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| Thread ID: 70382 | 2006-07-01 10:44:00 | Getting old..... | John W (523) | PC World Chat |
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| 467767 | 2006-07-01 22:06:00 | I turned 60 a couple of years ago. Didn't celebrate it, but I was given a snorter of a party for my 50th, whew, still remember it. I still farm (not so much in the dairy shed though). I had a knee replacement a couple of years ago and the surgeon in his report commented that I was a fit farmer with young attitudes. I didn't see it that way myself at the time, but it perked me up. I think attitude is the thing, as long as the body can sustain it. My father's 89, just gone into a rest home and often says to me (and everyone else) "old age isn't for the faint hearted you know". As if anything can be done about it. |
jcr1 (893) | ||
| 467768 | 2006-07-01 22:07:00 | Hmmm . . . body flab oscillation . I haven't hit 50 yet, but recently bought a new 'rocket' with low profile tyres and sports suspension . . . read: 'a firm ride' . I have suddenly become aware of this oscillation phenomenon and I am truly thankful that the bucket seats prevent extreme displacement of the fat molecules at high G force :eek: I am also concerned that I was able to instruct someone how to make the icons on their desktop large enough to see :xmouth: As for "Use it or lose it"- there is a school of thought that says "The older one gets and the more one uses it, the more likely it is wear out 'prematurely' . " . . . but that's why I bought the new car :D PS The chiropractor told me that I am 'very flexible for my age' . . . is that good? |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 467769 | 2006-07-01 23:04:00 | Geographical Ages of Man ..... At 20-30 years -- Tri-daily At 30-40 years -- Tri-weekly At 40-50 years -- Try weakly At 50-60 years -- Try oysters At 60-70 years -- Try anything 70 years and over -- Try to remember So my advice for the next decade John is plenty of oysters :) |
smithie 38 (6684) | ||
| 467770 | 2006-07-01 23:21:00 | Geographical Ages of Man ..... At 20-30 years -- Tri-daily At 30-40 years -- Tri-weekly At 40-50 years -- Try weakly At 50-60 years -- Try oysters At 60-70 years -- Try anything 70 years and over -- Try to remember So my advice for the next decade John is plenty of oysters :) Damn- I'm allergic to anything that smells like fish! |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 467771 | 2006-07-01 23:42:00 | Symptons: Half blind, half deaf, poor memory. Inability to screw in motherboard. Are you sure you meant to say motherboard? ;) |
Greven (91) | ||
| 467772 | 2006-07-02 00:04:00 | Oh my God! look what i have to look forward to in a few decades . . . . . . . . . . . . :illogical Much to my horror i have some of these symtoms . . . . . . . . . . . deafness . . . . . . . . forgetfulness . . . . . . . . . and today i managed to smash a light fitting nearly out of the ceiling . . . . . . . . . . with a door???? cos i forgot it was there . . . . . . . . . sigh . . . . . . . . . . . no sparks tho . . . . . sigh . . . no smashed lightbulb either . . . . i am actually much healthier, lighter, and happier than i have been in years even tho this has been the most stressful year in my life . . . . . . . and since im still here breathing and laughing!!!!!!!!! lots i am sure i can only get better . . . age is sometimes what you make it . . . . . youre not really old and past it till you lie down and die . . . . . . . . . . . . no matter what age . 2years ago, we were planning a funeral for my dad, not given long to survive, as he has emphesemia . . . . . . . . . . . . . but apart from the horrific scary ambulance rides every now and again he is still here, he gave up smoking??? and still makes me laugh . . . . . . . he is coming up 77, and my parents will celebrate there 52rd? wedding aniversary this year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and apart from them both being ill, they love and care for each other as much today as when they got married . . . . . . . . . . . . he has beaten tho odds and still is glad he is here no matter how ill to share with us, and keep us in line . . . . . lol and sounds like screwing is overated then . . . . . . . . :stare: :D just what are you thinking????? PC parts of course . . . :rolleyes: anyway one spring chicken that has been sprung here . . . . . . off to have a life . . . . . . . enjoy every day, live like theres no tomorow and keep on smilling no matter what . . . . . :thumbs: beetle |
beetle (243) | ||
| 467773 | 2006-07-02 01:43:00 | PS The chiropractor told me that I am 'very flexible for my age' . . . is that good? er . . . exactly what did he use and how did he test your flexibility? Only method I know is used when it gets dark :rolleyes: To John W . quote: So, if youve been there or beyond, care to comment? Well hitting 50 was no problem at all, but at 51 I had a heart attack . No high cholesterol, real fit, just leaves genetics a/c to my Doctor . Mother and Grandfather had the same but at a later age and their's was permanent . I got a reprieve . Don't worry about the joints etc deteriorating, most things can be replaced and then you have lots of fun when you go through xrays at customs and set them off . :cool: You can always diet to remove any extra weight, but gravity does some strange things with any loose skin . :waughh: And you kind of shrink height-wise . And you begin to start watching those programs on tv that reckon they can make you look 10 years younger . And when I hit 50, I became entitled to a % taken off my car insurance premiums . :thumbs: Don't know why you're so worried about being 50, its a breeze . :thumbs: Come back here in 10 years to this forum - if its still going - and let us know how you're feeling at 60 . |
MMM (5660) | ||
| 467774 | 2006-07-02 01:58:00 | The surgeon in his report commented that I was a fit farmer with young attitudes. I didn't see it that way myself at the time, but it perked me up. I think attitude is the thing, as long as the body can sustain it. Excellent post - attitude is everything. If you think young, you'll feel young. The body might disagree and slowing down is sensible but keep thinking like you are decades younger. Don't lose your sense of curiosity and wonder. The hardest part of aging is becoming cynical - seen it all before. Avoid that at all costs. Cynicism is poisonous for the spirit. Remember what the world looks like through the eyes of a child and you'll be rejuvenated. At least that's my theory and works so far. :2cents: |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 467775 | 2006-07-02 02:36:00 | Excellent post - attitude is everything. If you think young, you'll feel young. The body might disagree The hardest part of aging is becoming cynical - Hmmm. Don't want to be cynical or anything :waughh: but thinking young ultimately doesn't work. The thing is to enjoy what we have and don't worry about the small stuff, knees, flexibility or whatever. The end arrives soon enough without fretting about it. My mother on occasion when I've asked her how she is has replied with "Rotting slowly". Probably not the "happy" attitude she is meant to have, but shes always been realistic and as she also says "shes still here and hasn't fallen over dead yet." |
pctek (84) | ||
| 467776 | 2006-07-02 03:05:00 | You can sing this (lyrics.rare-lyrics.com/B/Beatles/When-I'm-64.html) without waiting. | Graham L (2) | ||
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