Who thinks growing old is a blessing

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Short shorts! You go gurl.

You're just jealous!

[THC]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

You know Tom, I am seriously very happy for you, being pain free, and here is to many many more years the same way. But I must disagree with you. I am 56, excellent health with no pain, and I played contact and impact sports my entire life; including a Lacrosse scholarship in college. I also played football and hockey in high school. I am sure you are aware, Lacrosse, at the college level, is an extremely violent sport and I was the shortest guy on the team (by far). I took MORE then my share of hits, and even dished out a few myself. Of course, I could run a 4.5 - 40 and was 175 pounds of solid muscle, (today I am 185 pounds of loose fat and it would take me a week to run 40 yards ). Until recently, I still played hockey but to this day go running, which I guess is considered an impact sport. I have had my share of injuries, including a practically rebuilt ankle, cracked sternum, etc. But for the most part am pain free. I am not a parent, but if I were, would encourage my children to play sports, contact if they desired. The lessons learned from it, teamwork, leadership, that they WILL get hurt and bounce back from it, how to deal with victory, challenge, disappointment, loss etc. To me, these valuable lessons are worth the risk, and playing contact or impact sports does not necessarily mean you are headed for a life of pain in old age. IMHO, getting knocked flat in a Lacrosse/football/hockey contest, and knocking someone else flat is a priceless life lesson and experience. Anyway, that's just MHO (I still can't get over my legs back in 1980! I'm in the white)

great post and Pic my friend.. we are all pre destined for whatever I guess.. I loved the pic .. if there was ever a Mod candidate it is you, sir. (Then you can give Jocke infraction points at your leisure )

[ejvette]

Defiantly beats the alternative

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by THC

great post and Pic my friend.. we are all pre destined for whatever I guess.. I loved the pic .. if there was ever a Mod candidate it is you, sir. (Then you can give Jocke infraction points at your leisure )

Oh Jocke would be SO out of here in five minutes!!!!!


I WILL say this about growing old. My first year out of college, my friends and I used to play raquetball after work, we played for two hours, took a shower and went out for the evening. Today, I play for 30 minutes and I can’t move for three days.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by dddrees

I don’t play guitar....

I would like to point out that I really don't play the guitar, either, but that's not the point.

The point is that I practice daily and I take a lesson weekly.

It's not a cure, but I think it keeps the fingers and my mind more nimble.

[4vCoupe]

From a physical aspect getting old sucks. I’m not even old but can already feel the difference in physical capabilities. Other than that I’m wiser, more successful and the most important part, I have my family.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Laszlo]

I think its a blessing. Sure the body can give up. But the mind becomes oh so wise.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I would like to point out that I really don't play the guitar, either, but that's not the point.

The point is that I practice daily and I take a lesson weekly.

It's not a cure, but I think it keeps the fingers and my mind more nimble.

I see now, I just took it for granted that you played but that sounds interesting. I just recently went back to doing something I had not done since my teens but it certainly doesn't require as much mental stimulation. Not so sure the guitar thing would be for me, but something new sounds like a good idea.

[Sperry]

Thursday I climbed this grapefruit tree top to bottom for my friend's mom. Removed every piece of fruit. Friday I feel like someone twisted my leg at the hip.

This used to be no problem. Now I'm older. Is there a connection?

[Rock]

My 102 yo Mum died on Tuesday, 18 days short of 103. (broken neck of Femur)
Writing her eulogy this week, I realised that whilst she was a naturally healthy person who had never done anything to wear parts out, she also had a very positive attitude.
Even being legally blind did not dent her determination to enjoy life as much as physical limitations allowed.
Mental attitude is so important, particularly if you suffer with various afflictions.
It is hard to maintain positivity but tremendously beneficial if you can.

[T4ME]

Getting old is the Good The Bad and the Ugly.. still want to get there, ... my Dad always told me Art is ok.... Ritis is guy you have to worry about.

[superdog]

As I was hobbling upstairs today I thought of this thread.

I’d like to change my answer.

Getting old sucks. But I’m grateful for the opportunity.

[Moggo]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I’m 56, actually in excellent health. Had to give up mountain biking due to BPH, but took up hiking in the mountains and will break 20 miles in one day this year (did 18 last summer). I excercise regularly, either running a couple or walking five miles every day. The only drug I take is cholesterol, half a pill three times a week. Other then standard aches and my prostate when it flares up, I am pain free. Three out of my four grandparents lived to over 100, and although my father died in his 70s, he suffered from a terrible disease. My mom is 84 and looks/acts 20 years younger. All indications are I’ll live another 50 years...

I have no children to watch grow up and currently no life partner, so has nuts as this sounds, if I could live another 15 or 20 years pain free and give one of you family men the rest of my pain free years I’d do it.

