Ready To Blaze Thru Another Year |
There certainly were some parts I'd rather not remember, and wished I didn't have to go through, but I wouldn't be who I am without that stuff.
As for this space where I write and blather on, I will say that I continue to be amazed and humbled by the numbers of folks that say they read "Guitar Ted Productions" on a daily basis. To you I say "Thanks!" I am certainly appreciative of you all stopping by.
Of course, I get out and about sometimes and people find out that I am "Guitar Ted". It's always interesting, but I'll share one experience that happened recently that reflects on what this day means in a small way.
I was at Triple D, and waiting in the start line, when someone a few folks over heard me mention who I was.
"You're Guitar Ted?, I heard a voice say. I looked over to see a younger man than I and I answered him that I was indeed that person. He went on to say he read this blog and then he mentioned that I was older than he thought I would be. That he thought I was a younger man, a racer type, and ........well.....
Of course, by this juncture he was feeling a bit embarrassed, not knowing if I would be offended by that statement. Of course, I ribbed him a bit, but really, it was no big deal. (So, if you are this fellow that I am describing, no offense was taken, none meant from me either.)
I think it illustrates the personal/impersonal paradox that is the inner-web-o-sphere. You all "know" me, yet there are seemingly obvious things you may not know about me, like how I look in person, or that I am "old". Then there is the other side, the actions and words I portray here are maybe not those some may think of when they think of "middle-age", (whatever that is). So, I take it as a compliment when folks are surprised to see my white beard and silver hair. Yep! I've been around awhile.
And I intend to be around a while longer. See ya'all down the trail somewhere...................
9 comments:
Happy B'Day "Old Guy".
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A very happy birthday to you!!!
Happy Birthday from one old guy to another. I will soon complete my 53 orbit and move onto #54. I like to think of myself as getting better or improving, rather than aging:)
I hope you have a stellar day!
Happy B-Day!!
Congrats on the BRAIN article as well. Nice to see G-TED on the national scene....all of us little people feel part of something bigger...hey i know that guy!!
Took the family snow shoeing in Hartman reserve....with all the white it is easy to get lost! We went for 1 hour that quickly turned into 2.
I'll have to try the fat bike route some time soon.
Hope it's the happiest start-another-lap-o-the-sun day you've had,Mark,best birthday wishes from us to you,my friend! And though I may would think you're an old dude (I'm 38),I'd never say it out loud,knowing you could ride my butt into the ground ;) :P Happy birthday,Brother :)
Steve
Happy B-Day GT! Thanks for the daily read. Keep the rubber side down!
Feliz Cumpleanos Guitarra Ted!!!!!
ari
LOL... Happy birthday mystery rider!
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