Growing old

[Norfolkdave]

Its happening to all of us does age frighten you!, do you by creams to hide the wrinkles etc!:sg

[illmakeurtoeswiggle]

Hey Dave!
Did ya have to go there man?

I'm TRYING to grow old gracefully, but it's not working out well....what isn't falling out or off is slowing down or not working at all!:mad:
I don't buy any creams or crap like that...maybe I should?
I do eat healthy (90% of the time!;) ), exercise regularly and do the annual Dr. visit/physical thing....I hate the finger wave! ( I always check to see that he doesn't have both hands on my shoulders when he does it!)

It's part of life whether we want it or not...my Dad is always saying to me "Don't get old"! My reply is always "It's better than the alternative"!;)

[Norfolkdave]

Yeah my old frirend it makes part of life interesting it made me smile with your start of your reply......Dave

[MCat]

I need to take better care of myself...as long as I can still move and think for myself then I won't mind getting older. Letting my hair grow, I want a long braid when I'm an old lady.

[Penny]

I hate the thoughts I want to go back to 18 and do it again knowing what I know now

[Big O]

It'a all a state of mind my friend. I feel as young now as I ever was! That new Toby Kieth song rings very true, "I may not be as good as I once was, but I'm as good ONCE as I ever was!" lol
It's all a state of mind Dave. If you feel and act old then that's the way you will be. If you keep active, love life, and want to live each day then you will feel and act as young as you ever were.

[bicurious75]

Becca:
I agree that you are only as old as you feel. But damn there are days I feel so old. I don't want to go back to being 18 tho cuz I know I would just get old, not to mention some of my mistakes were to fun not to make again..:whee:

[MCat]

I hate the thoughts I want to go back to 18 and do it again knowing what I know now



Me too...I would do it all so differently.

[Zpanther]

Oh I might be gettin' a little older, but I'm gettin' better lookin' every day! ;)

[dallyfoster]

There we go, thats how you have to think about it, Panther :)

[Norfolkdave]

The way I feel today Im heading for a motorized zimmer frame:cry:

[nlightenedrogue]

The one thing I've acquired as I've grown older, that I never had in my youth, is perspective. Life experiences, the ups and downs, have given me the ability to see things I was never able to see when I was younger. While I was carefree and a "rogue" in many ways, I was also incredibly short-sighted. I've developed a calm, patience and confidence that I never had. I wouldn't trade that for what I"ve lost from my youth. I have hair (and I won't color it), all my teeth, my parts all work, I'm happy. I love being a man in my 40's and wouldn't go back if I could.

[Norfolkdave]

Must admitt getting tired quicker...LOL

[Frank_2525]

Woke up about three weeks ago, looked into the mirror and saw that my mustache had a lot of gray in it. I shaved it off right then, and it an't coming back. Vanity is my new soul mate. LOL

[Annie]

Growing old? HELL NO! I'm just gaining experience and wisdom. The little lines on my face and the occasional gray hair hair is just a symbol of that. Those little lines around my eyes tell others that I have laughed and have a sense of humor, the lines around my mouth tell others that I am quick to smile. Those stretch marks... they are the price I paid to have the joy of my life... my son. Grow OLD? HELL NO! I'm just getting started!

[cherokeered]

Who grows old?


I myself age gracefully.....and get hotter and wetter everyday......

Wait until I'm 105 and ask me then...lol:)

[Traxster]

I haven't given age a thought.....its a mind thing as far as my mind goes I'm still going strong!!!!!!!!!!!:55

[Jy]

I feel so much better about myself now than I did when I was younger. I'm healthier than I've ever been, and feel I've learned from many of my experiences. Yes, I see alot of changes, but like Annie said, they're character lines and show that I've laughed and cried and lived. And the stretch marks and c-section scar are my badge of honour; a small price to pay for the precious gift of my little boy.

And as my dad always said, growing old sure beats the alternative!

[Frank_2525]

I heard on a TV show once that if you pull out each gray hair you will stay young forever, bald but young. LOL

[Norfolkdave]

Woke up about three weeks ago, looked into the mirror and saw that my mustache had a lot of gray in it. I shaved it off right then, and it an't coming back. Vanity is my new soul mate. LOL

Thats the beauty of being natural blonde, it looks nice white, so mine is staying,:wa:so when your hair goes grey you having that for the "bald eagle look":lmao

[sex_kitten_4u]

I hate the thoughts I want to go back to 18 and do it again knowing what I know now

now that penny is something i would also like to do

[Shiane]

I'm not in a hurry to grow old, heck I don't think anyone over the age of 21 looks forward to getting older. Unfortunately we all get older, and it seems like every year comes and goes a little faster. No amount of face lifts will turn back the real life clock, there is no fountain of youth that will keep us young forever.

