I turn 70 this year..........

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.........That will give all of you time to pass the hat around. Please
fill it with gold coins and Ruger revolvers.

Nah, kidding.

But the last couple of years of national chaos (as I get older) I have been finding myself thinking a bit differently.
I have been taking stock on what firearms are on hand. A little extra ammo? Spare parts? gun cleaning supplies? Extra good books. A little bottled water and canned food?
Nothing too extreme just a little here and there.

I never fell into the prepper survivalist SHTF mindset. But stray thoughts keep reminding me about this and that just in case.

Sometimes I am not happy to be thinking that way. But mostly I am damn happy and proud to live in a country where we CAN if we WANT to think that way.

I am not a wordsmith. Hope you understand where I am coming from.
 
I have more ammo and weapons than I can live thru...........but that's expected, and ok with me. I know the deal.
 
I'll be 70 in a couple weeks & know that the way I go about things & how people see me are changing at a rapid rate. I feel I should become more alert when out of my element.

At home extra food, water, & ammo has been in place for quite sometime & I think a certain amount of all is just common sense. But a little bit extra of all of it seems the smart thing to do in these challenging times, & especially when a person might be a bit over the hump.
 
I'm not quite there with you (little bit) older guys, but I'll be 65 later this month. Still working pretty much full time but not time-and-a-half like I did for years. My wife's a couple years younger than me and will have 30 years with the education system after next school year. We're trying to slow down a bit and enjoy the ride more and not worry too much about the end of the trip - the Father has us on that and will make good on all promises.
I've got too many guns, plenty of ammo, 6 acres, a well, and a little extra store of food. I'm happy with whatever the Lord has in store for the rest of the journey.
 
Mere children responding! I'll be 78 soon. Running out of dogie years. The older I get the more I appreciate I probably won't be around to "man the barricades", but I have concerns for my son and granddaughter who are clueless. Just hate to have my skills and training go to waste. Someone has to defend the Thermopolis Pass. I could do this if I didn't have to run, or move very quickly, or lay down on the ground-may not be able to get up :) But I still shoot well :cool:
 
Jeepnik said:
I’m 70. I still believe that he who dies with the most toys wins. I’ll keep enjoying buying stuff because it will be someone else’s problem when I’m dead.
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I’m ten years behind you… my son and grandkids will be inheriting a safe full of interesting stuff! I actually have instructions hanging inside the door describing what’s what, rarity, and approximate value for it all.
 
RIght up there myself. Glad I have seen much better days in the 60s when I grew up. Pretty bleak future from what I see now.
 
Mauser9 said:
RIght up there myself. Glad I have seen much better days in the 60s when I grew up. Pretty bleak future from what I see now.
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I grew up in the '60s also. I distinctly remember adults decrying the state of the nation, worried about how the new generation was going to deal with societal norms, worried about the Commies, etc., etc. It is different now mainly because I am old enough to think those thoughts about society.
 
I hear ya turd. Right now more concerned with the massive crime, defunding police, and all these migrants allowed to flood into the country unchecked. Pretty BAD. We had it better.
 
Just turned 71 in July.
I took the feat of completing 70 full rotations of the sun to heart. Airframe and armor look rough and make noises and are scorched and dented. Landing gear is rebuilt but sketchy.
The navigation and handling is slower responding but engines still going strong. Weapons are clean and fully functional and combat readiness is 1A.
I cost more to fix than I am worth, but if SHTF, I beat hell out of a sharp stick or a politician's promise and the Captain's bad attitude keeping me in the battle is the best we can hope for
 
Turned 80 this year. None of my grandparents made it to 80, but my Mom reached 103. I could still help with my Mossberg at 10 yards or so while the younger guys reload their AR’s.
 
Turned 76 this year. Fascinating times we live in. Transitioning to some red dots but still prefer iron sights. Cataracts may be an issue in a few years. My mother lived to 100, my father 76....
Enjoy spending time with the grandkids.
Trying to use up as much as my ammo as possible :)!
 
Next summer I will be 75 and the following fall will be my last active hunting season.

After that I will show up for hunting camp, but won't be "in the woods". Took my first deer 63 years ago and first elk 59 years ago. It's been a heckuva ride and very memorable one. I am ready to retire.

Dave
 
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41Dude said:
.........That will give all of you time to pass the hat around. Please
fill it with gold coins and Ruger revolvers.

Nah, kidding.

But the last couple of years of national chaos (as I get older) I have been finding myself thinking a bit differently.
I have been taking stock on what firearms are on hand. A little extra ammo? Spare parts? gun cleaning supplies? Extra good books. A little bottled water and canned food?
Nothing too extreme just a little here and there.

I never fell into the prepper survivalist SHTF mindset. But stray thoughts keep reminding me about this and that just in case.

Sometimes I am not happy to be thinking that way. But mostly I am damn happy and proud to live in a country where we CAN if we WANT to think that way.

I am not a wordsmith. Hope you understand where I am coming from.
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@41Dude, I really understand your transition. I was there 10 years ago, Now at 81 I have undergone another transition. About 70 I began to thin out my gun cache. My range days decreased over time. The arthritis in my hands got prof=gressively worse. I stopped shooting anything over 9mm. At 80 all that was worse. Old age does not bring improved physical or mental ability.

Today, my EDC is a Ruger Security 380 Lite Rack. MY hands can’t handle much more than that. However I still EDC my now only pistol and keep it on my night stand as I sleep. I am sworn to not go down without a fight. The Marine in me always recalls the words of a company commander in Nam when we very outgunned and outmanned ins a fight. He raised the prospect of tactical withdrawal (retreat).
He said: “It is OK if we retreat because we will come back as long as the enemy realizes they were in the worst fight of their lives.” I kind of live with that sentiment in mind daily. It is simply better than just giving in to old age.

