadd was a Thursday night favourite for years when we were kids, Llagammarch our normal stamping ground.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Small world isnt it ! We be strange from around those parts .. but then you know that.
The Neuadd was a Thursday night favourite for years when we were kids, Llagammarch our normal stamping ground.

the Neuadd is still going strong, mainly cos of the world alternative games of course
do loads of work around Llangamarch area as well, I dont reckon its changed much since you were last there

 

[Tonybro]

How did the Bionic Man tag get attached to my profile? I didn't put it there! ?

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

How did the Bionic Man tag get attached to my profile? I didn't put it there! ?

that's what happens when you give away something about yourself.. a 'moderator' will get straight in there with the bants

 

[Dod Colony]

I'm in that same age category, used to do a lot of biking but not so much for the last few years. Broke my ankle last year so the leccy bike has been a good incentive to get back into it, even though my confidence has taken a knock. Used to ride spds but now trying to get used to flats - don't want any rivets popping out!

 

[folmonty]

I'm in that same age category, used to do a lot of biking but not so much for the last few years. Broke my ankle last year so the leccy bike has been a good incentive to get back into it, even though my confidence has taken a knock. Used to ride spds but now trying to get used to flats - don't want any rivets popping out!


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Ouch! Injuries are game changers but if you can still ride that's what counts. Everyone has their own bar and skill level. As this applies to "us old blokes" keep it real. I'm 65 and have some hardware in my neck from 43 years ago. Broken C5 - C6 vertebrae. Never too proud to roll or even push if need be. Happy for you to be back on the bike!

 

[Akiwi]

I'm in that same age category, used to do a lot of biking but not so much for the last few years. Broke my ankle last year so the leccy bike has been a good incentive to get back into it, even though my confidence has taken a knock. Used to ride spds but now trying to get used to flats - don't want any rivets popping out!


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Did the doctor offer you a screw? and you replied yes, I love screws. Especially long ones!

Holy cow. That looks like a bit of an airport security problem!

 

[Tonybro]

Did the doctor offer you a screw? and you replied yes, I love screws. Especially long ones!

Holy cow. That looks like a bit of an airport security problem!

You put your left leg in, your left leg out,
In out, in, out,
You shake it all about,
You do the Hokey Cokey
etc...

 

[Dod Colony]

Ouch! Injuries are game changers but if you can still ride that's what counts. Everyone has their own bar and skill level. As this applies to "us old blokes" keep it real. I'm 65 and have some hardware in my neck from 43 years ago. Broken C5 - C6 vertebrae. Never too proud to roll or even push if need be. Happy for you to be back on the bike!

Apart from a cheekbone and nose x3 this is my first 'proper' fracture and was a bit of an eyeopener, probably will never be 100% so I just need to try and remember that I don't bounce like I used to

Did the doctor offer you a screw? and you replied yes, I love screws. Especially long ones!

Holy cow. That looks like a bit of an airport security problem!

Funnily enough that's exactly what I said.
Yes I was offered a good screwing but, believe it or not, the snr registrar overruled the first doc and discharged me in a splint, bouncing about on a zimmer for ten days was not fun. Follow up examination led to the op.

 

[Zimmerframe]

bouncing about on a zimmer for ten days was not fun

I never felt a thing .....

 

[Mike D.]

Likewise, spinal surgery. Left me with paralysis in left calf and foot so wear a leg brace. More recently shoulder surgery following someone driving into the back of my car and causing rotator cuff tendon damage.

I then rattle down stuff and get some strange looks when people see how old I am and the leg brace.

I definitely fall into this classification and proud to be here! ?

"Life's not a rehearsal!"

Absolutely old man.

Keep going. Live life. Never give in. ?

 

[Penttithefinn]

Apart from a cheekbone and nose x3 this is my first 'proper' fracture and was a bit of an eyeopener, probably will never be 100% so I just need to try and remember that I don't bounce like I used to



Funnily enough that's exactly what I said.
Yes I was offered a good screwing but, believe it or not, the snr registrar overruled the first doc and discharged me in a splint, bouncing about on a zimmer for ten days was not fun. Follow up examination led to the op.

Medics say the strangest of things! After falling from a gangplank and rupturing my patella tendons, I found myself in hospital having had my knee wired back together, after coming around, the Surgeon said " Of course you would have been better breaking your leg" to which I replied " funnily enough, the last thing that went through my mind was hoping that I was just going to break my leg" He laughed like he enjoyed my pain !!!