In my job I see people of various ages, living and dying, truely it is very sad when a young person dies. Unfortunately none of us are given the guarantee of a long life. Granted none of us want to think about death but that's one of the things in life that is inevitable, some day we will all die. I think this fact is the most real to people who experience it with a tragic loss, and for those people who see it all too frequently.

I am not cold hearted when it comes to death, but I've seen it too many times and I guess I've become accustomed to it. I'm not saying that being accustomed to it means that it doesn't bother me, its' just that I realize and accept that it happens..... to the young, the old, the middle aged, everyone. Death doesn't discriminate against anyone.

I guess my job makes me think about death more than the average person, because I see it so often. There are people, strangers, who have crossed my path in life and I often think, someone or something must have planned it that way. Not everyone has a caring family who will gather at the bedside of a dying person, no one to comfort them, to tell them they are loved, that they will be missed. That is the saddest thing I can think of, is to die alone. I can't tell you the number of elderly people who face death alone, it's just so sad. I've held their hand, talked to them, tried to comfort them, talk about hard. I didn't know this person, what they were like, who loved them, what they endured in their life, all I know is that they won't die alone.

One thing I've noticed is that something happens, almost like a peaceful presence overcomes them. They aren't frantic, they are calm, seems as if they realize the end is near, I don't know if it's acceptance or something else. I know that most people will never see death as I see it simply because the people they see die are loved ones. I think grief makes it impossible to see death as I do. I don't mean every single death, I mean the deaths of the elderly. The people who have lived a good long life and reach a ripe old age.

The loss seems greater when it's a young person, with so much life ahead of them that they will never get to experience.

You never know if today will be your last, or your loved ones last, besure you tell the people in your life that you love them every chance you get, the day will come when you won't be able to again.

[curious and wondering]

Its happening to all of us does age frighten you!, do you by creams to hide the wrinkles etc!:sg
yes Im getting ready to turm 40 and I still feel like I just graduated I havent been able to do anything with my life before this point. I had 3 kids very young

[Wet Beaver]

welcome to the site c.a.w....

[Annie]

One thing I've noticed is that something happens, almost like a peaceful presence overcomes them. They aren't frantic, they are calm, seems as if they realize the end is near, I don't know if it's acceptance or something else. I know that most people will never see death as I see it simply because the people they see die are loved ones. I think grief makes it impossible to see death as I do. I don't mean every single death, I mean the deaths of the elderly. The people who have lived a good long life and reach a ripe old age.

The loss seems greater when it's a young person, with so much life ahead of them that they will never get to experience.

You never know if today will be your last, or your loved ones last, besure you tell the people in your life that you love them every chance you get, the day will come when you won't be able to again.

Shiane, I am a firm believer in life after death. I am not afraid of leaving this world behind, I know that something far greater awaits me when it is right, when it follows "the plan".

I truly believe that when it follows the plan, the death itself can be as beautiful as a birth. My Grandmother died a few years ago. She and my grandfather had been together for 70+ years when he passed away in 1994. I was 5 months pregnant with my son and my grandfather was my hero. He was then and still is to this day. Needles to say I was crushed, it took years for me to be able to deal with it. It took a whole lot of soul searching and a deepening of my faith.

We all thought grandma would never make it alone, but she did. We all thought that grandpa’s death was the end of the most amazing love story ever written or even heard of. We cared for her, we visited her, we told her how we loved her. She was a deeply Christian woman who loved the bible and the 23rd Psalm.

At the time of her death the family was called. My Aunt held her hand and read the 23rd Psalm, we told her we loved her before she went. A few moments later she was gone. She was gone and I thought then that I would be crushed. She and grandpa helped to raise me. She was as much my mother as my own… in some ways more so.

What I realized at the moment of her death was that death, especially hers was not an end, but it was a beginning. He love story with my grandfather didn’t end… it took a hiatus. Chapter two had just begun and now, finally they could be together in the hereafter. Everyone she grew up with, her parents and all those that she loved were there waiting for this moment. The family that she left on earth were capable of dealing with the loss emotionally and spiritually. We all knew we were going to be ok and she was ready for this moment.

Her death was a re-birth and I know some people won’t understand, but her death was a beautiful moment.

[Seeker]

Cudos to you girl! Having to deal with this fact so often, would likely drive me nuts! I'm sure that your presence for these folks is appriciated in no small way! It is sad these days, how, more and more, the elderly seem to pass without anyone around to hold there hands, or to show some genuine compassion! I'm not in a hurry to grow old, heck I don't think anyone over the age of 21 looks forward to getting older. Unfortunately we all get older, and it seems like every year comes and goes a little faster. No amount of face lifts will turn back the real life clock, there is no fountain of youth that will keep us young forever.

