The older I get, the more I realise that "father-time" is starting to breathe down my neck. "Father-Time" whispering things in my ears like "Time is no more on your side and the best is behind you and the future is reduced to a big question mark at best". Resulting in "somber thaughts" occasionally on my part. But I know for a fact, that I am not the only one.

Plenty of advise of "how to fight the old age blues". Ranging from joyning Jehovas-Witnesses all the way of becoming a meber or a Harley Davidson Club and everything in between.

I have found a low cost way to lift my spirits (outside of visits to "Lulu's Bar and Grill & Massage). I listen to the tunes of "Bob Seger and the Silver Bullit Band" . Those tunes, born in a period of a "musical-talent-explosion". As opposed to other Talents of the time, no "fillers" to be found on Bob Segers LP's. Melodies, Rhythem and Lyrics unsurpassed. All available on You Tube. Try it!

As we are at it, feel free to name other means to chase away "the old age blues". (Please, no suggestions of starting to consume drugs, marrying a 20 year old Thai Female or starting to play golf.)  Cheers.

Can't fault Bob Seger's Live Bullet.

 

Prob the best between songs rock and roll patter ever done - "The Dee-trait audience is the greatest audience in THE WORLD". "I beleeeve we're about ready now". J. Geils Band Full House Live had some good lines too -"Come here Baby, I want to suck on your gums."

 

Bob's follow up 2nd live album with the same Chuck Berry medley at the end was also pretty good and a testimony to Bob's bonafides that he could put out basically the same record twice. Short version: Before there was Bruce, there was Bob.

 

As to your larger point, at 69, I am filled with longing for the new, by which I mean the great old days when now-old stuff was new; I have not much interest in any actual new stuff that I see floating around.

 

Prob 20+ long trips to Thailand and a dozen to Laos, I can go back there and savor it, but the bliss and surprise of the first real mango is gone for good. I can't replicate the mango moment, but I can bring that openness to whatever else is put in front of me. And I have the wisdom now to know a mango moment when one pops up. Thank you Mango, my great teacher.

 

I just came back from Manhattan. I only made a single reservation (for $150 Peking duck). The rest of the time, I just ate wherever looked good, usually within a 6 block of my hotel. I had some great food (will def get into Shanghai Cuisine and Korean vegetarian a bit). But what I mostly had was surprise. Can't think of another thing to want.

"Can we rock and roll you one more time? Can we puh-leez rock and roll you one more time?"

I don't mind father time sneaking up on me. It sure beats him hitting me with a scythe.

 

I'm at the point where I don't even bother listening to 80's music any more. I even got bored with that.

 

My kid is into that indoor skydiving. I get exhausted just watching him.

Yes, all that - for many years I have been looking for one last big adventure, though not much really sounds exciting.. 

 

maybe I can learn to appreciate more deeply some of the simpler pleasures in life... a slower more meditative appreciation... 

 

or not. 

Chase away the old age blues by listening to old peoples music?

Everyone has their ways just keep moving.  Actually hanging out (not marrying) with younger women and trying to be active in some sport or the gym, or motorcycle riding or whatever activity can help a person get their mind off any of the blues.  Just sitting around thinking about it can possibly add to depression and probably less longevity.

I think the strongest signal that father time is catching you up is the age of your kids......four in their thirties....I find that quite depressing.

I am growing old ......gracefully .....????

regards Worgeordie

Going to a bar and restaurant place I like and listening to music is a small part of my autumn years. 

I enjoy my evening TV time while in bed before slumber.

I look after myself more and get to know my limitations.

Always luved motorbikes and my hobbies.

Maintenance of house and farmland take what time I want to give it or pay someone to do it. 

Have a good wife and family who I do things for sometimes to help out. 

Take everyday as it comes.

 

 

In the few years leading up to my retirement (at 62) there were two adventures of I dearly wanted to repeat, one was another full year in Antarctica, the other was having young kids again. Mutually exclusive, I know. 

 

Then I went to Thailand for a diving trip, and never went back to Antartica.

As a toy collector, I live my youth every day ! 

 

Best advice for me for getting older slower is a good kip in the afternoon, and a good sleep at night.

 

I don't mind getting old, I don't worry too much about the body falling apart slowly, what gets me is DEATH. Not mine , but all those around me, family, friends, your childhood tv heroes, your favourite rock and TV stars. People you will never see again or people who will never bring out a new movie or song.

 

 

There is always starting to consume drugs, marrying a 20 year old Thai Female or starting to play golf.

2 minutes ago, hughrection said:

There is always starting to consume drugs, marrying a 20 year old Thai Female or starting to play golf.

Doing the first two.....winding down on the third.

4 hours ago, sipi said:

My kid is into that indoor skydiving. I get exhausted just watching him.

Would like to do a tandem jump, but health & safety in Thailand stops me from doing so. ????

6 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Doing the first two.....winding down on the third.

My misses came home with a Kratom tree last week.

Something new to try she says.

9 minutes ago, hughrection said:

Would like to do a tandem jump, but health & safety in Thailand stops me from doing so. ????

If you do, at least you won't die alone.

Just now, BritManToo said:

My misses came home with a Kratom tree last week.

Something new to try she says.

Crack on.....YOLO

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

If you do, at least you won't die alone.

If I could just flip the other guy around before impact, he may act as a cushion. ????

Just now, hughrection said:

If I could just flip the other guy around before impact, he may act as a cushion. ????

Definitely worth a try in the circumstances....555

I am counting the balance in months. It gives me perspective. I say maybe 250-300 months to go. Maybe. Does not allow time to wait in lines, wait on hold for customer service for 50 minutes (common back in the US now), suffer fools, or listen to bad music. 

 

Just trying to pursue passions and squeeze as much joy out of each day as possible. 

 

If the body and brain hold out I can deal. The daily aches and pains and recovery time from injuries are a challenge. Overall, alot to be thankful for. 

6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

My misses came home with a Kratom tree last week.

Something new to try she says.

Now ..... if she could bring this home and say the exact same words ..... then you might be getting somewhere!  ????

 

I have met a few TV members and was really shocked to find out that they were not really former (or present)  SAS  commandos. 

i guess what keeps me going is the determination to find someone who walks the walk.

Fork you father time.

I think i am 75 and the only thing certain is I would rather wake up every day ( So far ) looking at the sun and mountains the other side of AH 2 then to the cold of England.

Younger wife or younger girlfriend.. longer life..

listen to old music and try some new dance steps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQrlBIMTzIM

 

Keeping active as much as possible is my solution. Sorry OP, I have been playing golf for 66 years, and have no intention of giving up now. My ambition is to break my age on the golf course at least once for every year I get older.

No ambition for a 20 yo Thai woman, I'd have too much performance anxiety. Older women have more understanding.

Never tried drugs, alcohol is enough in moderation.

Mentally active IMO is just as important as physically active.

On 3/27/2022 at 6:58 AM, bkk6060 said:

Chase away the old age blues by listening to old peoples music?

Everyone has their ways just keep moving.  Actually hanging out (not marrying) with younger women and trying to be active in some sport or the gym, or motorcycle riding or whatever activity can help a person get their mind off any of the blues.  Just sitting around thinking about it can possibly add to depression and probably less longevity.

I think riding a motorbike at 80 is a sure way to shorten whatever time I have left.

On 3/27/2022 at 7:49 AM, worgeordie said:

I am growing old ......gracefully .....????

regards Worgeordie

Disgracefully is more fun.

" (Please, no suggestions of starting to consume drugs, marrying a 20 year old Thai Female or starting to play golf.) "

 

 

Marry a 40 year Thai woman?