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yeoeleven


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As my 75th year draws to a close I have been reflecting on the past years more vigorous activities.
Climbing Frenchman Peak   74th year
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/frenchman-peak.html
Climbing Bluff Knoll
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/borden-recreation-ground-and-mooingup.html
White water rafting in Bali
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/white-water-rafting.html
The loop walk at Kalbarri National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/kalbarri-national-park.html
Snorkelling at Turquoise Bay
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/turquoise-bay.html
Completing all the grade 5 trails at Karajini National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/lost-in-karijini.html
Completing the open trails at Litchfield National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/leaving-litchfield.html
Completing the open trails at Kakadu National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/tuesday-and-we-went-to-nawurlandja.html
Completing the trails at Eungella National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/eungella-national-park.html
Now at Greens lake I have been on the back of a jet ski, dragged behind the jet ski on a circular biscuit and ridden in a very fast speedboat. All new activities for me and I am grateful to Jim and his son Dick for inviting me to enjoy those experiences.
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/on-lake-at-greens-lake.html

So can I do more next year?? I certainly hope so.

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You're an example for us all John.   Life is meant to be lived, and you surely are.  Keep it up mate.

  Can't wait 'till I can get started.

Cheers,

Sheba.



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Many of us could take a leaf out of your book John, hope you have many more years of adventure! biggrin



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I guess your never to old to enjoy life

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I am thinking, with your permission, of contacting today tonight, or somone similar and giving them your story. You are a shining example of GNs growing older, and still travelling.We'll make a film star out of you yet. Have a great trip, Bill

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I'm impressed. My wish for you "happy birthday and hope the following year is as full of joy and wonder as this one has been". Live life to the max, live like you are being chased by a crocodile. smilesmilesmilesmilesmile



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You certainly have been a great example to us all John. I marvel at your adventures and am amazed how you keep on keeping on with such a positive attitude. Certainly look forward to seeing what you get up to in the next 12months.

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Nearly there John - you certainly don't look your age - a positive attitude helps with that. Are you going to do the Cradle Mountain walk with us over here? Hope so - also Coles Bay at Freycinet - over the Hazards to Wineglass Bay - beautiful walk. Also want to do the flying fox near St Helens - fun, fun!!!!



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John I do wish you all the best for the 16th, and many more to come. I gotta do it now as I will be in hospt. getting some pinns and wires out of my leg and I wont look like half a robot anymore ha ha ha. I've gotta meet you some day soon so some of your zest for life can rub off on me. I'm on the road from about end of Jan '13, so will be chasin ya down. Stay happy and save heaps for your coaster.....Sarg

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Best wishes John! You are proof that Peter Pan is not a myth, just a pseudonym for Yeoeleven!

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jules47 wrote:

Nearly there John - you certainly don't look your age - a positive attitude helps with that. Are you going to do the Cradle Mountain walk with us over here? Hope so - also Coles Bay at Freycinet - over the Hazards to Wineglass Bay - beautiful walk. Also want to do the flying fox near St Helens - fun, fun!!!!

 Hi Jules,

save them up for when I get there and I will do as many as you plan to.

John



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As my 75th year draws to a close I have been reflecting on the past years more vigorous activities.
Climbing Frenchman Peak   74th year
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/frenchman-peak.html
Climbing Bluff Knoll
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/borden-recreation-ground-and-mooingup.html
White water rafting in Bali
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/white-water-rafting.html
The loop walk at Kalbarri National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/kalbarri-national-park.html
Snorkelling at Turquoise Bay
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/turquoise-bay.html
Completing all the grade 5 trails at Karajini National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/lost-in-karijini.html
Completing the open trails at Litchfield National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/leaving-litchfield.html
Completing the open trails at Kakadu National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/tuesday-and-we-went-to-nawurlandja.html
Completing the trails at Eungella National Park
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/eungella-national-park.html
Now at Greens lake I have been on the back of a jet ski, dragged behind the jet ski on a circular biscuit and ridden in a very fast speedboat. All new activities for me and I am grateful to Jim and his son Dick for inviting me to enjoy those experiences.
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/on-lake-at-greens-lake.html

So can I do more next year?? I certainly hope so.

Biscuit+on+Greens+007.JPG

 Wow. You don't look even near that 75, John!

My best wishes for net 75 years of equally good spirits and positive attitude to life... This certainly keeps you looking much younger :)



-- Edited by Esperian on Thursday 15th of November 2012 06:01:29 PM

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