 

[Nicho]

Apart from a cheekbone and nose x3

YOU'VE GOT 3 NOSES?
You must smell terribly!

 

[Dod Colony]

YOU'VE GOT 3 NOSES?
You must smell terribly!

LOL, I don't smell at all, I think, either I've got covid or my rugby and mtbing past have caught up with me. FWIW I'm quite happy with the current shape endured a few years with a pretty bent looking schnauzer!!

 

[Dod Colony]

I never felt a thing .....

Thank god for 'small' mercies

 

[Pivot]

Two observations:

1. This thread should be called: “TOUGH OLD BLOKES that should know better”

2. @Dod Colony have you seen the shadow of an alien inspecting your foot, on the attached picture?

...Broke my ankle last year...
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[Dod Colony]

Two observations:

1. This thread should be called: “TOUGH OLD BLOKES that should know better”

2. @Dod Colony have you seen the shadow of an alien inspecting your foot, on the attached picture?

No mate, I'm not seeing it

 

[Pivot]

No mate, I'm not seeing it

Check this, right in the centre

 

[Dod Colony]

Check this, right in the centre

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LOL see it now - spooky!

 

[Nicho]

have you seen the shadow of an alien inspecting your foot, on the attached picture?

It's interesting that the aliens are wearing face masks too.

 

[Zimmerframe]

It's interesting that the aliens are wearing face masks too.

They're hopefully a lot more intelligent than 99% of the human morons and don't want Covid-19. Remember, you can get it from anal probing too !

 

[EebStrider]

It’s funny watching you old people showing off, then crashing! ??

 

[The Hodge]

I'm also an older bloke 64 this month and got my first mtb at 39 ..I've been fortunate that in terms of injury it's only been broken ribs (twice) on either side of my rib cage ..
It's funny but I used to jump more on my first fully rigid bike safe in the knowledge that sick pay would cover any absence from work than I ever do now ( we both are self employed ) ..and any prolonged injury would impact our finances .. that is always in the back of my mind ..
Saying that I still go for it on techy stuff ..old habits die hard ?

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

I'm also an older bloke 64 this month and got my first mtb at 39 ..I've been fortunate that in terms of injury it's only been broken ribs (twice) on either side of my rib cage ..
It's funny but I used to jump more on my first fully rigid bike safe in the knowledge that sick pay would cover any absence from work than I ever do now ( we both are self employed ) ..and any prolonged injury would impact our finances .. that is always in the back of my mind ..
Saying that I still go for it on techy stuff ..old habits die hard ?

also self employed, I factor in 4-6 weeks off injured per year - this isnt a joke , I usually use 4-6 weeks a year off injured too. although lately its not been mountain biking but other things that get me injured
EDIT: by 'other things' I usually mean, work injuries...

 

[Pivot]

Choices, choices... I rather wipe-out on a trail, than die of heart-attack in a sofa. Also, I don’t like low-testosterone sports

 

[Zimmerframe]

than die of heart-attack in a sofa.

Wouldn't that depend on what you were doing on the sofa ???

 

[Mteam]

Oh wow... that sounds a bit Epic.
I don't fit in this group at all then. I am only turning 60 later this year, and despite my unsatisfying desire for action sports like Windsurfing, mountain biking, skiing (Powder and backcountry preferred), snowboarding (Race boards are cool), I have managed to keep my body parts all relatively intact! (Touch wood). Relative is relative you know.
I just bought a new toy.
One of these.
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What boat are you going to tow it with?

 

[Pivot]

Wouldn't that depend on what you were doing on the sofa ???

Hmm... why do I feel that I am missing out on something?

 

[Zimmerframe]

What boat are you going to tow it with?

I factor in 4-6 weeks off injured per year - this isnt a joke , I usually use 4-6 weeks a year off injured too.

Everyone thinks that being hung like a donkey is a good thing. But the number of times you've ended up passing out and injuring yourself in those unexpected moments of arousal as the blood leaves the brain ...... not an easy thing ! Not to mention having to buy one knee pad larger than the other.

 

[EebStrider]

also self employed, I factor in 4-6 weeks off injured per year - this isnt a joke , I usually use 4-6 weeks a year off injured too. although lately its not been mountain biking but other things that get me injured
EDIT: by 'other things' I usually mean, work injuries...

Maybe you need to be better at your hobbies, rather than being a crash test dummy!