In my job I see people of various ages, living and dying, truely it is very sad when a young person dies. Unfortunately none of us are given the guarantee of a long life. Granted none of us want to think about death but that's one of the things in life that is inevitable, some day we will all die. I think this fact is the most real to people who experience it with a tragic loss, and for those people who see it all too frequently.

I am not cold hearted when it comes to death, but I've seen it too many times and I guess I've become accustomed to it. I'm not saying that being accustomed to it means that it doesn't bother me, its' just that I realize and accept that it happens..... to the young, the old, the middle aged, everyone. Death doesn't discriminate against anyone.

I guess my job makes me think about death more than the average person, because I see it so often. There are people, strangers, who have crossed my path in life and I often think, someone or something must have planned it that way. Not everyone has a caring family who will gather at the bedside of a dying person, no one to comfort them, to tell them they are loved, that they will be missed. That is the saddest thing I can think of, is to die alone. I can't tell you the number of elderly people who face death alone, it's just so sad. I've held their hand, talked to them, tried to comfort them, talk about hard. I didn't know this person, what they were like, who loved them, what they endured in their life, all I know is that they won't die alone.

One thing I've noticed is that something happens, almost like a peaceful presence overcomes them. They aren't frantic, they are calm, seems as if they realize the end is near, I don't know if it's acceptance or something else. I know that most people will never see death as I see it simply because the people they see die are loved ones. I think grief makes it impossible to see death as I do. I don't mean every single death, I mean the deaths of the elderly. The people who have lived a good long life and reach a ripe old age.

The loss seems greater when it's a young person, with so much life ahead of them that they will never get to experience.

You never know if today will be your last, or your loved ones last, besure you tell the people in your life that you love them every chance you get, the day will come when you won't be able to again.

[Seeker]

Beautifully put, Annie! Wonderful story, Thank you!!:55 Shiane, I am a firm believer in life after death. I am not afraid of leaving this world behind, I know that something far greater awaits me when it is right, when it follows "the plan".

I truly believe that when it follows the plan, the death itself can be as beautiful as a birth. My Grandmother died a few years ago. She and my grandfather had been together for 70+ years when he passed away in 1994. I was 5 months pregnant with my son and my grandfather was my hero. He was then and still is to this day. Needles to say I was crushed, it took years for me to be able to deal with it. It took a whole lot of soul searching and a deepening of my faith.

We all thought grandma would never make it alone, but she did. We all thought that grandpa’s death was the end of the most amazing love story ever written or even heard of. We cared for her, we visited her, we told her how we loved her. She was a deeply Christian woman who loved the bible and the 23rd Psalm.

At the time of her death the family was called. My Aunt held her hand and read the 23rd Psalm, we told her we loved her before she went. A few moments later she was gone. She was gone and I thought then that I would be crushed. She and grandpa helped to raise me. She was as much my mother as my own… in some ways more so.

What I realized at the moment of her death was that death, especially hers was not an end, but it was a beginning. He love story with my grandfather didn’t end… it took a hiatus. Chapter two had just begun and now, finally they could be together in the hereafter. Everyone she grew up with, her parents and all those that she loved were there waiting for this moment. The family that she left on earth were capable of dealing with the loss emotionally and spiritually. We all knew we were going to be ok and she was ready for this moment.

Her death was a re-birth and I know some people won’t understand, but her death was a beautiful moment.

[Annie]

Beautifully put, Annie! Wonderful story, Thank you!!:55

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

[Seeker]

Everyone seems to be in a very phylisophical mood tonight! It's not a bad thing, in fact, Its nice facet to see! Most of these posts have me so choked up that I'm having trouble typing, let alone try to post in kind.

[Annie]

Everyone seems to be in a very phylisophical mood tonight! It's not a bad thing, in fact, Its nice facet to see! Most of these posts have me so choked up that I'm having trouble typing, let alone try to post in kind.

Hmm is there a full moon tonight?

[Jy]

That was a beautiful story Annie. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. And yes, I do understand how one's death can be an uplifting moment, especially when that person has lived a full and rewarding life. It's the kind of death we all hope for I guess.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

[Shiane]

Annie it's strange because I tried to incorporate death and beautiful in the same sentence and I couldn't make it work, didn't think anyone else could relate to it that way, but in your story it did, very well.

