"over 40"...show of hands?

[TsPoet]

Hey fire hydrants can be damn cute!

I'm over 40, (20-22, to be exact) and not posting a picture of myself, but here's one of a fire hydrant

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

This fire hydrant is not only over 40, but is over a HUNDRED years old, and it's also a HERO!
I found this story about it:

In 1906 a massive earthquake destroyed most of the city of San Francisco.
This fire hydrant is said to have been the only one functioning when fires broke out in the Mission district neighborhood following the earthquakes. Residents were able to put out the fires and they now honor their gold-painted fire hydrant every year on the day of the anniversary.
You can find the fire hydrant at the corner of Church and 20th Sts.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Here's a sexy bunch of fire hydrants if I ever saw one:
http://www.firehydrant.org/pictures/oldermodels.html

[bmccasland]

Just found this thread. Am still in the over-40 crowd, and pushing 50. But not there yet! When I go home I'll have to take a couple of pics of the hydrants in my neighborhood - the ground has sunk, so the hydrants are further out of the ground than normal. Rather strange. After 6 years, I still can't get used to the fact that the ground here is sinking.

[Jayc]

I am finding this forum fascinating and finally took the plunge and joined.
I began cycling in February, have a Giant Elwood, and am thoroughly enjoying the whole thing. My daughter encouraged and prompted me to "get going" so I did. We entered two duathlons, one as a team, a "round the bays" event and I have also taken part in a team duathlon and loved it all. Pleased to say I will be 67 in October so if I can do it anyone can.

[Rosie8]

Just turned 58, still riding daily (with rest days thrown in for thunderstorms). Love my WSD Giant Suede 7 speed. Try to ride 8-11 miles per day. Riding is so much fun and great for the legs and waistline.