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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2021 19:21:38 GMT -5
That is great Bob, know that you will enjoy that.
There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship. THOMAS AQUINAS
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2021 18:52:36 GMT -5
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Post by BobWilliston on Apr 3, 2021 23:22:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2021 14:41:26 GMT -5
Our Wedding day today, it was 60 years ago. How time flies. Will put a Diamond ring on my Wife's finger and vow, "To love and to cherish until Death us do part".
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2021 15:12:04 GMT -5
Our Wedding day today, it was 60 years ago. How time flies. Will put a Diamond ring on my Wife's finger and vow, "To love and to cherish until Death us do part". congrats my aunt and uncle made it to 67 years then he passed on....60 is a long time...
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2021 19:03:32 GMT -5
"I asked a friend who has crossed 70 and is heading towards 80 what sort of changes she is feeling in herself? She sent me the following: 1. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself. 2. I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders. 3. I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees. 4. I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am. 5. I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane & relive their past. 6. I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection. 7. I give compliments freely and generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You.” 8. I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances. 9. I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do. 10. I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat and neither am I in any race. 11. I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human. 12. I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas, with relationships, I will never be alone. 13. I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last. 14. I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be! I decided to share this with all my friends. Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80, why can't we practice this at any stage and age?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2021 17:34:19 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2021 18:12:34 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2021 21:14:02 GMT -5
That's a very moving poem, and good comedy to boot!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2021 22:38:03 GMT -5
Blessed In Aging ~ by Esther Mary Walker
Blessed are they who understand My faltering step and shaking hand Blessed, who know my ears today Must strain to hear the things they say. Blessed are those who seem to know My eyes are dim and my mind is slow Blessed are those who look away When I spilled tea that weary day. Blessed are they who, with cheery smile Stopped to chat for a little while Blessed are they who know the way To bring back memories of yesterday. Blessed are those who never say “You’ve told that story twice today” Blessed are they who make it known That I am loved, respected and not alone. And blessed are they who will ease the days Of my journey home, in loving ways.
This poem, as read by Mary Maxwell in the video “A Reminder That Laughter is the Best Medicine.”
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2021 19:31:26 GMT -5
I see people around my age mountain climbing, I feel good getting my leg through my underwear without losing my balance.
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Post by Qxmen on Jul 11, 2021 19:47:01 GMT -5
I see people around my age mountain climbing, I feel good getting my leg through my underwear without losing my balance. well put Red.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2021 22:52:16 GMT -5
I don't think it's age that makes us forgetful. I think there's too much stupid crap to remember.
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Post by Grant on Jul 17, 2021 23:03:34 GMT -5
I don't think it's age that makes us forgetful. I think there's too much stupid crap to remember. Absolutely, I've read that it could be a reason why older people can remember stuff from their childhood but forget what they did last week. No room left for new information. We are more likely to remember a first time we do something as it takes more concentration but less likely to remember something we do repeatedly.
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Post by dmmichgood on Jul 17, 2021 23:18:00 GMT -5
I see people around my age mountain climbing, I feel good getting my leg through my underwear without losing my balance. Well, -for heaven's sake redback! Sit down on the bed or a chair!
You could fall & hit your head and further impair your ability to think! Think of us, if not for yourself.
We would be losers of your advice. (...and I serious about that)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2021 23:34:33 GMT -5
Thanks Dmg I never thought to do that. I will try that tomorrow morning, and won't get both legs in the same leg hole. Wondered why I have trouble walking.
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Post by dmmichgood on Jul 18, 2021 0:14:00 GMT -5
Thanks Dmg I never thought to do that. I will try that tomorrow morning, and won't get both legs in the same leg hole. Wondered why I have trouble walking. Actually, my husband did fall once.
He grabed for the door knob as he was falling but it came right off in his hand.
He was not hurt but after that he did sit down.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2021 0:24:41 GMT -5
Yes you have to be careful when you are falling not to grab the knob.
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Post by help on Jul 26, 2022 2:36:12 GMT -5
I have spent 30,315 days on Earth. If I was a Horse it would be time to go to the Knackery. As the year odometer clicks over again, I trot this out.
