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		By: Steel		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55787&quot;&gt;Scooter in the Sticks&lt;/a&gt;.

Yes, by all means please let me know when you changeover to SubStack.  Thank you Steve!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55787">Scooter in the Sticks</a>.</p>
<p>Yes, by all means please let me know when you changeover to SubStack.  Thank you Steve!</p>
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		By: Scooter in the Sticks		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55732&quot;&gt;Daniel Marques&lt;/a&gt;.

Concordo que as melhores coisas da vida são as simples. É importante para mim não complicar demasiado a minha vida. É por isso que mantenho as minhas motos e scooters simples.

Obrigado por partilhar a história do seu enteado. É um bom homem por ter dedicado o seu tempo para o introduzir na scooter. Já ouvi histórias semelhantes de pessoas com deficiência que andam a cavalo. Algo acontece...

Concordo consigo que, quando aceitamos e abraçamos as nossas limitações, abre-se uma porta para que possamos viver a vida de uma forma diferente. Pode não ser o que sonhamos ou desejamos, mas se estivermos abertos, encontraremos uma experiência rica.

Obrigada por ter dedicado o seu tempo a comentar. E peço desculpa por ter demorado tanto tempo a responder.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55732">Daniel Marques</a>.</p>
<p>Concordo que as melhores coisas da vida são as simples. É importante para mim não complicar demasiado a minha vida. É por isso que mantenho as minhas motos e scooters simples.</p>
<p>Obrigado por partilhar a história do seu enteado. É um bom homem por ter dedicado o seu tempo para o introduzir na scooter. Já ouvi histórias semelhantes de pessoas com deficiência que andam a cavalo. Algo acontece&#8230;</p>
<p>Concordo consigo que, quando aceitamos e abraçamos as nossas limitações, abre-se uma porta para que possamos viver a vida de uma forma diferente. Pode não ser o que sonhamos ou desejamos, mas se estivermos abertos, encontraremos uma experiência rica.</p>
<p>Obrigada por ter dedicado o seu tempo a comentar. E peço desculpa por ter demorado tanto tempo a responder.</p>
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		By: Scooter in the Sticks		</title>
		<link>https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55790</link>

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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55733&quot;&gt;DOMINGO J CHANG&lt;/a&gt;.

I was surprised while walking Aiden in the middle of the night a police car passed me and didn&#039;t stop.  I would have thought that a suspicious activity.  I guess I just look too old and harmless now...

Like you I am more cautious.  Especially in those &quot;easy riding&quot; places.  That&#039;s where I&#039;ll mess up for sure.

An Iron Butt at 80.  Now there&#039;s a goal!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55733">DOMINGO J CHANG</a>.</p>
<p>I was surprised while walking Aiden in the middle of the night a police car passed me and didn&#8217;t stop.  I would have thought that a suspicious activity.  I guess I just look too old and harmless now&#8230;</p>
<p>Like you I am more cautious.  Especially in those &#8220;easy riding&#8221; places.  That&#8217;s where I&#8217;ll mess up for sure.</p>
<p>An Iron Butt at 80.  Now there&#8217;s a goal!</p>
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		By: Scooter in the Sticks		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55731&quot;&gt;Paul J&lt;/a&gt;.

I agree Paul.  Staying aware and evaluating things is essential to be able to see all the available paths and choices we have in life.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55731">Paul J</a>.</p>
<p>I agree Paul.  Staying aware and evaluating things is essential to be able to see all the available paths and choices we have in life.</p>
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		By: Scooter in the Sticks		</title>
		<link>https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55788</link>

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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55730&quot;&gt;SteverinoB&lt;/a&gt;.

I can&#039;t imagine a 500 mile day now.  Even 250 would be a stretch unless I start doing that with a regular frequency.  But as you say, lighter is righter and slow is the new fast.  I would add shorter is the new long ride too.

Still having fun.  Was in the mountains on the Himalayan yesterday and still feel like a kid when I&#039;m riding...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55730">SteverinoB</a>.</p>
<p>I can&#8217;t imagine a 500 mile day now.  Even 250 would be a stretch unless I start doing that with a regular frequency.  But as you say, lighter is righter and slow is the new fast.  I would add shorter is the new long ride too.</p>
<p>Still having fun.  Was in the mountains on the Himalayan yesterday and still feel like a kid when I&#8217;m riding&#8230;</p>
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		By: Scooter in the Sticks		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55728&quot;&gt;Steel&lt;/a&gt;.

Thanks for sharing your comments Steel and sorry for the delay in responding.

As you say, I am blessed living where I do.  I went for a ride yesterday and in five minutes I am in the mountains on dirt roads.  And I could ride all day and barely touch pavement here.  And I will keep riding as long as I can here.  My biggest concern are deer, not other vehicles.