I so totally agree with you about there being a life after death, this can't be all there is. Brrok & Dunn have a song called "Believe" and its about a man who has lost his wife and son, he's asked "how do you keep from going crazy. He say's I'll see my wife and son in just a little while I asked him what he meant He looked at me and smiled, said I raise my hands, bow my head I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red They tell me that there's more to life than just what i can see Oh i believe".

Another odd thing that I've seen is that when some people are so close to death, they see their loved ones who have already passed away, they talk to them. I can't tell you the number of times that this has happened, it's not freaky, it's actually very calming, I dunno maybe that's one of the presences I've felt.

Thanks for your story, :kk it's stuff like that makes death as beutiful as life.:wa:

[G...G]

Well said!! It's funny you mentioned that song because everytime I hear that song it brings chills too me and makes me "not so scared" of dying!! Thanks for posting that girl!!:knuddel:



Annie it's strange because I tried to incorporate death and beautiful in the same sentence and I couldn't make it work, didn't think anyone else could relate to it that way, but in your story it did, very well.

I so totally agree with you about there being a life after death, this can't be all there is. Brrok & Dunn have a song called "Believe" and its about a man who has lost his wife and son, he's asked "how do you keep from going crazy. He say's I'll see my wife and son in just a little while I asked him what he meant He looked at me and smiled, said I raise my hands, bow my head I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red They tell me that there's more to life than just what i can see Oh i believe".

Another odd thing that I've seen is that when some people are so close to death, they see their loved ones who have already passed away, they talk to them. I can't tell you the number of times that this has happened, it's not freaky, it's actually very calming, I dunno maybe that's one of the presences I've felt.

Thanks for your story, :kk it's stuff like that makes death as beutiful as life.:wa:

[Norfolkdave]

Any consolation Im older perhaps, not so wiser in some things, have arthritis of my spine, but enjoy life and if Im lucky I have another 20 years, the thought of dying petrifies me, but growing old, sadly no-one can stop.

[Zifnab]

You are only as old as the one you feel!! find a youngun for a good fling Dave!! It will take YEARS off for ya!

[MCat]

Woke up about three weeks ago, looked into the mirror and saw that my mustache had a lot of gray in it. I shaved it off right then, and it an't coming back. Vanity is my new soul mate. LOL

Oh my put it back on... I love a mustache with gray in it.

[cuddles]

Shiane, I am a firm believer in life after death. I am not afraid of leaving this world behind, I know that something far greater awaits me when it is right, when it follows "the plan".

I truly believe that when it follows the plan, the death itself can be as beautiful as a birth. My Grandmother died a few years ago. She and my grandfather had been together for 70+ years when he passed away in 1994. I was 5 months pregnant with my son and my grandfather was my hero. He was then and still is to this day. Needles to say I was crushed, it took years for me to be able to deal with it. It took a whole lot of soul searching and a deepening of my faith.

We all thought grandma would never make it alone, but she did. We all thought that grandpa’s death was the end of the most amazing love story ever written or even heard of. We cared for her, we visited her, we told her how we loved her. She was a deeply Christian woman who loved the bible and the 23rd Psalm.

At the time of her death the family was called. My Aunt held her hand and read the 23rd Psalm, we told her we loved her before she went. A few moments later she was gone. She was gone and I thought then that I would be crushed. She and grandpa helped to raise me. She was as much my mother as my own… in some ways more so.

What I realized at the moment of her death was that death, especially hers was not an end, but it was a beginning. He love story with my grandfather didn’t end… it took a hiatus. Chapter two had just begun and now, finally they could be together in the hereafter. Everyone she grew up with, her parents and all those that she loved were there waiting for this moment. The family that she left on earth were capable of dealing with the loss emotionally and spiritually. We all knew we were going to be ok and she was ready for this moment.

Her death was a re-birth and I know some people won’t understand, but her death was a beautiful moment.

oh that is so true:)

[Suzy_Q]

Growing old doesn't bother me at all...I just don't like the part where your hair starts getting grey.

[Norfolkdave]

You are only as old as the one you feel!! find a youngun for a good fling Dave!! It will take YEARS off for ya!





Im trying zif, dam Im trying, no takers though, they only seem to want " wham bam thankyou mam" type guys, they dont want sophistication.:cry: :lmao

[Frank_2525]

Oh my put it back on... I love a mustache with gray in it.
Who could turn down a request from a woman with an avatar like that.:55

[yaser]

Growing old doesn't bother me at all...I just don't like the part where your hair starts getting grey.Suzy, one of this sentences must be wrong here.Not growing old bothers you ,but not being able to make love when you get old bothers you.

[cherokeered]

Hubby's philosaphy is...he may get old but he will never grow up....explains why Cherokee feels like his mother.....



