Getting old is very strange.
01-16-09, 09:00 PM
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See, now in Road Cycling we could argue over who's really not lightening up and start a massive flame war, everybody would join in, and there would be no problem. Over here two guys would complain to the moderators. Hey, I only have to live another 11 years and I can collect Social Security. That ROCKS. Of course they'll raise the age before I ever hit 60. I won't get a check from this government until I'm 75. If I even live that friggin long.
01-16-09, 09:05 PM
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See, now in Road Cycling we could argue over who's really not lightening up and start a massive flame war, everybody would join in, and there would be no problem. Over here two guys would complain to the moderators. Hey, I only have to live another 11 years and I can collect Social Security. That ROCKS. Of course they'll raise the age before I ever hit 60. I won't get a check from this government until I'm 75. If I even live that friggin long.
01-16-09, 09:13 PM
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Synvisc is for knees, and it is very effective.
Hey, the last time I was here everybody was pissed at me for insulting them all. I'm not sure what the problem is. You old guys should lighten up before you get a friggin stroke. Life is too short. Like I have to tell you farts that.
The only thing that helps my brain work better is cycling, and now that it's 0-10º here all the time, that's off the table. Hoping to get out tomorrow when it inches up into the 15ºF range. If I lived in Minnesota I'd throw myself into a snowblower and be done with it. This weather is highly unusual here. We only get a couple of days a winter where it doesn't break high teens.
Hey, the last time I was here everybody was pissed at me for insulting them all. I'm not sure what the problem is. You old guys should lighten up before you get a friggin stroke. Life is too short. Like I have to tell you farts that.
The only thing that helps my brain work better is cycling, and now that it's 0-10º here all the time, that's off the table. Hoping to get out tomorrow when it inches up into the 15ºF range. If I lived in Minnesota I'd throw myself into a snowblower and be done with it. This weather is highly unusual here. We only get a couple of days a winter where it doesn't break high teens.
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01-16-09, 09:19 PM
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01-17-09, 01:03 AM
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Dang, PCad... every time I read your posts all I can say is... wow.
And I don't necessarily mean that in a complimentary way.
I mean, sometimes, you are a really funny guy in a dry sort of way
And, sometimes, you're just sad.
I just see someone I don't ever want to be.
Crack back; I know you have to but, no joke, man, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.
Assuming you know.
And I don't necessarily mean that in a complimentary way.
I mean, sometimes, you are a really funny guy in a dry sort of way
And, sometimes, you're just sad.
I just see someone I don't ever want to be.
Crack back; I know you have to but, no joke, man, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.
Assuming you know.
01-17-09, 08:07 AM
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The best way to deal with ageing is denial. As other posts have indicated, just keep pushing hard and things will take care of themselves.
Al
01-17-09, 08:10 AM
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Dang, PCad... every time I read your posts all I can say is... wow.
And I don't necessarily mean that in a complimentary way.
I mean, sometimes, you are a really funny guy in a dry sort of way
And, sometimes, you're just sad.
I just see someone I don't ever want to be.
Crack back; I know you have to but, no joke, man, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.
Assuming you know.
And I don't necessarily mean that in a complimentary way.
I mean, sometimes, you are a really funny guy in a dry sort of way
And, sometimes, you're just sad.
I just see someone I don't ever want to be.
Crack back; I know you have to but, no joke, man, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.
Assuming you know.
01-17-09, 08:34 AM
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The key to aging with happiness is family.
In the past year I've acquired two grandchildren. We babysat one of them last night and she's crawling around here even as I type.
Two years I acquired a new daughter who is now a teenager.
And I want a new mountain bike.
And I've rediscovered the joy of reading books. It's a lot more satisfying than sitting in front of this stupid computer.
I don't pass any judgments on PCad. Internet personas are strange things and he has a reputation to maintain.
In the past year I've acquired two grandchildren. We babysat one of them last night and she's crawling around here even as I type.
Two years I acquired a new daughter who is now a teenager.
And I want a new mountain bike.
And I've rediscovered the joy of reading books. It's a lot more satisfying than sitting in front of this stupid computer.
I don't pass any judgments on PCad. Internet personas are strange things and he has a reputation to maintain.
01-17-09, 08:47 AM
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Yeah, in bike riding its all about reputation. By the way is it true that Pcad doesn't own a Cervelo?
01-17-09, 08:55 AM
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Without this silly ritual we call a birthday, I really wouldn't know how old I am. The first clue was the lack of candles on the cake, I guess. Many were replaced by one, with just just a number denoting my age. I guess old cooters can't blow out a bunch of candles, or something.
I will say, because of my lifestyle choices, I would have sworn I was 60, when I was actually in my late 20's or early 30's. Now that I am 50, I could swear I am in my late 20's or early 30's. My bike helps me out in this thought.
I will say, because of my lifestyle choices, I would have sworn I was 60, when I was actually in my late 20's or early 30's. Now that I am 50, I could swear I am in my late 20's or early 30's. My bike helps me out in this thought.
01-17-09, 09:28 AM
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Hmm, musings on aging....
I'm 53, and I always have to stop and think how old I am....could be CRS, but it just isn't something I think about a lot.
I still have all my hair(different color, tho). I still don't wear glasses. I weigh within 10 lbs of what I did when I graduated college 32 years ago. I'm still working the same job(farming). I still listen to the same music. I don't take any medications except vitamins in the morning and an occasional Advil. My girls are growing up, but that's kinda neat...new experiences. I'm gonna be a grandfather in September for the first time, but that's really cool. I still call my 81yo father "Daddy"(it's a Southern thing). Best of all, I'm still riding my bike, 40+ years after spending endless summers riding all over my small home town. What's not to like? Yeah, I'm lucky!
