I'm Beating the Odds
Sep 1, 2022 16:52:28 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm 78 now. Life expectancy in the US has dropped again, from 77 to 76.1, mainly because of Covid. I'm ahead of the curve. How are you doing?
72 and going strong!
Sep 1, 2022 16:57:37 #
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Sep 1, 2022 17:15:48 #
80 last April. Both parents died at 80, so if I make it to next April, I figure I'll have beaten the family average.
In the meantime, still in good health, still able to do most of the things I've always enjoyed doing, and still making plans "for the future" and curious about what it will bring. It has been (and still is) a good life. When things stop being fun, I'll be ready to go; really don't want to hang around any longer than that. Don't think I'll feel any regrets that my run didn't last longer.
Having read through this thread, it occurs to me that we Hogs are overall a pretty optimistic group of old timers.
In the meantime, still in good health, still able to do most of the things I've always enjoyed doing, and still making plans "for the future" and curious about what it will bring. It has been (and still is) a good life. When things stop being fun, I'll be ready to go; really don't want to hang around any longer than that. Don't think I'll feel any regrets that my run didn't last longer.
Having read through this thread, it occurs to me that we Hogs are overall a pretty optimistic group of old timers.
Sep 1, 2022 17:57:59 #
josquin1
Loc: Massachusetts
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm 78 now. Life expectancy in the US has dropped again, from 77 to 76.1, mainly because of Covid. I'm ahead of the curve. How are you doing?
Will turn 75 in a few weeks starting my 76th revolution around the sun. My father made it to 93 but no such luck for my mother or 2 brothers. The big C got them early. My fingers are crossed hoping for my father's genes but doing well so far. Off to Santa Fe to celebrate my 75th soon.
Sep 1, 2022 18:15:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm 78 now. Life expectancy in the US has dropped again, from 77 to 76.1, mainly because of Covid. I'm ahead of the curve. How are you doing?
Will be 76 in a few days… don’t feel a day over 200
Sep 1, 2022 18:28:32 #
SnoShuSam
Loc: Texas, (ex Virginian)
When I was 13 our neighbor said if he had anything to do with it I would not make 21. I'm 51 years past that now and have 2 years past Prostate Cancer, 12 years past open heart Sur., 2 years past a double event in one night for my defibrillator bringing me back to life (diabetic coma) and am working on neuropathy in my legs. I'm going strong and my goal is 85. I think I'll get close. I just want to see how dumb some people can be. (L B S?)
Sep 1, 2022 18:59:02 #
Amielee
Loc: Eastern Washington State
I'm 87 will be 88 in November. Made up my mind to live to 104 then get shot by a jealous husband.
Sep 1, 2022 19:11:46 #
josquin1
Loc: Massachusetts
Amielee wrote:
I'm 87 will be 88 in November. Made up my mind to live to 104 then get shot by a jealous husband.
Sounds exciting.
Sep 1, 2022 19:13:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm 78 now. Life expectancy in the US has dropped again, from 77 to 76.1, mainly because of Covid. I'm ahead of the curve. How are you doing?
Im 90 as of July 17. I still take walks just to keep myself independent.
Sep 1, 2022 19:21:32 #
Sep 1, 2022 19:51:39 #
Just turned 85, can't hear, can't see, can't remember, and I can't pee. But I feel great.
Sep 1, 2022 19:57:16 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm 78 now. Life expectancy in the US has dropped again, from 77 to 76.1, mainly because of Covid. I'm ahead of the curve. How are you doing?
67 and counting.
Sep 1, 2022 20:08:36 #
Amielee wrote:
I'm 87 will be 88 in November. Made up my mind to live to 104 then get shot by a jealous husband.
A worthy ambition indeed!
Sep 1, 2022 21:02:54 #
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