Not blowing my horn here. Please don't take it that way.
AT 7:20 AM this morning of June 14, 1952 I was born in Galesburg Illinois at St. Mary Hospital.
Im 49 (I'll save you the trouble of doing the math)
I got a lot of work to get done today, but I don't feel like working, I don't even feel like having a party.
All I can see is the big 50 coming in 365 days and I'm facing it like it was going to be my last day on earth. I can't go back, and I don't want to go forward. I looked in the mirror at that spare tire that is starting to develop again around my waste, my eyes are surrounded by deeper cracks, a double chin is starting to appear, and I just feel pooped out.
So what should I do today? Suggestions please. Not as a celebration, but to get my mind off of turning 50 and looking at 16 short years left before turing 65. I want to make them a good 15 years, and not waste a minute of it.
Oh, by the way, I have a son and daughter born on this day also....yes 3 birthdays on the same day. Its no big deal to us since we go through this every year and have for the last 23 years. A birthday isn't an achievment, it happens to come along once a year for everyone automatically.
I just feel like signing the blues today! Maybe its a good day to work on "Songpainter"
What should I do Today? You tell me!
------------------ Draper The Signmaker Bloomington Illinois USA Get To A Letterhead Meet This Summer! See you there! 309-828-7110 drapersigns@hotmail.com Draper_Dave on mIRC chat
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How 'bout that Dave, I was born on June 13th 1952, I'm a day older than you. FYI, my wife was born on June 13th 1956, four years later. It's great sharing a birthday with one's wife. Dave I take heart in the fact that many great men and women of history have achieved their greatest goals at 40, 50, 60 and even 70. Let me know how you celebrate your 50th! I'm looking forward to mine.
------------------ Gray M. Hodge Cam River Signs Somerset, Tasmania.
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50!?! No big deal! Why, when I turned 50 I remember.......well........um.......maybe I don't remember. Never mind. Oh......Happy birthday!
------------------ St.Marie Graphics & Makin' Tracks Sound Studio Kalispell, Montana stmariegraphics@centurytel.net http://www.stmariegraphics.com 800 735-8026 We're chiseling every day of the week! :^)
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Hahahahaaha, ah Dave don't let a little 5 zero scare you. It's only a number. I just turned 50 last month. I look at it as I'm a "half century" old, No big deal. "Like they say the only thing to fear, is fear itself" What to do to enjoy your day and remove this crazy thought? I don't know your lifestyle, but in your case I would go to an old folks home and visit some older people, when you leave there, you will feel like a youngster. Have a great day, and Happy Birthday
------------------ FranCisco Vargas aka: Cisco aka:Traveling Millennium Sign Artist http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935
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After you're 50, you blink twice and you're 60!!! What's REAL scary, is to see those TV ads for the FABULOUS '90s CDs!! Hell, I can't hardly remember the 70s!!! From the early 60s to right now, is just a blur!!!
------------------ Bob Burns Bob Burns Signs
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Dave honey......I wouldn't let a little ole' thing like age get you down. After all, it is just a number. You are a talented, fun, generous person. So turn that frown upside down, and let that song in your heart sing out loud! What I would do is go buy yourself a pair of good walking shoes. Take a walk! (better with a friend) Smell the posies, look at the sky....take it all in. Life is good. Yes it is. Have a piece of cake. (I'll have one too) ~~~~~~~~~~~~Happy Day Dave!~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you changed so much since you were younger or just expanded?
------------------ HotLines Joey Madden,47 years in the Classic Art of Pinstriping Grants Pass, Oregon Learn something...... http://members.tripod.com/Inflite
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Happy Birthday Dave, I felt the same way when I turned 40 2 yrs ago.... HEY! THAT MAKES ME 8 YRS YOUNGER THAN YOU! LOL Just kidd'n ya! Happy Birthday, now go get your Guitar and sing the blues... Neil
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What should you do today? Do something you enjoy that you normally wouldn't do during a work day. Create a special day for yourself, then celebrate that you're healthy, have a great family, and you love your work, and that you were able to treat yourself to a really nice day.
I'm turning 40 next year. I feel abit funny about the 4-0, so I can relate to what you're feeling. However, my fear in the past was not being able to achieve some of my goals before I hit a certain age. Having a family was one of them.
I'm now ready to get on with it. Bring those 40's on! I can take it! I'm going into it with some spirit. Wana follow along?
you've got a whole year to worroy about it so don't ruin today for it. you might get hit by a bus tomorrow and then you'll feel bad you wasted your last day worrying about something that was never going to happen anyway.
Sorry to be so morbid but I needed to read your post to see the same thing. Today I was feeling bummed out over being 35, not as fit as I was at 25, not as much hair either, rinkles where there never was and other age related stuff.
Made me realize I need to apreciate the here and now, cuz when I'm 45 I'll wish I was 35. and so on down the line.
------------------ Bob Rochon Creative Signworks Millbury, MA bob@creativesignworks.com
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Anyhoo's, they say your only as old as you feel. I hope this isn't true or I am going to file for SS retirement next week..LOL
I have had my share of medical problems, my knee is still one that may yet require another major surgery. Each year in Feb on my birthday I just think how lucky I am to still be here to be with my wife and kids. We don't have a big party or anything special, we just do something Together
Enjoy your day as you would any other!!!!! I agree with others above, talk a walk with your family!!!!
------------------ Troy Haas "Metal_Leg" on mIRC
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Happy birthday Dave and Gray!!! Life begins at 50. I'm 55 on the 22nd and just beginning to enjoy being ME. While we are younger we live for the kids and do what we must. After the big 50 I realized that I had better hurry while I still had some life left in me! I feel great and am enjoying life more than ever. I have some very energetic friends in their 60's. Have a friend who turned 50 last July. Said it didn't bother him. He died his hair and mustache and took Karate for the first time in 15 yrs. He was so stiff and sore he walked like an old man and looked like an idiot with fake brown hair. So, don't be like him, just enjoy the fact that you are still here. We are not older but wiser each year.
------------------ Kathy Joiner River Road Graphics 41628 River Road Ponchatoula, La.70454 PH. (504)386-3313 casey@i-55.com
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50??? Yeeecccchhh! Nothing worse than being 50! Ya only got 364 days ta kill yerself!
Now...when you reach 65...that's different! 1 Senior Discounts!!! 2. People call you "Sir" !!! 3. You're not expected to jump up and open doors!!! 4. You actually enjoy "Early Bird Dinners" at your favorite restaurant!!! 5. You start getting Social Security Checks!!! 6. People start saying "Can I give you a hand with that"!!!
There are more, but I will leave that to some of the other ol' curmudgeons to add!
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dave....have all the sex you can in the next 365...after 50....it all down hill from there...hahahahahahahahahahahahaha...troy that statement about you only as old as you feel......i like groucho marx's rewording:" your only as old as THE WOMAN you feel"....hahahahahahahahahaha...dave 0ver 50 aint all that bad....iam 56...mind is still sharp, and the body is a little slower and iam still healthy.......only thing that bothers me.....iam only 9 years from collecting social security.......
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On a very serious note, might I suggest a colonoscopy to have done in the next year? That's not exactly a good birthday present, but taking care yourself is a great gift for you and your family.
At 50, men should be getting screened for colon cancer. The disease took my father at 57 years of age. He lived two years after retirement.
Spend half a day, and get the test done. You've got too much to live for.
And if you're feeling lack of energy or really want to lose that spare tire, consider doing some excercise. I myself had packed on a few pounds, and was feeling pretty unhealthy. With some dieting, and exercising (cycling) I've managed to lose 34 pounds since February - and have more energy than I can recall.
When I turned 40 I thought this...I've made it to the top of the hill...now I can just sit here under a tree and if anybody gives me any lip, I can just swat em with my walker and watch em roll to the bottom.
I realise that it may be a little hard to look at the _0 ages, but looking back, and forward...how many days do you want in the column...DEPRESSED BECAUSE I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND THE JOYS.
Take a deep breath and look at all the wonderful things on your table.
To start off with, you have a very cool and beautiful wife...your children are all happy and healthy...your own business, thriving...I might add.
If you have yer own (body) parts and are not fighting off some fatal malady, sheesh...dance dude!
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Happy Birthday, Dave. I'd like to echo Dan's sentiments. I turn 50 about a month from now (July 19), and for the past 18 mths I've been getting myself into shape for my "golden years". I've lost 62 lbs. (18 to go), and have started weight-training and aerobic exercise too. I felt more dilapidated in my 40's than I will in my 50's and beyond. This is just to let you know that it's never too late to make physical changes that will make you feel a whole lot better.
I know what you mean about the 16 short years to 65. The last 16 went so fast, it's frightening to think about. So, don't. Keep yourself physically healthy, mentally stimulated, (or vice-versa ) and enjoy the journey. Fill it full of things you love to do. Just make sure to keep yourself healthy enough to enjoy your retirement.
So, happy birthday. Have a big piece of cake, then break out the veggies and go for a walk.
------------------ Diane Crowther, Metaline Graphics Ltd., Nova Scotia, Canada, ID #285
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Happy birthday Dave! I just turned 45 on the 12 of June... One big feed of seafood and lots to drink. A few surprises in between. Something about us Gemini's. LOL
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You know,Dan had a very good suggestion and what he said is true.....but somehow i don't think he's gonna cure his depression by having someone looking up his a*s with a camera......maybe wait a week or two Dave
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Hey Dave, just hang around older people and you will hear them saying "kiddo!" Really, to be around kids that are young and innocent, really connects you with your inner youth! It's all in the way you look at life. GO WITH THE FLOW! take care of yourself and your spirit. Give to others and you will feel a renewal. Go do it again and again.... now to me that is a fountain of youth! Happy "Whatever day it is" Deb
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Happy Birthday, Dave. Hey...50 ain't so bad. I just turned 57 in May...man!! whatever happened to 40? Go hug your wife and be thankful you are still able....that's always a good thing to do on any day.
Age is only a state of mind!!!
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) and enjoy the journey. Fill it full of things you love to do. Just make sure to keep yourself healthy enough to enjoy your retirement.
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