I can totally relate to that, (surfing isn’t big in Ireland but anecdotally, I know it’s addictive as hell for those that enjoy it) and at 65 I still feel ageless though my body has been well used and worn after a lifetime of hill walking, cycling and marital arts, not to mention (even though I’ll mention them) several motorcycle crashes and serious falls from galloping horses) 🤪🤣 currently I’m on the “urgent” list for a hip replacement (I’ve been a priority for 5 years, but this is Ireland) 🤷♂️ yet I still cycle, walk, swim and go to the gym etc, not for any vain outcome, but simply in order to keep my “vehicle for getting around” in as good a condition as necessary for my fuller enjoyment of life. As they say “if you don’t use it you lose it” . last Saturday afternoon at a “street party” in the estate where I live, my neighbours were sitting/standing around drinking, smoking (often lighting a cigarette from their previous one) and eating “supermarket cakes/biscuits/crisps/sweets” etc in other words “poisoning their body” and most were settling in for a long night, I instead headed home, took my motorbike out and had a lovely spin in the evening sunshine (we are having a very “unusual for Ireland”, warm and dry summer) and I came back 90 minutes later, changed and took a little dog I’m minding out for a walk in the forest to enjoy the walking, quietness, stillness of the forest, and watching the dog run in joy and abandonment at the sheer joy of its “dogginess” 😁Dogs can really show us what it is to live in the moment. My neighbours probably think I’m unsociable and that I was missing out on enjoying myself because I don’t drink, smoke, “use” or eat junk 🤣🤣🤣 keep up the surfing/enjoying yourself and writing if you enjoy it. 🙏
Quite a stimulating early morning treat. Thanks. Unfortunately I never tried surfing...the Great Lakes don't offer many good waves unless you dare to conquer Lake Superior in November storm.
..."The Billionaires love that stuff because old age, death and disease are something they can’t control, despite their wealth."...and that is the great equalizer knowing these thugs will also die like the rest of us over-marketed slaves. That is how most billionaires came to be...through extensive marketing schemes to the public who believes that endless consuming is the key to a happy and fulfilled life.
Watching daytime TV is akin to a slow death by mental anguish. Better that your eyes and ears have failed you to save you even more pain.
In reference to annual subscription options, I’m of a view that most sane mature men and women couldn’t care less if you post weekly or monthly. We all have bigger fish to fry, such as ‘ why does our own government think it’s ok to try to murder us ‘ p.s I’m referencing from February 2021 onwards, just in case anyone was wondering.
I guess this discussion piece was on longevity and possibly overpopulation. I can assure you that is not the trajectory that we are on. People everywhere are getting ill and in my view the young and old have lost something, I can feel it and see it and can’t help but feel they may all have one thing in common.
I can totally relate to that, (surfing isn’t big in Ireland but anecdotally, I know it’s addictive as hell for those that enjoy it) and at 65 I still feel ageless though my body has been well used and worn after a lifetime of hill walking, cycling and marital arts, not to mention (even though I’ll mention them) several motorcycle crashes and serious falls from galloping horses) 🤪🤣 currently I’m on the “urgent” list for a hip replacement (I’ve been a priority for 5 years, but this is Ireland) 🤷♂️ yet I still cycle, walk, swim and go to the gym etc, not for any vain outcome, but simply in order to keep my “vehicle for getting around” in as good a condition as necessary for my fuller enjoyment of life. As they say “if you don’t use it you lose it” . last Saturday afternoon at a “street party” in the estate where I live, my neighbours were sitting/standing around drinking, smoking (often lighting a cigarette from their previous one) and eating “supermarket cakes/biscuits/crisps/sweets” etc in other words “poisoning their body” and most were settling in for a long night, I instead headed home, took my motorbike out and had a lovely spin in the evening sunshine (we are having a very “unusual for Ireland”, warm and dry summer) and I came back 90 minutes later, changed and took a little dog I’m minding out for a walk in the forest to enjoy the walking, quietness, stillness of the forest, and watching the dog run in joy and abandonment at the sheer joy of its “dogginess” 😁Dogs can really show us what it is to live in the moment. My neighbours probably think I’m unsociable and that I was missing out on enjoying myself because I don’t drink, smoke, “use” or eat junk 🤣🤣🤣 keep up the surfing/enjoying yourself and writing if you enjoy it. 🙏
Good to see you back!
Markus, I was genuinely missing you. Each topic brings something refreshing.
You made my day again:). Thank you! Among the emails I get every morning yours is pretty much the only one I read.
Quite a stimulating early morning treat. Thanks. Unfortunately I never tried surfing...the Great Lakes don't offer many good waves unless you dare to conquer Lake Superior in November storm.
..."The Billionaires love that stuff because old age, death and disease are something they can’t control, despite their wealth."...and that is the great equalizer knowing these thugs will also die like the rest of us over-marketed slaves. That is how most billionaires came to be...through extensive marketing schemes to the public who believes that endless consuming is the key to a happy and fulfilled life.
Watching daytime TV is akin to a slow death by mental anguish. Better that your eyes and ears have failed you to save you even more pain.
This is again an excellent piece.
Please go ahead with your account of what it felt like riding that wave.
Many thanks for all your posts!
In reference to annual subscription options, I’m of a view that most sane mature men and women couldn’t care less if you post weekly or monthly. We all have bigger fish to fry, such as ‘ why does our own government think it’s ok to try to murder us ‘ p.s I’m referencing from February 2021 onwards, just in case anyone was wondering.
I was just thinking last night, no posts, he bangs on about people not donating and now he’s fucked off with most of my annual subscription. Lol
Ride the wild waves, love it!
I LOVE THIS COMMENTARY!🥳🏄♀️ You have described my exact sentiments!
I’m 62 in October, and I walk 5+ miles per day-I love Nature!
Being physically fit is FREEDOM!
Excellent article and advice, thank you!👏🌞
Have you checked out Nazare in Portugal😱?!
I write about it in my surf article
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Love this! Thank you…& keep writing, as well as keeping that body in motion!
I guess this discussion piece was on longevity and possibly overpopulation. I can assure you that is not the trajectory that we are on. People everywhere are getting ill and in my view the young and old have lost something, I can feel it and see it and can’t help but feel they may all have one thing in common.