I would second that Jimbo. A girlfriend and I were only having this exact conversation last weekend in Echuca. We were talking about life and where we are at present and what the future may hold, when I suddenly said, " can you believe that we are the age we are?". We both said a resounding NO. I am 58, don't mind admitting it and certainly do not feel that old, some days don't look that old, don't act that old, and it was not too many years ago when 60 was considered a good innings and really old. To me age is just a number now and it is how we are in life that makes that difference. I am in excellent health and have a good life, so guess I am lucky, but have worked hard to be in the position I am, as did my late husband. So all in all life is sweet. It is our mindset that makes us old or young I believe.
As my youngest son said to me yesterday, "Mum, I am giving you until next Friday to work out what you are doing with your life, you are too young to sit around waiting for it to happen,", just hate that coaching from my kids, but he is right and so life becomes about doing again instead of thinking about it. That MH or some mode of transport will not be too far away and heck I might just add in an O/S trip toboot. Who knows where the road of life will lead me.
Good on you for getting out there now Woosy and not leaving it for one day, because from experience that one day just may never come. Good post and never hurts to reflect and restock on life.
Ohhhh PS, there are somedays I think I look and feel about 88 not 58.
-- Edited by shekon on Saturday 15th of June 2013 03:53:29 PM
woosy said
09:27 PM Jun 15, 2013
Time has a way of moving & you become unaware of the passing years
yesterday I was young Just married & going on this adventure with my
mate Yet it seems eon's ago...... where has the years gone I know I was their
for all of them I have glimpses of how it was!!!!
Winter of my life has surprised.... me....WHERE did the years go But i see
great change in my friends.... But like me they are slowing.... unprepared
for all the aches & pains & the abilty to do the things that I wish I had done...
but never did I am glad that we have had our caravan & this wonderful
play ground called Australia
So remember it is all in our life time so enjoy
Remember it is (health that is the real wealth)
and not gold and silver so please pack your caravan and enjoy
Kantiki said
10:39 PM Jun 15, 2013
Woosy I have been trying to convince my husband of this without success. I just hope ill health is not the reason we finally do it. I want it now while my health is reasonable, because as you said, time keeps on moving and no ones getting any younger.
jimbo said
10:41 PM Jun 15, 2013
Well said Woosy! Though I wish i could borrow 10 yrs from some one as I feel my camping and roughing it days are coming to an end
kandagal said
01:38 AM Jun 16, 2013
That is why we have been roaming this great country for 19 years. We retired early (on not much money) but decided the life style was something we could do while still relatively young & poor & not wait by working ourselves into the ground to get rich & then retire when all our bones ached, muscles had gone to flab & any other health bits allied to old age.
Wombat 280 said
03:27 AM Jun 16, 2013
Don't put anything off I spent last week sitting in hospital 14 hrs a day with a friend and after all the tests and scans, you name it, the final Dr statements was there is nothing we can do for your friend apart from make her comfortable for the closing days . Prognosis is 2 weeks to a month that's how aggressive her bone cancer is that will make five weeks since they found it . So don't wait around life is no rehearsal . Planned renos on my home are now off the drawing board and what I have started will be finished within the month , then that's it I'm off to who knows where
Poppy sore eye said
03:42 AM Jun 16, 2013
I have heard this so many times, don't put of till tomorrow what you should do today.
i told my cardiologist that we were planning to travel, his response, .. Goods on you, you do it while you can ! From a cardiologist not quote sure what that means but really., why do I care.
tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
buffy61 said
04:43 PM Jun 16, 2013
Yep I agree. My partners diagnosis and ten months chemo and surgery sure made us rethink life! We bit the bullet and sold the house and bought the van. Last of the furniture gets picked up today. Last few bits and pieces to a friends garage for us to sort thru and either sell or give away! Tonight we move into the caravan. 5 more weeks of employment! Then we hit the road. We have savings and I have excellent work skills! The world is our oyster! Can't wait...but scared too! :) Carpe diem! Seize the day! :)
Poppy sore eye said
05:01 PM Jun 16, 2013
buffy61 wrote:
Yep I agree. My partners diagnosis and ten months chemo and surgery sure made us rethink life! We bit the bullet and sold the house and bought the van. Last of the furniture gets picked up today. Last few bits and pieces to a friends garage for us to sort thru and either sell or give away! Tonight we move into the caravan. 5 more weeks of employment! Then we hit the road. We have savings and I have excellent work skills! The world is our oyster! Can't wait...but scared too! :) Carpe diem! Seize the day! :)
Wow Buffy, that time in planning has gone so fast, i know how scrary it is, felt like i was reading our story, except that we are a few months behind you. let us know if the garage sale works. we are leaving !elbourne on the 29 Th of Jan.
