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Offline twowheeladdict

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #60 on: January 29, 2019, 06:48:25 AM »
I know how you felt. I won the youngest rider award in Italy Tx in 2001, at 31. Glad to have you keeping Guzzi going. We need many more just like you.

What I found with other bikes I have owned that attract younger riders is that they are into all the other social media platforms and don't frequent forums as much as us older folks. 
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #61 on: January 29, 2019, 06:51:03 AM »
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #62 on: January 29, 2019, 06:58:27 AM »
I'm pushin' age 73.
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #63 on: January 29, 2019, 07:17:25 AM »
65 this June
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #64 on: January 29, 2019, 07:35:52 AM »
I'll be 71 on Feb 11. Always thought people were old at this age. Now it doesn't seem old..
If anyone is in Port  Charlotte on that day drop me a line we can go to Pop's Port O Call for a beer. My treat.

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #65 on: January 29, 2019, 07:40:37 AM »
77 and enjoying retirement. :grin:  The only problem is most of my friends my age have died and my younger friends are dying at a surprising rate. :sad:

That's a fact.. :sad:
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #66 on: January 29, 2019, 07:50:12 AM »
52 for 10 more months.
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #67 on: January 29, 2019, 07:52:25 AM »
50.
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #68 on: January 29, 2019, 07:58:17 AM »
I'm about to celebrate the 17th anniversary of my 50th birthday!

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #69 on: January 29, 2019, 08:10:03 AM »
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #70 on: January 29, 2019, 08:16:14 AM »
A solid 37 years old and holding...
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #71 on: January 29, 2019, 08:20:24 AM »
65. Its the new 45.
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #72 on: January 29, 2019, 08:51:53 AM »
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #73 on: January 29, 2019, 09:10:15 AM »
Well, the number is 85 this year.  Wish it wasn't quite so large but that's just the way it is. 

My last motorcycle is now living with a new owner -- nice young couple.  They'll learn about the hobby while they enjoy it.  I pray they have many safe miles on it.

My wife and I took our daughter and family out to eat last night to celebrate her 50th birthday.  The G'daughter was there, just accepted into Purdue for next year, was given a large scholarship for being such an excellent student.  What's not to like about that?

My wife and I expect to leave in a few days for a couple weeks seeing friends/relatives in the States more south of here.  Will be getting away from the effects of the Polar Vortex they talk about.  It's Winter -- this is what happens.

Got my "Traveling Calendar" pretty well set up for the coming year.  I'm expecting to see many of you again and talk about the "good old times" and what we did when we were younger.  I'll be in the red Vette, it's really not a bad ride.

Quite frankly, when I think about it, 85 is a pretty good number.

Ride safe out there.

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #74 on: January 29, 2019, 10:05:59 AM »
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #75 on: January 29, 2019, 10:09:07 AM »
My group won, 65+ soooo do we get a prize:)
Yep.....Medicare eligibility
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #76 on: January 29, 2019, 10:12:37 AM »
Just hit 65. Officially on Medicare now.
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #77 on: January 29, 2019, 10:21:12 AM »
Will turn 72 in June.  Got my first Guzzi at 53.  No desire to ride anything else since then.

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #78 on: January 29, 2019, 10:26:33 AM »
48.  I am noticing lately life seems to be going by quickly, moving faster and faster...

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #79 on: January 29, 2019, 10:27:01 AM »
66 this April!

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #80 on: January 29, 2019, 12:44:18 PM »
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Always wondered why I got more looks from older dudes than from girls when I ride, now I guess I know.

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #81 on: January 29, 2019, 12:54:16 PM »
59 here

Me, too.  At least until April.
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #82 on: January 29, 2019, 02:06:11 PM »
Just turned 56 the other day. DonG

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #83 on: January 29, 2019, 02:15:10 PM »
68......when I stopped going to BMW rallies & started going to MG events my wife asked me if there was any difference. "The ladies in attendance were seemingly older & less attractive." @ the Guzzi events.
Uh-oh, just my observation/opinion.

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #84 on: January 29, 2019, 02:21:27 PM »
Some of you know that my first bike when I was 16 was a 1951 74HP Harley. My dad didn't think I'd make it to legally drink beer or vote. (21). The old saying, "how old would you be if you didn't know how old you are."

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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #85 on: January 29, 2019, 02:31:28 PM »
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #86 on: January 29, 2019, 03:42:50 PM »
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #87 on: January 29, 2019, 05:04:59 PM »
Just tallied everything up so far. Of those that gave their age in the comments, we are standing at a 60.45 year old average.
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #88 on: January 29, 2019, 05:26:39 PM »
Just tallied everything up so far. Of those that gave their age in the comments, we are standing at a 60.45 year old average.

We all know that, we're wondering about the median! 🤔

I'm 68, already a bit grumpy! 😁
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Re: Let’s check our median age again...
« Reply #89 on: January 29, 2019, 05:32:48 PM »
59.

Another two days. :grin: :grin:
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