It seems like I’ve been almost 50 for ever. It’s one of those milestones that seems to carry a lot of significance and one I haven’t really been looking forward to. This will give some of you a giggle but 50 just seems old (or at least it used to!).
The protracted nature of turning 50 has been exaggerated by going to Paris as a present for both of us back in April and then getting a surprise birthday cake and balloons at a family get together at the beginning of June.
Last Friday saw the day finally dawn. Like most things we build up in our head it was just another day after all. No earth shattering revelations and no sudden aging process occurred. It appears that I’m still me, just one day older.
I’d booked the weekend off work and while we had “plans” only one was organised. We went out for a meal on Saturday night (Friday wasn’t available) to The Red Door near Buncrana. This is a much more upmarket location than what we’re normally used to and the meal was pretty damn good as expected.
Other plans were discussed, rescheduled and then abandoned as the weather teased us before finally disappointing us but all in all I had a great weekend that was completely family orientated, as it should be 🙂
My wife does like pointing out to me that I don’t seem to realise what age I am and still think I’m 25 but I guess now it’s time to enjoy being fifty-something and discovering what this actually means. Then I can spend a few years stressing about turning 60….which really does feel old 🤣
niall harran 
Enjoy your 50s 60s and whatever comes after that but remember to stay ever young in your head if not your body.
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Happy belated birthday. Can see how it would hang over you in the lead up , glad to hear it’s not that bad though!
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I turn 59 in September and can’t believe I’m almost 60! 59 is 59, but it’s scaring the hell out of 60!
Enjoy 50!
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WOOT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY FELLA! 🥳
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Just a number. I try not to keep count 🤣
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There’s always a bonus with these things; usually it means going up an age category in races, and sometimes that means a sneaky win! Bonus birthday present!
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Good point, I’m now m50 rather than 40, just need to be fit enough to race and I’m sorted. I’ll probably be m60 before I get back in condition though 😆
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🙂
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HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO YOU!
I’m of the opinion that we all see ourselves like we did in our twenties, which is probably why there aren’t a lot of older looking middle aged people in cool hip commercial advertising, because none of us actually view ourselves that way. And of course, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, so carry on!
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You only see folk that age in life assurance or funeral ads 🤣
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So true! See? Proof. 😂
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Delighted that you had a good birthday – and a wishing you an excellent decade!
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A very happy birthday. Looks like you celebrated in style 🎈🎈
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Congratulations, @idlecyclist! I’m a s#i+e blog reader these days, but I’m glad I caught this one. You’ve got your health, family, home, and job, so it seems you’re not doing roo poorly. Though it gets harder, and naps are more acceptable, you care less what others think–especially when you say no to helping friends move house.
I had a similar experience in being underwhelmed on the day. However, I did start a tradition of cycling a mile per year on or near the day. May have to switch to kms at some
You’re welcome to use this cheesy line I may have thought of, “I’ve never been this old before.
Stay young, carry on, and eat your fiber, govermor!
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Congratulations! Fifty is a good vintage.
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