OT: How old are you?

skh · Post by **skh** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 11:20 am

Inspired by Cranberry's comment on the Windsor topic. I'm 30, feeling like 24 - I'm not sure if I just refuse to grow up or feel that way because I _still_ don't have enough money, I thought that would improve with age.

Oh, and you don't have to answer that indiscreet question, of course.

Sonja

RonKiley · Post by **RonKiley** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 11:44 am

I earned every year. I actually feel better with more energy now than I have in years. Growing older is OK if you're brave. I have more time now to do things like learning to play the whistle, go to festivals, visit Ireland, etc.
Ron

chas · Post by **chas** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:09 pm

I feel 60 when I get up in the morning; 5 when I get home to my 2-year-old.

50 when I start running, 30 after half an hour, and 20 after an hour. 60 an hour later when the endorphins run out and aches set in.

35 when I start cooking dinner, 65 when I start thinking about how much saturated fat is in it.

Average it all out, I'm 42.

To build on what Ron said, I also think there are more benefits than drawbacks as your years advance. I think the most important is wisdom. You've made many mistakes, seen many more, and, hopefully, learned from each one of them and learned perspective and respect. There are many more things that I like about being middle-aged. There are some drawbacks, too, but I'd say they're all physical -- aches and the occasional forgetful moment. I wouldn't give up a bit of it to be a teenager again.

Snuh · Post by **Snuh** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:32 pm

I just turned 20 on the 4th of this month! Not quite old enough to jump into the next age bracket, though. Oh well, maybe next year...

A.J.

pthouron · Post by **pthouron** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:37 pm

Will be 45 next fall. Amazingly, so far, this age group is the overwhelming majority on the C&F... Could it be we came to whistling as an elixir of eternal youth?...

peeplj · Post by **peeplj** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:37 pm

I am 37; my wife Shannon is 31.

Since we don't really plan to grow up till we're past our 90's, it's ok.

--James

skh · Post by **skh** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:38 pm

Snuh wrote:I just turned 20 on the 4th of this month! Not quite old enough to jump into the next age bracket, though.

Oh, I'm sorry. I made the age groups up so that I would still be with the twentyish one.

Sonja

skh · Post by **skh** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:42 pm

Actually, I made a mistake. "20" is not included in my list, a classical one-off error a programmer should catch immediately. First option should read "20 and younger."

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:47 pm

I'm old enough to die for my country and old enough to vote, but not old enough to drink a beer (not that I ever would....but it's still a stupid law).

pthouron · Post by **pthouron** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:54 pm

Cranberry wrote:I'm old enough to die for my country

Avoid this at all costs...

Cranberry wrote:and old enough to vote

Definitely do this...

Cranberry wrote:]but not old enough to drink a beer (not that I ever would....but it's still a stupid law).

Agreed...

Chuck_Clark · Post by **Chuck_Clark** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:55 pm

Old. REAL old.

Byll · Post by **Byll** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 1:17 pm

Like Chuck said: REAL old...
Best.
Byll

fibulo · Post by **fibulo** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 1:30 pm

I'm 21 since last March. I think I'd prefer the right to rent a car at 21, and consume alcohol at 25. I much prefer the car.
What is this "whiz-dumb" of which you speak? I out to get me some of that.

Alas, still young and unlearned.

But then, every year is the most rewarding when you are living it.
I would not be 20 nor 22 today for all the world.

Cheers!
~Fibulo

StewySmoot · Post by **StewySmoot** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 1:32 pm

I forgot what we were talking abou.....

smoot 51

TomB · Post by **TomB** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 1:55 pm

48, will be 49 on August 25th.

All the Best,

Tom

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