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Originally Posted by graciegirl

I agree. Your high lighted statement says it all.


But you Italians don't have the market cornered on longevity. My German Brewmaster dad lived to be 92 and was cutting the grass with a push mower a couple of weeks before he exited this world. It pays to have genes for longevity. To your good health everyone...

I agree Italians don't have the market on longevity.

However, for the record, let it be known:

1. My Italian uncle Joe will be 99 in April. Mother died giving birth to him. Raised by his three older sisters.
2. One died at 105.
3. One died at 102.
3. Brother died at 99.
4. Last sister is still living at 102.
5. Mom lived to 93.
6. Aunt Virginia, Joe's wife is 96 and living. Married 75 years this September.

I wish I had his genes as he is my uncle through marriage. I once asked him what happened to his other six siblings. He replied, "they died young, they were in their seventies".

Must be something to that drinking glass of wine at dinner? Bottoms Up.