Life The getting older doesn't really suck thread - Page 6

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-08-2011, 09:26 PM

I've been thinking about this topic lately and a couple of my posts today have reffered to age so now I'm thinking about it more. I know there are a lot more middle aged people around here than many of us realize and I'm curious about some of your thoughts if you fit into the category.

I'm 42. Like every damn kid I thought this age was light years away when I was in my 20's. I hated turning 30 because it felt like I was officially losing my "youth." However turning 40 didn't bother me nearly as much. By then then I guess I had more perspective... and perspective I've discovered means everything.

I have some gray in my hair and beard now and I used to hear people say it makes you looks distinguished. I thought that was a nice way of saying you're starting to look old. You know what? It does actually make you look distinguished. However that may be that perspective thing coming into play I realize.

At work I'm the immediate supervisor for 6 people... all younger... and they call me the father figure of the station and look to me for leadership and direction that in my younger days I wasn't nearly as equipped to provide. Rather than that making me feel old though it makes me feel good. I didn't expect that. It might help that I can still party with them if I want and am invited too heh.

My chosen career does keep me young naturally so I do have that going for me... which is nice (Carl the groundskeeper).

No crows feet yet... a little pudge but that's what happens when you drink beer and plenty of younger folks have it a lot worse than me... I don't have aches and pains and I feel real good most of the time. If I don't it's usually my own fault.

So this getting older thing isn't so damn bad. Not at all. I wouldn't trade the things I've learned from experience and the persepctive I've gained with age and the calm and cool I've achieved though living through some things with youth again any day. I don't remember who said it but one of my favorite quotes is "youth is wasted on the young."

I'm growing older gracefully I'm proud to say and it kind of rocks.

Any of you other old timers care to chime in?

burt · 11-08-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I'm 41 and I still feel young in my mind. I bought the new Disturbed CD today.

uummmm.....41 to 51 freakin' flys by.

**KcMizzou** · 11-08-2011, 11:37 PM

I do feel older than I used to, but that's because I'm out of shape. I can proudly say my mind hasn't aged a bit!

burt · 11-08-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I do feel older than I used to,

You are older than you used to be.

**KcMizzou** · 11-08-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by burt

You are older than you used to be.

Valid point.

burt · 11-08-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Valid point.

Captain Obvious strikes again!!

**Rain Man** · 11-08-2011, 11:45 PM

I feel pretty lucky overall. Other than a moderate degradation in IQ and a complete and total loss of vision in the 12 to 18 inch range, I'm pretty well off. I'm in remarkably good health, and really don't have any of the chronic aches and pains that I see in many other people. I just did a treadmill test as a heart check, and the doctor stopped me after 12 minutes (most of their testees last 1 to 5) and said, "We can keep going, but it would be solely for curiosity at how long you could last." I fell into the "very fit" category and have a strongly functioning heart, which is a good thing to know.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-08-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I'm 41 and I still feel young in my mind. I bought the new Disturbed CD today.

I still rock too. Buy everything Marilyn Manson and a few other bands do and still listen to it loudly.

Rasputin · 11-09-2011, 12:01 AM

Am just 3 years shy of hitting the big 40 & I got to say it's starting to suck abit. My daughter made me dye my hair to get rid of the gray. It's not so bad doing that but then my daughter sent me a pic of my bald spot on the top OMFG it's much worse than I thought

I'm not ready for this, not at all. I've been in great denial for long time but new it was happening. I don't want to shave my head but at this rate, there is just no hope for me

LiveSteam · 11-09-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Am just 3 years shy of hitting the big 40 & I got to say it's starting to suck abit. My daughter made me dye my hair to get rid of the gray. It's not so bad doing that but then my daughter sent me a pic of my bald spot on the top OMFG it's much worse than I thought

I'm not ready for this, not at all. I've been in great denial for long time but new it was happening. I don't want to shave my head but at this rate, there is just no hope for me

you can get that fixed just like titties

**KcMizzou** · 11-09-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Am just 3 years shy of hitting the big 40 & I got to say it's starting to suck abit. My daughter made me dye my hair to get rid of the gray. It's not so bad doing that but then my daughter sent me a pic of my bald spot on the top OMFG it's much worse than I thought

I'm not ready for this, not at all. I've been in great denial for long time but new it was happening. I don't want to shave my head but at this rate, there is just no hope for me

Shave it. I'm the same age as you, and I've been doing it for a good 15 years. Unless you have some sort of oddly shaped head, you'll love it. Hell, Bruce Willis made it cool ages ago.

