[Closed] Excuses for a mid life crisis -but what to do?

I assume you have had a proper second opinion on the foot (sorry but not read some of your previous) Before they get stuck into you get a private consult and see what can be done.

As for mid life crisis I'm far too young but it's sunny here in Oz

Foot is about 70/30 in favour of losing it at the moment but that is not the point of this thread. I just want some fun stupid stuff I should do while the wife is still feeling pity.

Where in Oz are you? Do you want guests?

Mid Life Crises is about doing things you've always wanted to before it's "too late". Just make a list of those things.

WCA, with respect, your typing is hard to read. I'm assuming you're suggesting buying a bike, and have linked a picture which hasn't appeared here?

Jambs - I know the principle but can't think of anything else to do.

Suggestions please!

I know the principle but can't think of anything else to do.

lists are just that, would you eat your way through a whole menu ?

no , you pick something that appeals 😉

Sex change

Northwind - Member
Sex change

<Shudders>

Sexchange? Yes, but to what?

Go ambidextrous.

In Tassie but I reckon the STW Oz network could keep you travelling round for a year or so. It's probably a bit warm up by One Hapy Hippy right now though

I am looking at losing my right foot, that makes ambidextrous less of an advantage.

Next!

Become a bishop? CoE seem to have a good fast track scheme 😉

Become a Bishop. Less of a sideways move and more of a diagonal , I might try that...

In 'Merica, one of these usually solves the problem.

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Don't be a cheap ass; get the ZR1!

Edit - Or a trophy wife. The Corvette will be cheaper, though.

I had a bid on a Maserati just before I bust the ankle.

This is the trouble, I have lived my life as a care free asshole just doing things for fun or because I could. Now I am stuffed for a mid life crisis

Might have to go back to being happy with my life and risk getting banned from here. 😉

I had a bid on a Maserati just before I bust the ankle.

This is the trouble, I have lived my life as a care free asshole just doing things for fun or because I could. Now I am stuffed for a mid life crisis

Might have to go back to being happy with my life and risk getting banned from here.

Sink into nihilism after you've realized how selfish your life has been then go on a gun rampage before finally gargling on buckshot?

That or you could just try to stop filling the void in you life with things and go and volunteer/help people.

Mountain bikes won't help, unless you have friends to go biking with. The sports equally as selfish as buying a sports car, mountain climbing is another pretty selfish sport. Doing things with people, socializing with them and having experiences with some meaning will.

Mountain bikes won't help, unless you have friends to go biking with. The sports equally as selfish as buying a sports car, mountain climbing is another pretty selfish sport.

Bikes and climbing are 2 of the most social activities i have been involved in. Climbing introduced me to some of the most diverse people I have met. All sharing one thing in common. Everyone is equal up there.
Having just moved round the world it's bikes and climbing that has introduced me to loads more people - off out for a social race tonight with about 50 other like minded people.

It can be depending on the people you're riding/climbing with. I've got a nice book lying round the house somewhere on the philosophy and psychology of climbing by a famous climber that goes into all of this.

The OP seems to want to buy something to fill the gap, like so many mountain bikers do. Spend it on experiences with people you like (eg riding with people you like) not on a new toy.

Lot's of people forget this though.

fish getting banned from here

Nice may I suggest a subscription based rant, a fourm based protest to bring back TJ, and a questionable classified post selling "free TJ" T shirts with a complementary mint sauce key ring?

Or just start a post on why Fat bikes are rubbish and Ill never try one.... 8)

The only thing is you'll have stepped close to the edge, and will never be able to turn back!! 😉

Nick is it down to bone infection? Can you not have an Ilizarov frame fitted? They come in purple ano and fit them in bristol??

The stock answer is mk2.5 MX5 IMO

are you serious about the potential amputation then?

Sack off and start a charity, rather than supporting one?

Right thats a date in August for me sorted.

[i] I have lived my life as a care free asshole just doing things for fun or because I could. Now I am stuffed for a mid life crisis[/i]

Maybe you could just slowly turn beige and take up gardening?

Lose the leg, poke out an eye, buy a boat and a parrot and live as a pirate?

