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| "Haven't you out grown barrel racing yet?" "It's about time you give that up." "Aren't you a little old for that?"
These are some of the statements I've been hearing lately from several adults including my in-laws and coworkers. I'm 30 for crying out loud, my life isn't over !! Sorry yall! I had to vent a bit! Not sure why I let them get to me but it sure does... does anyone else hear this stuff?!? |
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 Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Lol, yes. And I've half thought it myself. Not in negative terms, but that I'm still trying to accomplish a goal that I set when I was twelve. I'm 26 now. But I can't help but enjoy barrel racing. And if you enjoy it, whose to say your age should dictate whether or not you should enjoy it? |
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 Chicken Chick
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Location: Texas | Just say "Oh I'm sorry I didn't hear you... I was busy minding my own business." lol |
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  Whack and Roll
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Location: NE Texas | pinx05 - 2015-03-19 10:50 AM Just say "Oh I'm sorry I didn't hear you... I was busy minding my own business." lol
^^^^Funny post! And well said! |
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Nut Case Expert
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | By the time you start collecting social security your skin will be real thick!!! |
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7iHg_Edafo
#byefelicia |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
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| Show them this:
http://www.rfdtv.com/story/24843839/70-year-old-barrel-racer-june-h...
I'm pretty sure June hasn't "outgrown" barrel racing yet!  |
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 Midget Lover
Location: Kentucky | Those people are just unhappy with their lives. Misery loves company. |
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 Unknown Drip
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Location: Back in MT BABY!!! | If they weren't already your "in-laws" I'd say get rid of them!!
I tried not having horses one time when I was in graduate school so I could have more time for my grades...I struggled to stay passing and I was a total B!*ch to be around! Brought a colt back during Thanksgiving break and all was good again. My moods settled and school work was a breeze again. |
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 Shelter Dog Lover
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| Wow, why would they care what you do??? Keep on riding!! |
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| A friend sent me a picture of Ardith Bruce. She is 84. |
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Location: Northeast, KS | I have heard that from my own Mom more than once. I just smile and tell her "Nope!" I did not start barrel racing until I was 32 and I ma only 47 now. I have alot of years to make up for!!! |
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| "I'm sorry, but I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am." |
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| Just Plain Lucky - 2015-03-19 11:47 AM "I'm sorry, but I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am."
BOOM^^^^
On a serious note, the people who tear you down are usually incredibly unhappy with their own life choices. Chin up and keep doing what you LOVE to do! |
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 Namesless in BHW
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Just Plain Lucky - 2015-03-19 11:47 AM "I'm sorry, but I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am."
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| tell them no, and when you are too old or crippled to ride you plan on showing halter horses or cart horses. That's what I told mine. It shut them up. |
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 Playing the Waiting Game
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| I can honestly say that no one has ever DARED say anything like that too me! I have had my boys go out saddle up my horse and TELL me it's time for me to get out of the house! I'm closer to 60 than 50 yrs old |
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| suzy2qtee - 2015-03-19 8:32 PM
I can honestly say that no one has ever DARED say anything like that too me! I have had my boys go out saddle up my horse and TELL me it's time for me to get out of the house! I'm closer to 60 than 50 yrs old
No one has ever asked me when i was going to give it up and I'm close to SS time. i have a friend my age who gets told she's too old to still be riding and when is she going to give it up. |
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