I&quot;m certain I would not be riding if I lived in a city or anywhere that traffic is endlessly heavy.  I want to feel free when I ride.  Not endlessly playing defense.

Glad I can help you have some vicarious rides.  I may make some changes with the blog.  It is expensive to maintain and because of the number of subscribers it is on the cusp of becoming even more expensive.  Since I don&#039;t make any income from it I am considering stopping any additional posting here and starting to post on SubStack.  My posts are straightforward and SubStack will handle everything.  All the expensive and time consuming maintenance!

I will let everyone know if I make the switch but wanted you to know for sure.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55728">Steel</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing your comments Steel and sorry for the delay in responding.</p>
<p>As you say, I am blessed living where I do.  I went for a ride yesterday and in five minutes I am in the mountains on dirt roads.  And I could ride all day and barely touch pavement here.  And I will keep riding as long as I can here.  My biggest concern are deer, not other vehicles.</p>
<p>I&#8221;m certain I would not be riding if I lived in a city or anywhere that traffic is endlessly heavy.  I want to feel free when I ride.  Not endlessly playing defense.</p>
<p>Glad I can help you have some vicarious rides.  I may make some changes with the blog.  It is expensive to maintain and because of the number of subscribers it is on the cusp of becoming even more expensive.  Since I don&#8217;t make any income from it I am considering stopping any additional posting here and starting to post on SubStack.  My posts are straightforward and SubStack will handle everything.  All the expensive and time consuming maintenance!</p>
<p>I will let everyone know if I make the switch but wanted you to know for sure.</p>
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		By: Scooter in the Sticks		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55727&quot;&gt;Sandy&lt;/a&gt;.

I&#039;m apologize for the long delay in responding to your comments.  Myriad life challenges has occupied my mind and body elsewhere.

Sorry to hear of your accident and subsequent injuries and feelings of vulnerability.  Your reactions make sense to me. And as you say, the journey forward may reveal changes necessary or a shift in your feelings.  Time and patience.

Where I live and ride the roads are often nearly free of other vehicles.  And apart from the daily commuting times even the main roads in and out of town aren&#039;t too bad.  So managing traffic is much simpler for me.  Still, it only takes a moment for someone to make an error...

I hope you find your life unfolds in ways that are satisfying and exciting where you get that Royal Enfield or not.  Best wishes for your ongoing recovery and the new life it brings forth.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55727">Sandy</a>.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m apologize for the long delay in responding to your comments.  Myriad life challenges has occupied my mind and body elsewhere.</p>
<p>Sorry to hear of your accident and subsequent injuries and feelings of vulnerability.  Your reactions make sense to me. And as you say, the journey forward may reveal changes necessary or a shift in your feelings.  Time and patience.</p>
<p>Where I live and ride the roads are often nearly free of other vehicles.  And apart from the daily commuting times even the main roads in and out of town aren&#8217;t too bad.  So managing traffic is much simpler for me.  Still, it only takes a moment for someone to make an error&#8230;</p>
<p>I hope you find your life unfolds in ways that are satisfying and exciting where you get that Royal Enfield or not.  Best wishes for your ongoing recovery and the new life it brings forth.</p>
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		By: Scooter in the Sticks		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Scooter in the Sticks]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55726&quot;&gt;Ms Hillary Gardiner&lt;/a&gt;.

Regular riding, like regular exercise of any kind, sure helps keep the body loose and moving.  Like you riding is an important part of my life.  While it may not fix anything, it does make me more likely to do the work I need to do to fix things.

Sorry for the late reply.  Life has been a little hectic this summer.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://scooterinthesticks.com/2025/06/riding-and-getting-older/#comment-55726">Ms Hillary Gardiner</a>.</p>
<p>Regular riding, like regular exercise of any kind, sure helps keep the body loose and moving.  Like you riding is an important part of my life.  While it may not fix anything, it does make me more likely to do the work I need to do to fix things.</p>
<p>Sorry for the late reply.  Life has been a little hectic this summer.</p>
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		By: DOMINGO J CHANG		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Approaching 66 so not far behind ya....walks at 3am huh, well since I apparently can&#039;t sleep more than six hours straight, that might be an option.

I&#039;m finding age and increasing aches and pains are making me more cautious, mostly, about some of the riding I do now.  I do find long distance rides are no longer pleasurable.

CCjon, a fellow blogger and friend is 80 and planning to do the Iron Butt ride from Dead horse, AK to Key West, FL.  So you&#039;ve got some time left!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Approaching 66 so not far behind ya&#8230;.walks at 3am huh, well since I apparently can&#8217;t sleep more than six hours straight, that might be an option.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m finding age and increasing aches and pains are making me more cautious, mostly, about some of the riding I do now.  I do find long distance rides are no longer pleasurable.</p>
<p>CCjon, a fellow blogger and friend is 80 and planning to do the Iron Butt ride from Dead horse, AK to Key West, FL.  So you&#8217;ve got some time left!</p>
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		By: Daniel Marques		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Olá, Steve!

