In three weeks I turn 64 years of age.
Over the past year I got to watch father-in-law to die after years in pain in nursing houses. My mother-in-law died in pain in nursing houses. My Godmother died in a nursing house.
I will keep riding. It is FAR better to die on a motorcycle. I do NOT want to in pain, drugged, suffering as they see how long they can keep me alive.
What are the ODDS?
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2010/tables/10s0116.pdfFor 2006 for 55-64 years aged, death of cause:
Malignant neoplasms (Cancer) 36%
Major cardiovascular diseases 29%
Motor vehicle accidents . . . . 1.606%
The Kicker: Suicide . . . . . . 1.629%
Worried about riding? MORE likely to do suicide.
My heart is partially dead. My brain is partially dead.
But I can still Ride and enjoy life. THAT is what counts.
You MIGHT consider deer hunting.