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On Turning 55
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:38 pm
by John Sand
I turned 55 this week. (I know I look much younger, I tell myself every day!) My age really isn't important, I never cared about getting older. What is important is that so many friends and family reached out. Tonight all of my children, with their partners, my nieces and nephew, and two of my brothers all came over for dinner. They brought warm cards, smiles and hugs. (Rum and beer too!) It makes me very happy, and they all get along so well. None of my kids are actually blood relatives, which makes their affection a really special gift.
The best thing you can spend on your parents is time.
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:48 pm
by Beer-lord
Congrats and Happy Birthday and I wish you many, many more.
How does it feel to be 'double nickel'? I'm past that point and ready for 55 more!
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:07 pm
by John Sand
I'm always happy to grow older. My Pop used to say that it's better than the alternative. But really, I accept it. I dent a bit easier than I used to, but I'm still pretty capable. And as I get less, I use accessories: reading glasses, knee braces, naps etc.
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:13 pm
by Inkleg
Happy Birthday John!
I'll be there next year myself.
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:45 pm
by bpgreen
Happy birthday!
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:29 pm
by RedBEERd
Happy Birthday. 55 is easy. Just keep living.
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:36 am
by TonyKZ1
Happy Birthday!
I'll be there in a couple years, myself.
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:13 am
by jimjohson
Happy Birthday
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:49 am
by John Sand
Thank you all!
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:06 pm
by Whamolagan
Happy Birthday, and age is just a mental thing.
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 6:29 pm
by FrozenInTime
Happy Birthday youngun!
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:56 pm
by John Sand
Thanks again!
Wham, age may be mental, cause I'm a little more forgetful. But it is definitely physical too, as my eyes, ears, joints, digestion.........
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:51 pm
by FrozenInTime
John Sand wrote: it is definitely physical too, as my eyes, ears, joints, digestion.........
LOL, yea, it sux to get old, but it beats the alternative! Be proud of the gray hairs, only took a life time to earn them.
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:34 am
by FedoraDave
Happy birthday, John! I'll be hitting 58 next week.
Remember, you're only as young as the woman you feel.
Re: On Turning 55
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:48 am
by Pudge
You guys are old
Jk, right behind you.
Happy birthday... and many more.