How is too long II

[brian john]

For those of you hitting 40 and more, and you young guys listen.

Did you notice at 40 or so glasses became part of the uniform?

At 50 some of the younger guys could beat you up the stairs?

Getting moving in the morning seems to take longer?

Aches and pains seem to be the norm.

You realize that ahhh so be it and keep going, because that is the way of life.

OH and your mind goes TOO in the title should be TWO.......

I strive to keep in shape and did a battery job keeping pace with a 24 year old putting 480-145 LB jars on 3 racks over 3 days. Unloading moving 3 floors and taking old batteries off and new on, damn near killed me, but I was not going to have this young whipper snapper beat me (a good guy). Not sure how much longer I can keep that pace.

Now for you under 40, smoking will only multiply this aging process.

[j_erickson]

Brian, I turn 40 next month. I'll report back in 10 years.:wink: :D

[zog]

Just got glasses, mostly so I can see my golf ball.

[cowboyjwc]

I turn 50 on the 21st.

Went out hiking with some kids a while back, after about an hour I said it's time to take a break. One of the kids asked, getting old? I just looked at him and said, yes, yes I am, I've got 35 years on you guys and I used to be you guys, your time will come.:grin:

Put off the glasses until I was 42, but now I can't even fake trying to read something.

[rdelauter]

My father always said you only have two options, get older or die, I'll choose the first. You should also think of it as gaining wisdom, not age!

[don_resqcapt19]

One of my dads favorite sayings was: "use your head to save your back". The older I get the more important I find that saying.

[bbaumer]

This is gonna sound like an advertisement, and maybe it is, but I'll say it anyway.

Just turned 38. Used to be very active, worked out 3 days a week and played in an adult basketball league two days.

Quit doing that about 10 years ago and became mostly sedentary for various reasons, excuses really.

Kids are bigger and more active and realized I was huffing and puffing while doing minimal physical activity with them. I was feeling very old.

Heard good things from some of my archery buddies about the P90X program. Yes, the infomercial one. Bought the program several months ago and have been pretty good about doing the excercise portion, not so good on the diet, since. In spite of my diet shortcomings my strength, flexibility, endurance and overall "wind" have improved dramatically. My waistline has gone down quite a bit too.

I highly recommend this, or any exercise program. It WILL make you feel better and younger. You may be used to being on your feet all day working in the trade, but it not the same as specific cardio and strength training.

You don't need a lot of equipment either. Just need to get moving rather than watching TV or surfing the net for an hour or so every day.

[fisherelectric]

"One of my dads favorite sayings was: "use your head to save your back". The older I get the more important I find that saying."

Me and my 2 lead men are all 54. A few years back I hired a couple college kids for the summer to help wire some houses we were doing. Ninety+ degree days. By early afternoon these kids were exhausted and couldn't believe us old guys were working circles around them. Made us feel good.

[brian john]

John one of the more realizing moments for me was hiking with my kids I use to carry most of the stuff and beat them up the hills. Now I barely make it, when you hit the point where they pass you it is a moment in time.

Though on the kayak trip last month I lead the way all 171 miles and was told by my wife that my son said it was all he could do to hang with me.

[cschmid]

So this is the old timers thread of threads..I still don't have glasses although I carry a magnifying lense in my wallet..I now have age related diabetes..I still feel good when I out work the youngsters..the feeling in my fingers is not as good as it use to be but over all I feel pretty good..I like what I do and being active is a good thing as you grow older..destiny from birth is death no two ways around it and everyone does it..Thank you Jesus for the gift..

[hockeyoligist2]

I'm 54 and have no problem keeping up with the youngest guy in our crew, he's 46! ;) I do have a problem keeping up with the "old" guy, He's 58 and can run rings around all of us!

[gndrod]

Hi Brian,

Good stuff here. Keeping in shape is not as tough as seeing small details. (aside from age, too much computer time has changed eyesight also) Seems that overall knowledge and experience helps balance out keeping up with the young guys. rbj

[brian john]

It was never my Motto, stay in shape eat right die anyway, I was going to beat that monster and all the pills that come with it. Till it almost happened to me, I work out regularly 4-5 days a week, vegetarian and was going from the gym to the health food store and WHAM, heart attack. Life is what it is and deals it out accordingly. Genetics have a major role in all this.

Thanks Mom

[cowboyjwc]

John one of the more realizing moments for me was hiking with my kids I use to carry most of the stuff and beat them up the hills. Now I barely make it, when you hit the point where they pass you it is a moment in time.

Though on the kayak trip last month I lead the way all 171 miles and was told by my wife that my son said it was all he could do to hang with me.

