Went to the range yesterday and the rain had uncovered a lot of cast lead boolits. After all had left really no one showed up but I shot until about six just in case, I got my sieve and buckets and started with full intentions of filling up two five gallon buckets. Well I got one 3/4 full when I ran out of steam and had to quit. As I said GETTING OLD SUCKS BIG TIME.
PS they do not care if you mine the berms, as long as you cover the holes up.
Frank G.
It's preferable to the alternative..........Originally Posted by Freightman
I disagree I am now retired and have more time and lots more wisdom than when young. Old is a state of mind and I choose not to get old mentally.
jim
Nah, getting old don't suck, it's fun. As Gussy observed--you have alternatives to it. I'll pass on those. Just be realistic. For most of us older crowd, we learn patience. Work slower and be thankful for what you can do.
One of my father's favorite statements: "If I say a chicken dips snuff, look under his wing for the snuffbox" How I was raised, who I am.
Getting old is not for sissies.
Ain't that the truth.
R.M.
The tree of liberty must be watered periodically with the blood of tyrants and patriots alike..........Thomas Jefferson
It's not getting old that is bad, it's the bending over and eye sight. Wish I could mine the berm here.
I just had my 8th operation Monday and can say getting hurt and old sucks! But it sure beats the alternative and I just let the pains remind me that I am still alive and able to do things, justs not as fast or as long anymore.
Going in for my 19th very soon (spine AGAIN) Pain? lots of it. but still its a pretty good life. I just wish I was as tough as my wife thinks I am. hell I wish I was as tough as she is. oh well! ab la Dee life goes on. Thank fully. GD formally of CT.I just had my 8th operation Monday and can say getting hurt and old sucks! But it sure beats the alternative and I just let the pains remind me that I am still alive and able to do things, justs not as fast or as long anymore.
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I wasn't Born in the south but I got there as soon as I could.
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"Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped." — Groucho Marx
"We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse"
Getting old "SUCKS"
[B] I just had my 8th operation Monday and can say getting hurt and old sucks! But it sure beats the alternative and I just let the pains remind me that I am still alive and able to do things, justs not as fast or as long anymore.[/B]
Hey Doc. Have to agree with you on the getting hurt and old sucks bit. At 77 I have had my share of aches & pains, but after raising three sons & one
grandson into the shooting and reloading life. I've had a h*** of a
LOT of loading, hunting & casting behind me...Getting old sucks, Yea, but it's Getting worn out is the trouble time. Enjoy life, It's a great ride. bigmac
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[Getting old may suck, and growing old IS mandatory. However, growing UP is optional. Live life day by day to it's fullest while you still can. smilie=2:
"We the people are the rightful masters of both
Congress & the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution,
but overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution."
Abraham Lincoln
Old and fragile beats dead and pushing up daisies.
You guys going through all these operations have my upmost respect and will be in my prayers. Being 51 and starting to get heavy (210lbs), out of shape and blood pressure borderline, I've decided to do something about it. I'm starting to slowly change my diet and joined the fitness center at work. I worked out once last week and three times this week and am starting to feel better despite being a little sore. I'm taking it slow and steady. Afterall, I didn't get this way over night.
You ain't old, just sore!
As we age we develop a higher tolerance for pain.
Fortunately, we also grow more pain receptors
to balance this condition.
For most of us there also seem to be more opportunities
to experience pain.
A wise man once said: "Don't worry, pain is just
God's way of scaring us".
getting old SUCK'S ! A+ on growing up optional ! worst part, read below
skimmerhead
Cheap things are not good and Good Thing's Are Not Cheap
the worst part of getting old; is remembering when you were young
You know youre gettin old when that sweet young thing you are flirting with in the supermarket is 45 years old.......
It is amazing how much easier it is to flirt with them when you hope they don't follow you home.
Lets see, you got to be at the range without any one around to bug you, and you found buried treasure.
and your complaining about what again?
Just learn to pace yourself, OR pretend every hunk you recycle is gold
I have sworn on the altar of GOD eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.Thomas Jefferson
" Any law that is NOT constitutional is not a law" James Madison
I was complaing about something in the presence of Gran'daddy one day and he said "Jim, son, you ought not complain. I know people your age that have been dead for twenty years."
As far as I'm concerned, every day above ground is wonderful! Besides, you're only old on the outside.
What suck's, is the first hour or so in the morning getting all the joints up to speed & working like they should.
From then on the day'sgreat, especially still learning new stuff like hanging around here.
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