As Jimmy Buffett say, I'm growing older, but not UP!!
I'm 53, and I always have to stop and think how old I am....could be CRS, but it just isn't something I think about a lot.
I still have all my hair(different color, tho). I still don't wear glasses. I weigh within 10 lbs of what I did when I graduated college 32 years ago. I'm still working the same job(farming). I still listen to the same music. I don't take any medications except vitamins in the morning and an occasional Advil. My girls are growing up, but that's kinda neat...new experiences. I'm gonna be a grandfather in September for the first time, but that's really cool. I still call my 81yo father "Daddy"(it's a Southern thing). Best of all, I'm still riding my bike, 40+ years after spending endless summers riding all over my small home town. What's not to like? Yeah, I'm lucky!
As Jimmy Buffett say, I'm growing older, but not UP!!
01-17-09, 09:42 AM
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BTW let me ask my old lady question here - I know in this group you will understand discussions about medical problems... over the last year I have developed an intolerance to salt. The good thing it has forced me to stop eating processed food. Also no crackers, chips etc. If I eat even the tiniest bit of salt (like half a cracker or pretzel), my mouth starts to burn and I can taste salt all night. It has kept me up at night. Like I said, I've done my best to stop eating salty foods but geez you learn what food naturally have salt, lile celery (which I loved to snack on).
Anyone have this problem as well - or is it my own special brand of weird "oldness"?
Anyone have this problem as well - or is it my own special brand of weird "oldness"?
01-17-09, 09:47 AM
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01-17-09, 04:22 PM
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BTW let me ask my old lady question here - I know in this group you will understand discussions about medical problems... over the last year I have developed an intolerance to salt. The good thing it has forced me to stop eating processed food. Also no crackers, chips etc. If I eat even the tiniest bit of salt (like half a cracker or pretzel), my mouth starts to burn and I can taste salt all night. It has kept me up at night. Like I said, I've done my best to stop eating salty foods but geez you learn what food naturally have salt, lile celery (which I loved to snack on).
Anyone have this problem as well - or is it my own special brand of weird "oldness"?
Anyone have this problem as well - or is it my own special brand of weird "oldness"?
I was peeling some butternut squash for my wife to make soup, and I developed an acute case of contact dermatitis. I've also recently developed allergic reactions to some types of apples and some types of sweet cherries. Just a few more oldie oddities.
01-17-09, 04:34 PM
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I don't have that reaction to salt (just the unfortunate HBP response), but how do you like this one: Butternut Squash
I was peeling some butternut squash for my wife to make soup, and I developed an acute case of contact dermatitis. I've also recently developed allergic reactions to some types of apples and some types of sweet cherries. Just a few more oldie oddities.
I was peeling some butternut squash for my wife to make soup, and I developed an acute case of contact dermatitis. I've also recently developed allergic reactions to some types of apples and some types of sweet cherries. Just a few more oldie oddities.
So Terex and BPIPam, have you seen doctors? What do they say?
I haven't had any of these, yet.
01-17-09, 04:54 PM
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No real need to see a doctor for my reactions at this time. My wife is a pharmacist and we have several medical professionals in the family. I just need to avoid known allergens, and be alert to any new reactions. I may need to start carrying an epinephrine pen to treat anaphylaxis. When my lips started burning and my throat started swelling shut after eating just one fresh sweet cherry, it really got my attention. 
The allergic response to these foods is typically based on certain proteins in the food. Cooking tends to break down the proteins, so I'm still good to go on butternut squash soup.
The allergic response to these foods is typically based on certain proteins in the food. Cooking tends to break down the proteins, so I'm still good to go on butternut squash soup.
01-17-09, 05:00 PM
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Dang, PCad... every time I read your posts all I can say is... wow.
And I don't necessarily mean that in a complimentary way.
I mean, sometimes, you are a really funny guy in a dry sort of way
And, sometimes, you're just sad.
I just see someone I don't ever want to be.
Crack back; I know you have to but, no joke, man, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.
Assuming you know.
And I don't necessarily mean that in a complimentary way.
I mean, sometimes, you are a really funny guy in a dry sort of way
And, sometimes, you're just sad.
I just see someone I don't ever want to be.
Crack back; I know you have to but, no joke, man, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.
Assuming you know.
Know what I'm looking for? I can't even remember what I'm looking for. And since this is the 50+ Forum, many of you know what that's all about.
01-17-09, 05:04 PM
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'Dang'?
01-17-09, 05:10 PM
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So are you trying to say that that elegant, sophisticated older lady in the mirror might be me?
01-17-09, 05:41 PM
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And, yeah, "Dang"... we're a polite bunch, here. I try to respect that.
01-17-09, 05:53 PM
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Might be. If this was the road forum you would be asked to provide pictures.
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"Getting Old Is Hell"...
Thats why I am going to refuse to get old
I had my 70th birthday last year and this last Nov I bought my
first bike in many decades.
I am working out on my Kurt Kinetic waiting for the temp to
get above freezing so I can get out and ride...
Jerry
Thats why I am going to refuse to get old
I had my 70th birthday last year and this last Nov I bought my
first bike in many decades.
I am working out on my Kurt Kinetic waiting for the temp to
get above freezing so I can get out and ride...
Jerry