LOL, yeah I kind of even remember it happening. I also coach 13-15 year old baseball, it's sad that most of them can throw harder than me, not that I ever really had an arm to begin with.

The great thing about old age is the wisdom that comes with it. On the hike I was the only one that knew where we were and how to get home.:grin:

I do like to take some credit for things though, my son is becoming a heck of a shot, but I'm the one that taught him. He's become pretty good at reading sign, but again.......Like they say "Youth is wasted on the young."

[LarryFine]

I can still outwork the kids. I find I need glasses for reading the smaller print that I can't back up far enough to read.

"They's my readin' glasses." ~ Mr. Tipton in My Cousin Vinny

The great thing about old age is the wisdom that comes with it. On the hike I was the only one that knew where we were and how to get home.:grin: That and the wisdom that comes with having the car keys in your pocket. ;)

[cschmid]

It was never my Motto, stay in shape eat right die anyway, I was going to beat that monster and all the pills that come with it. Till it almost happened to me, I work out regularly 4-5 days a week, vegetarian and was going from the gym to the health food store and WHAM, heart attack. Life is what it is and deals it out accordingly. Genetics have a major role in all this.

Thanks Mom

Man I am there..I was not going to be one thoughs guys with the fist full of pills but I take my insulin meds everyday and smile..dang them genetics get you every time..

[ceb58]

I will be 50 this month also, and to be very honest the last few days has whipped me. 98 deg. with the humidity, butt kicker. But I did reflect on my age this weekend, my 17 year old worked with me all day drilling and running pipe by 3:00pm we both had had enough. He comes home takes a shower and said, I'm gone. Where are you going? To find a new girlfriend and away he goes. It's all I could do to make it to the shower and think that was me years ago.:)

[peter d]

Did you notice at 40 or so glasses became part of the uniform?

Glasses became part of my uniform in the 11th grade. And I'm still way under 40. :roll:

[chris kennedy]

Glasses became part of my uniform in the 11th grade. And I'm still way under 40. :roll:
I have 3 pairs of 125's and a pair of 135's. I currently trying to acquire a magnifying glass and a telescope.

[cowboyjwc]

Went to the Dr on Thursday for a cortisone shot in my elbow and shoulder and ended up on blood pressure meds. They compliment my cholesterol meds.:smile:

[masterinbama]

I don't need glasses ; my arms aren't long enough. I agree that years of working the hours that I have worked have taken a toll on my body. But I refuse to let it get me down. I will make up for my physical shortfalls with the years of knowledge that I have gained (most of it here)

[JohnJ0906]

I turn 40 in November. I think bifocals are rapidly approaching......
I'm trying to hold out, but my eyes aren't... :roll:

[tonyou812]

Im thirty seven but I still enjoy a hard days work. I refuse to tell myself Im too old or that some body part is bothering me. I love it when a 20 year old tells me he's tired and Im still going full steam.I dont smoke and still work out a bit which really seems to help.
That being said that dosent mean that I want to be "pulling rope" forever. I think that there is a natural progression in any job. And with some carefull planning you can put yourself in a better position. And after twenty thirty years I want to be the guy sighning the front of the check.

[guschash]

Ha, I remember 40, 50, also 60. If you enjoy what you do, you will never have a job. I have had a few jobs but that is life, but since I been a electrican I can honestly say I joyed every minute. The harder the work the joy I experienced. I remember working with this really old guy and we were busting butt and he looks up at and says ain't this fun. I learned alot from him. I have always worked out. I played handball 20+, rollerblade, hiked,biked,walked,etc. Use it or lose it, goes for mentally and physically.

[cschmid]

Went to the Dr on Thursday for a cortisone shot in my elbow and shoulder and ended up on blood pressure meds. They compliment my cholesterol meds.:smile:

its not funny but it is...

[cowboyjwc]

its not funny but it is...

That's ok I kind of saw the humor in it myself:)

[Former Jeanyus]

Did you notice at 40 or so glasses became part of the uniform?
At 50 some of the younger guys could beat you up the stairs?
Getting moving in the morning seems to take longer?
Aches and pains seem to be the norm.
You realize that ahhh so be it and keep going, because that is the way of life.
OH and your mind goes TOO in the title should be TWO.......


I was lucky, I didn't need them till 46, and I need a new set now (52)
Usually, but I can still outwork both my boys... and I love rubbing it in :grin:
Yeah, mornings are REALLY rough... the aches, pains, and temp no-brain
I just think of Dory from Finding Nemo... just keep swimming, swimming...