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Old 08-31-14, 05:17 AM
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Mrs. Grouch and I have been married 51 years today. To celebrate we're going for a bike (trike) ride. Not planning to do 51 miles, though.
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Congratulations! 51 minutes should fit the bill...
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Mrs. Grouch and I have been married 51 years today. To celebrate we're going for a bike (trike) ride. Not planning to do 51 miles, though.
A big congratulations, and happy anniversary to you both.
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Old 08-31-14, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Burkhart
A big congratulations, and happy anniversary to you both.
That thingie at the end of your post almost looks like us. We'll be riding 2 delta tricycles linked together this morning.
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Old 08-31-14, 07:47 AM
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Congratulations!!!!! It is alway great to hear of a couple going the distance!!!!
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Congrats. That's impressive.
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Is your goal a Century? Keep on pedaling!

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