My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior tothe last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:52:45 AM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:the last several years.
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior to
I'll also add that I thought I was going to lose my spousal unit a few weeks ago and that made an impression.
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior tothe last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:52:45 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:the last several years.
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior to
How about the realization that a lot of people are going to have to die, and the very real fact that you recognize you might end up going, either as one of them or at the hand of someone who has nothing left to lose?a lot of people? ITYM "all people", right?
Mike
a lot of people? ITYM "all people", right?
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior tothe last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:53:58 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:the last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:52:45 AM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior to
strength back. My surgeon was very worried for me before the second surgery but I pulled through just fine. I'm still only about 85% of what I was before but continuing to improve. Also, watching my wife in constant pain from a bad back lets me know that
I'll also add that I thought I was going to lose my spousal unit a few weeks ago and that made an impression.
Thoughts about our mortality a natural response to nearly losing a loved one. I've been having them too. For me, it was 2 major surgeries and 17 days in the hospital for a ruptured ulcer (I never knew I had an ulcer!) and months off work getting my
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:52:45 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:the last several years.
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior to
How about the realization that a lot of people are going to have to die, and the very real fact that you recognize you might end up going, either as one of them or at the hand of someone who has nothing left to lose?There's a heat-warming thought for today.:-(
Mike
On 4/18/2022 1:33 PM, Michael Falkner wrote:to the last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:52:45 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior
maybe it's just MondayHow about the realization that a lot of people are going to have to die, and the very real fact that you recognize you might end up going, either as one of them or at the hand of someone who has nothing left to lose?
MikeThere's a heat-warming thought for today.:-(
--
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In
practice, there is." Ruben Goldberg
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
Yes and no.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a balance.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind >>> more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but wasYes and no.
wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as >>> opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing >> having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet >> inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a >> balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few years left.
-TE
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:53:58 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:to the last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:52:45 AM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt prior
strength back. My surgeon was very worried for me before the second surgery but I pulled through just fine. I'm still only about 85% of what I was before but continuing to improve. Also, watching my wife in constant pain from a bad back lets me know thatI'll also add that I thought I was going to lose my spousal unit a few weeks ago and that made an impression.Thoughts about our mortality a natural response to nearly losing a loved one. I've been having them too. For me, it was 2 major surgeries and 17 days in the hospital for a ruptured ulcer (I never knew I had an ulcer!) and months off work getting my
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind >> > more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but wasYes and no.
wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as >> > opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing >> having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet >> inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a >> balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few years left.
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:Werd
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder, unhyphenated American wrote:Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality some night while sleeping peacefully.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was >>>>> wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in
whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter
and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works
a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we
don't need to do that if we don't want.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel
the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts
so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my >> zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
--
ÄLSKAR - Fänga Dagen
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder, unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality some night while sleeping peacefully.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind >>>>> more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was >>>>> wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as >>>>> opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.Yes and no.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to >>>> enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private >>>> aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few >>> years left.
and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in
whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter
and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works
a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we
don't need to do that if we don't want.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel
the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts
so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my
zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years. >>
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality some night while sleeping peacefully.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was >> > wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to >> enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private >> aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired
and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter
and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works
a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we
don't need to do that if we don't want.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel
the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts
so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my
zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder,
unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind >>>>>> more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was >>>>>> wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as >>>>>> opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.Yes and no.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to >>>>> enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private >>>>> aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in
whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter
and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works
a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we
don't need to do that if we don't want.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel
the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts
so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my
zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years. >>>
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can
intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality
some night while sleeping peacefully.
Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
On Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:17:28 -0400,
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 11:08 AM, xyzzy wrote:
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder,
unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself >>>>> someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can >>>>> intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality >>>>> some night while sleeping peacefully.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired >>>>>> and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in >>>>>> whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter >>>>>> and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works >>>>>> a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we >>>>>> don't need to do that if we don't want.
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was
wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I???m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it???s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel >>>>>> the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts >>>>>> so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my >>>>>> zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences." >>>>>> -- Robert Louis Stevenson
Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
Whatever burns your funeral boat I guess.
I hope you're not taking me seriously. My dream death would be more
like crashing while in the Isle of Man TT.
Time trials? Ugh.
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder,
unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was >>>>>>> wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to >>>>>> enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in
whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter
and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works >>>> a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we
don't need to do that if we don't want.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel
the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts >>>> so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my >>>> zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can
intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality
some night while sleeping peacefully.
Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
Whatever burns your funeral boat I guess.
On 4/21/2022 11:08 AM, xyzzy wrote:
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder,
unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired >>>> and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in >>>> whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was
wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I???m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it???s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works >>>> a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we
don't need to do that if we don't want.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel
the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts >>>> so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my >>>> zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can >>> intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality
some night while sleeping peacefully.
Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
Whatever burns your funeral boat I guess.
I hope you're not taking me seriously. My dream death would be more
like crashing while in the Isle of Man TT.
On Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:32 -0400,
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 11:49 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
On Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:17:28 -0400,
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 11:08 AM, xyzzy wrote:
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder,
unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself >>>>>>> someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can >>>>>>> intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality >>>>>>> some night while sleeping peacefully.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote: >>>>>>>>>> mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired >>>>>>>> and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in >>>>>>>> whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter >>>>>>>> and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works >>>>>>>> a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we >>>>>>>> don't need to do that if we don't want.
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was
wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years. >>>>>>>>>>>
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I???m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it???s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel >>>>>>>> the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts >>>>>>>> so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my
zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences." >>>>>>>> -- Robert Louis Stevenson
Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
Whatever burns your funeral boat I guess.
I hope you're not taking me seriously. My dream death would be more >>>> like crashing while in the Isle of Man TT.
Time trials? Ugh.
Tourist Trophy. 200+ mph.
Now that I can get behind.
On 4/21/2022 11:49 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
On Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:17:28 -0400,
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 11:08 AM, xyzzy wrote:
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder,
unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself >>>>> someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can >>>>> intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality >>>>> some night while sleeping peacefully.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired >>>>>> and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in >>>>>> whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter >>>>>> and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works >>>>>> a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we >>>>>> don't need to do that if we don't want.
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was
wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I???m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it???s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel >>>>>> the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts >>>>>> so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my
zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences." >>>>>> -- Robert Louis Stevenson
Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
Whatever burns your funeral boat I guess.
I hope you're not taking me seriously. My dream death would be more
like crashing while in the Isle of Man TT.
Time trials? Ugh.
Tourist Trophy. 200+ mph.
On 4/21/2022 11:08 AM, xyzzy wrote:
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder,
unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired >>>>> and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in >>>>> whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was >>>>>>>> wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works >>>>> a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we
don't need to do that if we don't want.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel
the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts >>>>> so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my >>>>> zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can >>>> intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality
some night while sleeping peacefully.
Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
Whatever burns your funeral boat I guess.
I hope you're not taking me seriously.
like crashing while in the Isle of Man TT.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:58:46 AM UTC-5, Plaidmoon wrote:prior to the last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:53:58 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:52:45 AM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt
strength back. My surgeon was very worried for me before the second surgery but I pulled through just fine. I'm still only about 85% of what I was before but continuing to improve. Also, watching my wife in constant pain from a bad back lets me know thatI'll also add that I thought I was going to lose my spousal unit a few weeks ago and that made an impression.Thoughts about our mortality a natural response to nearly losing a loved one. I've been having them too. For me, it was 2 major surgeries and 17 days in the hospital for a ruptured ulcer (I never knew I had an ulcer!) and months off work getting my
I do wish the best for outcomes and your wife. Chronic back pain is terrible.
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:25:25 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:prior to the last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:58:46 AM UTC-5, Plaidmoon wrote:
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:53:58 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:52:45 AM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt
strength back. My surgeon was very worried for me before the second surgery but I pulled through just fine. I'm still only about 85% of what I was before but continuing to improve. Also, watching my wife in constant pain from a bad back lets me know thatI'll also add that I thought I was going to lose my spousal unit a few weeks ago and that made an impression.Thoughts about our mortality a natural response to nearly losing a loved one. I've been having them too. For me, it was 2 major surgeries and 17 days in the hospital for a ruptured ulcer (I never knew I had an ulcer!) and months off work getting my
is helping somewhat.I do wish the best for outcomes and your wife. Chronic back pain is terrible.Thanks. She has her good days and her bad days, but she’s still living her life mostly as she wants to. She probably will need back surgery at some point, but she’s trying to avoid it as long as possible. She’s lost quite a bit of weight, which
As for me, I’m doing pretty well. I’ve lost about 50 pounds and there’s no sign of further stomach problems. I’m diabetic and the weight loss and better food choices have gotten my blood sugar into the normal range for the first time in a quitea few years. I’m also taking less medication for it. I do have a hernia from the ulcer surgery and I’ll probably have more surgery to fix that at some point. First up is a long overdue Covid delayed colonoscopy in June. Oh joy! I can’t tell you how
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:25:25 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:prior to the last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:58:46 AM UTC-5, Plaidmoon wrote:
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:53:58 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:52:45 AM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt
I do wish the best for outcomes and your wife. Chronic backI'll also add that I thought I was going to lose myThoughts about our mortality a natural response to nearly
spousal unit a few weeks ago and that made an impression.
losing a loved one. I've been having them too. For me, it
was 2 major surgeries and 17 days in the hospital for a
ruptured ulcer (I never knew I had an ulcer!) and months off
work getting my strength back. My surgeon was very worried
for me before the second surgery but I pulled through just
fine. I'm still only about 85% of what I was before but
continuing to improve. Also, watching my wife in constant
pain from a bad back lets me know that we're both getting
older. I'm still planning to work another 5 years, but my
co-workers think I'm crazy not to retire now. Maybe I'll
change my mind or have another medical issue. We'll see what
life has in store for us.
pain is terrible.
