Life The getting older doesn't really suck thread - Page 10

memyselfI · 11-09-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

Its all a matter of perspective, if your my age and have a good family/life partner, successful career, able to do things you like you might feel good about where you are. But dealing with failed marriage/relationships, mediocre or worse career path then where you want to be, lost things you have gained, it can really suck. Sometimes I feel like 10 years have gone down the shitter without much to show for it.

I would argue that could happen at any age between 18-98.

**Predarat** · 11-09-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

I would argue that could happen at any age between 18-98.

Thats true, hopefully in 4-5 years I will have a better point of view.

memyselfI · 11-09-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

Thats true, hopefully in 4-5 years I will have a better point of view.

Hope so. The flip side is that you only 'lost' ten years to those things. You could have invested even more time, energy, and resources in them only to end up in the same place. Consider yourself wise, lucky, and going in the right direction because you didn't.

Best to you.

bricks · 11-09-2011, 01:02 PM

I'm not exactly an old folk but I'll chime in on what I think about getting older. Imo, getting older is like anything else it has its pros & cons.The unfortunate reality about getting old is that your body physiologically wears down with age. That kinda sucks because you won't be able to function the same way you did when you were younger and are limited when it comes to certain activities. The good news about getting old is that with age you gain conventional wisdom but because of health deterioration issues you lose a bit of enthusiasm along the way. Whereas, when your younger your body is strong, in better health, and full of enthusiasm. But, you lack conventional wisdom. That's the trade off between youth and old age.

Frosty · 11-09-2011, 01:18 PM

BTW, one freaky thing about getting older is when people in your age bracket start dying of heart disease and cancer and it isn't considered unusual.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-09-2011, 02:30 PM

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BTW, one freaky thing about getting older is when people in your age bracket start dying of heart disease and cancer and it isn't considered unusual.

This... plus at my age I think I'm suppossed to start getting my butt and prostate checked every so often... but I don't really want to...

Frosty · 11-09-2011, 02:33 PM

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This... plus at my age I think I'm suppossed to start getting my butt and prostate checked every so often... but I don't really want to...

I think it's 50 unless you have a family history of prostate disease or colon problems.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-09-2011, 02:38 PM

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I think it's 50 unless you have a family history of prostate disease or colon problems.

Oh well good my butt and balls are safe from unwanted intrusion for a while longer. Thanks man... that's a load off.

Frosty · 11-09-2011, 02:50 PM

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Oh well good my butt and balls are safe from unwanted intrusion for a while longer. Thanks man... that's a load off.

Um, your butt is in danger with both exams.

I'm going off memory here. I am not a doctor so don't take it as gospel.

The prostate exam pretty much sucks, BTW.

lcarus · 11-09-2011, 02:48 PM

You know what makes me feel old? I just heard the Black Crowes on a strictly classic rock station.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-09-2011, 02:56 PM

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You know what makes me feel old? I just heard the Black Crowes on a strictly classic rock station.

My company has two classic rocks stations... different markets... and we play Black Crowes on both. Collective Soul just made the cut too.

lcarus · 11-09-2011, 03:11 PM

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My company has two classic rocks stations... different markets... and we play Black Crowes on both. Collective Soul just made the cut too.

The Tulsa station 103.3 is probably the purest "classic rock" station down here. They play strictly classic rock. Here in the past 6 months or so, I've heard a lot of newer stuff that they never used to play. Van Halen, Def Leppard, and now Black Crowes. Man I feel old.

Just to think that one day I'll hear Gwen Stefani and Usher on a classic rock station makes me cringe. The day I hear my favorite band, Iron Maiden, on a "Solid Golden Oldies" station, I will shit a gold brick lol.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-09-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

The Tulsa station 103.3 is probably the purest "classic rock" station down here. They play strictly classic rock. Here in the past 6 months or so, I've heard a lot of newer stuff that they never used to play. Van Halen, Def Leppard, and now Black Crowes. Man I feel old.

Just to think that one day I'll hear Gwen Stefani and Usher on a classic rock station makes me cringe. The day I hear my favorite band, Iron Maiden, on a "Solid Golden Oldies" station, I will shit a gold brick lol.

Van Halen and Def Lep have been mainstays for a while for the most part. Black Crowes over the last 5 years or so. The years keep ticking away and the format keeps encompassing "new artists." A lot of Oldies stations are dipping into the 80's now for the less pop stuff... Jackson Browne, Sprinsteen, Mellancamp, Cafferty etc.

KurtCobain · 11-09-2011, 08:40 PM

Today woke up, checked out my perfectly smooth wrinkle-less face in the mirror and walked to work. Then this evening I went to a club and rocked out with nobody stopping to say, "Dude, you're old!"

Youth is awesome.

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bricks Hey Teacher! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: land of maple syrup Casino cash: $9722559	I'm not exactly an old folk but I'll chime in on what I think about getting older. Imo, getting older is like anything else it has its pros & cons.The unfortunate reality about getting old is that your body physiologically wears down with age. That kinda sucks because you won't be able to function the same way you did when you were younger and are limited when it comes to certain activities. The good news about getting old is that with age you gain conventional wisdom but because of health deterioration issues you lose a bit of enthusiasm along the way. Whereas, when your younger your body is strong, in better health, and full of enthusiasm. But, you lack conventional wisdom. That's the trade off between youth and old age. Last edited by bricks; 11-09-2011 at 01:09 PM..
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