Life The getting older doesn't really suck thread - Page 8

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?

**luv** · 11-09-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Beans

Never said I was old grandma. But I'm a hell of a lot older than I've ever been. It's all relative, now back to you prune juice and Dr. Oz.

FYP

milkman · 11-09-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Well, I just turned 40 last month. I still hoop with some good ballers at the Y along with my 15 year old son and his best bud. I can hold my own but I can tell there are certain things that I'll never get back (i.e. - I'm not as quick off the dribble as I used to be), but I make up for a lot of it with my experience. Not too many aches and pains so far, though. I'm relatively healthy. Life is good.

Back in my late teens, early to mid 20s, I had some pretty good hops.

I stand just under 5'7" tall and could touch the rim when I jumped.

Haven't been able to do that for a longass time now, especially since I blew out my knee years ago.

Otter · 11-09-2011, 09:05 AM

I'm pushing 40 and honestly the only different I feel is when I'm hungover and flying in the last couple years. It all started when flying back from Alaska and that rat bastard Bwana gave me the flu. 2000+ miles with a full blown case of the flu, flight cancelled in Cincinnati at some dime store motel room the airline put me up.

I'm not sure what changes took place those two days but I can't fly hungover anymore and I've had my share of bumps and bruises without any noticeable repercussions so far.

But yeah, still feel and look great. Just ask my Mom, I'm the most handsome guy in town.

**luv** · 11-09-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Just a couple of comments.

My beard is fully grey, and I have some grey in hair, but I do still have a full head of hair.

If I lost 80 lbs, I could damn near get in and out of the house without opening the door.

My job is physically demanding, and I suck down Aleve like candy these days to deal with the aches and pains.

I thought it was "Youth is wasted on the wrong people" and it came from "It's a Wonderful Life".

I've definitely heard "Youth is wasted on the young," but I believe you are correct on where it came from.

memyselfI · 11-09-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Beans

Never said I was old grandpa. But I'm a hell of a lot older than I've ever been. It's all relative, now back to you prune juice and Dr. Oz.

You said you are almost to 31. Like that was a huge number.I had my youngest child at 32. Whatever, if at 31 you are posting on a thread about getting older then I hope you make amends with that idea of being old because you are VERY young. And if you feel old now then you got a whole lot more to look forward to coming down the pike.

You are only as old as you feel.

milkman · 11-09-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I'm pushing 40 and honestly the only different I feel is when I'm hungover and flying in the last couple years. It all started when flying back from Alaska and that rat bastard Bwana gave me the flu. 2000+ miles with a full blown case of the flu, flight cancelled in Cincinnati at some dime store motel room the airline put me up in.

I'm not sure what changes took place those two days but I can't fly hungover anymore and I've had my share of bumps and bruises without any noticeable repercussions so far.

But yeah, still feel and look great. Just ask my Mom, I'm the most handsome guy in town.

Population 2?

seclark · 11-09-2011, 09:09 AM

i'll turn 51 Christmas day.

married at 19 to my high school sweetheart and she still puts up w/me after 32 years. had 3 kids, 2 of which still live close to home. 4 grandkids w/one more due in the next week or so. they come to visit every weekend and we have a blast.

started working for the company at 21...been here 30 years now.

i go home from work every night and grab a beer, then go sit on the patio and just stare at the woods in the back yard, wondering what i've done to deserve such a wonderful life.

i do occasionally get the shits, but i've learned to deal w/it.
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milkman · 11-09-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

I've definitely heard "Youth is wasted on the young," but I believe you are correct on where it came from.

I've watched that movie too many times to count, and it's definately "on the wrong people".

But I'm thinking that there is someone else somewhere that said "Youth is wasted on the young", but also think it's just a misquote from the movie.

Otter · 11-09-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Population 2?

Only if you include one-eye Pete.

**Lzen** · 11-09-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

I played my last 3 on 3 tournament a couple years ago when I blew out my ACL. I figured it was time to hang up the competitive bball shoes for good, and that I was never going to be what I once was in college. I'm good with that. I wanted to save my knee (what's left of it) to be able to snow ski with my kids.

You aren't much older than me, correct? My cousin is my age and he loved hooping with us but had to give it up about 8 years ago due to his knee. He blew it out in a freak accident as a teen. It got to the point that the day after hooping, it would swell up like a grapefruit and he could hardly walk.

My only issue is that I have sprained both my ankles within the past year. And I'm not talking the slight sprain where you just walk it off. I'm talking crutches. Luckily, I only used crutches for a few days and I was back to hooping in about 2 weeks each time. But this last time I did wear my ankle splint while hooping for a long time after I sprained it. Its been about 3 months or so and I still feel it a little bit.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-09-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I've watched that movie too many times to count, and it's definately "on the wrong people".

But I'm thinking that there is someone else somewhere that said "Youth is wasted on the young", but also think it's just a misquote from the movie.

I'm just going to claim it as mine then.

**Lzen** · 11-09-2011, 09:19 AM

Oh, and Otter brings up a good point about hangovers. I notice that I'm pretty much worthless the next day after a night out drinking and partying with friends. Hangovers are much worse these days.

Extra Point · 11-09-2011, 09:26 AM

"Youth is wasted on the young" is a George Bernard Shaw quote. A good adage.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-09-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Extra Point

"Youth is wasted on the young" is a George Bernard Shaw quote. A good adage.

Excellent, thanks

**ChiTown** · 11-09-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

You aren't much older than me, correct? My cousin is my age and he loved hooping with us but had to give it up about 8 years ago due to his knee. He blew it out in a freak accident as a teen. It got to the point that the day after hooping, it would swell up like a grapefruit and he could hardly walk.

My only issue is that I have sprained both my ankles within the past year. And I'm not talking the slight sprain where you just walk it off. I'm talking crutches. Luckily, I only used crutches for a few days and I was back to hooping in about 2 weeks each time. But this last time I did wear my ankle splint while hooping for a long time after I sprained it. Its been about 3 months or so and I still feel it a little bit.

45.

I love bball, just not doing the 3 on 3 tourneys or the leagues like I used to. I still horse around playing both of my kids. Believe it or not, I can still dunk the ball. It's just not nearly as pretty

My competitive sport I play now is raquetball/handball. I love it.

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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