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Never Regret Getting Old!

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Never regret getting old,
It' a privilege denied to many!



Saw that on another forum. Makes you think, doesn't it!
 
Older is one thing, old is another. Had a conversation with the orthopedic guy working on Kelly's ankle and he and I both agree; neither of us sees a point in living a "long life".

Both he and I believe 75-80 is about the max one should really "want" to do. The problem lies in the fact I may leave a spouse, other than that, "checkout time" can't be soon enough for me.

(Don't read anything into that; just saying; at this point I really don't see a point when there is no longer a point).
 
kellysguy said:
Older is one thing, old is another. Had a conversation with the orthopedic guy working on Kelly's ankle and he and I both agree; neither of us sees a point in living a "long life".

Both he and I believe 75-80 is about the max one should really "want" to do. The problem lies in the fact I may leave a spouse, other than that, "checkout time" can't be soon enough for me.

I gotta disagree. With those numbers, I've only got 16 months max left to enjoy. Speaking of our LBC life only, we've got a 4 day tour planned in April, a 5 day 1500 mile trip planned in Oct, and possibly a 4,000 mile tour planned in July. Those, I hope, will be be repeated in similar form for at least the next 10 years. That being said, I recognize that an unanticipated health event could happen any time and totally screw up our plans.

We have a very active club that drives all the time. We recently lost an active member that was north of 90. Thats a record that I hope to beat.

Marv J
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I think this says it all and it is all good!!!
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Ode To Old Age

Just a line to say I'm living
That I'm not among the dead
Though I'm getting more forgetful
And all mixed up in my head.

I got used to my Arthritis
To my dentures I'm resigned
I can manage my Bifocals
But dear God I miss my mind.

For sometimes I can't remember
When I stand at the foot of the stairs
If I must go up for something
Or have I just come down from there?

And before the fridge so often
My poor mind is filled with doubt
Have I just put some food away?
Or have I come to take something out?

And there's a time, when it is dark
I stop and hold my head
I don't know if I'm retiring
Or am I getting out of bed?

So, If it is my turn to write to you
There's no need getting sore
I may think that I have written
And don't want to be a bore

So remember that I love you
And wish that you were near
But now it's nearly mail time,
So must say "good-bye dear"

Here I stand before the mail box
With a face so very red
Instead of mailing you my letter
I went and opened it instead.

Author Unknown
 
Well, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones as I'm in pretty good health, so is my wife of 58 years! At 75 and recently passing my last commercial aviation physical, I ain't doing too bad! No brag, just fact. Tomorrow could be another thing, but we'll let tomorrow take care of it's self, it's not here yet! :encouragement:
 
And I had hair.
 
Hair falls off your head and grows other places on your body as you get older.
The point in life that if you get an erection you ought to use it, even if you're alone.
 
sail said:
Hair falls off your head and grows other places on your body as you get older.
The point in life that if you get an erection you ought to use it, even if you're alone.
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The important word there is *if* ...
 
What it comes down to is the ability to enjoy your life and engage in your passions. If one of the things you truely love is reading and learning you can have what for you is a fulfilling life even if you have trouble moving around for example. Or if all you've done and are interested in are highly physical activities you could feel there's nothing left by age 40 if injuries get in the way. It's all in what you make of what you're handed.
 
I had brown hair when I started this forum!

Well what color is it now?
Are you one of the lucky ones
Where it just changed color
And "U" still got a head full now?
 
I'll be 75 later this year and I'm nowhere near ready to check it in. Too many projects left to finish. At the rate I'm moving, another 5 years still won't be near enough.
 
Bayless said:
I'll be 75 later this year and I'm nowhere near ready to check it in. Too many projects left to finish. At the rate I'm moving, another 5 years still won't be near enough.
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Well then, c'mon Pawpaw and pick up th' pace! :jester:
 
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