Bugger me.
I have reached the age of 50. Today I begin my 51st trip around the sun.
Mostly it has been a good ride, and I am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by lovely people. Both here at home and in the world of ether.
Long may that continue.
For most of those first five decades I was a yes man. In this second phase I shall mostly be saying no.
Having travelled around the world a couple of times, and having done some weird and wonderful stuff during my service days, I am not averse to risk. If you never take risks you are more likely to live a dull, dull life.
That was never for me.
Let's see what I can do with the next fifty years.
Extreme sports may be off the menu now, but I am finding out that sometimes, the pen can be just as much fun as a parachute. Sometimes writing a Notice to the powers that pretend to be can be as exciting as abseiling down a 600' cliff. Even the most hazardous activity can be mitigated with the right safety measures thrown in.
Lawful Rebellion is the same. It looks risky to some, to others it is easier to deny the right to rebel exists, and to many more it has become a new way of life, and opened doors to friendships that will last a very long time.
Thanks for being part of it all these last few years.
It would not have been the same without you.
CR.
60 comments:
young whippersnapper!
Happy Birthday.
Thanks FE!
A most happy birthday CR!
Mind you, at 50 you are still a baby in my eyes........!
Thanks David!
Odd, isn't it? To some I am a dinosaur and to others I am a mere stripling.
Happyt birthday Cap'n!
All good wishes CR and ever onwards and upwards. Enjoy reading your "rants" very enlightening.
What happened to Norman Scarth the other day at Leeds court? any idea?
Enjoy your celebrations
Rossa nd Magnum
Thanks George!
Thanks Rossa!
Normans case was deferred, the last I heard.
I'll check and report on progress here.
Aye, you're well behind me too young Captain.
Happy birthday.
Thanks Pesky!
Happy Birthday! Have a "wee one" on me, woncha?
Thanks Nelly!
I certainly will.
Behind me and my other half too! Just had our 50 and 56 last month and this un.
A very Happy Birthday Captain and good celebrations!
Jo
Happy b'day, Captain.
L.R. is like extreme 'legal' sport, yeah, nice comparison.
Thanks Jo!
Belated happy birthdays to you and OH.
Christ, is anyone younger than me??? :)
Thanks Coz!
happy birthday cap.
Forget about the past,you cant change it.
Forget about the future you cant predict it.
Forget about the present.
I did`nt get you one.
keep up the good work.
Anon,
Love it, thanks!
"Today I begin my 51st trip around the sun."
Happy 51st revolution you magnificent old fart!
Here's to many more ;)
Bloody whippersnappers!
Two thoughts, "Growing old is not for wimps!"
"It's a privilege denied to many."
More lawful rebellion would make the world a better place, happy birthday!
Thanks GT!
You can't beat a bit of rEvolution!!
Thanks OR!
LR-a new lease of life!!
happy nativity cap`n.
as bill said life is but a ride,may you have many more revolutions.
as one of your many elders,i can assure you,that taking all night;to do what you used to do all night,aint all bad...l.o.l.
keep up the good fight.
All the best to you Capitan, and I will be joining you on this 51st voyage in may - Keep me a seat warm :)
HB CR: informative, enlightening and never a dull moment!
Stabilis!
Russ
Youse young rebels
... ah yoof ....
Thanks Pitano!
You can help keep me on the straight and narrow!
Thanks Karlos!
Room for many more on this ride!
Thanks Russ!
Let me know if I get boring in my twilight years...
Happy Birthday to You, Cap'n!
Having spent the past few years growing increasingly aware that something has being going disastrously wrong in this country of ours, I've found your blogging and those of other like minded writers has clarified my thoughts and I've become much more sceptical and cynical about the way we're governed. Thanks for opening my eyes.
WV: rebened !
Happy Birthday, when I read your stuff, it's like I've been given a present.
John Gibson
Happy Birthday CR ,keep up being a thorn in their sides.
ArtCo
CR,
A very happy birthday to you, and welcome to the fifth decade.
For me, as it appears to you also, it was the decade of eye opening, of learning the power of saying NO, and of shining the light where others do not want it shone.
I will be exiting the fifth decade shortly, but I have to say I have enjoyed it immensely, easily the best of my life so far.
Happy Birthday mate
Congratulations on the half-century, Cap'n. Now take a fresh guard and go for the big one!
Never go back. Never apologise. Never explain.
Coincidentally we have a birthday in the house today too, although She Who Must be Obeyed is a few years your senior.
I'll raise an extra glass in your honour when the party starts. Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday, and many more of them.
and so say all of us
I'm not that far behind you Captain and I know that my next 50 years is going to involve saying 'no' a lot too.
I'm on the edge of my seat after your 'silver bullet' post. I listened to the Dean Clifford and Max Igan interview and watched all the previous Dean Clifford vids you put up. Will now be studying Trust Law hard and have bought The Lioness's 'So They Say You've Broken The Law', manual.
I feel that the Lawful Rebellion movement is really gaining momentum now, so thanks for everything you've shared so far and have a splendid birthday - you deserve it!
David
Happy birthday Capt, and all the best
Happy birthday Captain!
Have a good one and here's to the next 50!
Regards
TSL
Many happy returns, CR.
Happy Birthday, Cap'n!
It was mine yesterday. I'm now thirty - eleven!
happy b day my friend, thank you for all your hard work.
All the best old guy!
Happy Birthday CR.
I started saying NO a couple of years ago. Much of that is down to you.
I reach 52 this week. 50 doesn't hurt.
dak
happy birthday cap,50 years young!!
nige.
Happy Birthday Capt'n!
Keep on keeping on...
Cheers,
Mr. Frost
This explains all the wisdom I find here :P Happy birthday captain!
We share a birthday, many happy returns mate.
Wow! So many good wishes!
I was keeping up with you all for a while there.
Thank you very much for stopping by!
Yer a lovely bunch.
CR.
Happy Birthday mon Capitan
Keep on rockin'!
Seems absurdly late, but could've sworn I posted something yesterday - it seems not to have made it! :-D
Regards
TSL
Thanks TSL!
I found you in the spam bucket. Along with a few others.
I'm gonna keep on rockin'. The boat.
CR.
Sorry it's late Captain, but, best wishes for yesterday.
May you have many more.
Thanks Nick!
Much appreciated.
(I was expecting one or two comments, but then a lovely deluge arrived.)
CR.
I know I'm a bit late but may I extend my own heartfelt felicitations. Long may you yet live, and free. I haven't been commenting a lot that I can remember but reading most things. You have been an inspiration to me and to others and I hope and pray that you will continue courageous to the end whether it be bitter or sweet.
Thanks Reinhard!
I decided some time ago that this campaign is all or nothing.
My determination has not waned in the slightest.
From time to time I get despondent, but I usually bounce back!
Thanks for your support. It means more than you imagine.
CR.
Birthday greetings Ranty. How I wish I were so young again.
Thanks Rosie!
A mutual friend tells me that you have boundless energy, so I'm not sure it matters what age you are: just a willingness to keep at it!
CR.
late to this (hangs head in shame) but happy hearsay day Ranty young pup, lets hope theres plenty more of them to go eh!
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