A question we must ask ourselves at some time.

[Boomer II]

I'm just a pup, I'll be 66 Friday. Over the last couple of years I've dropped over twenty pounds & try to focus on being
healthier. I was diagnosed with CLL at 58, but haven't had to treat it yet, watch & wait they call it. I just keep on
keeping on & try not to focus much on that deal. The next big thing I want to do is powered parachutes, so we'll see
how that goes.

 

[Dl5treez]

My father is 78, and still can haul equipment on a lowboy thru downtown Seattle.

My grandfather (mom's side) is 92 and is a better driver than many people my age (36). You're only as old as you feel!

 

[SnoKing]

My father is 78, and still can haul equipment on a lowboy thru downtown Seattle.

My grandfather (mom's side) is 92 and is a better driver than many people my age (36). You're only as old as you feel!

Did they give you a middle name of surprise? My mother always said my brother and I were "walking and talking rhyme babies"! Chris

 

[Bill Stockard]

I read an article the other day talking about an elderly man rescuing this younger person from a dire situation. The article went on to say the elderly man was 65 years old. I said ELDERLY MAN? I am nearly 65 and I do not consider myself elderly! Would you?

I'm 73. Am I elderly? I don't consider myself elderly at this age; however, when I was 50, anyone who was 73 WAS elderly! I was out hand digging post holes re-building a fence yesterday. I plan to string wire and drive steel posts today. I can still do the same work that I did at 50, but a little slower...

Bill

 

[Killgore]

I was going to post a picture of our mounted unit showing four of the seven members over sixty-five. Hah! All this new damfangled technology has me stumpt. I guess by the standards of those that have their noses stuck in their phones - I am ancient!

- Ed

 

[Wayne M.]

I guess by the standards of those that have their noses stuck in their phones - I am ancient!

- Ed

Ed, On our way to work at 0500 we see these people addicted to their smartphones on the bus stop (I'm in NYC don't forget) one of the guys observing the same thing on the way in coined the phrase "MOONFACE". These people have moonface because the glow of the phone shines in their face and makes it a full moon blue :-laf

You guys are an inspiration to me. I have a question though; Was there a time in the past where you might have thought you wouldn't have made it so far? Bad eating/ habits? Poor health? I need to get my act together regarding healthy eating and curb weight.

I have a long way to go to catch up to you all!

 

[Jim W]

I hope I am able to drive a vehicle as long as my aunt in Calf. did she gave up driving at 96 years young. Her son told her she could no longer drive on the 405 to visit him. She is now 101 and driving the retirement home nurse nuts as she tries to race them in the hall way with her walker.

When we saw her in 2006 she had me drive her car from LA to San Diego to visit my other aunt that lived in San Diego. On the 405 she told me to speed up otherwise I was going to get run over, I was doing around 75 MPH, if I remember correctly. Her comment to my wife was that she had to keep telling herself that she was no longer 90 anymore so she had to slow down a little and stay under 85 MPH, she was 94 at the time.

So I guess it is what you are use to and your frame of mind as to when you give up driving and towing a trailer. I figure that I still have 10 to 15 years yet of towing my 5er; since I am 65 now.

Jim W.

 

[Killgore]

Wayne, that's a good question and I think a logical one to ask of those in retirement.

Recently I asked the pharmacist why 'cadillac' drugs as they call them cost so much, and I take a handful. He said that they were that good, etc. etc. "Will they add years to my life?", I asked.

"No, but they should insure that your latter years will be more enjoyable. Do you not remember the old folks that laid around for years bedridden when you were a kid? These new drugs will keep you up and running until it's your time to leave".

I became excited at the prospect!

But notice, no added years - just quality of life. Your blueprint for life, according to him, is predicated on the health and lifespan of your parents and grandparents. As my old man use to say "You can only get so much blood out of a turnip".

Now, all of us have done some foolish things at some point in life (and some still do), but I think the key is what is in the Bible - all things in moderation. I think it's important to recognize our limitations and then to respect them. Bill is going to be working on his fence today, but I'll bet he doesn't push himself like he use to and get over-heated. I use to go in harm's way because that is what I was paid to do, but I now attempt to avoid confrontation and rather search for the motivating factors rather than bull over them.