;)

[yaser]

I feel so much better about myself now than I did when I was younger. I'm healthier than I've ever been, and feel I've learned from many of my experiences. Yes, I see alot of changes, but like Annie said, they're character lines and show that I've laughed and cried and lived. And the stretch marks and c-section scar are my badge of honour; a small price to pay for the precious gift of my little boy.

And as my dad always said, growing old sure beats the alternative!Jazzy,I feel the same way.I feel healtier and happier than before.I don't when it will end but I never pay attention to it.I think you dad is totally right.

[Penny]

How can you be sure about life after death. :(

[Norfolkdave]

How can you be sure about life after death. :(

Personally I dont think there is, I cant believe that when you die you meet up with people again, I find this very hard, Either your put in the ground to rot or burnt, and ground down. I dont wish to sound callous, but thats how I see it. Some will argue your soul leaves your body, how do they know. I would like to think perhaps there might be something out there for I often look at the sky and think " where does this all go" and are we alone! But in death as sad and frightening as it is we are alone, we fight everyday to breathe, we cling on to life as much as we can, we have fond memories of our nans and grandads mums and dads, and youngsters too. I would like to believe I really would but I dont know.

[cherokeered]

Dave


Cherokee will let you know when she comes back in her next life....

Kisses

Cherokee

[Norfolkdave]

Dave


Cherokee will let you know when she comes back in her next life....

Kisses

Cherokee

Heh heh heh What makes you think I,ll be around that long!:lmao Good evening incidently

[cherokeered]

Dave

Cherokee assumes you will be returning as well....wouldn't want me to get lonely would ya?

Kisses

Cherokee :kk

[Norfolkdave]

Dave

Cherokee assumes you will be returning as well....wouldn't want me to get lonely would ya?

Kisses

Cherokee :kk

LOL, very good, heck woman dont be lonely, they wouldnt want me back I could come back and corrupt the world, " I know nothing new":lmao

[MCat]

Hubby's philosaphy is...he may get old but he will never grow up....explains why Cherokee feels like his mother.....

;)

My sister was married to Peter Pan for 19 years. Now she's married to someone much older and wiser.

[MCat]

Shiane, I am a firm believer in life after death. I am not afraid of leaving this world behind, I know that something far greater awaits me when it is right, when it follows "the plan".

I truly believe that when it follows the plan, the death itself can be as beautiful as a birth.

I am definately on the same page here. I know I will be floating up there somewhere after I die. I will see my favorite grandpa and the baby I lost. If Hank goes before me he will take my hand at the pearly gates.

[almost40soccermom]

I am turning 40 soon, oh my god!

[MCat]

I am turning 40 soon, oh my god!

Wish I was turning 40 :cry:

[Penny]

me too :(

[spare_change]

I am turning 40 soon, oh my god!


Hell, I got socks that old !

[cherokeered]

Soccermom


turning 40 just means you don't have to apologize for anything and can say anything you want....

I like being over 40...I'm hotter now...but I hope it doesn't keep increasing each 10 years...yikes...call me a fireman

Cherokee is burning.....lol

[tiger50]

Soccermom


turning 40 just means you don't have to apologize for anything and can say anything you want....

I like being over 40...I'm hotter now...but I hope it doesn't keep increasing each 10 years...yikes...call me a fireman

Cherokee is burning.....lol

mm yeh know wat u mean, the last 5 years has been the most sexually active of my life... it it just gets better... :D

[cherokeered]

Tiger


Just what I meant...age is a state of mind...I'm still 16 inside...lol

Cherokee is smiling at you...:kk

[tiger50]

Tiger


Just what I meant...age is a state of mind...I'm still 16 inside...lol

Cherokee is smiling at you...:kk

lol.. i keep gettin kinkier, but its fukkin good...:D

[cherokeered]

Tiger


I know what you mean...the older you get the freer you get...I pity the young ones...they don't know what they are missing....

Cherokee...with a :kk

[italian_princess0420]

yall might disagree w/me on this one...but im not ready to grow old. Yeah im 20 and yall might think i dont know what im talkin about. But when i was younger i didnt really care if i lived or died at any age...I had a very sucky childhood, all thanks to my step dad. But now that ryan entered my life,and my dads gone to jail, i feel like ive been re-born. Im not ready to die, or to loose ryan. Im enjoying my time w/him, and yeah we are still on the young side, but i feel like i need more time w/him. Yeah that sounds kinda crazy, but i think ive found my true love, and hes really turned my life right side up again. Maybe 20 years from now my answer to this question will change, but for right now...im happy where im at, and i dont wanna grow any older.

