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mopinko

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4. never wanted to do it.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 09:54 PM

Feb 9

my 1st hub’s dad was a great skier. a ski instructor. still, he took spill and had a spiral fracture of his tibia. it was back in the day, and he limped the rest of his life.
he was in his 40’s and very fit. i figured if that can happen, no thanks.

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I couldn't do it! [View all] imanamerican63 Feb 9 OP

I would have LOVED IT when I was younger. My body is too old now. Maru Kitteh Feb 9 #1

Yep! imanamerican63 Feb 9 #2

Hell, I feel everything I ever did, lol! Maru Kitteh Feb 9 #3

never wanted to do it. mopinko Feb 9 #4