Do I have all the answers? Of course not! However, preserving a sense of humor is important because life is one season after another. Each season has its' own challenges, opportunities, and perspectives. Life is all about our abilities to meet and adjust to the changes that we encounter.

- Ed

 

[Bill Stockard]

You guys are an inspiration to me. I have a question though; Was there a time in the past where you might have thought you wouldn't have made it so far? Bad eating/ habits? Poor health? I need to get my act together regarding healthy eating and curb weight.

I have a long way to go to catch up to you all!

No, I never thought or worried about it since I've always been relatively healthy. About 25 to 30 years ago, I weighed between 215 and 220-lbs. and my clothes with a waist size of 38" began to feel too tight. I refused to buy 40" waist size and decided to do something about it. I changed my eating habits slightly. I quit adding salt to my food, quit the sweetened drinks, cut way back on adult beverages, and began limiting some of the high fat foods I liked. Over a period of about 5 years I lost to weight to my present 170-lbs. and I now comfortably wear clothes with a 34" waist. I don't use a drive-thru, but park, get out, and walk instead. I feel much better and my old "football knees" don't bother me nearly as much.

Bill

 

[Killgore]

Bill, I've been pretty healthy all my life; working out, physically active jobs, and of course eating well. I do have some issues today being a diabetic and having a heat-stroke, but my doctor still places me at the head of the class for my age group. My biggest problem is being married to an outstanding cook who spoils me. I need to lose a few pounds which I normally do in the Summer and then put them right back on when the Winter comes around. My biggest problem is that I 'live to eat', when I should 'eat to live'.
- Ed

 

[Wayne M.]

That's my issue! I worry too much about when I'm gonna eat again. Also, I definitely have a slow sending unit and my nozzle won't kick off! I have put the limit on the waist size of my clothes, but I need to roll it back. Indeed we MUST heed our own factory shop manual- The Holy Bible!

 

[Dl5treez]

Did they give you a middle name of surprise? My mother always said my brother and I were "walking and talking rhyme babies"! Chris

haha in some ways yes. :-laf

I'm 73. Am I elderly? I don't consider myself elderly at this age; however, when I was 50, anyone who was 73 WAS elderly! I was out hand digging post holes re-building a fence yesterday. I plan to string wire and drive steel posts today. I can still do the same work that I did at 50, but a little slower...

Bill

My dad is the same way, although he's not as fast as he used to be, he'll never admit it, especially to me. :-laf


I wish people in my age group had half the work ethic of you guys.

 

[Dutch & Di]

Dutch & I are on our 18th year of fulltime RV'ing. We rarely stay in one spot for more than 2 weeks max and have no other home than our Carriage 5th wheel. I will be 66 next month and Dutch is 82. We are both in good health, love the road and as much as we take care of our truck & 5th wheel, we do our best to take care of ourselves.
We stay as active as we can, we bike whenever possible and try to golf 3 times a week. I can still walk most of the course but Dutch has to do shorter stretches walking to the green from 90 yards or so. He still maintains the majority of our work on our 5th wheel but is starting to realize it OK to pay someone to do the heavy work like replacing the rotars on our triple axle.
We share the driving, switching every 2 hours when we stop to take a short walk. We too feel we can stay on the road longer as I can take over the driving IF Dutch ever feels he doesn't want to do drive anymore.
For us we are enjoying life and feel we can have our cake and eat it too. Keep in mind some there are some very old 25-35 year olds and also some very young 80+ folks out there.
We feel comfortable saying we can be on the road, baring something unforseen, for another 10 ti 15 years-good lord willing and the creek don't rise. Hugs, Di

 

[Wayne M.]

Dutch & Di.... Total inspiration!

 

[Gonzo 1066]

I am just 65, have been spending about 150 nights a year on the road for the last 21 years. I HOPE that I can continue to drive and enjoy the RV lifestyle that we love. Last year we put over 2000 miles on our CanAm quad, this is typical for us. Last year I bought another motorcycle, hope to do some long trips. The idea of having to give up driving horrifies me, cant imagine letting someone else behind the wheel and me as a passenger. I suppose that I take better care of my equipment than I do for myself.