Now you are getting older - what don't you do?

[bunyip]

Old man goes to the Dr and the receptionist asks whats wrong, he says there is something wrong with my d###, she is quite offended and says you can't say that come back in and start again.
He comes back in and she asks again what is wrong, he says there is something wrong with my ear, that's better she says, whats wrong with it, I can't pee out of it.

 

[truetractoring]

Learning that old age ain't for *******! Kudos to all the older people still pushing hard.

I'm 53 and arthritis is starting in my hands. Wining like a little girl after a day of yard work.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I'm a little messed up tryin to come to grips. A very good friend and neighbor in his 70s, with Parkinsons, was snorkelling in the Pacific Ocean off of Costa Rica and drowned. A generally Very careful and methodic man that often stretched my patience. What the F#$& was he thinking?

 

[goeduck]

I do pretty much everything I used to except sports. I do them thinking first, doing second. I used to just do stuff and did not think things through as much as I do now. However, I try to stay away from analysis paralysis.

 

[Cat_Driver]

I don't do anything FAST these days. I think extra long before every move while climbing on an off the tractor - is it running, then shut it off, exiting the can make sure I have three points of contact before stepping down, no more jumping off. Using a chain saw, I work VERY VERY slow. Pulling, towing, lifting all take more time then I used to double checking all the possibilities of things that can go wrong. Even after the dump trailer is hooked up and I'm 100% sure I did everything right I take my time and walk around the entire vehicle touching chains, locks, hooks etc to be sure I have a proper connection.

I uised to just ride up on the forks on my forklift and not think twice of it, now ( although still not adviced nor is it OSHA compliant) I use a full harness when I go high on the forks.

Even with all that I was using a table saw last month cutting some 1/4" plywood and the blade caught it and shot it back at me in a split second. Cut my forearm down to the bone and an 8" long gash making the plywood a flying saucer. Took almost a month to heal made my entire arm black and blue from the force.

 

[Looking4new]

I don't go tobogganing nor do I skate any more. I stay away from ladders, too.

 

[bullbreaker]

I'am allmost 61 6'1" 220 .According to Mr Sawbones in pretty good shape . I have a CDL and dont need glasses .I could still handle it but something in the back of my head told me sell your hunting tree climber and get yourself a ladder tree stand so I did . Sold my API climber and bought a Muddy .

 

[YanmarFever]

Wow this sounds like my M O.
I take my time doing things also, I hurried around to please others all my life, I am so done with that!
We have 2 groves of trees that grow tropical fruit and they keep me busy enough.

I too work at my own pace, its a lot safer!

 

[oosik]

I think things out before I act now. I hold on to the hand rail going down the snow covered steps from my porch. I use the rear blade to clear a path out into the yard rather than hand shovel.

The only "quick" thing I do - trip to the bathroom. The dog has learned - don't get in my way - I'll run right over him.

I enjoy flirting with the young girls now. We all know it's going nowhere, but it's still fun.

I don't worry about being so "cityfied" when I go into town anymore. I've learned - as long as you have clean clothes on - nobody cares. They are all more interested in my money. Plaid flannel shirt, bibs & Mucks - money still talks.

 

[goeduck]

I give larger tips now in restaurants and the like. I guess I have an appreciation for the younger folks trying to make it or for anyone older doing such a tough job. I seldom get bad service and the wait staff seems to remember me better as a result. The thin Russian blonde lady that cuts my hair sure does. Did I mention that she is a thin blonde with a nice touch?