Advantages of OLD age!

[jebartle]

Looked in the mirror and said to myself "Not bad", arrived at the golf course and discovered that my pants were on backwards and my lipstick was painted on my chin....Hmm!....What about you?

[scottiee]

I am still working for now at 59.I cant see I look for things I just had I hurt arms legs and feet. But life is better all in all.

[LvmyPug2]

I look at young women wearing 5 inch heels and think "been there, done that; never doing it again". :p

[Posh 08]

In my early 60s so I have many years yet to find out :a20:

[graciegirl]

I know of all the fun I have had, in every way, and in every decade and I know of all of the fun I am still having.

I am grateful to be here and know that none of us are gettin' out of here alive.

NOW is the time to enjoy life and keep enjoying life and overlook some stuff and celebrate the rest.

So glad you all are here with me.

[JimPete]

I am grateful to be here and know that none of us are gettin' out of here alive.

If you are still alive why would you want to leave.

Jim

[brostholder]

Just got done golfing down in DelRay Beach. The other 3 guys in the foursome were in there 80's. I am 62. On the first hole, one of them looked at me and said "you're up kid". Love it!!!!

[CarGuys]

I am still working for now at 59.I cant see I look for things I just had I hurt arms legs and feet. But life is better all in all.

Roger that,

The TV show- Fantasy Island "The pain The pain The Pain!" or was that " The Plane The Plane The Plane"

That was another Hervey LOL

Here ya brother 59 and feel lie 95. Jealous of all those in TV who look and feel younger than I do.

[rubicon]

The topic is Advantages of Old Age

OK I'm thinking, I'm thinking. Give me a minute:oops:

[Uptown Girl]

Ok, here's another one of my stories......:icon_bored:

When I was in my 30's I had a cross country visit from my elderly aunt. It was quite unusual.
After lunch, we were sitting quietly on the couch and she began:
" I have something to share that I have discovered in my old age. I realized, that from the time you are born, you are being programmed.... by everyone and everything around you.
As you grow into an adult, you begin to live those programs and make them your 'truth'.
But then you reach full maturity.... at 50, 60 or whatever and something happens inside. One day you tell yourself, "You know, I never liked doing ___ and I'm not going to do it that way anymore."

And so, you begin to discard one by one all the programs that never worked for you and start to choose your own programs.... ones that ring true to you. And you begin to live your life as a real creator, designing your own truths and living your days in authenticity. Quite exciting to have the advantage of 'old age', my niece...,, you have something to look forward to."

Just thought I'd share these thoughts from my beloved "Tia Maya".

[Posh 08]

Ok, here's another one of my stories......:icon_bored:

When I was in my 30's I had a cross country visit from my elderly aunt. It was quite unusual.
After lunch, we were sitting quietly on the couch and she began:
" I have something to share that I have discovered in my old age. I realized, that from the time you are born, you are being programmed.... by everyone and everything around you.
As you grow into an adult, you begin to live those programs and make them your 'truth'.
But then you reach full maturity.... at 50, 60 or whatever and something happens inside. One day you tell yourself, "You know, I never liked doing ___ and I'm not going to do it that way anymore."

And so, you begin to discard one by one all the programs that never worked for you and start to choose your own programs.... ones that ring true to you. And you begin to live your life as a real creator, designing your own truths and living your days in authenticity. Quite exciting to have the advantage of 'old age'..."

Just thought I'd share these thoughts from my beloved "Tia Maya".

Thank you for sharing that. Good, very very good.

[graciegirl]

Ok, here's another one of my stories......:icon_bored:

When I was in my 30's I had a cross country visit from my elderly aunt. It was quite unusual.
After lunch, we were sitting quietly on the couch and she began:
" I have something to share that I have discovered in my old age. I realized, that from the time you are born, you are being programmed.... by everyone and everything around you.
As you grow into an adult, you begin to live those programs and make them your 'truth'.
But then you reach full maturity.... at 50, 60 or whatever and something happens inside. One day you tell yourself, "You know, I never liked doing ___ and I'm not going to do it that way anymore."

And so, you begin to discard one by one all the programs that never worked for you and start to choose your own programs.... ones that ring true to you. And you begin to live your life as a real creator, designing your own truths and living your days in authenticity. Quite exciting to have the advantage of 'old age', my niece...,, you have something to look forward to."

Just thought I'd share these thoughts from my beloved "Tia Maya".

Absolutely the nicest way to end a perfect week is to read this.
Food for intense thought.
I just love you Uptown Girl! Your pretty head is filled with wisdom!

[surfangel]

My nephew came to the Villages to visit his dying Dad who is still active. After a round of golf they stopped at City Fire for a drink and a talk. They were constantly interrupted by older ladies who were quite drunk at 2 in the afternoon. For my nephew this was a horrifying experience to see women his grandmothers age being so obnoxious and aggressive. Is there a polite way of asking them to go away? What is it about City Fire that attract so many obviously alcoholic and very old women?

[redwitch]

To me, a real advantage of getting older is never having to hear "when I was a kid ...." Drove me nuts when I was a kid. Vowed I'd never say it someone younger to me and haven't. Now, I don't hear it.

Like Uptown Girl's aunt, I find it easier to not do something I really don't want to do and I have changed some programs. No really is a perfectly acceptable response.

[Posh 08]

My nephew came to the Villages to visit his dying Dad who is still active. After a round of golf they stopped at City Fire for a drink and a talk. They were constantly interrupted by older ladies who were quite drunk at 2 in the afternoon. For my nephew this was a horrifying experience to see women his grandmothers age being so obnoxious and aggressive. Is there a polite way of asking them to go away? What is it about City Fire that attract so many obviously alcoholic and very old women?

My paradise would be 40 drunk non virgins. :p

[surfangel]

[QUOTE=Posh 08;415103]My paradise would be 40 drunk non virgins. :p[/QUOTE

You will have your hands full at City Fire, I don't think sober women under 70 are allowed.

[graciegirl]

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[billethkid]

a distinct advantage of being old is to be able to get away with saying what, when one hears something they don't want to talk about!!

btk

[marybb]

Old Irish proverb: Do not resent growing old, many are denied the privilege.

[2BNTV]

Ok, here's another one of my stories......:icon_bored:

When I was in my 30's I had a cross country visit from my elderly aunt. It was quite unusual.
After lunch, we were sitting quietly on the couch and she began:
" I have something to share that I have discovered in my old age. I realized, that from the time you are born, you are being programmed.... by everyone and everything around you.
As you grow into an adult, you begin to live those programs and make them your 'truth'.
But then you reach full maturity.... at 50, 60 or whatever and something happens inside. One day you tell yourself, "You know, I never liked doing ___ and I'm not going to do it that way anymore."

And so, you begin to discard one by one all the programs that never worked for you and start to choose your own programs.... ones that ring true to you. And you begin to live your life as a real creator, designing your own truths and living your days in authenticity. Quite exciting to have the advantage of 'old age', my niece...,, you have something to look forward to."

Just thought I'd share these thoughts from my beloved "Tia Maya".

Thank you for sharing this and your beloved, is a very smart woman.

It is a reminder that as we get older, that we become more like our parents that we care to admit to.