Maybe you have seek seen on the news that in PA there is an escaped convicted murderer on the loose. Well he is within 5 miles of me. He has been entering homes for food and clothes. Ther are 400 LEO’s searching for him. This is an example of why I stay armed day and night. If encounter that fellow, he will either realize it was the worst fight of his life, to he’ll be dead Keep on Truckin 41 DUDE.
 
Well, here's my tactic for what it's worth. I 'm 80 and have so many medical issues it is surprising I'm still here. Years ago I decided I don't like being out of things so I bought an extra small freezer and stocked up on a years worth of food and etc. It is amazing how many common items are now "out of stock" at the big stores on any given Tue. You can save quite a bit of money if you ONLY buy items that you will use anyway and that are on sale... get a years worth. I am alone now and live in the woods far enough no one can see me at the end of a dead end driveway so I get to say "who are you and what do you want" to unexpected visitors. I started to trim my herd but, then I realized I have most of them just because I liked them in the first place so I rotate thru handguns giving everyone a fair day in sun. I was going to sell some really nice long guns (like my HRA 1956 w/LMR bbl) since I can't get out to hunt or walk the woods anymore... but, given the current state of affairs it will make an excellent dooryard cleaner with a few clips of AP and/or Inc.

Enough said. Buy on sale.... have enough for a year. My trade goods are ammo, liquor and gasoline.
 
You guys are old!
Screw getting old!
I just turned 66, only real health issue is crappy coronary arteries, thank genetics for that. Over the last 10-12 or so years
I've ran full marathons, a couple of 50k, and the JFK 50 miler (it sucked every way possible). Still skate and play some hockey
with mostly other old guys but sometimes sub in with the young ones, 60 years of experience and being a sneaky bastard can make up
for some of the age, size, and strength discrepancies. I figure if I still get plenty of calls to sub I can't suck too much yet.
I know this sounds kind of "cheesy" but before a hard training workout, game, or race I look around and tell myself... "a day will come
when I can no longer do this... today is not that day."
Still working toward the full iron triathlon attempt, motivation is holding but aging body complains a bit. Legs are still there
but there's that pesky swim bit that a shoulder is grumping about. Not giving up yet.
 
Dave P. said:
You guys are old!
Screw getting old!
I just turned 66, only real health issue is crappy coronary arteries, thank genetics for that. Over the last 10-12 or so years
I've ran full marathons, a couple of 50k, and the JFK 50 miler (it sucked every way possible). Still skate and play some hockey
with mostly other old guys but sometimes sub in with the young ones, 60 years of experience and being a sneaky bastard can make up
for some of the age, size, and strength discrepancies. I figure if I still get plenty of calls to sub I can't suck too much yet.
I know this sounds kind of "cheesy" but before a hard training workout, game, or race I look around and tell myself... "a day will come
when I can no longer do this... today is not that day."
Still working toward the full iron triathlon attempt, motivation is holding but aging body complains a bit. Legs are still there
but there's that pesky swim bit that a shoulder is grumping about. Not giving up yet.
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I built my house from scratch at 63. I always cut and put up my own wood and maintained everything myself. Two years ago I got hammered with 4 unexpected cancers and an a-fib heart. COPD was always in the background. I have had numerous wounds and injuries but, never a sick day in 78 years. I don't begrudge you your health but, watch out...it can happen fast.
 
Shamus2022 said:
I built my house from scratch at 63. I always cut and put up my own wood and maintained everything myself. Two years ago I got hammered with 4 unexpected cancers and an a-fib heart. COPD was always in the background. I have had numerous wounds and injuries but, never a sick day in 78 years. I don't begrudge you your health but, watch out...it can happen fast.
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Oh I know it, one injury or illness can basically do it. Even if it doesn't kill you, what's left of life won't be the same.
I was fortunate the heart attack I had didn't kill me and only did in about 10-15 percent of the heart muscle.
I recognize and accept a day will come, but as I type this, like I posted above...today is probably not that day.
 
Hmmm..........I turn 70 in December. My Dad lived to be 96 and my Mom to 88. I figure I have got a few more years. I was never concerned about the future of the USA until Biden took hold. I am very concerned for my grand children. The Lord has got me and my wife so our future off this earth is secure......still there is the tribulation we are going through right now. I bought another gun a couple of months ago and I carry everyday. I am still the sheepdog of the family, at least until I can no longer do that duty.

Carry on friends!

Joe
 
Shamus2022 said:
I built my house from scratch at 63. I always cut and put up my own wood and maintained everything myself. Two years ago I got hammered with 4 unexpected cancers and an a-fib heart. COPD was always in the background. I have had numerous wounds and injuries but, never a sick day in 78 years. I don't begrudge you your health but, watch out...it can happen fast.
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Yep Shamus. That's what happened to me. Getting "old" wasn't a process is was a series of "events/illness" over a very short period of time. I went from a 74 jock beating up other cyclist my son's age and younger-I was a racer back in the day-to barely getting around by age 75 :-( I'm slowly doing better. :-) I envy those who go through the "process". But we can only play the cards we are dealt. We all have a "best buy" date and they are not the same. Now if I were King of the Universe, we would all be issued a dog at birth and the dog and you would share the same best buy date :)
 
Well I had cataract surgery on both eyes but i noticed early this year things were getting a bit cloudy and all the headlights had spikes. Went to the VA for my annual eye inspection and he confirmed that the cataract lenses they had installed were a bit cloudy/milky on the back side and scheduled me for a laser polishing. Had it done this last Friday on the left eye (which was the worst)--- WOW !!! things are now bright and clear with the left eye and the right one has a bit of a cloud; it's scheduled shortly; Will STILL need glasses for reading, but that's been a lifetime anyway. Oh the joys of 82+.
 
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