[tiger50]

Tiger


I know what you mean...the older you get the freer you get...I pity the young ones...they don't know what they are missing....

Cherokee...with a :kk

lol yep, a lot more adventurous... :whee: :shp: :eek:

[cherokeered]

Frank

LOL....

Such a comedian...I hope..lol

:kk

[Frank_2525]

Frank

LOL....

Such a comedian...I hope..lol

:kk
You I Love,
Everyone else pays cash. :)

[cherokeered]

Awww...Frank


You're making me blush...lol

Cherokee...:kk

[Annie]

Personally I dont think there is, I cant believe that when you die you meet up with people again, I find this very hard, Either your put in the ground to rot or burnt, and ground down. I dont wish to sound callous, but thats how I see it. Some will argue your soul leaves your body, how do they know. I would like to think perhaps there might be something out there for I often look at the sky and think " where does this all go" and are we alone! But in death as sad and frightening as it is we are alone, we fight everyday to breathe, we cling on to life as much as we can, we have fond memories of our nans and grandads mums and dads, and youngsters too. I would like to believe I really would but I dont know.

All I can say Dave is that when you pass on you are in for one heck of a ride! I know in your heart that you believe in God. I know that you are a good, kind and loving person. I have faith that you will be given the gift of life after death, so I will say this... I'll see you on the other side! We'll have one heck of a party when we get there. God bless ya honey!

[Seeker]

Aww, hun! I love you just as you are! I too am having a difficult time with getting older. Yet as some have already said here, it sure beats the alternative! me too :(

[Seeker]

Dave i think Annie is right, here! Our bodies are merely a conveance for our souls / spirits to interact with the world in which we were brought into. Everything we see, taste, touch, smell, and feel physically, is temporal and will eventually pass.


I believe that we as a species were never designed to suffer the grief of a loved one passing! which is why it is so difficult for us to handle the passing of a friend or a loved one! the pain never seems to subside, only becomes masked as time and other things cover it up.

I should get off the soap - box now, as someone else may be needing it. If you have some questions or comments, I will be happy to take them in a PM or even in an E - mail if you wish.
All I can say Dave is that when you pass on you are in for one heck of a ride! I know in your heart that you believe in God. I know that you are a good, kind and loving person. I have faith that you will be given the gift of life after death, so I will say this... I'll see you on the other side! We'll have one heck of a party when we get there. God bless ya honey!

[Seeker]

I don't! Eight years ago we had not yet met. When we met in the chatroom so long ago, you were my first, and as of this post, my only. Ahem, that aside, I value your friendship! You and Hank are great! If we were to turn back the clock, would we have met? Keep on keepin' on sweety! :knuddel: Wish I was turning 40 :cry:

[Cotties]

They say you are only as old as the women that slaps you for touching her ass.

I think I'm about 35. I got slapped on the weekend.

[cherokeered]

Cotties


Was the slap on your face or your ass?

Inquiring minds want to know...and I'm nosy..lol

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Cherokee

[Cotties]

First she slapped me on the face. But when I turned to run she saw my ass and had a crack at that too. I guess she wanted to feel 32:sc Cotties

Was the slap on your face or your ass?

Inquiring minds want to know...and I'm nosy..lol

:kk
Cherokee

[cherokeered]

Cotties


LMAO...thanks for that....started me Monday off with a bang...so to speak..lol


:D

[Shiane]

How can you be sure about life after death. :(

I don't claim to practice religion, I know I should, but that doesn't change my beliefs.

I believe in life after death, I believe in God. Have I seen it, no. Do I believe it exists, yes I do. Can I prove it, no. Faith is believing in things not yet seen.

I can't really explain this, other than I have faith that it does exist. I have seen too many things that could not be explained by or be produced by man. There is a higher power in this world, and either you believe or you don't, that is a personal choice. There are many things in this world that can't be seen, but we know they exist.

Wind..... we've seen the effects of wind, blowing leaves, we can even feel it on our skin. But can you actually see wind? No, but we all know it's real.

[tiger50]

I don't claim to practice religion, I know I should, but that doesn't change my beliefs.

I believe in life after death, I believe in God. Have I seen it, no. Do I believe it exists, yes I do. Can I prove it, no. Faith is believing in things not yet seen.

I can't really explain this, other than I have faith that it does exist. I have seen too many things that could not be explained by or be produced by man. There is a higher power in this world, and either you believe or you don't, that is a personal choice. There are many things in this world that can't be seen, but we know they exist.

