So I've made it a quarter of a century so far...

9 years ago

Christ on a pogo stick, Zodiax. Go smoke a fattie and chill out. Yes, you're gonna f***in' die. Okay? So why don't you do some living now while you have it to do and quit harping on it.

Happy Birthday, Lee. You are such a puppy. It does go fast - and faster as you get older. But despite what you hear, life doesn't always suck just because you get older. At least mine hasn't. I still can do about anything I ever wanted to. Still carry a good backpack of gemstones and still get up the hills and down the canyons. Still think straight.........with much less tolerance, however. LOL. So don't even worry about it. You're barely an adult yet. You have a lot of time to live. Do so.

And just in case you celebrate birthday's like some of us did in our own puppyhood and don't know tomorrow morning if you actually DID live through it..........take an aspirin and drink a glass of milk before you pass out tonight and you'll be good to go in the AM.

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Zodiax 9 years ago

Focus on service, and you will live a life of meaning.
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HeySal

9 years ago

Um - you do realize you could have edited your post instead of deleting it, right? That's okay. I'm sure people already think I'm a bit batshyte.

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Zodiax

9 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Um - you do realize you could have edited your post instead of deleting it, right? That's okay. I'm sure people already think I'm a bit batshyte.

When you get on meds, than talk to me about being a batshyte.

You are fine dear.

I deleted it so it wouldn't offend anyone.

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ThomM

9 years ago

Lee I've got dirty socks older then you

Just remember the first quarter century is the easy one. The next quarter is all up hill then in the third quarter it's all down hill (so you can coast)

And remember the words of Mr Obvious. "When life closes a door, open it again. That's how doors work.".

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Cali16

9 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

Lee I've got dirty socks older then you

Thom, I know you're a tried and true country boy and all, but maybe it's time to bite the bullet and invest in one of those new-fangled inventions known as a washing machine...

(Sorry, couldn't resist!)

Originally Posted by ThomM

"When life closes a door, open it again. That's how doors work."

Great quote! Have to say, I've not heard that before - I like it!

@Lee - happy 25th birthday!

May your next 25 years be even better!

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David Beroff

9 years ago

Originally Posted by yukon

I remember the first time I had the feeling of being old, I pulled up to a drive-thru window & the cashier called me sir. I stopped going to that restaurant.

Actually, I take this as a sign of respect. not age. Regardless, there's nothing wrong with growing older; it's better than the alternative.

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Thom, I know you're a tried and true country boy and all, but maybe it's time to bite the bullet and invest in one of those new-fangled inventions known as a washing machine...

(Sorry, couldn't resist!)

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yukon Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by David Beroff

Actually, I take this as a sign of respect. not age.

You'll get your chance one of these days, then you'll see what I'm talking about.

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Regardless, there's nothing wrong with growing older; it's better than the alternative.

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- David Beroff 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by yukon
  
  You'll get your chance one of these days, then you'll see what I'm talking about.
  
  I'm 50. I sometimes get "Sir"'ed. I actually don't mind one bit.
  
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  yukon Banned 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by David Beroff
  
  I'm 50. I sometimes get "Sir"'ed. I actually don't mind one bit.
  
  I wasn't talking about sometimes, I was talking about the first time.
  
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hardraysnight

9 years ago

focus on your batting and you might make the first eleven

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Dan Riffle

9 years ago

Congratulations! You'll have your first gray hair in roughly four months. It's not the end of the world. The second gray hair establishes a pattern. That is the end of the world as you know it.

Your body will start falling apart now. You'll pay for that Saturday game of footie for a week. Be preemptive: start taking care of your hamstrings.

Date as many young chicks as you can. Within five years you'll be invisible to them. Young women stay the same age. You just get older. There's a caveat here: women with daddy issues. Avoid. Them. (Well, maybe have a go once. You'll pay for it, but it might be worth the time...provided you don't get stabbed.)

Manage your career. Don't let it manage you. Never take an opportunity for granted and never expect an employer to have your best interests at heart. They don't. Be a mercenary. Be ruthless in managing your career path. If you don't manage it, nobody will.

If you marry, marry an equal. If she regularly makes you roll your eyes and sigh, she's not the one. If she rolls her eyes at you, she might just be smarter than you. That's not a bad thing.

I'm 15 years older than you (almost to the day). Don't listen to a word I say. I still don't know what the hell I'm talking about.

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Claude Whitacre

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Congratulations! You'll have your first gray hair in roughly four months. It's not the end of the world. The second gray hair establishes a pattern. That is the end of the world as you know it.

Your body will start falling apart now. You'll pay for that Saturday game of footie for a week. Be preemptive: start taking care of your hamstrings.

Date as many young chicks as you can. Within five years you'll be invisible to them. Young women stay the same age. You just get older. There's a caveat here: women with daddy issues. Avoid. Them. (Well, maybe have a go once. You'll pay for it, but it might be worth the time...provided you don't get stabbed.)

Manage your career. Don't let it manage you. Never take an opportunity for granted and never expect an employer to have your best interests at heart. They don't. Be a mercenary. Be ruthless in managing your career path. If you don't manage it, nobody will.

If you marry, marry an equal. If she regularly makes you roll your eyes and sigh, she's not the one. If she rolls her eyes at you, she might just be smarter than you. That's not a bad thing.

I'm 15 years older than you (almost to the day). Don't listen to a word I say. I still don't know what the hell I'm talking about.

