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Postby thaya » Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:22 pm

I was sat in a doctors waiting room this morning which was full of old people. This guy who looked like he was about to drop dead any second and had almost started decomposing, felt the need to tell me his life story and how his wife of 43 years had just left him for another man... this guy must have been 90 something :shock:

Anyhow, it got me thinking about how awful it must be to get old, lose your hair, go all wrinkly, wet youself, shrink and be dependent on other people. I can't imagine being that age. It just seems too horrible to contemplate.

Basically, I don't want to grow old, or even think about it. *shudders*
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Re: old people

Postby drowningbitbybit » Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:40 pm

thaya (bubbles) wrote:Basically, I don't want to grow old


Much better than the alternative.
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Postby essex sucks » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:05 pm

haha i will be dead by then
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Postby ^*^BATMAN^*^ » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:14 pm

I think age is largley a mind set. I know some pretty amazing people. One girl is 65 and she just won the Half Ironman World championships. Another guy I knew(he died last year), he was 98 and still was working on his sons farm.
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Postby surferdude_scarborough » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:20 pm

i dont see it being too likely ill live to be old anyways.
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Postby drowningbitbybit » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:24 pm

surferdude_scarborough wrote:i dont see it being too likely ill live to be old anyways.


Everybody saying silly things like this should remember that Roger Daltrey said it first.
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Postby surferdude_scarborough » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:48 pm

fair enough. he's got a buspass now
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Postby oldiebeginner » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:29 pm

see surferdude s, the cheating thing happens at any age... :)
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Re: old people

Postby Hang11 » Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:03 pm

thaya (bubbles) wrote:Anyhow, it got me thinking about how awful it must be to get old, lose your hair, go all wrinkly, wet youself, shrink and be dependent on other people. I can't imagine being that age. It just seems too horrible to contemplate.


There's a few guys I see surfing, who struggle to get a longboard under their arm and into the water, but they still charge in good waves. One old fella in particular here hassles everyone off waves, and consistently bags the wave of the day, and surfs with real style.

I wouldn't mind being old, wrinkled, shrunken, incontinent and still surfing, it would beat being in a hole in the ground. 8)
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Postby Surfing-Innovation » Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:35 pm

Without wishing to sound too serious, in my (real) job I am around 'old people' more than most. Sure, some are a pain in the rear end, but most are great.

Respectful, modest, polite and able to put up with most things without moaning. And given an ear that is willing to listen, they'll make you feel humble beyond belief.....

Unfortunately, some people just dismiss the elderly as being something of an inconvenience......
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Postby Otter » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:08 am

Surfing-Innovation wrote:Without wishing to sound too serious, in my (real) job I am around 'old people' more than most. Sure, some are a pain in the rear end, but most are great.

Respectful, modest, polite and able to put up with most things without moaning. And given an ear that is willing to listen, they'll make you feel humble beyond belief.....

Unfortunately, some people just dismiss the elderly as being something of an inconvenience......


Bravo, well said, being half way to the grave myself at 52 (although I look 45...???) when I can't surf anymore, permanently park me somewhere, nothing else to stick around for. My kid is on her own pretty much, and the thought of hobbling on a cane or carrying an oxygen bottle is not at all appealing. If I can surf at 90, I want to carry on, if not, plant me somewhere before I get decrepit...
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Postby Dr Rev » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:10 am

When i start smelling of cat pee and Polygrip, my wife said that she would end it for me ! :wink: :lol:
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Postby Luke » Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:15 am

Image

"A 90-year-old Japanese man has been recognized as the world's oldest practicing rugby player...Sadayoshi Morita, 90, has been playing the sport for most of his life. His secret? He says it's just to keep fit and eat a lot."

I folking love this bit....

"At 80, he returned to the rugby field after falling out of a tree, which left him wheelchair-bound for three months."

:lol: :rock: Rock on Sadayoshi!!
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Postby keef » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:40 pm

My girlfriend keeps me young.

She is 12 years younger than me. Wont let me wear anything but the latest in thing, makes me listen to young music, (and I'm a Musician), and stuff like that.

She's wicked.

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Postby Milo » Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:30 pm

You`re 24 on your next birthday, if i recall :shock:
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Postby Stone Fox » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:43 pm

keef wrote:She is 12 years younger than me. :D


Milo wrote:You`re 24 on your next birthday, if i recall :shock:


:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Postby MrJoe » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:46 pm

Luke252 wrote:Image

"A 90-year-old Japanese man has been recognized as the world's oldest practicing rugby player...Sadayoshi Morita, 90, has been playing the sport for most of his life. His secret? He says it's just to keep fit and eat a lot."

I folking love this bit....

"At 80, he returned to the rugby field after falling out of a tree, which left him wheelchair-bound for three months."

:lol: :rock: Rock on Sadayoshi!!


Sh*t! That's a hardcore old man! :rock:
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Postby CheeZee » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:59 pm

Sh*t! That's a hardcore old man!
.. the old boy doesnt actually realise he's playing rugby .. apparentely he mistook the ball for being his colostomy bag back in 1972 ..and no has had the heart to set him straight :twisted: :P


on the old peeps thang .. i lovez em' .. much to learn from the older generation .. you know those things that just dont seem to be required anymore .. " respect, loyalty, courage in adversity, sense of community, wisdom etc etc

I recommend everyone spend at least an hour a week with an elderly neighbour or relative .. " age and wisdom produces a whole new level of heartfelt humour to your week :wink: 8)
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Postby greg@hoodatsurfco » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:05 pm

Stone Fox wrote:
keef wrote:She is 12 years younger than me. :D


Milo wrote:You`re 24 on your next birthday, if i recall :shock:


:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!
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