Wind..... we've seen the effects of wind, blowing leaves, we can even feel it on our skin. But can you actually see wind? No, but we all know it's real.

yep good call shiane, i can go with that... :D

[MCat]

I don't! Eight years ago we had not yet met. When we met in the chatroom so long ago, you were my first, and as of this post, my only. Ahem, that aside, I value your friendship! You and Hank are great! If we were to turn back the clock, would we have met? Keep on keepin' on sweety! :knuddel:

It was my birthday last year.....awww. :knuddel: Thank you for reminding me.

[MCat]

They say you are only as old as the women that slaps you for touching her ass.

I think I'm about 35. I got slapped on the weekend.

Well here then :nu You can be 48 for a minute. :D

[spare_change]

Well here then :nu You can be 48 for a minute. :D

Go for it, Cotties!!! If you get to touch that ass, it's worth it!!

[MCat]

I don't claim to practice religion, I know I should, but that doesn't change my beliefs.

I believe in life after death, I believe in God. Have I seen it, no. Do I believe it exists, yes I do. Can I prove it, no. Faith is believing in things not yet seen.

I can't really explain this, other than I have faith that it does exist. I have seen too many things that could not be explained by or be produced by man. There is a higher power in this world, and either you believe or you don't, that is a personal choice. There are many things in this world that can't be seen, but we know they exist.

Wind..... we've seen the effects of wind, blowing leaves, we can even feel it on our skin. But can you actually see wind? No, but we all know it's real.

Shiane....excellent way to describe it.

For me its a feeling, something I just know. It's peaceful, I am not afraid to die. I am sad when those I love die, but I definately know I will see them again. When my son was 3 my grandfather, his great grandfather died.
One day he packed his little overnight bag and laid down on his bed. I asked him why he was taking another nap. He said I'm not takin a nap mom, I'm gettin ready to go see grandpa. At that young age he understood that death happens and its ok, he knew he would see grandpa again. I told him he would go when God was ready for him, but I didn't think it would be today. He laid there for awhile waiting and then just got up and went on with his day.

[QUOTE=Annie]All I can say Dave is that when you pass on you are in for one heck of a ride! I know in your heart that you believe in God. I know that you are a good, kind and loving person. I have faith that you will be given the gift of life after death, so I will say this... I'll see you on the other side! We'll have one heck of a party when we get there. God bless ya honey![QUOTE]

Annie...I agree it is a gift....and Dave...we are all gonna pray you and Chris over to the other side. You'll be there, I just know it.

[Norfolkdave]

Shiane....excellent way to describe it.

For me its a feeling, something I just know. It's peaceful, I am not afraid to die. I am sad when those I love die, but I definately know I will see them again. When my son was 3 my grandfather, his great grandfather died.
One day he packed his little overnight bag and laid down on his bed. I asked him why he was taking another nap. He said I'm not takin a nap mom, I'm gettin ready to go see grandpa. At that young age he understood that death happens and its ok, he knew he would see grandpa again. I told him he would go when God was ready for him, but I didn't think it would be today. He laid there for awhile waiting and then just got up and went on with his day.

[QUOTE=Annie]All I can say Dave is that when you pass on you are in for one heck of a ride! I know in your heart that you believe in God. I know that you are a good, kind and loving person. I have faith that you will be given the gift of life after death, so I will say this... I'll see you on the other side! We'll have one heck of a party when we get there. God bless ya honey![QUOTE]

Annie...I agree it is a gift....and Dave...we are all gonna pray you and Chris over to the other side. You'll be there, I just know it.

You certainly have a way with words, brought a lump to my throat, and tears in my eyes God Bless you

[Suzy_Q]

Suzy, one of this sentences must be wrong here.Not growing old bothers you ,but not being able to make love when you get old bothers you.

actually Yasar I think the older you get the more experienced you are

[lovemakenman]

Yep I am getting up there now. my kids are getting older 20 18 15 8

[Cotties]

I said I only wanted to smack your ass. Not grab it for a full minute. Thats about as much time as I have for foreplay. Anything over a minute and you might end up with more than my hand touching you ass.Well here then :nu You can be 48 for a minute. :D

[MIGHTY]

I know I'm not old. Some may not even consider me to be older. But, I do miss those days when I got carded all of the time and, when one would guess my age, it was always 5-10 yrs behind my actual age. I don't mind getting older. It's inevitable. I do try and wash my make up off every night and occasionally use this night time cream for firming. As far as my health, I am a fairly healthy person. I do work nights and that tends to take it's toll on my body and my sleep habits. At some point, when I can afford it, I'll move to a day shift and feel more vibrant and not so run down all of the time. My eating habits are very, very bad. I don't eat dinner. I don't eat breakfast. If I do eat in the morning it's usually pizza rolls and such (midnight snack for me). I pretty much stay on a Cheez It diet at work. That will undoubtedly catch up with me sooner rather than later. For now, not much will change.

