Miscellaneous Things to do when you get old

[mizmar]

I don't think I could manage to do adult activity for half an hour but I'm always willing to try.

I think it's about learning licks and phrases; and using the in all situations.
I've stated with "tut-tut-tut" and "well now, that's interesting". Then going through a newspaper, reading a bit and going "tut-tut-tut" around the circle of world affairs. You can use "humm" as a leading tone to link the two: "well now, that's interesting. hmmm, tut-tut-tut"
Some licks should be avoided. Age related phrases like "I'm 70, I know..." Or "when you get to my age you'll understand.." sounds good in your head but dreadful out loud.

 

[Jimmymack]

I always refuse to think of myself, and certainly don’t describe myself, as an old man, I’m 74 now. I retired at 65, I was within 2 weeks of the government change to 66 as retirement age and I count myself lucky, especially as it now seems to be 67. The last 9 years have possibly been the best of my life. I never call myself or think of myself as an old man, except maybe when a discount is available. I’m certainly ageing but that’s different. I’ve just spent the day setting up and running the AV for set of all-day lectures by my wife, she’s 79.

It’s not a question of being as old as you feel, some days I feel old but bugger that, tomorrow I probably won’t and if I do some execises I will instantly feel better; there are things to do, things I want to do and plans to make and I have the time to do them. I don’t intend to quit doing these things until I’m forced to.

Don’t get suckered by the traditional numbers game, keep yourself as fit and, especially, strong as you can and get on with it. As they say, ‘this isn’t a rehearsal’.

 

[Woodpad]

Third!? When calling your wife?
You've got two mistresses?!

Its ok, they are triplets.

 

[Targa]

Its ok, they are triplets.

So you have to manage the three in the time for two?

 

[ESJohn]

Heading toward 71 early next year. I don't mind talking about my age. Most of my friends are in the same boat and it's often a topic of conversation. The rep that took over half of my sales territory when I retired calls me "Dad" and used to kid me about how often I needed to pull off of the road for restroom breaks when we travelled together for meetings and markets. We still keep in touch on occasion.

Winters can be long, and I like them a little less every year. Last fall, I began working on my model project that I started back in 1981 when my hands were more stable and my vision perfect. Working and raising kids took up my time after that. It sat from 1991 until 2024 with most of the larger parts of the hull completed. The past year has been spent, off and on, completing details on the spar deck. I need to place the anchors and then move on to the masts. That project, with a firm reliance on my son's assistance, will help me occupy my time when it's cold and dark outside. Someday, the USS Constitution will be "launched".

 

[Woodpad]

So you have to manage the three in the time for two?

As time goes by.

 

[Vlad]

As time goes by.

Go on..Play it Sam..

 

[Vetinari]

One month from 76 and building 3rd electronic organ.

 

[BUMNOTE]

Just turned 70 yesterday,still working,still doing my martial arts and weight training 3-4 times a week.You need to keep moving.

 

[Vetinari]

@BUMNOTE Happy birthday. I know it's a day late but I'm always 1 beat benind.

 

[BUMNOTE]

Thank you vetinari,

 

[Woodpad]

The first thing is that posture and agility are more important than strength. I do the normal upper body exercises (mainly stretching) and one unusual. When doing house chores I wear a larp breastplate (paladin) with the weight of a saxophone (4kg) and keep my posture and especially neck upright. For my spine (lower back pain) I use mainly torsion exercises used by elderly Japanese who endure cold winters without cv. The idea is that European exercises are focused on the core and don't do much with the small muscles around the spine. By focusing on these small muscles you keep your spine agile. I once saw a documentary on that subject, but I can't find it anymore.

Found something in the direction of this documentary on youtube. With some simplifications and a bit more popular explained. but it gives an idea.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-GayqrjiqY

 

[Vlad]

One month from 76 and building 3rd electronic organ.

You are Steve Austin and I claim my £5...

 

[Vetinari]

Would love to upgrade my eyes but medical science is about 50yrs away from being able to make any improvement in my visual abilities.

 

[Wonko]

Just turned 70 yesterday,still working,still doing my martial arts and weight training 3-4 times a week.You need to keep moving.

Which martial art would that be?
I'll be picking up my weekly aikido-training next week (stopped going in May, after a bike accident). At 61 I find some things are quite a challenge (like getting back up from the tatami)

 

[BUMNOTE]

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