[oldE]

As we age we have so much in common, but there are many differences, depending upon how one used or abused their bodies in their younger days. Over stages in my careers I spent a lot of time climbing in and out of delivery trucks,(hundreds of times each day), working on concrete floors and dragging pallet jacks with up to a ton and repeatedly lifting 40 lbs. plus. My knees and back were not forgiving of that **** and the accommodation I hit on was to lose weight. I get far less "feedback " from those parts of my body these days.
At the same time I have become a proponent of, "work smarter, not harder ". Yes, it may take longer to set up a task, but I reduce my risk of injury. I have to keep sight of the fact there is no back up if I put myself out of commission. My wife can drive the tractor, but she can't attach the implements.
As for driving, I still enjoy it. My vision is good. However I value comfort over sportiness. I sold the NA Miata 5 years ago and don't miss it. I posted a thread here some months ago when I bought a used Jetta with the 6 speed auto over a Golf with the 5 speed manual. I realized the transmission did a better job of selecting gears than I in most situations. Don't get me wrong. I still enjoy hustling down a twisty road, but I appreciate the car looks after me. I have done over 700 km in a day in the car and it suits me.
At this point, I think adaptation is key.

Best
Les