Oh hush up! Life begins at 40, didn’t you know that? 50 is cool because you’re half a century old. 60… well… I’m still looking for something positive about that and I’ve had 5 years to do it. I guess there’s retirement!
All the milestones suck until you get there yourself. Then you reflect and think “this ain’t so bad at least I woke up on the green side of the lawn”. Age is just a number as the saying goes so we just need to stay positive and make the best of it since we can’t do anything about it anyway.
Recently turned 69. Still skiing, riding mountain bike, hiking and hunting and fishing. But have definitely slowed down. If I knew I was going to live this long I would’ve taken better care of myself.
60 is absolutely no problem at all, provided you’ve taken good care of yourself, kept yourself in shape and not developed any bad health habits along the way.
76 and counting. Retired as a city trolley bus driver fourteen years ago. Still keep my Class 2 licence and volunteer to drive buses with a transit museum society. Cycling, hiking and morning exercise at home help me stay fit. Calendar is full. Increasing number of deaths of long time friends is the hardest part of ageing.
I am amazed at being 70. Husband acts like a bit of an old man, but I don’t think I act old – unless I do it on purpose. I can still lift and carry heavier items than he can. I wear progressive lens or my prescription reading glasses now – but for closeup reading I can see better without them. (Have worn eyeglasses since second grade so glasses are nothing new to me.)
I still think in terms like “When we have children…” though that is not to be.
My biggest difference is not caring about things which used to bother me or caring as much about what people think. When I was younger the thought of walking out of the house without a bra on (even as others were burning theirs) would embarrass me. Since the start of Covid (back in my 60s) I only wear a bra in the summer and only when we are going out. If it can not be easily seen that I am not wearing one – I don’t wear one. Of course when we do reenactments I always wear my “stays” as my period alternate self would not go out without them.
Yakety Sax 8 months ago
Indeed. I had my nap earlier or I wouldn’t be up right now.
Macushlalondra 8 months ago
Oh hush up! Life begins at 40, didn’t you know that? 50 is cool because you’re half a century old. 60… well… I’m still looking for something positive about that and I’ve had 5 years to do it. I guess there’s retirement!
pschearer Premium Member 8 months ago
Oh, to be 60 again!!
TonysSon 8 months ago
Anyone 70 or older has survived the 60’s twice. (Age and decade)
Sir Isaac 8 months ago
Whenever I enter a new decade I find myself looking back at the previous one and thinking, “Man, I had it good back then.”
Niko S 8 months ago
All the milestones suck until you get there yourself. Then you reflect and think “this ain’t so bad at least I woke up on the green side of the lawn”. Age is just a number as the saying goes so we just need to stay positive and make the best of it since we can’t do anything about it anyway.
poppacapsmokeblower 8 months ago
I’ve enjoyed all of my (X * 10), except being ten itself. I’m interested in what being 80 will bring in just over three years.
No, I did not intend this to be a math problem.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 8 months ago
Hey, life can begin at any age……..
wolfgang73 8 months ago
Recently turned 69. Still skiing, riding mountain bike, hiking and hunting and fishing. But have definitely slowed down. If I knew I was going to live this long I would’ve taken better care of myself.
goboboyd 8 months ago
Relax, 70 is the new 93.
phoefling 8 months ago
40 was one of the only birthdays I was really aware of – probably because of people saying things like this.
cuzinron47 8 months ago
Ben, just tell him you are living proof that you can survive the 60s.
bobbyferrel 8 months ago
Those milestones come by like a picket fence to a biker. I am thinking about my 60’s and how it’ll be. Problem is, the calendar says I’m in my 80’s.
EMGULS79 8 months ago
60 is absolutely no problem at all, provided you’ve taken good care of yourself, kept yourself in shape and not developed any bad health habits along the way.
sallyseckman 8 months ago
He should be so lucky to reach that age
Shikamoo Premium Member 8 months ago
Stop whining and start living.
Skeeter77 8 months ago
God forbid!!! Is he actually telling God he doesn’t want to see 60. Every bit of life is given by God. why would he even want it cut short?
winnifred 8 months ago
I am 84, left a few body parts behind but doing ok. 90 here I come.
gong.ringer 8 months ago
76 and counting. Retired as a city trolley bus driver fourteen years ago. Still keep my Class 2 licence and volunteer to drive buses with a transit museum society. Cycling, hiking and morning exercise at home help me stay fit. Calendar is full. Increasing number of deaths of long time friends is the hardest part of ageing.
mafastore 8 months ago
I am amazed at being 70. Husband acts like a bit of an old man, but I don’t think I act old – unless I do it on purpose. I can still lift and carry heavier items than he can. I wear progressive lens or my prescription reading glasses now – but for closeup reading I can see better without them. (Have worn eyeglasses since second grade so glasses are nothing new to me.)
I still think in terms like “When we have children…” though that is not to be.
My biggest difference is not caring about things which used to bother me or caring as much about what people think. When I was younger the thought of walking out of the house without a bra on (even as others were burning theirs) would embarrass me. Since the start of Covid (back in my 60s) I only wear a bra in the summer and only when we are going out. If it can not be easily seen that I am not wearing one – I don’t wear one. Of course when we do reenactments I always wear my “stays” as my period alternate self would not go out without them.