gjgalligan
Single-Sixer
At 67 I could do all those things too. Now at 72 and 2 heart attacks plus some back problems (disc degeneration) things are different.
How old are we
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Ah! I thought you were referring to my original posted lyric, which is from a song called "Bed of Coals."
Lots of people are fans of the line you quoted from "WoL," which actually goes:
Little old lady got mutilated last last night...
Werewolves of London again!
The second lyric I cited was from "Gorilla, You're a Desperado," and the third was from "Searching for a Heart."
And his hair was...
Perfect!
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Blackhawk
Old enough to remember getting off the MAYFLOWER!
You hit the nail on the head. I've got you by a couple years…but yes, I've got some hard living behind me and I feel like 90 a lot of the time. Especially in the morning or after a full day's worth of physical labor. But yes to the second part too- my wife has asked if I'll ever grow up. Nah, that's for old guys! On a serious note- I one of the most responsible men I know, but I do enjoy having fun and my toys.
How do you know when you're getting old? When you wake up in the morning and the stuff that's supposed to be stiff isn't, but everything else is…
I consider myself fortunate. I am a stage 4 cancer survivor and could retire on full social security disability but I won't. I have dealt with it for 12 plus years and will fight it to a draw. Each day I get up is a blessing and I try to do the best I can every day.
So, about 77% of those responding are between 60 and 80. Something to think about.
Apparently, there will be plenty of old "men" like that in about 40 years.
I named my first car ('49 Ford) the Mayflower because so many Puritans came across in it.
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I changed my age from my initial selection but it didn't work 
I'm still 78 with seven back surgeries, rotator cuff surgery and achilles tendon surgery, and some sort of brain bleed (yes Dear I still have one) stroke. The result from the poll is what I anticipated by the nature of the discussions. I am member of the Wyoming Antelope Club and most of the members reflect this survey. If one day called to the barricades we will tottle off resembling the Walking Dead but armed to the gums-teeth long since lost. I've heard the most dangerous weapon in the world is a 19 year old marine with a gun who is pissed-off. May be true but I wouldn't want to piss-off grumpy old men far past their "Best By" Date "and approaching their "Expiration Date". My tolerance for stupidity and rudeness has declined as my age has increased.
but it didn't work I'm still 78 with seven back surgeries, rotator cuff surgery and achilles tendon surgery, and some sort of brain bleed (yes Dear I still have one) stroke. The result from the poll is what I anticipated by the nature of the discussions. I am member of the Wyoming Antelope Club and most of the members reflect this survey. If one day called to the barricades we will tottle off resembling the Walking Dead but armed to the gums-teeth long since lost. I've heard the most dangerous weapon in the world is a 19 year old marine with a gun who is pissed-off. May be true but I wouldn't want to piss-off grumpy old men far past their "Best By" Date "and approaching their "Expiration Date". My tolerance for stupidity and rudeness has declined as my age has increased.
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At 78 the 900 pound Goldwing was just too much for me. Coming to a stop with my wife on the back meant 1,300 pounds (almost) was relying upon my left foot being firmly on the ground. Two tipovers in two weeks, and needing help to get the bike upright convinced me that I needed a change. I was ready to get a new Triumph T120 but knew that my wife would not ride with me on that small passenger seat. So I ended up with a CanAm Spyder 3 wheeler, and surprise, surprise, I love this thing. But I didn't want to totally give up the 2 wheel experience so I bought a little single cylinder Royal Enfield Hunter. It is such a cool little bike, fun to ride and sometimes I just stand in the garage admiring it.
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In the words of (now deceased - old age) C&W artist Cal Smith, "It takes me all night long to do what I used to do all night long."
Sirdutch
Bearcat
It's sad to know that so few young people are represented here, up to this point anyway. I hope that changes.
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Bearcat
66 and quickly getting with the times, I'm developing my own solar panel on top of my head lol
Sirdutch
Bearcat
Despite your age you've got a healthy attitude. Realizing that you're slowing down and can't do everything as well or as quickly but still making an effort means that you really aren't a worn out old man quite yet. Keep on keeping on!
I'm fed up worrying about what kids think, want, or are going to miss out on. As the saying goes they don't know it from Shinola. Then enjoy what you've got and forget about it. No sense saving your diamonds in a box for the "yard sale" just to buy some kid another pack of Pokeman cards.
Sirdutch
Bearcat
Well...these "kids" will be running the country at some point in the future so it is definitely worth a mention at least. My "kids" know the importance of our 2nd Amendment rights and the obvious lack of interest in firearms of other kids is at least somewhat concerning.
I do realize that forums may not be as high a priority for those youngsters. Many of them don't read or seek out reliable news sources or delve into any issues that won't fit on a bumper sticker. It's up to us older folks to pass on our values to the next generation or at least attempt to. The loss of freedom can be only one generation away if we do nothing.
Or as the also (sadly) now-deceased Toby Keith put it, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good ONCE as I ever was."
You've really been through it. I've done the same with stents and heart valve. At least our hearts should be in pretty good shape for the duration.
