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logroller
03-24-2012, 04:42 AM
Not to be outdone by her 75 year-old son, 101 year-old great-great grandmother Mary Hardison sets a Guinness Book record by paragliding.

Hardison said she was shocked to learn her flight had become a world record.
(http://www.chron.com/news/article/Utah-woman-101-paraglides-into-record-books-3419976.php#photo-2716005)"To me, I was just going on a little ride," she said. "I had no idea I'd break a record."
Hardison said her active lifestyle has already inspired others her age to pursue similar adventures.
"Some people have said, 'Well, if you can do that at your age then there's no need for me to just sit around,'" she said. "My desire is for the elderly to keep on going. Do things as long as you are physically able. Be positive. Friends don't like a grumpy person."
(http://www.chron.com/news/article/Utah-woman-101-paraglides-into-record-books-3419976.php#photo-2716005)

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Utah-woman-101-paraglides-into-record-books-3419976.php#photo-2716005
(http://www.chron.com/news/article/Utah-woman-101-paraglides-into-record-books-3419976.php#photo-2716005)
Hoorah lady! Hoorah!
Shadow
03-24-2012, 10:31 AM
Not to be outdone by her 75 year-old son, 101 year-old great-great grandmother Mary Hardison sets a Guinness Book record by paragliding.


http://www.chron.com/news/article/Utah-woman-101-paraglides-into-record-books-3419976.php#photo-2716005
(http://www.chron.com/news/article/Utah-woman-101-paraglides-into-record-books-3419976.php#photo-2716005)
Hoorah lady! Hoorah!

Good for her!

My 80 year old (very conservative...kinda goody goody) uncle did this too...when his kids took him to Hawaii after his wife died. I think it is great when the older folks let loose after a life time of taking things easy. :)
Dilloduck
03-24-2012, 11:57 PM
Good for her!

My 80 year old (very conservative...kinda goody goody) uncle did this too...when his kids took him to Hawaii after his wife died. I think it is great when the older folks let loose after a life time of taking things easy. :)

I'm volunteering Mom for anything risky ya got. :cool:
Shadow
03-25-2012, 10:37 AM
I'm volunteering Mom for anything risky ya got. :cool:

Hmmm...let me think. Well, my daughter likes to bungee jump when we go to the fair...maybe next time we can hook her up. :thumb: