Getting old SUCKS!!!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Southern New Jersey, The wet part at the bottom
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Wayne, I haven't heard that phrase for quite a while. Probably before I understood what it really meant, but it's all too clear to me now. That "You only are as old as you feel" crap had to have come from someone in denial. Doing well, But have been a lot better!
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,554
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
What goes around comes around when "younger" fail to understand what "older" experience. Of coarse, "older" will be long gone by then and won't be able to say I told you so!.
At least we'll have memories of what it was like to drive a Corvette when fuel was only $4.00 a gallon...better than memories of what it was like to own an import when fuel was $20.00 a gallon.
At least we'll have memories of what it was like to drive a Corvette when fuel was only $4.00 a gallon...better than memories of what it was like to own an import when fuel was $20.00 a gallon.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,554
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was. Toby Keith
TOBY KEITH LYRICS
"As Good As I Once Was"
She said, "I'e seen you in here before."
I said, "I've been here a time or two."
She said, "Hello, my
Name is Bobby Jo
Meet my twin sister Betty Lou
And we're both feeling kinda wild tonight
And you're the only cowboy in this place
And if you're up for a rodeo
We'll put a big Texas smile on
Your face"
I said, "Girls,"
[Chorus]
I ain't as good as I once was
I got a few years on me now
But there was a time back in my prime
When I could really lay it down
And if you need some love tonight
Then I might have just enough
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
I still hang out with my best friend dave
Ive known him since we were kids at school
Last night he
Had a few shots
Got in a tight spot hustlin' a game of pool
With a couple of redneck boys
One great
Big bad biker man
I heard David yell across the room
"Hey buddy, how 'bout a helping hand."
I said, "Dave,"
[Chorus]
I ain't as good as I once was
My how the years have flown
But there was a time back in my prime
When I could really hold my own
But if you wanna fight tonight
Guess thouse boys dont look all that
Tough
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
I used to be hell on wheels
Back when I was younger man
Now my body says, "You can't do this boy"
But my pride says, "Oh, yes you can
I ain't as good as I once was
Thats just the cold hard truth
I still throw a few back, talk a little smack
When I'm feelin bullet proof
So don't double dog dare me now
'Cause I'd have to call your bluff
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
Maybe not be good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
TOBY KEITH LYRICS
"As Good As I Once Was"
She said, "I'e seen you in here before."
I said, "I've been here a time or two."
She said, "Hello, my
Name is Bobby Jo
Meet my twin sister Betty Lou
And we're both feeling kinda wild tonight
And you're the only cowboy in this place
And if you're up for a rodeo
We'll put a big Texas smile on
Your face"
I said, "Girls,"
[Chorus]
I ain't as good as I once was
I got a few years on me now
But there was a time back in my prime
When I could really lay it down
And if you need some love tonight
Then I might have just enough
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
I still hang out with my best friend dave
Ive known him since we were kids at school
Last night he
Had a few shots
Got in a tight spot hustlin' a game of pool
With a couple of redneck boys
One great
Big bad biker man
I heard David yell across the room
"Hey buddy, how 'bout a helping hand."
I said, "Dave,"
[Chorus]
I ain't as good as I once was
My how the years have flown
But there was a time back in my prime
When I could really hold my own
But if you wanna fight tonight
Guess thouse boys dont look all that
Tough
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
I used to be hell on wheels
Back when I was younger man
Now my body says, "You can't do this boy"
But my pride says, "Oh, yes you can
I ain't as good as I once was
Thats just the cold hard truth
I still throw a few back, talk a little smack
When I'm feelin bullet proof
So don't double dog dare me now
'Cause I'd have to call your bluff
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
Maybe not be good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,787
Likes: 139
From: center of Kalifornia
What goes around comes around when "younger" fail to understand what "older" experience. Of coarse, "older" will be long gone by then and won't be able to say I told you so!.
At least we'll have memories of what it was like to drive a Corvette when fuel was only $4.00 a gallon...better than memories of what it was like to own an import when fuel was $20.00 a gallon.
At least we'll have memories of what it was like to drive a Corvette when fuel was only $4.00 a gallon...better than memories of what it was like to own an import when fuel was $20.00 a gallon.
I remember when I was bummed to pay 32 cents for premium to keep my 66' Chevelle SS 396 happy.I hit the 55 speed limit this week and have no problems, everything works as good as it always did. Looking back I must say that ........