It's quite a surprise that I'm writing this verse," 'Cause I should have by now, had a ride in a hearse, But believe it or not, I am still above ground Not knowing how long I'll be hanging around.
I start each day with a hit of caffeine To help me pretend that I'm still what I've been, But I now take all day to do half a days work And by then I have found out, where the pains lurk!
I once thought "retiring" was something to seek, But sometimes I long for the old 5 day week, Each day's now the same -the weekends have gone, And the only "weekends"are the legs I stand on!
I'm as busy as ever with things in the shed, Mainly sorting junk -most of which is now "dead" But I'm a good bloke -I've gathered a lot And you'd be surprised, at what I've still got.
So apart from the grizzles and groans that age brings I'm keeping amused reminiscing on things And I treat every day as it comes and it goes But how long can this last, nobody knows.
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Post by BobWilliston on Jul 26, 2022 17:50:16 GMT -5
I have spent 30,315 days on Earth. If I was a Horse it would be time to go to the Knackery. As the year odometer clicks over again, I trot this out. It's quite a surprise that I'm writing this verse," 'Cause I should have by now, had a ride in a hearse, But believe it or not, I am still above ground Not knowing how long I'll be hanging around. I start each day with a hit of caffeine To help me pretend that I'm still what I've been, But I now take all day to do half a days work And by then I have found out, where the pains lurk! I once thought "retiring" was something to seek, But sometimes I long for the old 5 day week, Each day's now the same -the weekends have gone, And the only "weekends"are the legs I stand on! I'm as busy as ever with things in the shed, Mainly sorting junk -most of which is now "dead" But I'm a good bloke -I've gathered a lot And you'd be surprised, at what I've still got. So apart from the grizzles and groans that age brings I'm keeping amused reminiscing on things And I treat every day as it comes and it goes But how long can this last, nobody knows. Ditto.
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Post by help on Aug 20, 2022 6:18:27 GMT -5
Funny thing about getting older, your eyesight gets weaker, but your ability to see through people's bullshsh!t gets much better.
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Post by help on Aug 24, 2022 5:33:26 GMT -5
I will never be over the hill, I'm getting too tired to climb it.
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Post by help on Sept 2, 2022 15:24:59 GMT -5
Why I like retirement….
Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday
Question: When is a retiree’s bedtime? Answer: Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch.
Question: How many retirees to change a light bulb? Answer: Only one, but it might take all day.
Question: What’s the biggest gripe of retirees? Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done.
Question: Why don’t retirees mind being called seniors? Answer: The term comes with a 10 per cent discount.
Question: Among retirees what is considered formal attire? Answer: Tied shoes.
Question: Why do retirees count pennies? Answer: They are the only ones who have the time.
Question: What is the common term for someone who continues to work and refuses to retire? Answer: NUTS!
Question: Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage? Answer: They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there.
Question: What do retirees call a long lunch? Answer: Normal
Question: What is the best way to describe retirement? Answer: The never ending coffee break.
Question: What’s the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree? Answer: If you cut classes, no one can call your parents.
Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn’t miss work, but misses the people he used to work with? Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole truth.
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Post by help on Sept 10, 2022 6:05:43 GMT -5
At our age it is abundantly clear why they call them the "wee" hours of the morning.
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Post by help on Sept 20, 2022 8:55:16 GMT -5
Realised I had to use the bathroom.
Got up, and walked across the house, to the pantry.
Couldn't remember why I was in the pantry.
Remembered I had to use the bathroom.
Walked across the house to the bathroom.
Sitting on the throne I remembered why I went to the pantry.
Toilet paper.
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Post by intelchips on Sept 20, 2022 9:42:12 GMT -5
At our age it is abundantly clear why they call them the "wee" hours of the morning. Look what I discovered during the wee hours: Scientists harnessing precise control of ultrafast lasers have accelerated electrons over a 20-centimeter stretch to speeds usually reserved for particle accelerators the size of 10 football fields.
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Post by help on Sept 22, 2022 15:58:14 GMT -5
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Post by curlywurlysammagee on Sept 22, 2022 16:23:44 GMT -5
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