geezers unite

[Fred T]

Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958

My boys are all in their 20s and have grown to be good men .

Y'all need t turn up your hearing aids. What was said was good for nuthin.

I'm 59 and keep having health problems, so I have two trucks that need lots of work. And the avatar fits.

[CoggedBelt75]

56 and counting. Been with the same gal for 37 years, 1 son, 1 daughter, 4 granddaughters, 1 grandson, extra weight, 1 damaged heart. But life is still good.

[dan42]

I'm at 54 now. I have a pretty rough shoulder (3 surgeries) but you just learn to work through it. Like everybody says, you still think you're a kid, but you're body tells you otherwise. I still love to jump in the truck and just drive for hours. That will never change.

[HEI451]

I rode my 1983 Honda GL650 SilverWing into town today, about 9 miles there, and 9 miles back, parked it at my sister's place, and got on my bicycle, with trailer, and rode my rear all over town doping errands, about 10 miles. It is now 102 degrees. It has been just one of those very nice days for a bicycle ride. My bicycle trailer is one of those that was originally set up to haul a kid or two, with a mesh seat/canopy. I removed all the mesh, it was virtually rotted away, and made a wood body for it, and now, I can put a lot of stuff into it. Makes for a nice, no gas used parts runner/grocery getter. One day in the not so far away future, I will ride from the house, into town and back, that will be a nice challenge for this 62 year old fart.

[papawswrench]

68 1/2, still gettin'er done! I still work, and buy,sell, and collect old wrenches. I run my website and my Tool Talk Forum.
I am also an avid photographer and display old tools in shows around my neck of the woods south of Houston, Texas.

[clemdaddy]

posting pics of my puffer truck... shes been on the road for 32 years with me and of that, at least 15 of them as a daily driver. the clock turned over 100,000 miles a couple of years ago and i enjoyed every one of them.

[cayoterun]

Really nice old truck. I can even truthfully say, "I remember when those came out new". Not many around that slick anymore.
Welcome to the board.

Cayoterun
Side note: We come to B'ville-Rogers often. Used to live in Gentry-Decatur, wife in B'ville-Cave Springs. I'm a natural born Arkie. Moved away many years ago. Sure has changed down there.

[special-K]

Well,since I'm 56,active,not afraid of labor,and young at heart I can laugh when someone uses the term geezer for someone over 50. Lord willing,I won't qualify for that for another 20 or more years. I am another one who is guilty of having too many interests. When I was younger I figured I'd narrow it all down to my favorites. It hasn't happened yet. I've been operating my construction business solo since '05. I install siding on homes,build post & beam buildings,and anything else I'm called for. I do everything alone. Last month I swapped axles and suspension from a Suburban to a Jimmy.
I enjoy being active with my girlfriend and family. She and I walk every day. This summer I've been surfing,hiking/camping the Appalachian Trail,and been kayaking a lot lately. My only regret is that I'd like to have more work. I don't see retirement as an option unless things change.

[kingsolver72]

Definitely a cool truck Clemdaddy!

[FrankieD]

I got my first 69 in 69 my dad bought a white over black custom delux 307 3sp with marker lights new paid $2400 for it, I bought it off him 6 months later for $1800 ran the crap out of it. I put a set of 10.00 16.5's on the back so I could carry heavy loads. Back then you could buy 55 chevys for $50 all day long.

[Malo83]

58 here but my mind is still stuck in the 70's, NAVY retired,(did 22yrs in Uncle Sams canoe club) have to thank the Good Lord for letting me live this long and for a Beautiful wife and 2 daughters, still driving my 83 Silverado I bought new, a hearty Salute to all my Veteran Brothers



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[100%Chevy]

Originally Posted by Malo83

58 here but my mind is still stuck in the 70's, NAVY retired,(did 22yrs in Uncle Sams canoe club) have to thank the Good Lord for letting me live this long and for a Beautiful wife and 2 daughters, still driving my 83 Silverado I bought new, a hearty Salute to all my Veteran Brothers



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I still drive my 82,Silverado,K-10,I bought new.On it's second engine and third trans.Maybe 300,000 miles-not sure because I can't keep the cruise working.When it quits,the speedo quits too.
Mike.

[Ironhorse]

Turned 62 last April, still play with cars and trucks. Besides my '71 4x4 also have a '71 Chevelle in the works, a '57 Chevy 2 Dr. sedan used to 1/4 mile, and a '55 Chevy 2 Dr. wagon on the back burner. Retired last year from the Boeing Co. after 36 years and still stuck in the late 60's - early 70's. My three boys call it "being Old School" !!

[prairewolf]

... 50, ... its the new 30.

