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#269123 - 04/16/14 10:29 AM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: benjammin]
Chisel Offline
Veteran

Registered: 12/05/05
Posts: 1562
Mine is mixed, some good, some not so good.

Reached 60.
Overwight and carrying a big "front pack" LOL
Generally OK, but eyes not so good.

Received retirement papers
Been looking around for some jobs and found one.

Looking forward for the new job. Actually two jobs. One being full-time for a few months. The other is long term but part time. Great mix

Being excited for my new life. I expect to pay closer attention to the "trunk bag" cause I will be doing more driving and more field work than office work.

I am so happy to leave corporate politics, and closed minds that do not understand anything outside the limits of their office cubicles.

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#269207 - 04/18/14 02:06 AM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: benjammin]
Blast Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 07/15/02
Posts: 3760
Loc: TX
The "Grunt to Get Up". frown
-Blast, who just turned 46 and is feeling every day of it.
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#269210 - 04/18/14 03:14 AM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: benjammin]
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2846
Loc: La-USA
You are still just a young puppy!! LOL!! To think, I was 10 years old when you were born.
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#269214 - 04/18/14 04:46 AM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: wildman800]
benjammin Offline
Rapscallion
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 02/06/04
Posts: 4020
Loc: Anchorage AK
It's not the years, it's the mileage.
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#269219 - 04/18/14 01:14 PM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: benjammin]
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2846
Loc: La-USA
Amen to mileage, Brother.

I figure I've now got a 110 years mileage on this 55 year old body.
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#269227 - 04/18/14 05:52 PM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: benjammin]
gonewiththewind Offline
Veteran

Registered: 10/14/08
Posts: 1517
50, 3 years as an airborne infantryman, 21 as a Special Forces Operator, 10 as government contractor. Broken neck and back, along with almost every major bone in my body, at least once (some multiple times). Other various wounds and injuries.

Now I am a Boy Scout Scoutmaster and trying to keep up with the kids. That is what makes me feel my age. This summer I will be doing the Backpacking merit badge and the 50 mile trek. Pray for me!

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#269236 - 04/18/14 10:10 PM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: benjammin]
bsmith Offline
day hiker
Addict

Registered: 02/15/07
Posts: 589
Loc: ventura county, ca
life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body,
but rather to skid in sideways,
thoroughly used up,
totally worn out,
and loudly proclaiming:
"WOW - what a ride!"
- anon
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#269252 - 04/19/14 06:03 PM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: bsmith]
acropolis5 Offline
Enthusiast

Registered: 06/18/06
Posts: 358
bsmith: Gotta love that anon. quote. I heard an analog: Plastic surgery? He'll no! I m proud of these wrinkles. I earned every one of them and each one has its own story! Not an exact quote, but close enough.

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#269262 - 04/19/14 10:25 PM Re: Surviving getting older [Re: benjammin]
GeoSpear Offline
Stranger

Registered: 10/02/09
Posts: 4
Loc: 45 South
Life is short - enjoy it... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1OpQaJiPeM wink

George (unfortunately nearing terminal velocity!)


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