As questões que começam a ser levantadas na sua cabeça só existem porque aquilo que você faz é das coisas que mais gosta. Então, como é um grande prazer jamais as quer abandonar.

Eu julgo que o melhor da vida são as coisas simples. No passado dia 20 completei 42 anos. Sou muito novo em relação a si, mas essas dúvidas que você levanta também eu já as começo a levantar na busca de algo mais prático e simples. De pequenos momentos que se tornam enormes.

A escolha da minha scooter teve também a ver com o facto de procurar facilidade para montar nela. Uma mota leve para que não me desequilibre com tanta facilidade. Fácil de estacionar em cidade, mas que ao mesmo tempo sirva para andar no campo. Enfim, o que quero dizer é que podemos procurar atalhos para continuar a fazer aquilo que gostamos mais.

Ontem sentei o meu enteado na minha scooter. Ele sofre de multideficiência por conta de uma contaminação na incubadora pela bactéria da meningite. Tem agora 23 anos. Quando o sentei na scooter ele tremia todo e eu encorajei-o a andar comigo. Coloquei-lhe o capacete, sentei-me e ele abraçou-se a mim. Quando a scooter começou a andar ele parou de tremer. Foi a primeira vez que andei com alguém na minha scooter!

Se o meu enteado, com todas as suas limitações, perdeu o medo e agora até quer repetir a experiência, nós, com muito mais possibilidades que ele temos a obrigação de continuar a fazer aquilo que gostamos sem que nos acomodemos à nossa condição! Há muitas maneiras de fazer a mesma coisa. Se uma estrada com muitas pedras se torna algo que nos causa tensão, noutros motociclistas mais jovens andar a velocidades mais baixas será o que lhes causará maior tensão. Mas, andar a velocidades mais baixas permite-nos dar valor a outras coisas, como mais tempo para apreciar a paisagem, aquela árvore, aquele cheiro, aquela brisa.

As limitações existem quando envelhecemos mas também existem quando somos mais jovens, porque ainda não descobrimos outra a outra maneira prazerosa de estar. E o ponto tem de ser sempre por aqui: fazer o que nos faz sentir bem.

Força, Steve!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Olá, Steve!</p>
<p>As questões que começam a ser levantadas na sua cabeça só existem porque aquilo que você faz é das coisas que mais gosta. Então, como é um grande prazer jamais as quer abandonar.</p>
<p>Eu julgo que o melhor da vida são as coisas simples. No passado dia 20 completei 42 anos. Sou muito novo em relação a si, mas essas dúvidas que você levanta também eu já as começo a levantar na busca de algo mais prático e simples. De pequenos momentos que se tornam enormes.</p>
<p>A escolha da minha scooter teve também a ver com o facto de procurar facilidade para montar nela. Uma mota leve para que não me desequilibre com tanta facilidade. Fácil de estacionar em cidade, mas que ao mesmo tempo sirva para andar no campo. Enfim, o que quero dizer é que podemos procurar atalhos para continuar a fazer aquilo que gostamos mais.</p>
<p>Ontem sentei o meu enteado na minha scooter. Ele sofre de multideficiência por conta de uma contaminação na incubadora pela bactéria da meningite. Tem agora 23 anos. Quando o sentei na scooter ele tremia todo e eu encorajei-o a andar comigo. Coloquei-lhe o capacete, sentei-me e ele abraçou-se a mim. Quando a scooter começou a andar ele parou de tremer. Foi a primeira vez que andei com alguém na minha scooter!</p>
<p>Se o meu enteado, com todas as suas limitações, perdeu o medo e agora até quer repetir a experiência, nós, com muito mais possibilidades que ele temos a obrigação de continuar a fazer aquilo que gostamos sem que nos acomodemos à nossa condição! Há muitas maneiras de fazer a mesma coisa. Se uma estrada com muitas pedras se torna algo que nos causa tensão, noutros motociclistas mais jovens andar a velocidades mais baixas será o que lhes causará maior tensão. Mas, andar a velocidades mais baixas permite-nos dar valor a outras coisas, como mais tempo para apreciar a paisagem, aquela árvore, aquele cheiro, aquela brisa.</p>
<p>As limitações existem quando envelhecemos mas também existem quando somos mais jovens, porque ainda não descobrimos outra a outra maneira prazerosa de estar. E o ponto tem de ser sempre por aqui: fazer o que nos faz sentir bem.</p>
<p>Força, Steve!</p>
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