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My Family’s Legacy
My family’s age adjustments have a long and distinguished history.
The zipline company’s website description was very clear: Participants are required to be between 7 and 68 years of age…most participants over the age of 65 (even very active ones) usually cannot keep up the required pace — cope with the harsh terrain and regularly do not complete the adventure. This usually slows everyone down and can result in a safety hazard.
I am over 68 but wanted to zipline. Eight members of my family signed up to hike through the rainforest, teeter on canopy bridges, and whizz through the air on ziplines. I wanted to be in on the fun. However the website stated unequivocally: participants must be no older than 68. Older folks can be a drag on the group.
I bet that discourages a lot of potential customers, which is probably the intent, whether they are 68, somewhat younger as well as older. Don’t want to hold up the youngsters! Better pass on this exciting adventure! Although I would not categorize myself as a “very active” senior, I am active, sometimes.
I am not far over the maximum defined age of 68, depending on your point of view, and my viewpoint is that 70+ is not far from 68. Close enough to fudge my age.
Which is what I did.
