If Veer can do it so can I.

[Maggot]

Just funnin ya, V, but this is a noteable achievement for a centenarian

Living to 100 is a goal, a privilege, and, let's face it, a nearly impossible task. It's a destination few can reach or even imagine.

But for one of us, it's the starting line.

Fauja Singh, born in 1911, ran an entire marathon in Toronto over the weekend. That's amazing enough. He did it in 8 hours, 25 minutes, and 17 seconds. That's even more remarkable. But consider that Singh started running competitively only after losing his wife and son 11 years ago, at age 89

 

[camocorvette]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

I wonder what shoes he rocks? Thats a tough old man...

 

[Graham]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

Veer, what does the color yellow signify, if anything?

 

[Adam B]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

with all the upmost respect, I would guess total badass. a guy that age running a marathon deserves a medal.

 

[JSTARSZ]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

got to give him his just due...he is the man.

 

[Graham]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihang ?

 

[crumpmd]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

I have a buddy who was Sikh when he immigrated. He is a Christian now and wears his hair short and no turban. He carries a CRKT folder like the rest of us rednecks.

 

[mexicanmatch]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

My hat off to you sir, well done. MM

 

[Veer_G]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Veer, what does the color yellow signify, if anything? </div></div>

Saffron yellow <span style="font-style: italic">is</span> a significant color in not only Sikhism, but in subtle subtle variations it's seen in other subcontinental religions as well. Typically, for us it's the color associated with <span style="font-style: italic">nishan sahib,</span> the battle standard that became the flag that indicates our temples and other premises.

In the past (like early 1700s):

Nowadays:

 

[Veer_G]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crumpmd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a buddy who was Sikh when he immigrated. He is a Christian now and wears his hair short and no turban. He carries a CRKT folder like the rest of us rednecks. </div></div>

I've got an Emerson/Benchmade Spec War CQC7 "for everything else" ...

 

[Veer_G]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihang ? </div></div>

The Wiki entry for the Nihangs is a little light in a few areas. For one thing, all "baptized" Sikhs must be armed, not just the Nihang. Otherwise, we face excommunication. We make exceptions for going into controlled environments like jails, psych wards, and airline travel, but that's about it.

At any rate, the Nihangs were "shock troops," while other Sikhs comprised regular infantry, cavalry, artillery, and support services in fighting radical Islam in what was then along the very edge of northwest India. Today they function, among other things, as temple guards at places like The Golden Temple. among other things

 

[Graham]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

Interesting. Thanks.

 

[Maggot]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting. Thanks. </div></div>

+1

 

[nashlaw]

Re: If Veer can do it so can I.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crumpmd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a buddy who was Sikh when he immigrated. He is a Christian now and wears his hair short and no turban. <span style="text-decoration: underline">He carries a CRKT folder like the rest of us rednecks</span>. </div></div>

You slay me, Crump.