What's age got to do with it?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342516)
Rockingham, Australia
February 27, 2016 9:56pm CST
I've just read @moffittjc's post about attending a party to celebrate the birthday of a Harley Davidson dealership and it brought to mind that a friend has just bought a BMW motorbike, a 2008 model, which will replace his older one. He and his wife came to dinner last night and we had a great time as always. This couple built their own ocean-going yacht from scratch some decades ago and spent six years sailing the world. They have just sold the yacht after spending twelve months restoring it to pristine condition. I've added a photo of it before the restoration was finished.
Now John has bought a new (to him) bike. It is in Queensland, north of Brisbane. Next Tuesday he flies to Brisbane then catches a bus. Once he reaches his destination, he will ride the bike home to Donnybrook in Western Australia, a distance of some 4,500 kilometres (2,800 miles). He expects to take 5 or 6 days to do the journey and he is 73 years old. Go John!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Feb 16
oohhhhh wow.... what a road trip.... I would love to do that..... like you say age has nothing to do with it..... 
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 16
@sueznewz2 I thought it was you. Are you jealous of John? Would you like to do a trip like this?
Are you jealous of John? Would you like to do a trip like this?1 person likes this
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
1 Mar 16
@JudyEv Of all the changes in society some are not very good this one I really admire because now people can finely feel free to just live. I like the comment below encouraging the fellow.
Did you ever see the movie "the world fastest indian" about the life of Burt Munro?
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 Mar 16
Oh my aching butt!! My husband and I dated on a motorcycle and though it is fun and freeing it is also uncomfortable for a long haul.!! But I applaud his determination to not let age influence his life.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 Mar 16
@JudyEv My hubs had a Honda at the time. Later I think he did own a Norton for a while, I know he had a Benelli. It is an inexpensive way to get around and a lot cheaper to buy than an automobile, at least in those days. Both of my brothers had Harley Davidsons and one owned 2 motorcycle repair shops. I just think it is too dangerous these days, drivers of cars kill many motorcycle drivers. My niece lost her leg and my one brother was almost killed.
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@moffittjc (121798)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Feb 16
Now that's quite an adventure! This guy sounds like he has really lived an amazing life...sailing around the world, crossing Australia by bike...I'm sure he's got even more fun adventures under his belt that you haven't even mentioned! I love how he is still enjoying life to the max, even at his age. I sure hope I can still be that active when I reach my 70's!
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@moffittjc (121798)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Mar 16
@JudyEv That's nice to hear! My last trip to the UK was to Edinburgh! I stayed with a friend there, and then drove about 30 minutes south to my family's ancestral home of Moffat, Scotland. It was a quaint little town!
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Mar 16
@moffittjc We loved Edinburgh. How cool that your ancestral home is Moffat and your name Moffitt. Do you think the spelling has been changed and maybe you were once 'Moffat' too?
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 16
He has barely even started to slow down. We really enjoy their company. We stayed with his sister in Edinburgh, Scotland and she is still very involved in activities at much the same age.
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
28 Feb 16
What a lovely yacht..omg I have never been on a yacht..I would think I was in dream land
Yes go John at 73 on a new bike.
Yes go John at 73 on a new bike.1 person likes this
@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
29 Feb 16
It is awesome that your friend John is going to make such a ride. I have, at different times in my life, had a motorcycle, a power boat, and a sail boat. And I've always been a camper. My wife and I just upgraded to a new travel trailer and cannot wait to go on our first camping trip of the season.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
28 Feb 16
Wow that's impressive and I love hearing stories like that- I've got a bad hip or two so once I get those fixed- who knows what's next? Not skate boarding though- lol!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
1 Mar 16
@JudyEv Wow- I'm nervous but know I have to do it and with stories like that to encourage me I may plan a longer trip for lunch- 
And you should definitely extend your life insurance with genes like that! ha!
And you should definitely extend your life insurance with genes like that! ha!1 person likes this
@LindaCPearson (2240)
• United States
29 Feb 16
Wow. Your friends sound like they really know how to enjoy life. Good for them!
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
29 Feb 16
impressive to build a boat or sail the World so to do both is amazing
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@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
29 Feb 16
He can do that on his age? Oh, what's his secret?
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 16
I'm not sure. I guess he has always had a great interest in life in general.
@DeborahDiane (40326)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Feb 16
Good for him! I hope his trip is successful! :)
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
29 Feb 16
He is awesome, to think that he is already 73. It is so nice to hear about people who are still very active physically in spite of old age.
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