Some of the best sage advice I've ever read here. So good, I'm not even going to joke about it.

Happy Birthday Butters.
Happy Birthday Dan.

One little thing to add (although Dan addressed it). The single most important decision you can make is your choice of life mate. Every married person here is shaking their head in agreement.

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BigFrank Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Every married person here is shaking their head in agreement.

Every married person I know just shakes their head in disbelief at what they are forced to wake up next to in the morning.

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- Claude Whitacre 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by BigFrank
  
  Every married person I know just shakes their head in disbelief at what they are forced to wake up next to in the morning.
  
  Cheers. - Frank
  
  Not me. I'm a lucky happy tomato.
  
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  Zodiax 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre
  
  Not me. I'm a lucky happy tomato.
  
  The sex must be good.
  
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  Claude Whitacre 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Zodiax
  
  The sex must be good.
  
  If I remember correctly, yes it was.
  
  I'm going to tell you a secret. If you are lucky enough to find someone who thinks about you, more than themselves, and you think about them, more than yourself......you have a winning combination.
  
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  BigFrank Banned 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre
  
  Not me. I'm a lucky happy tomato.
  
  Too bad the Mrs. doesn't feel the same way. I believe her term was, 'rotten tomato.'
  
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  Claude Whitacre 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by BigFrank
  
  Too bad the Mrs. doesn't feel the same way. I believe her term was, 'rotten tomato.'
  
  Cheers. - Frank
  
  Plump ripe tomato.
  
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- MissTerraK 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by BigFrank
  
  Every married person I know just shakes their head in disbelief at what they are forced to wake up next to in the morning.
  
  Cheers. - Frank
  
  See Frank, you don't know me as well as you thought you did.
  
  Every morning I wake up and hubby is beside me, I consider myself blessed.
  
  He's like a fine wine that gets better with age. I know it sounds very cliche', but it's true.
  
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  Happy Birthday Lee!
  
  May your cake be sweet, your presents be expensive and your day be wonderful.
  
  Your life is just beginning so enjoy every moment and take nothing and no one for granted.
  
  Ha! My youngest, my son, is only one year older than you.
  
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  BigFrank Banned 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MissTerraK
  
  Every morning I wake up and hubby is beside me, I consider myself blessed.
  
  Let's see how hubby feels. Oh, wait. He probably likes having his testicles where they are. :-)
  
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lanfear63

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Some of the best sage advice I've ever read here. So good, I'm not even going to joke about it.

Happy Birthday Butters.
Happy Birthday Dan.

One little thing to add (although Dan addressed it). The single most important decision you can make is your choice of life mate. Every married person here is shaking their head in agreement.

"The single most important decision you can make is your choice of blow up doll. Every married person here is shaking their head in agreement."

Fixed.

Happy Birthday Butters & Dan.

I envy your youth of course but mostly I envy your Testosterone.

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yukon

Banned 9 years ago

I remember the first time I had the feeling of being old, I pulled up to a drive-thru window & the cashier called me sir. I stopped going to that restaurant.

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Frank Donovan

9 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

Lee I've got dirty socks older then you

I think I might have stuff in my fridge older than him.

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Date as many young chicks as you can. Within five years you'll be invisible to them. Young women stay the same age. You just get older. There's a caveat here: women with daddy issues. Avoid. Them. (Well, maybe have a go once. You'll pay for it, but it might be worth the time...provided you don't get stabbed.)

Lee, Dan's given you some of the best advice you'll ever ignore. Happy Birthday!

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sbucciarel

Banned 9 years ago

Happy first quarter century. Geeesh ... My kids are older than you.

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bizgrower

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Cali16

Thom, I know you're a tried and true country boy and all, but maybe it's time to bite the bullet and invest in one of those new-fangled inventions known as a washing machine...

(Sorry, couldn't resist!)

Then he would have to invest in that thing called electricity.

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Lee,

My cars are almost your age.

If you find someone good now, keep 'em. If you wait, it's harder to find someone
who does not make your eyes roll.

Happy Birthday!

Dan

PS- Happy Birthday, Mr. Riffle, Sir.

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ThomM

9 years ago

Originally Posted by bizgrower

Then he would have to invest in that thing called electricity.

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Lee,

My cars are almost your age.

If you find someone good now, keep 'em. If you wait, it's harder to find someone
who does not make your eyes roll.

Happy Birthday!

Dan

PS- Happy Birthday, Mr. Riffle, Sir.

Mines older then he is. It turned 30 this year

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yukon

Banned 9 years ago

No joke, I have a lawn mower I bought new the same age as OP.

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michaelswengel

9 years ago

Wow. You're so OLD!

I'll be 27 in a few days myself.

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laurencewins

9 years ago

As somebody just a whisker over the half century, I say Happy Birthday Lee and enjoy life as much as you can. Getting older is ok but the body falling apart bit really sucks at times!

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bojan92

9 years ago

yeah man i am asking myself the same question why the time goes so quickly, I am 23 and i still feel like i am a kid

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BrianneAbbi

9 years ago

I stopped counting when I reached 28. I just enjoyed to bits! Anyway age is just a number.

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Claude Whitacre 9 years ago

Originally Posted by BrianneAbbi

I stopped counting when I reached 28. I just enjoyed to bits! Anyway age is just a number.

Age is just a number that tells everyone how old you are.

A cousin asked me, "how old are you now?"

I said, "I'm 60"

She said, "You're only as old as you feel".

I said, "Then I'm 62".
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