Thanks. She has her good days and her bad days, but she???s
still living her life mostly as she wants to. She probably will
need back surgery at some point, but she???s trying to avoid it
as long as possible. She???s lost quite a bit of weight, which
is helping somewhat.
As for me, I???m doing pretty well. I???ve lost about 50 pounds
and there???s no sign of further stomach problems. I???m
diabetic and the weight loss and better food choices have
gotten my blood sugar into the normal range for the first time
in a quite a few years. I???m also taking less medication for
it. I do have a hernia from the ulcer surgery and I???ll
probably have more surgery to fix that at some point. First up
is a long overdue Covid delayed colonoscopy in June. Oh joy! I
can???t tell you how much I???m looking forward to 24-36 hours
on the toilet in advance of that.
On 4/21/2022 11:08 AM, xyzzy wrote:
Ken Olson <kolson@freedomnet.org> wrote:
On 4/21/2022 9:52 AM, mercellusb wrote:
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:02:38 PM UTC-5, Con Reeder,
unhyphenated American wrote:
On 2022-04-19, TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:Congrats to you for living the dream. Looking forward to this myself
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 1:00:59 PM UTC-4, xyzzy wrote:I'm a few years older and a few years ahead. I'm pretty much retired >>>>> and living the dream -- I get to go most anywhere I want and live in >>>>> whatever weather I want to. Currently that is Florida in the winter
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mindYes and no.
more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was >>>>>>>> wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as
opposed to how they felt prior to the last several years.
As 60 approaches I think more about retirement, often in terms of balancing
having the money to do what I want with having enough good years left to
enjoy it.
My financial advisor tells me I can retire now if I have a relatively quiet
inexpensive retirement. So now I’m working for world travel and private
aviation in retirement. Hard to know exactly when to call it quits, it’s a
balance.
I'm in a similar position. 58 this year, will have 30 years in next year, not that
that is the coveted number it once was in my occupation. I could retire now,
and be okay, but I'd probably find another job. At least my wife says I will.
I'm working for health care, and like you, money to travel. My health is good,
but it's a fine line. Knowing when to quit and still have enough on the ball
to visit the places I want to see and really enjoy them. My dad is 93, mom 87,
all four of my grandparents lived pass 85 so, statistically, I've got a few
years left.
and other places in the summer (no fixed address). My wife still works >>>>> a little, and I still get a little income from my business, but we
don't need to do that if we don't want.
Our plan is to travel the world at least 3 months a year and travel
the U.S. the rest of the summer, while we can. We know that only lasts >>>>> so long, and we're doing it up big time while we can. I haven't lost my >>>>> zest for travel at all, and I have done a *lot* of it for the past 5 years.
--
"Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences."
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
someday soon. Hope and pray we all remain healthy and hopeful, and can >>>> intelligently engage with life, right up until we leave this reality
some night while sleeping peacefully.
Or in personal combat. Valhalla thing, you know.
Whatever burns your funeral boat I guess.
I hope you're not taking me seriously. My dream death would be more
like crashing while in the Isle of Man TT.
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:25:25 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:prior to the last several years.
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:58:46 AM UTC-5, Plaidmoon wrote:
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 8:53:58 AM UTC-7, mercellusb wrote:
On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:52:45 AM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
My thoughts on my mortality and the mortality of others weigh on my mind more and more. I'm pretty sure this is because I'm getting old but was wondering if younger people are having these thoughts more often now, as opposed to how they felt
strength back. My surgeon was very worried for me before the second surgery but I pulled through just fine. I'm still only about 85% of what I was before but continuing to improve. Also, watching my wife in constant pain from a bad back lets me know thatThoughts about our mortality a natural response to nearly losing a loved one. I've been having them too. For me, it was 2 major surgeries and 17 days in the hospital for a ruptured ulcer (I never knew I had an ulcer!) and months off work getting my
I'll also add that I thought I was going to lose my spousal unit a few weeks ago and that made an impression.
I do wish the best for outcomes and your wife. Chronic back pain is terrible.
Thanks. She has her good days and her bad days, but she’s still
living her life mostly as she wants to. She probably will need back
surgery at some point, but she’s trying to avoid it as long as
possible. She’s lost quite a bit of weight, which is helping
somewhat.
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