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In reply to the discussion: Thoughts on turning 80 [View all]Dave says
(4,966 posts)42. I'll be very happy to make it to 80
I, too, want to be old, decrepit, opinionated, cranky, shout at the TV, nap all the time, and pee every hour on the hour.
They better leave Social Security and Medicare alone!
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You gotta laugh. A good attitude is important. I'm right behind you and surprised how good I feel.
surfered
15 hrs ago
#17
Best wishes on your milestone. Those who live the longest win the most prizes 🎂🍧🧁🍿🍰🎉👏
Deuxcents
15 hrs ago
#19
Happy Birthday!! So long as you can get to the bathroom on your own and know what it's for, you're good.
LoisB
15 hrs ago
#21
80 is better than the average old guy. Congrats AverageOldGuy! . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
14 hrs ago
#30
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - and- I appreciate the perspective from which you speak. Blast The Plasmatics and annoy your neighbors!
NBachers
14 hrs ago
#43
Best wishes for your new year, (I just turned 77 today, Friday the 13th) nt
AnotherDreamWeaver
3 hrs ago
#82