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Title: Thoughts on turning 70.
Post by: Jocko on July 03, 2018, 07:09:29 AM
Woke up this morning as a 70 year old and I must say, apart from the stiff knees, I feel no different from how I did at 40. I still have the same outlook on life, the same sense of humour, the same love of loud music, the same fancy for the ladies, and the same sense of fun.
I enjoy my video games, driving, playing guitar, drinking, nice food, and getting out and about. The benefit is, now I am retired, I have more time to enjoy all these pastimes.
I remember, back in the very early 70’s, when the DVLA took over the issuing of driving licences, I received my first driving licence that expired on 03/07/2018 (prior to then the local administration issued 3 year licences – the little red book). When I saw that expiry date it was just that. A meaningless date, so far into the future it was of no significance. It is not such a meaningless date now!
Just the free TV licence at 75 to look forward to now.
Title: Re: Thoughts on turning 70.
Post by: peteo48 on July 03, 2018, 07:31:27 AM
Happy Birthday ;D

I'll be joining you in October.
Title: Re: Thoughts on turning 70.
Post by: sparky Paul on July 03, 2018, 08:41:34 AM
Ditto, Happy Birthday Jocko.

While you have reasonable health or better, get out and enjoy life. There are plenty of people that don't have that privilege - someone who has been the hardest working person I know, found out weeks ago that he was riddled with cancer at 63, and is currently resisting attempts to place him in a hospice. I know another woman in her 40s who has an inoperable brain tumour.

When someone asks me if I've had a good day, I say every day above ground is a good day.
Title: Re: Thoughts on turning 70.
Post by: JohnAlways on July 03, 2018, 08:53:49 AM
Happy Birthday Jocko.  :D
Title: Re: Thoughts on turning 70.
Post by: VicW on July 03, 2018, 02:50:51 PM
Have good one Jocko ,you'll catch me up in ten years time. Like you I still enjoy life ,it's a bit slower that's all.

Vic.
Title: Re: Thoughts on turning 70.
Post by: culzean on July 03, 2018, 03:35:06 PM
Happy birthday Jocko, no matter how old your body gets your brain seems to get no older than 25 (for men anyway).  I hope our constant differences of opinion on Electric and Autonomous vehicles is helping keep your brain in shape LOL.
Title: Re: Thoughts on turning 70.
Post by: Jocko on July 03, 2018, 04:17:42 PM
I hope our constant differences of opinion on Electric and Autonomous vehicles is helping keep your brain in shape LOL.
I always look forward to reading (and disagreeing  :D with)your posts.