On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:56:28 GMT, "Lew Hodgett"
wrote:

"Charlie Groh" wrote:

...need a little more here...is not my perception reality?

Not really.

... I would counter with the thought that it's not "reality" to try
to
compare experience...

Experience, other than as a point of reference, has nothing to do with
it.

...just got through dealing with 300 others of my age group trying
to
relive a very physical and wonderful part of our lives...believe me
when I say I know of what you speak...

Which should prove the point you have lost a couple of steps over the
years.

...true, but I stay strong (carpenter by trade and still do things
that require strength) and agile...last marathon was 2 years ago and
still under 5 hours (actually under 4, but I missed a turn! LOL)...

Congratulations, but strength is not the issue, it is reaction time.

I don't think I would be lucky, my friend...I think I would be
prepared. That said, I'm not out looking for confrontation, but if
it
comes to my doorstep it'd better be ready to learn how to fly... the
hard way.

What makes you think you would recognize a problem before it was too
late?

Chances are it won't be a direct assault.

Look at the poor 75 year old woman in Orange County this week.

Tied up in the trunk of her car for 2 days.

Strictly a sneak attack.

Attitude has a lot to do with self-preservation, would you agree to
that?

Attitude is 90% of most endeavors.

...time is what you make of it, neh?

Absolutely.

Lew

....done with the tit-for-tat, Lew. You have your POV and I have mine
and that's the beauty of it all. I'm comfortable where I'm at, sounds
like you are too...

cg