Cletus wins 🙂

Take up an equestrian sport, it'll make a sports car/trophy wife/HD seem cheap by comparison - and probably about the most dangerous of sports as well. What could go wrong.

Naked rambling.

Write a book. You could write a study of why someone with an Internet persona of 'World Class Accident' needs help finding reasons for a midlife crisis...

...or do what I did and buy the sports car you've always wanted then crash it into a dry stone wall 😳

Get a huge back tatoo done?

SB

Why are they going to chop your foot off?

Pirate idea sounds good, interactive as well !

Here's my list of MLC activities. Most of these have ended in tears. No idea when I'll stop having them.

Skateboarding - broken knee
Dirt jumping - many broken ribs, broken finger
BMX racing, much scuffing of skin although I did win a T-shirt in a competition once.
Big, bright red sports car - Nearly bankrupted me with fuel and tyre bills
Big massive kite flying - expensive, got bored quickly.
Thinking I'm attractive to younger ladies- I'm still going through this one despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Thinking I'm dead good on a bike. To be fair this has been going on for many years.
I got a tattoo and have designed another.

My current MLC is thinking about changing my career to something which involves a lot less time, stress and effort. Perhaps doing something I really enjoy but then I pick up a wage slip and realise I'll be lucky if I get a third of that doing something else.

Right, I am becoming a pirate in the new year.

Pig face/mrnut - not infection, just not enough bone remaining after kicking a planet quite hard. I fought the law and the law won! Unfortunately it was the law of gravity

In the last few years I've owned some exotic watches, motorbikes and cars. No matter how crap the day I always appreciated the ownership experience. Why? Mid life crisis? Maybe You see i'm a bit of a boring git. I don't drink much, don't smoke and don't shag around and I love well engineered products.

However.

It will be two weeks on saturday since i suffered my first ever seizure. At the time i didn't have a clue what was happening except I thought this might be it. I'm 45. I was out of it unfortunately my family were there, saw me go blue and clutch my chest and apparently they thought I was on my ay out as well.

It's been an emotional week and a half, the distinct feeling of mortality, how much love I have from some wonderful people and how strong friendships are.

What i'm trying to say is look at enriching those around you with memories, happiness and doing stuff together.

Go learn to scuba dive in the Maldives

Seems to me the perfect achievement for someone without a mid life wish list is to become a Buddhist.

That way, you can try to achieve something that doesn't revolve around material objects.

WCA - do you occasionally post on bike magic under a different name?

LOL @ Pirate stuff... brilliant 🙂

@slowmart - that must have been pretty scary, I'm sure there will be a few changes and challenges ahead but there's plenty of life to be living.

@WCA perhaps your MLC should be in reverse, instead of a sports car, a life of leisure and a young mistress you should become homely and domesticated, perhaps start going to church - you could support the campaign to support the ordination of women bishops, how about becoming active in your local political party, stand as a council officer

EDIT: just seen @Krypton's post - there you have it @WCA just do that

How does one drive without a right foot, incidentally?

WCA - I have been having amid life crisis since about lunchtime on my first day at my first job.

My solution involves not working, or at least not working all the time.

I have everything lined up but don't fancy a Harley Davidson so what do I do?

Travel,

Backpack, camera, ticket, pants..

Off you go.

Send Pics.

Triumph. Bonneville or thruxton or just buy an old one and make it a project.

IIRC the kick start is on the right, he would need a special attachment, and gears are on the right as well ?

Seems to me the perfect achievement for someone without a mid life wish list is to become a Buddhist.

That way, you can try to achieve something that doesn't revolve around material objects.

True, but posted on the wrong forum. 😉

My solution involves not working, or at least not working all the time.

I'm with you on that.

My solution involves not working, or at least not working all the time.

The devil makes work for idle hands. If you give up work sell the house immediately or you'll become a mason, plumber, roofer... .

