Tuesday, January 23, 2024

63

Well.......I've made it this far. Today is my birthday. No big deal, but it is a "big deal" to some. You decide what it is to you. 

I joke around that once you've reached this point in Life celebrating a birthday for just one day is not sufficient to give thanks for all the things you've dodged, missed by chance, worked through, survived, or came out on the other side of miraculously that should have killed you. Maybe with a week of thanks, that would be enough time to "celebrate" a birthday once you've gotten around to seeing your sixth decade on this rock.

So, I''ll be celebrating my birthday all week folks. 

And maybe I'll go for a ride, maybe not. It is Winter here, after all, and things are pretty sloppy at the moment. We'll see if I can work it out. 

Finally - Thank you all! I appreciate you stopping by the blog after all these years and reading my writin'. I hope that you have an awesome day and get a ride in as well.

15 comments:

Phillip Cowan said...

Let me be the first to say Happy Birthday! Hope you have a good one. Thanks for all you do.

Tim said...

I like your perspective on how long to celebrate. Keep enjoying life and finding satisfaction in each day!

bnelson said...

happy birth day

Joe said...

Happy Birthday!!! I have a couple co-workers who celebrate 'Birthday Month'.

Tyler Loewens said...

Happy Birthday Mark! Been enjoying this daily blog for a very long time. I hope you enjoy your week, and do something that makes ya smile!

tntmoriv said...

Wahoo! Happy Birthday!

NY Roll said...

One would think a petition should be made to GcHoF to make this day a national Gravel Holiday. Just saying we could have Gravel Christmas in January. ;)

FarleyBob said...

Happy Birthday!! Stay safe on the ice out there today and enjoy!

teamdarb said...

63, I'm amazed. Blessing.

GarryO said...

Happy 63rd! Love the blog and your insights into the gravel scene. And as someone who has a BIG birthday (65) coming soon, loving the idea of taking a week to celebrate. Hope it's a great week

JKHU said...

I wish you all the best for your special day. As a longtime reader, I have to say that the Guitarted blog has grown on me. I've been able to pick up lots of inspiration over the years. Not just bike-specific ones. Thank you very much for that.

fasteddy said...

Many, many, happy returns of the day!

S Sprague said...

Happy belated Birthday Mark! Thank you for your writings and what you do for the cycling community! May you enjoy many miles and adventures for many years to come!

Enjoy!

MG said...

I hope your birthday week is everything you hoped it would be, Brother!! Love ya!!

Guitar Ted said...

@MG - Thanks Brother. Love you too!