[M_Wales]

As of right now I don't own a bike, but am looking to buy one soon. I rode a lot in high school and college, but that was back in the 70's. I'm now 50 and have not been on a bike in over 20 years.

I spent 24 of the last 30 years flying around the world in the Air Force (C-130 guy) and now retired. My main hobby is Photography (you think bikes cost a lot) and love it.

Mark

http://www.twospoke.com/forum/f86/back-saddle-soon-5764/

 

[rola643]

Welcome Wales! More A.F. here I was A.G.E and my wife retired from Command and Control and she is a contractor working for START now.

Hurry up and get a bike. The Peninsula Bicycling Association does some nice rides for all paces when you get ready.

 

[wild]

Hi from the Swamp

 

[Industry_Hack]

Hey, photography is cheap today. Back in the nineties, when people still cared about image quality, I bought a Mamiya RB67 with some extra backs and four lenses. Ouch.

 

[SprocketGirl]

welcome, to the forum
i would love to hear about your traveling experience while in the military.

 

[LarryM]

Welcome to the forum!

My wife and I had a similar experience ... rode a lot early on, quit for 25 years, then both of us returned to cycling.

 

[M_Wales]

Thanks for the warm welcome... Hope to stick around and learn a lot more..

Hey, photography is cheap today. Back in the nineties, when people still cared about image quality, I bought a Mamiya RB67 with some extra backs and four lenses. Ouch.

Mamiya anything cost a lot and the new medium format digitals from them are crazy priced.

check out this 56 MP camera from them
322-256 Mamiya 322-156 DM56/DF Digital Camera Kit with 645 AFD III Camera Body, DM56 Digital Back, Li-ion Battery and Charger, FW800 Cable and Camera Strap

I'll stick with my Canon 5D & 7D and my L lenses

 

[Industry_Hack]

That digital Mamiya is definitely pricey. A friend of mine that does commercial work had ordered a digital studio camera years ago, and it set him back $30k, which was about a month's wages at the time. But with processing costs running at least $5k per month, it was a good investment. I just hate what digital has done to the industry. People no longer want to hire a skilled pro, since their uncle has a really cool $300 camera...

Even worse, I paid a wedding photographer way too much for mediocre photos, and at 29 years old, he had never shot film. Moral of the story - don't hire a photographer under 50.

 

[M_Wales]

welcome, to the forum
i would love to hear about your traveling experience while in the military.

I have partied in 34 countries and loved it..

 

[SprocketGirl]

I have partied in 34 countries and loved it..

that is quite a few... which ones did you like the most?
i have been to most of Europe but that and a couple US states is it... want to know where i should visit.

 

[Industry_Hack]

You need to visit New Zealand and Australia.

 

[SprocketGirl]

heard new zealand has great fly-fishing.... must do this.

 

[M_Wales]

All over europe, central and south america, far east, south pacific and lived in Germany for 3 years.

 

[SprocketGirl]

All over europe, central and south america, far east, south pacific and lived in Germany for 3 years.

that is great... i would love to see more of the world. i did live in northeast france for a while

 

[Garilia]

Welcome to the board MWales. I am 50 also, and have returned to the bike recently. Right now I ride a 29er hardtail MTB, and am pondering a road bike purchase.

I live in South Florida, I have lived in Brooklyn, NY, Gainesville, FL, and in Durham, NC. I have never been out of the USA, although I have made it to 27 states including Hawaii and Alaska.

 

[TxCyclist]

Welcome to our community!

 

[M_Wales]

Thanks everyone for a nice welcome...

 

[Hazy]

I'll chime in w/ a welcome as well.

 

[IndianDrivesBikes]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

Stay connected..