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Originally Posted by mossguy
I remember noticing feeling older or less capable or something at 53. Now at 74 I work on my cars a lot more than I ever did and can do just about everything I need to do. Since I am no longer in a hurry I pace myself, and by paying attention, the arthritis, knee replacement, and back surgery do not come into play. Mechanicing keeps me flexible, but strength is down. The things that I can't do anymore, I've already forgotten about. Life is good.
Best,
Tom
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That's a big well done Tom. I hope I'm the same at 74...
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I'm 45 and I'm feeling good, There is nothing I can't do but like Tom I pay attention to what my body is telling me.
I walk for about an hour a day almost everyday without pain. I intend to keep walking and watching what I eat for as long as possible.
Meanwhile... I don't worry about getting old. It happens to us all and all you can do is make the best of anything that comes your way.
Yes the people you love will start dying off. I've seen my mother deal with that now that her friends are all in the 70s and 80s. But she's happy and enjoys life the best she can. My dad died about 12 years ago so it's been hard on her.
Just one last thing... I saw Michael Douglas on Dave Letterman the other night. He told Dave that he had stage 4 throat cancer. The type caused by excessive drinking.
One thing I was impressed with was his attitude. He seemed to be in good spirits.
I hope that attitude helps him fight through it.