..' Not Old,.. Just Older ' ..... Bonjovi

[special-K]

We aren't "old school",we are just plain "school" and younger folks are "new school". We're just what it is and old school means old school of thought. I believe people over 50 have one foot in the old ways and values because that's how we were brought up. But,things have been changing faster and faster since WWII and we have grow along with it. So the other foot has stepped up into a world of changes. We have been a part of the changes that have brought the world to were it is today (I mean the good stuff LOL!). We wouldn't all be here on the computer if we were old school. We grew up linked to elders from the horse-drawn days and now here we are in the 21st century. We listened to the older folk and gave life our own twist. Now it seems younger people (in general) are listening less and less. I dunno,I'm not stuck in the past but I sure am fascinated with it. And,not just my time,I'm talking history. We can keep a hold of it as much as we can and still live right in this world today. There will always be something to learn from the past.

[jhwkns]

I'm 53, but this old boy isn't used up yet. I realized several years ago that you needed to treat your body more like a temple than a shed. Tobacco, and booze are things of the past. I bicycle, and work out a couple times a week. I have a very physical job which also helps keep me in shape. I still race dirt bikes, and sprint cars. I water ski, and wakeboard. Some day I'll have to slow down, but I'm not looking forward to it.

[boatpuller]

geezer and proud of it.......not everybody can say that.....your only as old as you feel.

[prairewolf]

Originally Posted by jhwkns

I'm 53, but this old boy isn't used up yet. I realized several years ago that you needed to treat your body more like a temple than a shed. Tobacco, and booze are things of the past. I bicycle, and work out a couple times a week. I have a very physical job which also helps keep me in shape. I still race dirt bikes, and sprint cars. I water ski, and wakeboard. Some day I'll have to slow down, but I'm not looking forward to it.

You and your story are an Inspiration. this 47 yr old needed to hear it. thanks,kent

[special-K]

Like I always said,"You're only old once!...Hopefully for a long time"

[clemdaddy]

more...
wanna hear from the vets.
true hot dogs, apple pie and chevrolet... what's your story?

[slomotion]

I wasn't going to do this, but I'm proud of the way things turned out. The first pic is of yours truly on the left (USCG CWO) with my son in JROTC in 1978. Three years later, in 1981, I swore my boy into the U.S. Coast Guard two months before I retired, so technically both of us were active duty at the same time.
The second pic is of the "kid" I swore in thirty years later as a full Commander in the USCG, and his son in JROTC. (My boy said he's thinking about retiring.....)
My daughter was a "spook" in Europe during her time in the Air Force, and my youngest boy was in the delayed enlistment program with the Army.
My brother-in-law retired from the Air Force as an E9 with 27 years, and his boy has a command at a Marine base on the east coast.

[clemdaddy]

hey slomotion... you got big time stuff to be proud of... i am humbled by your history. thanks! for sharing...

[cayoterun]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

hey slomotion... you got big time stuff to be proud of... i am humbled by your history. thanks! for sharing...

X10 + plus thanks to you and your family for your service.

When I read your post, I thought of a story going around about an old Geezer got a new job at a warehouse. Seemed to be a few minutes late for work now and then. His supervisor called him in, told him he needed be there on time, and finished with " What would they say to you on your last job when you were late. He smiled and replied, "They said, Good Morning, General, do you want a donut with your coffee"?

So Good Morning, Chief!
Cayoterun

[prairewolf]

Originally Posted by slomotion

I wasn't going to do this, but I'm proud of the way things turned out. The first pic is of yours truly on the left (USCG CWO) with my son in JROTC in 1978. Three years later, in 1981, I swore my boy into the U.S. Coast Guard two months before I retired, so technically both of us were active duty at the same time.
The second pic is of the "kid" I swore in thirty years later as a full Commander in the USCG, and his son in JROTC. (My boy said he's thinking about retiring.....)
My daughter was a "spook" in Europe during her time in the Air Force, and my youngest boy was in the delayed enlistment program with the Army.
My brother-in-law retired from the Air Force as an E9 with 27 years, and his boy has a command at a Marine base on the east coast.

I too am grateful you posted this, ... life has plenty of stories that seem to make us walk shorter, ... I will walk a little Taller today because of yours.

thanks,kent

[Ozzy2013]

Originally Posted by slomotion

I wasn't going to do this, but I'm proud of the way things turned out. The first pic is of yours truly on the left (USCG CWO) with my son in JROTC in 1978. Three years later, in 1981, I swore my boy into the U.S. Coast Guard two months before I retired, so technically both of us were active duty at the same time.
The second pic is of the "kid" I swore in thirty years later as a full Commander in the USCG, and his son in JROTC. (My boy said he's thinking about retiring.....)
My daughter was a "spook" in Europe during her time in the Air Force, and my youngest boy was in the delayed enlistment program with the Army.
My brother-in-law retired from the Air Force as an E9 with 27 years, and his boy has a command at a Marine base on the east coast.

Thank you and your family's service to our Country.