The last bit resonates with me, I quite often see/hear about people fighting for another day more and would happily give my days to them if they wished.

I can’t guarantee the pain free days though as I’m always in pain.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[1William]

Like a lot of things in life I don't like it either but what I think also does not change it. Enjoy where you are because soon enough, things will change.

[Flyinghunter]

Don't regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many...

[THC]

Originally Posted by Flyinghunter

Don't regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many...

well said

[AK797]

Originally Posted by RedLs3

Its a blessing. Just to be able to live past 60-70-80 and still be functional is amazing.

Just think 150-200 years ago .. life expectancy was half of what it is now

Indeed, and in the middle ages life expectancy was around 30-40 so naturally children had to marry and procreate as young as 12, and some of our Queens sired future Kings at that age such as our brand's namesake, Henry Tudor, the VII, the father of the notorious VIII.

And if in 100 years time people are living to 150, that would be the equivalent of having people alive today who would have been alive during the American Civil War or Queen Victoria's husband Albert's death, just mind boggling.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by superdog

Getting old sucks. But I’m grateful for the opportunity.

So am I Seth

Now get off my lawn!

[77T]

Originally Posted by Sperry

Thursday I climbed this grapefruit tree top to bottom for my friend's mom. Removed every piece of fruit. Friday I feel like someone twisted my leg at the hip.



This used to be no problem. Now I'm older. Is there a connection?

Next season, one of these may be in your future.





.
As for Dan’s original question, as long as one’s mind and body remain sound then adding years can be rewarding. Alas, one or the other usually decline, bringing many to a point of despair.

Philosophically, now...

Some see this as a survival scenario - but if you can contribute to the benefit of others, the continuing story is intrinsically rewarding.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[superdog]

Originally Posted by mailman

So am I Seth

Now get off my lawn!

Lmfao!!

Classic.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by AK797

Indeed, and in the middle ages life expectancy was around 30-40 so naturally children had to marry and procreate as young as 12, and some of our Queens sired future Kings at that age such as our brand's namesake, Henry Tudor, the VII, the father of the notorious VIII.

And if in 100 years time people are living to 150, that would be the equivalent of having people alive today who would have been alive during the American Civil War or Queen Victoria's husband Albert's death, just mind boggling.

Like Mon?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Like Mon?

He once met Washington I believe...

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by AK797

He once met Washington I believe...

Actually, it was JOHN Washington, George’s grandfather

[clock]

Many years ago I had the notion that reaching the “Golden Years” meant a milestone for happiness, peace and freedom from burden and stressful responsibilities. It’s like when we were children many of us believed in Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, dreaming of the perfect wife in the glamorous life. As we mature, life’s realities can be sobering. Certainly that varies from person to person and is a matter of degree. Diet, exercise, sleep, money, having a purpose and being socially connected are major contributors to the quality and quantity of life. With that said, family history of good genes, imho is the major factor of how golden our golden years will be experienced.
Getting old does suck, especially since we have achieved experience and wisdom that we didn’t have at 20 or 40. “Youth is waisted on the young”.
Hopefully we have many more good days than painful ones.

[gmh1013]

Im 60+ and IMHO growing old sucks....I Hate It! I look at 20 somethings with envy.
I didn't know what feeling bad was 40 years ago.....Now I happy just to feel so-so a few days a month. My week is Doctors for wife and me months in months out.....I told my wife grandson last night i would give everything I own to be 28 again.....his age. He has no clue how lucky he is and thinks i have it made.

[clock]

Originally Posted by gmh1013

Im 60+ and IMHO growing old sucks....I Hate It! I look at 20 somethings with envy.
I didn't know what feeling bad was 40 years ago.....Now I happy just to feel so-so a few days a month. My week is Doctors for wife and me months in months out.....I told my wife grandson last night i would give everything I own to be 28 again.....his age. He has no clue how lucky he is and thinks i have it made.

My family and I enjoyed the movie with
George Burns called “18 Again”.
It’s exactly what you have described.

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by clock

My family and I enjoyed the movie with
George Burns called “18 Again”.
It’s exactly what you have described.

Being in constant pain for the past 12 years has not helped me at all....I look like im 80. It really seems like only a few years ago when I was 30 just divorced and starting over.....Being 60 years old seemed like a 100's years off....i thought i had plenty of time.....and in a instant its gone and your 60.
I retired at 49 may have something to do with it. I wanted to retire play golf,tennis, mountain bike, hike etc....but I cant even walk now. My life did not turn out like i wanted it....

[datejust24]

Eat healthy and do plenty of sexercising...that’s the key to longevity!!