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dean · March 5th, 2008, 12:10 AM

Rhino -

Interesting post! As most who have replied, I am waaaaaaay past your age. My experience is as follows:

1. Try like crazy to keep your weight in check. When I quit smoking, I gained 30 lbs and have carried it for 20 years. I can't shake it - yet.

2. Do everything possible to keep the blood pressure in check.

3. Don't ever start to think your age. I.e., as a 60 year-old, I still think of myself as much younger - it may be delusional, but I still enjoy going to concerts even if I'm the oldest guy there (although, you're always safe at a Dick Dale gig).

4. Enjoy your maturity! At some point, you'll catch yourself thinking that you have the answer to things - that you really DO understand life. And the truth is - you really do! All that learning is on the verge of turning into wisdom - enjoy it!

As the old saying goes - We all have to grow old, but we don't necessarily have to grow up!

Dean

March 5th, 2008, 12:10 AM	#63 (permalink)
dean Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Age: 60 Posts: 1,979	Rhino - Interesting post! As most who have replied, I am waaaaaaay past your age. My experience is as follows: 1. Try like crazy to keep your weight in check. When I quit smoking, I gained 30 lbs and have carried it for 20 years. I can't shake it - yet. 2. Do everything possible to keep the blood pressure in check. 3. Don't ever start to think your age. I.e., as a 60 year-old, I still think of myself as much younger - it may be delusional, but I still enjoy going to concerts even if I'm the oldest guy there (although, you're always safe at a Dick Dale gig). 4. Enjoy your maturity! At some point, you'll catch yourself thinking that you have the answer to things - that you really DO understand life. And the truth is - you really do! All that learning is on the verge of turning into wisdom - enjoy it! As the old saying goes - We all have to grow old, but we don't necessarily have to grow up! Dean __________________ "I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."