[Hands_solo]

Not to worried about getting older , I am however , Terrified of having to grow up , gardening,knitting , whatever it is people do once the party is over...

[pagirl]

Who says the party is ever over??? I don't think about age much... just live...

[Mr.B5546]

Growing old is mandatory growing up is optional. I like that saying just because we have a few years under us doesn't mean we have to lose the jest for life. I have greying hair I earned each one , I have sore bones and muscles I also have memories of how I got them and the fun I had at that time be it playing sports or just being stupid. I have seen good times and bad times lovers come and go some are still friends some disapeared. Even if I could go back and do it again I'd probably do it all over again the same way call it destiny ........ I like being the way I am I (like all of you) had choices to make I made them and don't regret too may. What I am trying to say is I made my life the way I like it to be I'm very satisfied with what I have done!!
Be happy with who you are because this what you decided to become if you don't like it only you can change it!!

[1sxymama]

your only as old as you feel or the man you are feeling

i am 58 next march somtimes i feel a little old but mostly because i like to have fun it does not bother me

[Catman354]

I think about age quite a bit, and realize it too. We have a certain amount of time here to live,...I say live and live life to its fullest and enjoy every age :).

[OICurready4me]

I don't give age much thought although with some of my health issues, I wonder how that will affect how I age but as far as how I feel day to day, I feel very good. I have such a renewed vigor for life and for good reason. I have two people in my life that make me want to life forever. I looked at life in the past as, whatever happens happens. If I die early, that's life. Now, I look at my life as wanting to take ever day as the beginning of a new life and have two wonderful people to look forward to as we all get old and crusty together.

[learman3]

Getting older is what happens to us every year. Getting old is a state of mind. Our ages may go up every year, but you are the only one that can let yourself get old. At times I feel very old, I have new found aches and pains that I never had before. I also feel I have let myself fall into a rut at home. This has made me feel as if I have gotten a little old. I'd love to change things up a little and get myself off my ass and feel younger again. I just can't get myself to move thought. I do have this place which I must say adds a nice spark of youthfulness into me.

[fever]

I feel strongly that getting older is much better than the alternative, so I'll take what I can get. That said, I've never been happier with my life, or the direction it is heading. I'm sure I posted this on another thread, but I think the things I've achieved...personally, professionally, emotionally...have been hard-earned, and I couldn't not be here without walking the path I've been on. I would MUCH rather be the me of today than the me of the past, so if that's growing older, I'm all for it.

[poof-fairy]

I refuse to even think about getting older! In my mind I just turned 21

[leighm]

Started a good skin routine in my teens, then went to the cheap stuff when I couldn't afford the good, then back to the good stuff in my 30's. I don't go overboard, just do it once a day and am told I have lovely skin. Wasn't always like this, had the usual acne as a teen into my 20's and took lots of antibiotics. So I think they have helped. I shall grow old gracefully. Can't do much about it and it cost too much anyway.

[woodsman8]

You can buy and use all the creams and jells you want and make any so called improvements to you body that you want but guess what, You are still one day closer to retirement. So don't try to run from it, embrace it. If you can find or are lucky enough to have a loved one to grow old with do it with grace and full of love and passion

[Wil]

you find yourself eating too much mince pie...switch to pumpkin...:D

[icylady125]

yep tell it like is.............as long as u have some1 to spend those lonely nights with.....looks dont matter!

[yaser]

Never felt it yet.I will tell you when I feel it..

[jerry 1948]

If I'm a dirty old man now and think about the same ass I did when I was younger what was I then? Age is mainly in your mind,and my mind does not have enough room to think about it.Enjoy while you can.

[yaser]

If I'm a dirty old man now and think about the same ass I did when I was younger what was I then? Age is mainly in your mind,and my mind does not have enough room to think about it.Enjoy while you can.

Hey Jerry, I am older than you..

[jerry 1948]

Hey Yaser
When were are age those 3 yrs. don't seem like alot do they?

[yaser]

Hey Yaser
When were are age those 3 yrs. don't seem like alot do they?

I am your big brother,though.Welcome.Enjoy here.

[jerry 1948]

Thanks Yaser I intend to

[Xanadu7]

Growing old? It just hit me last year. It's actually a wonderful thing to realize how precious each day is. I like growing up.

[michigan_lady]

Doesn't bother me.....so far so good.

[fever]

I may have said this already, but you can't separate aging from the things we learn and experiences we have along the way. I have NO issue getting older, and it's a hell of a lot better than the alternative!!!