On The Back Nine...

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.