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Aug 12, 2021 | 09:42 PM

Old Man in a C

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How did this happen?

I've been on this forum for fifteen years. When I came up with the name "Old Man In a C" I thought I was being clever. Fast forward fifteen years and I realize that I am one... 75 last week.
I don't spend a day without enjoying this forum. Thanks to all.

Old Man

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Aug 14, 2021, 09:30 AM

Richard454

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Originally Posted by A10pilot

I always knew I would get old; just didn't think it would happen this fast! (65)

Ahhh- life is like a roll of toilet paper-

The closer you get to the end- the faster it rolls-
And that last little bit tries it's damnedest to hang to the roll!!!

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Aug 12, 2021 | 09:52 PM

KingRat

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Originally Posted by Old Man in a C

Old Man

This hobby keeps us young... feeling anyway.

Aug 12, 2021 | 10:03 PM

Mark G

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Where do the yrs go???!! ha ha...

Keep enjoying the vette....

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Aug 12, 2021 | 10:07 PM

Mod75

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Congrats, i turned 74 last month, still feel young. Thanks to coft.

Aug 12, 2021 | 10:22 PM

Duane4238

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Happy Belated birthday, Old Man. Remember it's just a number and means nothing. It's how old you are in your mind that counts. That's easy to say, I know. Especially when I try to crawl out of bed in the morning.
Duane

Aug 12, 2021 | 10:25 PM

SEVNT6

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I turned 64 yesterday.
When I look at this pic from '78 & then look in the mirror I ask "how did this happen"...

Aug 12, 2021 | 10:27 PM

Richard454

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In the medical field- they don't call you old -till your in the 80's

Aug 13, 2021 | 08:02 AM

rick1025

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I will be 75 in a few months. Still think of myself as 21. But now I have 2 new knees and a fixed up eye!

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Aug 13, 2021 | 09:47 AM

oldgto

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They say you`re only as old as you feel. But if that were true, I would`ve died of old age two years ago! I`ll be 66 in a couple weeks....
but nearly 4 years of chemo drugs has beat the **** out of me. But my wife, kids, & hobbies have kept me busy enough not to notice!

Aug 13, 2021 | 10:06 AM

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Kevin68

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From: Blanco County, TX

Hate to break it to you, but you were an old man 15 years ago!

At 56, I'm a spring chicken compare to you geezers.

Happy birthday!

Aug 13, 2021 | 10:13 AM

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red topless gator

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From: St. Louis Mo

I feel your pain, turned 75 in June. How in the hell did this happen. I'm much too young to be this dammed old.!!

Aug 13, 2021 | 11:20 AM

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Richard Daugird

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From: Texas City, TX Texas

I'm glad you seniors are doing well, age is a relative thing. My dad's 75th is coming up in October. Unfortunately he is at home doing hospice, don't know if he'll make it till then.

Aug 13, 2021 | 12:03 PM

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Richard454

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I told my elderly friend to act his age- and he died...

Do hope to still have the where with all to enjoy my Vette in my 70's...If they are still selling gas....

Aug 13, 2021 | 12:28 PM

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Richard Daugird

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I'm 53, I hope to have mine DONE by my 70s!!!

Aug 13, 2021 | 01:27 PM

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76-Vetteman

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From: Georgetown, Tx

Just turned 70 last month. My health is good and my build project keeps me mentally alert. I do something on it every day. The Corvette and this forum help a lot.

Aug 13, 2021 | 08:45 PM

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loup68

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From: myrtle beach sc

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I turned 74 in April and it looks like I have lots of good company! When I turned 65 and got real medical care (medicaid), I found out that I had two bonuses from my year in Vietnam...two cancers! I am still kicking! Lou.

Aug 13, 2021 | 08:58 PM

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kdf1986

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I guess I am in the middle of this thread between the 70s and th 50s I am turning 62 in December, and retiring and moving to my house in Florida.
kdf

Aug 13, 2021 | 09:57 PM

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A10pilot

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I always knew I would get old; just didn't think it would happen this fast! (65)

Aug 13, 2021 | 10:10 PM

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Redvette2

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From: Loud, Raw and Dangerous 1968 327 4S in Southern California

Blasting off and rowing thru the gears makes me feel 19 again. If we can still have fun with our Vettes then we are winning big time!

Aug 13, 2021 | 10:10 PM

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Mod75

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About 3 years ago we cleaned out the garage and i found my old Army uniform, I tried it on, I asked my wife, How did this happen, This is not right!
Some 52 years ago i weighed 140 & was OK.
Some 52 plus years later the VA says, hey Dave you have an August 30th appointment for your 6 month checkup, and vocal cord cancer checkup from A/O on the 31st.
As the years go by they accelerate at a much faster rate than normal.

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