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37 chief

10-03-2007 19:20:02

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I do mostly mowing and some discing here in S. Calif. I take on hand work with my weed eaters when things are slow, or can't use my tractors.I looked at this area that needed mowing, was too steep for my tractor, so I decided to do it by hand by my self. It was also very hot. I usually have help. I figured about 3 hrs. By the time I finished I was about wore out, had to stop about every 10 min for a little rest, toward the end. Just turned 65. Does this happen ot any others around this age? Stan

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Walt Davies

10-04-2007 15:25:12

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

Chief, I see you haven't come back to any of us so did you Croak or are you at the doctors right now getting a checkup.
I'm hoping for the later we need nice guys like you around here.
Walt

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BobHnwOh

10-04-2007 14:31:55

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

I"m 70 and still workin almost full time cause if I set very long Rigor Mortis(sp)begins to set in,lol,Bob.

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TomTex

10-04-2007 12:53:16

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

Hang in there Chief, you are OK. Just in the last year my work rate has been severly cut into because of a bad knee. It really stresses you out if you aren't careful. An old man on his 100 birthday was interviewed by local TV reporter who ask what kind of day he was having, to which he replied "at my age, any day above ground is a good one." Tom

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rrlund

10-04-2007 10:23:52

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

You're in better shape than I am if you made it to that age before it happened! I sold my dairy cattle 4 years ago. Without them keeping me going,I get winded walking to the mailbox.

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Bill in Colo

10-04-2007 08:07:07

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

I know the feeling I' m 64 just don't try to get as much done had a couple heart attacts in my early 50's learned to slow and work smarter, I actuallly may get more done. Stress has and is my real problem.

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Old Timer in Ohio

10-04-2007 07:28:21

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

I go along with growing old ain't
for sissy's , and it sure beats the
alternative,I just celebrated my 53rd 10/2
wedding anniversery (although I was in
the hospital at the time)I'll be 75 1/29/08
Bob

God Bless

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supergrumpy

10-04-2007 07:20:35

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

stinking blood pressure medicine hits me hard if I try working full tilt in the morning, everything is fine until the stuff kicks in and suddenly I just want to lie down on the ground for a bit

too stubborn to do that so I just find some shade and let the system readjust and then go back at it again

gotta stay out of that rocking chair, those things will kill you faster than Osama Bin Lardin

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Pat H.

10-04-2007 07:18:22

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

You're not getting old -- just beat from the hot weather. I get the same way when I weedeat a fence row but usually take a cooler of Fresca or water on ice and take regular breaks. The weeds will wait and don't have to be mowed until you, the boss, say they will. Relax, I'm 70 and still going strong and like one writer said, it beats the alternative. Hang in there.

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Oldmax

10-04-2007 07:11:09

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

I turned 66 last april know what you are talking about . Just take A little time and don't overdo it I used to mow yard in about 2 hours now I take all day work a little while then take a break . Getting older beats the alterative .

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John T

10-04-2007 05:54:36

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

Once I complaiend to a much older buddy that when I woke up I was a lil stiff for a while, to which he responed....."GET USED TO IT, OLD AGE AINT FOR SISSYS" lol

If you're over 50 and dont wake up with a few aches n pains, ITS CUZ YOURE DEAD

My great Grandma used to tell me to be kind to old folks cuz YOU WILL GET OLD SOMEDAY ALSO IF YOU LIVE LONG ENOUGH

When they asked Hubey Blake on his 100th birthday the secret of his long life, he responded..... ."If I knew I was gonna live this long, I would have taken better care of myself"

Ol John T and all

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Dave from MN

10-04-2007 05:24:12

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

Heck, I'm only a few dys away from 37, and 4 trips up and down the outside of the Silo Monday made my arse and legs so sore I felt like I was in an accident. When I was 17 I could do it a dozen times a day in 1/2 the time and never had an ache. Darned wife wants me to make that a daily exercise routine. Hmm, drive 7 miles to work out on a silo, Does she want me in healthy, or is she already spending that life insurance?

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Allan In NE

10-04-2007 03:49:08

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

Hmmmm,

I've been tired since I was 13 years old. Thought it was normal? :>(

Allan

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VADAVE

10-04-2007 03:34:14

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

At 63 YES. Ususally I find that I've let myself get dehydrated, if I can drink enough water thru the job it isn't as bad.

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sd pete

10-03-2007 20:11:10

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

i am 59 and I had this same problem at 54 and a triple bypass fixed me right up

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Walt Davies

10-03-2007 19:26:46

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Re: Just getting old? in reply to 37 chief, 10-03-2007 19:20:02

Naw! you need to eat better. I'm 69 and going strong.

If you are getting real tired after a short workout then I would see my doctor and have him check you out.
I was digging a small ditch and got real tired and it turned out to be a real bad heart attack I didn't go right in and it almost killed me.
Walt

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