good luck and happy times ahead
woosy said
09:27 PM Jun 16, 2013
You know your youngest son is so smart
my oldest daughter is nearly your age but my youngest daughter
is having a ball she was going to buy a second house for her retirement
and as I told her go do the things you want to do while you can climb those mountains and cross those
rivers she is having a ball doing it and I love watching the things that she is doing
Gerty Dancer said
10:16 PM Jun 16, 2013
My father (who lived to 103) was very annoyed at us for being so irresponsible as to waste money on a caravan and "tripping around". I think actually he wanted us close by to see to his needs instead. Its nice to hear of a younger generation who agree with their parents "doing their thing" while they can.
neilnruth said
04:27 AM Jun 17, 2013
A friend had finally talked his wife into going on a trip as he had retired. We hear they got as far as Brisbane and have had to return home as she has found a lump in her breast (the first breast has already be removed). It's well over five years since the first op and I guess she thought she could go - but have they left it too late? So sad.
BushbabyandGumnut said
08:14 PM Jun 22, 2013
woosy wrote:
Time has a way of moving & you become unaware of the passing years yesterday I was young Just married & going on this adventure with my mate Yet it seems eon's ago...... where has the years gone I know I was their for all of them I have glimpses of how it was!!!! Winter of my life has surprised.... me....WHERE did the years go But i see great change in my friends.... But like me they are slowing.... unprepared for all the aches & pains & the abilty to do the things that I wish I had done... but never did I am glad that we have had our caravan & this wonderful play ground called Australia So remember it is all in our life time so enjoy Remember it is (health that is the real wealth) and not gold and silver so please pack your caravan and enjoy
We did it,sold everything,bought a caravan and hit the road,(best move we ever did)we have been living in Darwin for two years (family here)but are planning to leave at the end of the dry season.
I would second that Jimbo. A girlfriend and I were only having this exact conversation last weekend in Echuca. We were talking about life and where we are at present and what the future may hold, when I suddenly said, " can you believe that we are the age we are?". We both said a resounding NO. I am 58, don't mind admitting it and certainly do not feel that old, some days don't look that old, don't act that old, and it was not too many years ago when 60 was considered a good innings and really old. To me age is just a number now and it is how we are in life that makes that difference. I am in excellent health and have a good life, so guess I am lucky, but have worked hard to be in the position I am, as did my late husband. So all in all life is sweet. It is our mindset that makes us old or young I believe.
As my youngest son said to me yesterday, "Mum, I am giving you until next Friday to work out what you are doing with your life, you are too young to sit around waiting for it to happen,", just hate that coaching from my kids, but he is right and so life becomes about doing again instead of thinking about it. That MH or some mode of transport will not be too far away and heck I might just add in an O/S trip toboot. Who knows where the road of life will lead me.
Good on you for getting out there now Woosy and not leaving it for one day, because from experience that one day just may never come. Good post and never hurts to reflect and restock on life.
Ohhhh PS, there are somedays I think I look and feel about 88 not 58.
-- Edited by shekon on Saturday 15th of June 2013 03:53:29 PM
Well said Woosy! Though I wish i could borrow 10 yrs from some one as I feel my camping and roughing it days are coming to an end
I have heard this so many times, don't put of till tomorrow what you should do today.
i told my cardiologist that we were planning to travel, his response, .. Goods on you, you do it while you can ! From a cardiologist not quote sure what that means but really., why do I care.
tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
We bit the bullet and sold the house and bought the van. Last of the furniture gets picked up today. Last few bits and pieces to a friends garage for us to sort thru and either sell or give away! Tonight we move into the caravan. 5 more weeks of employment! Then we hit the road. We have savings and I have excellent work skills! The world is our oyster!
Can't wait...but scared too! :)
Carpe diem! Seize the day! :)
Wow Buffy, that time in planning has gone so fast, i know how scrary it is, felt like i was reading our story, except that we are a few months behind you. let us know if the garage sale works. we are leaving !elbourne on the 29 Th of Jan.
good luck and happy times ahead
You know your youngest son is so smart
is having a ball she was going to buy a second house for her retirement
and as I told her go do the things you want to do
while you can climb those mountains and cross those
rivers she is having a ball doing it and I love watching the things that she is doing
Its nice to hear of a younger generation who agree with their parents "doing their thing" while they can.
We did it,sold everything,bought a caravan and hit the road,(best move we ever did)we have been living in Darwin for two years (family here)but are planning to leave at the end of the dry season.