The biggest fear I have about getting older is that I know "retirement" will never be an option for me. I will work until the day I die. And if my health prevents me from working, I might as well just die.
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The Beekeeper
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You and I think alike Kronx..............................Tom.
I just hope that I die before I go to a nursing home. I've been to too many nursing homes as a Paramedic.
Sorry to hear that Steve-o....good luck. 
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I think the majority of people in the workforce would agree with that.
I opened up an IRA last year. When I reach retirement age (probably 90 by then), I should have enough money in there to pay the bills for 2, maybe 3 months if I can live off of PB+J sammiches and tap water.
Miles Long
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tothemax93
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My dad died at 72. He was a retired lowboy driver. After he retired, I recruited him to do concrete with me. He was 60 and could wheel barrow concrete as good as any of the young guys I had around. I always told him I was either gonna kill him or make him stronger. He was real active right to the end. A month before he died he was cutting firewood wood with a chainsaw, mowing 3 acres of grass etc. None of us had any idea until he lost his appitite. From that time until he died was about 3 weeks. It sucked that he went so fast, but It's like you guys said. No lingering in a pitiful state, no nursing homes. That was one of the biggest comments at his funeral, that it was such a blessing that he went fast. He had pancreatic cancer.
PATMAX
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Just sent my wife out of state as her 83 year father undergoes Pancreatic cancer surgery last week. He still rides his bike 100 miles a week and fairly active making maple syrup every Spring.
You just put it in a Gods hands.
At 50, someone said they have the mental outlook of a 30 year old. That's me but I have/had my share if health issues. Dislocated separated shoulder, fractured spine in twice, Diabetes type 2, gall bladder, hernia, bariatric surgeries yet still feeling pretty good. My older friends and coworkers all say it catches up to you all the sudden. Right now I feel I better start finishing some projects and simplifying my life and have less "stuff ".
Hope I can still ride when I retire at 67.
You just put it in a Gods hands.
At 50, someone said they have the mental outlook of a 30 year old. That's me but I have/had my share if health issues. Dislocated separated shoulder, fractured spine in twice, Diabetes type 2, gall bladder, hernia, bariatric surgeries yet still feeling pretty good. My older friends and coworkers all say it catches up to you all the sudden. Right now I feel I better start finishing some projects and simplifying my life and have less "stuff ".
Hope I can still ride when I retire at 67.
This rheumatoid arthritis hit me at the age of 39 I'm 51 (I think) now I act way way younger than I am so my wife say's ... I'm semi retired now and I just can't get enuff VMAX in one day !! F getting old just have to be smarter at riding and not push more then you should do. My Dad always told me keep things simplified and sweat the small stuff!! so f off arthritis
poppop
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Dave you are better than that!My friend i know you have had a time!Quit you,Hell no!Come on now.You have been on here and was one of my first friends.Quit you aint never quit.Ill be in touch.terry.
Jesus steve,You guy's have been together forever.Damn i feel terrible hearing this.You have been a helluva friend as well.Pm me please if not,I will you im here if you need me.Terry.
Redbone
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I will be working for a while to come since I'm only 55 and have some financials to finish off. While my retirement funds could be more, I've done ok with my investments and should be able to keep my standard of living given current circumstances. Granted that could go to hell in a hand basket overnight, but what can you do about that?
Sure, I'm a diabetic so there are a lot of issues that come with that but I do what I have to but do splurge from time to time. My mantra is to live as you feel and so far I still feel pretty good!
Sure, I'm a diabetic so there are a lot of issues that come with that but I do what I have to but do splurge from time to time. My mantra is to live as you feel and so far I still feel pretty good!
poppop
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No Not right
A day wasted is a day gone Guys.Shit i dont live no rosey life, never have.Do my best to get through the bad and enjoy what's left.When my mind is gone or my heart,That's when i hope to pass,None of us know when that day is,For now,LIVE!!!
God i know i feel so sad for those,Come on guys,come to my place ill get you drunk,Give you a hangover from hell ,Wake you all up nice and early over feed the shit out of you at breakfast.Take you back to the airport,send you home.Worst thing youll be able to say about me is that old fucker is nutz but fun.Damn let's not get any older we may start acting just like him!
A good friend of mine own a motorcycle leather shop in Lawton. He is a true 1%er, and is 75 years old. I will say one thing.....that old man can DRINK. He looks about 60.
poppop
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Jesus guys we only got this one.Lots does go wrong.Kids have put me and the wife thru the ringer. Financially and mentally lately.I would love to fix them but cant ,I say to them it;s up to you,Just like our lives are all up to us.I always say the same thing dont waste it ,It goes by faster than you think.Sadness just takes me out.So does getting old Try to make the best of everything,You all are a helluva group.Some of the best anywhere.Horns and sharp tails for some,Angel wings and halos for others,All with a max bouncing around under are asses.Brothers all.
That's hands down the most brilliant and poetic thing I've read in a long time. I'm going to keep that -- that's one amazing statement!
+1 Some even have a little of both......:th_smilie:
But that's OK too! :thumbs up:
But that's OK too! :thumbs up:
I'm a horny type guy !! :rofl_200: my mom also said I was the devil.
sdt354
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Thanks much Terry, you as well have been a great friend. I'll be in touch. It's a little nuts here but I cope ok.
