geezers unite

[Ozzy2013]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I’ve never really grown up. I’m 63 and retain the same enthusiasms I had when I was a teenager. The old beat up carcass doesn’t always approve however, requiring better planning to minimize bending, twisting, and heavy lifting. Health problems put me in early retirement a few years ago, and now that we’ve adjusted to the reduced income I could never go back. I love spending every day doing whatever I find interesting, and being held only to my own standards.

Abilities to crawl around on concrete are limited, but being a former Jarhead really helps with the attitude. Old and broken has never prevented me from doing anything I want. It just slows me down a bit. Efficiency and wisdom also come with a lifetime of experience, making it much easier to avoid costly or painful misadventures.

In spite of any limitations, in the last few years I’ve managed to paint my truck, upholster the interior, redo the engine compartment, design parts for my machinist son to fabricate, and dozens of other projects not related to the truck.

When I was a kid, the father figures on TV all sat on the sofa in a nerd sweater or sport jacket reading the newspaper. Never could see myself fitting into that image. I figure I’ll have plenty of time to evolve into a mature/elderly/senior citizen if I live long enough to become completely incapacitated. Until then I’ll continue finding fulfillment in the same pursuits I’ve always enjoyed.

I make it a priority to achieve three simple goals every day - learn something new, make a difference, do something that makes me happy. So far it’s working!

I have a similar story major surgery on my back, shoulders ,neck knees,elbows etc.Im 50 feel 90 and am just getting started !I just do things a lot slower and more cautiously.