Age Challenged rQQzy: Riding Along

Nice to see you!

Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Monday, November 9, 2026

Riding Along

Surprisingly, I woke up this morning free of pain!

12 hours in the kitchen over Friday and Saturday and 75 minutes of exercise yesterday, after years of sedentary life - I expected high level muscle and joint pain.

To celebrate this unexpected delight, I decided to take a long ride on my trike. The plan was for a 10km ride, but I felt so good, I stretched it 16kms.

Will it all catch up with me tomorrow?

Wait and see!

BGWLBH worked at the op shop.

Adoring Husband cleaned the aircon filter and dealt with the pool guy who came to deal with the (apparently not) algae. It’s all sorted.

I spent the afternoon resting on my bed and prepared chicken schnitzel, boiled potatoes and garden salad for dinner.

Watching Big Brother right now and I believe, like last night, I will sleep well tonight.