My 'project' is a car, not a bike. Can't do links stuff on the ipad but pics here https://picasaweb.google.com/115660383436295169415/G46#5782838588926812274

1) pick a sport you want to compete/ fail/ die in in the 2016 Specialympics
2) search the world/ internet for an inventor/ doctor/ surgeon/ sturgeon who can provide you with an array of prosthetic attachments to aid you in your quest for special sporting excellence
3) get training, preferably on steps/ special escalators to 80s power ballads/ 90s happy hardcore

The devil makes work for idle hands. If you give up work sell the house immediately or you'll become a mason, plumber, roofer... .

If I gave up work the decision would be made for me 🙂

I would live in a Yurt, the Mrs is not so keen 🙂

Tatts at Vince Neil Ink, Vegas, and a track day car.
Worked for me when 40 and miserable, now 43 and happy.

if the worst comes to the worst I have a drawer full of odd socks you can have 🙂

I was going to suggest cocaine and hookers but that will probably be covered under pirate..

avast!

sounds like you need a project, which should probably revolve around getting your garage door removed and having a wall put in, then drylining and insulating your garage and then putting in heating, carpet, a bar and a pool table......

then hosting an infamous ride night every Thursday

I was thinking of posting some piss-taking but I am not sure how much is appropriate in the circumstances, and I don't know WCA that well...

I've just bought a jump / slopestyle frame and I'm only 37. I've convinced myself I need to build some large dirt jumps after a mashed potato close encounter type moment at the dinner table where I got carried away moulding mash into a launch ramp.
Mines not a MLC as I know I'll never grow up .. only old.

WCA.. I can recommend kraken rum. Having an injury can sometimes give you time to think about new exploits and adventures. Loosing your foot may be the trigger you needed to stop and think about whats important and start planning.

Seriously though, buy a boat and get sailing.

Pretty sure you don't need 2 feet for that.

Saying that, are 2 feet REALLY required for biking?

scaled - Member

Saying that, are 2 feet REALLY required for biking?

Not the way I pedal.

Epic down river canoe trip somewhere exotic? Or is that too sensible?

I find that simplifying life is a better approach and enjoying doing something rather than buying something to add to the endless piles of stuff already owned (not talking about your stuff specifically).

Go somewhere amazing with the family and be reminded how beautiful things are and how great life can be. When I'm down (not quite the same as a midlife crisis I realise) I just grab my Kayak and go and paddle in the sea and take it all in. Simple things.

Saying that, are 2 feet REALLY required for biking?

Did you not see the paralympics?

If you're gonna be a pirate, get a stuffed Parrot, real ones are nasty buggers!
Be the worlds first pirate ZR1 driver, 😀 roam the open M25 with a rusty Cutlass, a glint in your eye..and show no mercy...AAARRRRR!!!!!
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Decontenting my life doesn't work for me as I am happy with what I have, not because if it.

Epic journeys are still up for a go.

I still fancy organizing the BBB foreign holiday. I just need to borrow a Hercules, some skis, a boat and some scuba gear.

Now I am a pirate these should be a lot easier to purloin.

rudebwoy - Member
I know the principle but can't think of anything else to do.

there is your answer, don't fret, if you fancy doing something later , well do it .
lists are just that, [b]would you eat your way through a whole menu ?[/b][u]

no , you pick something that appeals

That should be on any ones list

I achieved one of my life ambitions a few years ago when visiting Toronto : I drank Canada dry !

okay, out was actually only the Hard Rock Cafe out of beer (not american lager) but it still got me christened Steam Whistle English on my first night in the country. The beer was called Steam Whistle and I am english if that helps explain the name

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Woah! Careful, you'll get yourself a reputation.

Henry Weston's Vintage Cider

Bombay Blue Sapphire

Buy a CD called Twist O Lettz..... and play it very loud

All three....but just be careful because the first two can accelerate you into oblivion if you are not careful

Saw some American bar tenders on TV commenting on how much the english can drink, they seemed a bit perturbed or nonplussed by it.

Have you tried going rock or ice climbing yet World Class Accident?

You can do that pretty well-ish with only one foot, especially ice climbing, you could have a fixed right foot attachement which didn't flex at the ankle, and kick in the crampon points and off you go.

Wonder if you could have metalwork put in in place of the bone which is missing? Hope you get a lot of second opinions before having the foot taken off.

Good luck in finding your crisis. :~)