Hello from Emerald Qld

[Specialized29er]

Owen is my name and I'm 52 and live in Emerald Queensland. I love camping, mountain biking, fishing and kayaking so recently purchased a used Sherpa camper top and am in the process of adapting my dads 25 year old 7 x 4 box trailer to accept the top. I should say I now love all things outdoors but only 3 years ago I was nudging 180kgs and had the type 2 diabetes bad so after having enough I had a Lap Band fitted and so far have lost 75kgs and best of all have reversed the diabetes. Everyday I get out on either the mountain bike or the cross trainer and go hard trying to improve my health and hoping to reach retirement age and beyond.

[scarps]

Congrats on all counts here, well done.  Welcome to myswag, enjoy the ride.

[cram_it_frog]

Hi from down town Broken Hill

[Rob C]

Welcome Owen,

Well done on all accounts, your new lifestyle will be a plus for great camping adventures and a long life.

Rob

[Supersi]

Hi Owen, welcome to the forum.  I tip my hat to you, great commitment and well done reversing the diabetes.

[KingBilly]

Welcome to myswag.  Congrats on your lifestyle changes.  Keep 'em going 

Happy camping
KB

[Black Diamond]

Welcome to the Forum 29er and look forward to your input 

BD

[Blackheart]

Welcome to the forum Owen and congratulations on the change around in lifestyle. Great commitment and dedication.

[GGV8Cruza]

Welcome to MySwag Owen, sounds like you have a great bike. Enjoy the forum and keep us updated on the build

GG

[RedDmaxxx]

Hi Owen,..welcome to the forum mate....im going to be passing through Emerald for the first time later this year,,and im so looking forward to it...maybe ill find a gem or two   Good job with getting  the weight sorted Owen Cheers Greg.