Keep your pedal to the metal, Peter! And I agree with ya', buddy re:"somebody has to have a lot of fun & it might as well be me."
Since my early teen years I've tried to live by many of the words of wisdom in that famous dog-eared book,"Words to Live Fully/Daily--WWDD"....and you're sure covering at least a couple:
--"Too much fun just can't be done."
--"Get out while you can."
Thanks for your "travelogue", my friend, and do keep those pics coming.