Doug,
What a refreshing and positive sentiment!! My thoughts, exactly!!
Regards,
Mike Carney
Eugene, Oregon
> John Crump wrote :-
\r?\n> (As Chevy Chase once said). Why do we collect and ride bikes??
\r?\n>
\r?\n> In a nutshell my reason for collecting/restoring old bikes is because in
\r?\n> many ways I am reliving my early days of being invovled cycling. Now
\r?\n> after over 50 years I am still able to spend retirement with the same
\r?\n> interest, a little slower ofcourse, but the enthusiasm remains the same.
\r?\n> To still be able to restore these old machines and riding them takes up
\r?\n> all of my spare time. Whilst indoors these dark and cold evenings the
\r?\n> keeness still continues on my computor with all things conected with the
\r?\n> older bygone bike world. What a pastime nothing beats it in my book in
\r?\n> spite of the frustrations which crops up from time to time!
\r?\n>
\r?\n> As long as I can keep in good health so it will continue to be my hobby
\r?\n> and still enjoy every moment of it.I often think of those who because
\r?\n> of the passing years cannot take part anymore and would still like to be
\r?\n> part of our active pastime. They must reflect on this and its sad to
\r?\n> know there are many like them .I'll continue to count my blessing and
\r?\n> thank God I can continue for a long time yet.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> For the younger members maybe there will be a different outlook but by
\r?\n> sharing each others experiences both young and old is something I
\r?\n> consider we should all continue to do.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Now what was my next project!!
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Doug Smith
\r?\n> North Dorset
\r?\n> UK