Just Whining about Getting Old!

[Alexander-M]

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This is one of my favorite Charlie Brown cartoons. An although I agree with the second part of the caption, I disagree with the first part. You see, I have not experienced anyone showing frustration with me; on the contrary, everyone is always very considerate and helpful. Or at least that is my impression.
Alex

 

[ronsatspokane]

Just turned 85 went out in the shop to get the chain saw , and though it was nailed to the floor .Can't believe how heavy it was , Last time I used I had NO problem using it .

Had that very experience just the other day. Had to call my nephew to come over and see if he could start it. He could...

 

[Steve Donlon]

Had that very experience just the other day. Had to call my nephew to come over and see if he could start it. He could...

Same thing, I pushed a dead tree over with my tractor and had to cut it up and forgot how to start my chainsaw. After about an hour I figured it out, but I was wore out by then. But I did get it done. I'm only 80 next year.

 

[dryhumor]

I am 82 now and I could not have said it any better. I am up to two naps a day.

I texted this to a friend of mine recently: Naps are the payback for all the hours you’ve worked, all the overtime you’ve worked, and all the nights you’ve worked.

Collect the payback before it runs out….

 

[itchyTF]

79 here. My naps occur while watching TV that’s not “stimulating”.

 

[Tangent]

Tangent, once you get to your early 60s old age won't be creeping, it will be coming at ya like a top fuel dragster.

Yes, I've heard that. I'm getting ahead of the game! He who slows down the slowest wins the race. I remember doing a 10k race in Nottingham, I was around my mid forties. Ran my best time, which was not fast, just behind was a guy a lot older than me. Turns out he was 70. I was impressed to say the least. It goes to show what you can do if you're consistent and have some luck avoiding any serious health issues.

I plan to take each day as it some and keep pushing forward, whilst keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[Ackman]

Just turned 85 went out in the shop to get the chain saw , and though it was nailed to the floor .Can't believe how heavy it was , Last time I used I had NO problem using it .

Same here. It happens. For me, 9yrs of cancer treatment have taken muscle mass. But it's a fair trade, the blessings outweigh the negatives.

 

[ArtinNC]

Same here. It happens. For me, 9yrs of cancer treatment have taken muscle mass. But it's a fair trade, the blessings outweigh the negatives.

But it really tic's me off !!! Even my 22RF gun is heavy now !!