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In reply to the discussion: Well I made it. I'm 75 today, old, is that diamond Jubilee or something [View all]Walleye
(44,910 posts)28. Thank you, spending too much time in repair and maintenance of the body. But it's better to be alive
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Well I made it. I'm 75 today, old, is that diamond Jubilee or something [View all]
Walleye
Feb 2024
OP
Thanks, I guess I'm gonna have to start thinking of myself when they say elderly
Walleye
Feb 2024
#2
I always try to tell people that I know what it was like to be young. They don't know what it's like to be old
Walleye
Feb 2024
#6
I hope it's as joyous as the diamond jubilee of QE II. 75 years on the throne.
EYESORE 9001
Feb 2024
#3
Thank you, spending too much time in repair and maintenance of the body. But it's better to be alive
Walleye
Feb 2024
#28
Happy 75th! Welcome to the other side of the other side, elder. Long may you run.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#13
Thank you, though these changes have come. with the chrome hard shine in the sun
Walleye
Feb 2024
#35
Thank you, trying to keep moving, getting arthritis everywhere. I guess it's good to be alive to complain
Walleye
Feb 2024
#40
Thanks for the tip. I have been taking 500 mg of Tylenol at night. I will try your method
Walleye
Feb 2024
#83
I like the way we look at obits. Younger than me, older than me,damn exactly my age on the dot
Walleye
Feb 2024
#49
I just got mine renewed too. I think they kind of gave me a break but I don't care
Walleye
Feb 2024
#130
Way to go, my only goal when I was working lives to live to receive Social Security. That was 10 years ago
Walleye
Feb 2024
#131
Congrats. Who'd of thunk it? If you're like me I never thought I'd of made it.
captain queeg
Feb 2024
#71
I know, I heard Joe Biden say when he turned 80 that he had a hard time saying the number
Walleye
Feb 2024
#93
Gonna join you in 9 months if all goes as planned Walleye. Raising my morning
NoMoreRepugs
Feb 2024
#73
Thank you, I'm kind of overwhelmed by the response I'm getting here. It's great
Walleye
Feb 2024
#111
Wow. My brother just passed his 50th wedding anniversary, finally has grandchild
Walleye
Feb 2024
#134
Thank you, you wonderful folks in the lounge have given me a great birthday party here
Walleye
Feb 2024
#139