If a person really does not want to reach 90 all he has to do is smoke cigarettes. A man I had known since we were both 18 was a heavy smoker, even back in college. He only reached 65 and died a terrible death from lung cancer whereas his father who, to my knowledge never smoked, died at age 95.

Sure! But like gerryann reasonably good mental and physical health would be a requirement. So far, so good!

Absolutely. If I am healthy, have my mind, and am not a burden to anyone, I would like to live as long as possible.

I've got the wine covered. And for sure I don't want to miss a moment. This isn't a dress rehearsal. As long as I know what is going on, I'm in for the long haul. Too much great stuff to learn about and experience.

My grandfather had great health and acuity til about 94, then spent his last two years in rehabs and hospitals. My father died young. Unfortunately my health and physique are more similar to my father and grandfather. If I make it into my late 60s I'll consider myself blessed (well, I'm blessed regardless, but you know what I mean).

Oh trust me, you are there already! Pick another reason why you want to live longer!

Why not, if you are in good health both mentally and physically.

My Mom will be 90 in June. She is still very active! She does use a walker for long walks and I can barely keep up with her. Everyone is amazed at how much she uses her laptop, iPad, Kindle and cell phone. She is as sharp as a tack. She is just like two of her aunts that lived to their late 90s.

What for?

Yes, I saw the 60 M show

why not if our health is good I have a many more things we want to accomplish

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Two Buck Chuck!!!!!

Gonna be 76 in July and I'm just hangin' in :sigh:

If'n I'm this good at 90 then I'll be glad to be 90, but I don't tolerate pain very well so old age does not seem worthwhile under those circumstances :girlneener:

Not interested

I suspect since the beginning of time man has sought out ways to defeat his mortality and since that time morbidity has been a major obstacle in making it a utopian dream. Also being able to financially sustain a long life fits in. another factor is if you are the last of a family or group of friends. Suddenly your all alone finding that you can't relate to younger family members, friends etc.

Genetics plays a major role. however as one poster wrote if you want to shorten your life "smoke". I agree Six guys that i worked with died just before or at 65 because they were life time smokers. I suppose other bad habits also contribute.

From a personal standpoint I am fascinated by events, technology, etc going on in the world and the thought that I might miss a great invention or significant event in my childrens' lives causes some dissonance

Bottom line is while we can prolong life a bit we really have little control over our demise even if we live an exemplary life following all the rules
but I am going to do my best because life is such a precious gift