Don't know.... I am 73 and have not gotten old yet. I have a few health issues, but that is nothing new. Come to think of it, I am surrounded by folks 60- 90 and we hike, ride bikes and in general enjoy life.

Most of us feel that life gets better as we get older. We have learned a lot, like simple is better, enjoy each other and that sort of stuff.

How do we cope? Very well, thank you.

Nomad, who lives a simple life in the desert with many good friends.

P.S. This Wed. a group of us will be hiking into the desert to do some archeology surveying for the Air Force (land owners). We will be carrying the standard gear, plb's, radios, food, water etc. We just walk slower, we are more careful and we watch out for each other. Guess we do ok with preps.