Rasputin · 11-09-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Shave it. I'm the same age as you, and I've been doing it for a good 15 years. Unless you have some sort of oddly shaped head, you'll love it. Hell, Bruce Willis made it cool ages ago.

Am just afraid it may make my ears stick out more than they do. Lol. Got made fun of as a kid about my ears.

(why did I just tell CP that?)

**KcMizzou** · 11-09-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Am just afraid it may make my ears stick out more than they do. Lol. Got made fun of as a kid about my ears.

(why did I just tell CP that?)

Heh, that shit sticks with you forever, doesn't it? I wouldn't worry about that.

Rasputin · 11-09-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Heh, that shit sticks with you forever, doesn't it? I wouldn't worry about that.

Actually not worried about it as much, am just trying to embrace the inevitable.

And I don't worry about nothin' no Cause worryin's a waste of my ****ing time. huh

Earthling · 11-09-2011, 01:30 AM

I miss the physical stamina of youth but not a whole lot else. No mortgage, car payments, or such. I own my own painting company and can now pick and choose which jobs I want to take or decline. Still in love after 35 years or so of being married to the same gal. I figure I must have done something good in a past life or something.

**Bob Dole** · 11-09-2011, 06:31 AM

Bob Dole was going to reply, but he can't find his new bifocals and the prunes are about to kick in...

11-08-2011, 09:26 PM
Dr. Johnny Fever stax of wax Join Date: Feb 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	The getting older doesn't really suck thread I've been thinking about this topic lately and a couple of my posts today have reffered to age so now I'm thinking about it more. I know there are a lot more middle aged people around here than many of us realize and I'm curious about some of your thoughts if you fit into the category. I'm 42. Like every damn kid I thought this age was light years away when I was in my 20's. I hated turning 30 because it felt like I was officially losing my "youth." However turning 40 didn't bother me nearly as much. By then then I guess I had more perspective... and perspective I've discovered means everything. I have some gray in my hair and beard now and I used to hear people say it makes you looks distinguished. I thought that was a nice way of saying you're starting to look old. You know what? It does actually make you look distinguished. However that may be that perspective thing coming into play I realize. At work I'm the immediate supervisor for 6 people... all younger... and they call me the father figure of the station and look to me for leadership and direction that in my younger days I wasn't nearly as equipped to provide. Rather than that making me feel old though it makes me feel good. I didn't expect that. It might help that I can still party with them if I want and am invited too heh. My chosen career does keep me young naturally so I do have that going for me... which is nice (Carl the groundskeeper). No crows feet yet... a little pudge but that's what happens when you drink beer and plenty of younger folks have it a lot worse than me... I don't have aches and pains and I feel real good most of the time. If I don't it's usually my own fault. So this getting older thing isn't so damn bad. Not at all. I wouldn't trade the things I've learned from experience and the persepctive I've gained with age and the calm and cool I've achieved though living through some things with youth again any day. I don't remember who said it but one of my favorite quotes is "youth is wasted on the young." I'm growing older gracefully I'm proud to say and it kind of rocks. Any of you other old timers care to chime in?
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Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $25421	Am just 3 years shy of hitting the big 40 & I got to say it's starting to suck abit. My daughter made me dye my hair to get rid of the gray. It's not so bad doing that but then my daughter sent me a pic of my bald spot on the top OMFG it's much worse than I thought I'm not ready for this, not at all. I've been in great denial for long time but new it was happening. I don't want to shave my head but at this rate, there is just no hope for me __________________ "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it"
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