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Post by Humph on Sept 12, 2020 9:27:04 GMT
I'm 62. But, I'm pretty much certain that I can do most physical things, at much the same level that I could twenty years ago when I was 42, although I know I'm not as fit for purpose in that respect as I was when I was 22.
The thing giving me pause though, is that should I be spared of course, in just another 20 years time I'll be 82, with the inevitability that I won't be nearly as physically capable by then, and indeed that things will just get harder from now on.
Kind of of everything I like doing involves being able to cope with physical effort. Ageing really is a bum deal isn't it?
Not sure I'm ready for garden centres and day time TV !
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2020 11:35:57 GMT
You've got a way to go before you're collecting matchsticks for model ships or building ships in a bottle sat in a sunny bay window, beige ganzie on and blanket on your knees.
You could get a head start on planning the taking your turds on holiday phase people seem to go through. Then, there's the one year, one way round the world retirement present ticket to plan.
Assuming life doesn't have a kick in the plums lined up for any of us along the way. Or, just go with the flow and see where life takes you next.
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Post by Avant on Sept 12, 2020 12:31:07 GMT
Agree with Backpfeifengesellschaft's final sentence. Here's your friendly village organist to say 'make it up as you go along'.
I'm halfway betwen 62 and 82, and there's still plenty to enjoy. It helps that I was useless at all sports even when young, so my hips and knees are fine even though I'm a bit overweight. Things I couldn't do any more are probably things I wouldn't have wanted to do in the first place.
But while you're still able to do the physical things you enjoy, you can plan for a time when you need a gentler pace. I'd guess that there must be places near enough to you - north Wales, rural Lancs etc. - where you can cycle less strenuously but atill enjoy the ride. Or would that take all the fun out of it? If so, then perhaps some different sort of challenge, mental or physical?
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Post by EspadaIII on Sept 12, 2020 20:31:17 GMT
Humph, until January this year Dad was as active at 85 as he was at 65. Still lifting 8kg weights per arm in the morning. In fact from the perspective of activity he was pretty good in April. It was the last six weeks that took him.
So carry on doing what you do. You may get a bit slower and less daredevil, but it will keep you away from the beige slacks for longer.
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Post by Alanović on Sept 14, 2020 7:48:24 GMT
Ageing really is a bum deal isn't it? It's better than the alternative.
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Post by Humph on Sept 14, 2020 8:03:01 GMT
Is it really though? My father keeled over and checked out from a stroke at 72. Prior to that he'd never been conscious of being unwell, played golf, took nice holidays, enjoyed his dogs and cars and was very active. Sad for him and us that he died so early, but up until he did, he seemed to have a fulfilling and interesting life.
Then there's my father in law, ex army guy, was super fit back in his day, heart and lungs faulty now, 84 years old, can't do much, mind not what it was. Bored to tears.
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Post by Alanović on Sept 14, 2020 8:16:48 GMT
Well ageing (by which I mean declining capabilities) starts in the early 40s in reality. We all should be grateful that we get to experience at least some of it, 72 is a reasonably good innings in my book. It's a bit early, yes, and I'd be disappointed with that outcome myself, but I think I'll be quite happy to potter about in to my 80s and even beyond. I take the point though that dementia or some really life limiting physical condition wouldn't be too much fun for me or my bairns.
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Post by dixinormus on Sept 14, 2020 8:26:39 GMT
As the saying goes Humph: “You’re as old as the woman you feel” 😂
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Post by WDB on Sept 15, 2020 11:51:00 GMT
In case you were wondering where 1950s jokes retire to...
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Post by Humph on Sept 15, 2020 12:00:53 GMT
Oh come on, cut him a bit of slack, he's in NZ, that's probably quite edgy and modern there. 😉
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Post by WDB on Sept 15, 2020 12:16:32 GMT
Shall we try him on "I say, I say, I say, my dog's got no nose..."?
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Post by Avant on Sept 15, 2020 16:25:23 GMT
That's a no-no to end all no-nos.
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Post by Humph on Sept 15, 2020 16:42:23 GMT
Another no no...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2020 11:50:43 GMT
Shall we try him on "I say, I say, I say, my dog's got no nose..."? How does he smile ? -brought to you by IE8 and spielchecker
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Post by Humph on Nov 11, 2020 18:02:47 GMT
Can't for the life of me remember where we ended up talking about Al's shonky wax coat, so I'll randomly ask here. Did it turn up, was it any good? Or, as I strongly suspect, did they make off with your 26 quid? Or, if you did get, and keep it, have you noticed any unusual skin rashes lately? 😉
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