I would rather be old and wiser than young and stupid.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 4
From: oviedo florida
all you young guys out there - please don't buy into this thing about how great your golden years will be - sure if you get lucky & retire you might not have to drag out of bed in the AM and head to work - my feet hurt - my back hurt - i have half the hair i use to have - my ***** takes much more time off then he use to - even have to buy him a special pill to keep him happy - hair grows like wild fire in my ears - well thats about all i have to say about that - t
PS one good thing - my insurance is only $234.00 for 6 mo's for my 02 - so i guess the above is all worth it
PS one good thing - my insurance is only $234.00 for 6 mo's for my 02 - so i guess the above is all worth it
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 922
Likes: 1
From: Thousand Oaks CA.
OK......So your 60........It's not the end.....Be thankful you get out of bed every morning........
I'm 68 and still working part time (Gotta pay for them mods). So, you get a little pain here and there. Go out and rub on the Vette, you'll forget about it.
I still get a laugh out of parking in a handicap spot in my Vette and
getting my walker out of the back and just enjoying the look on
peoples faces.............
Life ain't over til it's over
I'm 68 and still working part time (Gotta pay for them mods). So, you get a little pain here and there. Go out and rub on the Vette, you'll forget about it.
I still get a laugh out of parking in a handicap spot in my Vette and
getting my walker out of the back and just enjoying the look on
peoples faces.............
Life ain't over til it's over
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
From: Landisville PA
Approaching 40 here..... and I feel your pain (feet,back,neck, everything).
My job is very physically involved (walking all day long & up/down platforms/stairs). I keep telling myself "This IS my exercise program"
Only two things can occur..... 1) This job will keep me physically fit the rest of my life OR 2) My bones, muscles, joints will all require surgery and replacement before I retire! Flip a coin?
Life is good and I can't complain......
Where's my ibruprofen?
My job is very physically involved (walking all day long & up/down platforms/stairs). I keep telling myself "This IS my exercise program"
Only two things can occur..... 1) This job will keep me physically fit the rest of my life OR 2) My bones, muscles, joints will all require surgery and replacement before I retire! Flip a coin?
Life is good and I can't complain......
Where's my ibruprofen?
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,778
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From: Myakka City Fl
Shazam! - 66 and still rockin!
Feel lots better....Put some Thorogood,Skynerd,Thunderbirds, Stones in that there CD player and Let them Flowmaster dogs bark! This 66 year old gets younger then. To pump up that tired old heart go on down to the strip and smoke a few runs, loved that Corvette Challenge. Tell all the OF who brag about how few miles their Corvettes have on them what I tell em. "Are you saving it for the Wifes new husband after you die"? 90K on the 2000 C5 still running and looking good.
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Henderson NV
4 back surgerys, 1 rotator cuff surgery, 1 complete knee surgery, 1 heart attack, Back pain, Feet hurt, and only 43, So I dont want to hear any complaining about any grey nose hairs, Hell I'll trade ya in a heart beat
I dont think the blue pill will work, too much nerve damage
Now wheres them percocets, and Somas and Demorals
I dont think the blue pill will work, too much nerve damage
Now wheres them percocets, and Somas and Demorals
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,995
Likes: 61
From: Fort Wayne IN
60 is just a number. I'm 58 and will retire in 2 years. I do everything I always have - motorcycles, drive and work on the vette and fly my airplane. Aches and pains? Medical problems? sure but I'm not about to surrender - like the man said: "They'll have to pry my cold dead hands off of my C5's steering wheel". My advice: Drink more beer.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Rehoboth MA . . . NRA Life Member
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
I tell everyone that old age is not for sissies...
I'll be 54 in a couple of months, here's me and my Z06 last summer.
Life is a journey and since no one has a crystal ball the future is uncertain. There are no guarantees, no road maps, and your successes are what you have made.
Several years ago I was going through life without incident. My wife and I have two kids, home, all what I consider a normal life, when without warning, I was diagnosed with cancer, talk about getting slapped!!
I was 47 at the time and suddenly realized this thing we call life is not permanent and there is a finality to it. I had 2 different kinds and so far everything's fine, I beat both of them. I guess the old saying does hold some truth; only the good die young. Looks like I'll be around for a long, long time.
Enjoy the ride......
Just remember, no one gets off this planet alive....
I'll be 54 in a couple of months, here's me and my Z06 last summer.
Life is a journey and since no one has a crystal ball the future is uncertain. There are no guarantees, no road maps, and your successes are what you have made.
Several years ago I was going through life without incident. My wife and I have two kids, home, all what I consider a normal life, when without warning, I was diagnosed with cancer, talk about getting slapped!!
I was 47 at the time and suddenly realized this thing we call life is not permanent and there is a finality to it. I had 2 different kinds and so far everything's fine, I beat both of them. I guess the old saying does hold some truth; only the good die young. Looks like I'll be around for a long, long time.
Enjoy the ride......
Just remember, no one gets off this planet alive....