Bravo, FLP!  You're right.  51 doesn't necessarily have all that much to do with anything if you keep yourself in reasonable shape.  Its SMARTS that's going to get you over that cliff, through the woods, & to the destination.  Don't let hex & the boys fool you with their abundant youth & physical fitness... it was their smarts that got them to Sucker Lake!

If we oldsters play it a little smarter next time, at least some of us will make it to the next BWJ alright (provided it's not scheduled for the Year 2525!).  That's coming from ME, another guy who turns 51 this year!

Physical fitness I got.  Bushwhacking brains?  Well... I'm not so sure.  Remember, I'm somebody who might actually wear a Bannock Bird Hat.  

However, I'm thinking I might be able to learn a thing or two between now & the next BWJ....  

Jimbo   8)