Doing things for the last time

Windsurfing and kayaking are finished for me too. But I have moved on to paddle boarding.
I am happy to do something for the final time if I can replace it with something that gives me equal pleasure. The next step will be just watching the DGC on the water, and not participating, but hey ho I will still be involved, (and dream of fitter days!)

Sometimes find myself thinking Heavens I can still do this!
Like the time we drove down to Worthing across the Dartford Bridge...

The last time we went camping we had to strike camp and go home because of the rain. Haven't done it again since, but our kids have kept up the tradition.

We can afford to stay in a hotel in comfort now, and I, for one, don't miss the crawling into a sleeping bag and washing up in a cold shed.

I also agree with GSM..

The night before my brain injury I went for an 8 mile walk. I did not know it was the last time I would walk more than a few steps for some years. I had to give up many things after that dreadful day. I cried a lot. As I recovered and adapted I learned to let go more graciously. I have also learned to appreciate what I have. I don’t really know what it’s like to give things up because of age, I guess that comes on gradually rather than all at once though.

Germanshepherdsmum

Yes, it certainly does. It’s better not to know it’s the last time imo, if possible.

I would tend to agree with that. I would love to to go horse riding again, but I know it's probably fairly unlikely. I think I'd have been very sad indeed if I'd known the last time I rode a horse might have been the very final time (at the time).

Loved windsurfing- learnt on Rutland Water and went so often. And used to take our windsurfs to Lac Lacanau near Biscarosse in SW France, for many years. Like you, not done it again since I had both knees done- just could not get back on the board, would be too painful.

This year, we have not been sking- neither X country nor downhill. But I am determined I shall be back on my skis next winter- if I miss another winter, that will be it, I think. Again, I gave up snowboarding when I had my knees done, just not worth the risk of twisting. Can't wait to get back on my bike finally, now Spring has arrived.

Last year we renovated our very old wooden window shutters. Did all the top ones, carrying them down and up with the scaffolding there for the new roof. Huge job, sanding back to wood, filling, sanding again, undercoat and 2 top coats. Now have to do the bottom ones, 8 pairs - and I know this will be the last time we will do such a big job!

We sold our kayaks last year since they were just too heavy for us. I looked immediately into lighter, shorter kayaks, but DH has had some health issues (back and hip pain), and a potential hip surgery, so he is in no rush to buy new ones. It saddens me, since I love to kayak and it's not something I will do on my own, nor are any of my friends enthusiastic.

agree with GSM

Yes, it certainly does. It’s better not to know it’s the last time imo, if possible.