Speedhump Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 10:25 AM, hotandsticky said: If I had 6 months to live (and was active) the budget would be irrelevant. I would spend whatever was necessary to maximise the enjoyment from those last 6 month. The reality is that (as I am content) life might not be too much different from what I have now.........just a few more extras here and there. A lucky man. My wife and and I are the same. But aggressive cancer has reared its ugly head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Name Hidden Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 They made this idea a popular TV show back in the 60’s starring Ben Gazzara. It ran three seasons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_for_Your_Life_(TV_series) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I don't know as yet .I think about that when the time comes/when I get told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I would be searching for people who love animals to look after my dogs, cats, chickens etc. after I am gone. If health allowed I would also have a couple of nights out on the town in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 10:44 AM, Sparktrader said: Most people die in hospitals. Hard to die in a restaurant or pub. I intend to die at home whatever is killing me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Sex and drugs and rock and roll, or a world cruise. Then bow out via euthanasia, not with a tube up my nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Sparktrader said: Nothing on link. Just ads. Sure. Nothing but ads for his stuff. "And so he kind of positions himself as a sort of natural health advocate who says that we can deal with the side effects of COVID-19 and other health challenges through natural supplements and vitamin D and diet rather than vaccination and medicine." https://www.npr.org/2021/08/08/1025845675/one-of-the-most-influential-voices-in-vaccine-misinformation-is-a-doctor Edited October 26, 2022 by jerrymahoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Thingamabob said: I intend to die at home whatever is killing me. Most people express this wish as I understand. I know that nurses can prescribe drugs subject to obtaining extra qualification. However, I believe my chances of minimising suffering would be greatest in a place where there is also access to doctors and a pharmacy. My theory failed when put to the test in a National Health Service hospital due to staff shortages. Therefore I would, if financially possible at the time, elect to receive end of life care in a private hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 9:56 AM, Sparktrader said: Ok you have 6 months to live, budget is $10,000us what do you do with your time? Where do you go? Do what I've been doing for the last six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Real Name Hidden said: They made this idea a popular TV show back in the 60’s starring Ben Gazzara. It ran three seasons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_for_Your_Life_(TV_series) That was a must see show for me. I liked the one where he tried for the world speed record best. It's the one in the intro, as above in the photo you posted Sadly, the actors in the shows I enjoyed the most have either passed on are in the waiting room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, The Fugitive said: My theory failed when put to the test in a National Health Service hospital due to staff shortages. Pay nurses a pittance and let managers bully them and is it surprising not many want to be nurses any longer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Happy Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 10:21 AM, CharlieH said: Reminds me of the joke, Dr: YOu only have two weeks to live Patient: I'll have the last week of Aug first week in September. OR! Dr. you have 5 mins left to live. Patient. Is there anything you can do Dr. I could boil you an egg Dr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, SW Happy said: OR! Dr. you have 5 mins left to live. Patient. Is there anything you can do Dr. I could boil you an egg Dr Or Dr. You have 3 months to live, and here's my bill Patient. But I can't pay that! Dr. Ok, have another 3 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 close my eyes and pretend it was a bad dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) I mentioned in a post above that my Father played 18 holes of golf 4 days before he died. As per the topic title, his doctor told him that actually did have only 6 months to live. The doctor said pancreatic surgery would be risky for him at 84 but, if he did not have the surgery, he would be dead in 6 months and it would be a very unpleasant way to go. So my Father had the surgery but died before ever coming out of the sedation Edited October 26, 2022 by jerrymahoney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack71 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 10:48 AM, Mac Mickmanus said: I prefer to be alone . I generally find other people to be annoying and I wouldn't want anyone else to be around when I die You might feel different in the final moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 6 hours ago, bradiston said: So you'd shoot yourself, right? Too messy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, jack71 said: You might feel different in the final moments. One would hope so... relief maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot01 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 10:21 AM, CharlieH said: Reminds me of the joke, Dr: YOu only have two weeks to live Patient: I'll have the last week of Aug first week in September. Or. Doc says "I should have told you a fortnight ago" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Get your bucket list Dont wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I would try to write my autobiography. Not for sale, just a family heirloom. When you get older you regret not finding out about what your parents and grandparents did, or what they thought about. You know some, but to late for the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 29 minutes ago, rickudon said: I would try to write my autobiography. Not for sale, just a family heirloom. When you get older you regret not finding out about what your parents and grandparents did, or what they thought about. You know some, but to late for the details. Dear grand kids, shagged hundreds of women, drank heaps of beer. Hope you do the same. All the best Grandpa. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Nomad Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Made me remember the following (not that I live by this): “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) I read them all. I guess I need to try sex on mushrooms and blow. 10 k is low. 375,000 baht. 63k baht a month. Delete my account here first day. Perhaps sponsor a new uni girl each month. I like the replies about just enjoying the farm but the 5 months "in season" part is what bothers me about Thailand. Just to hot and muggy and buggy most of the year. I like the idea that we should live life like only 6 months. I have not. I am always planning for the future and it was probably not the best way. Oh and I should like to try the doubles and triples. Edited October 26, 2022 by Elkski Edit for spider mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 27 minutes ago, Elkski said: I like the idea that we should live life like only 6 months. That seems like a good plan, but given that if I did only have 6 months I'd spend it all, not such a good idea if I didn't pass at 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 It's kind of an open question. If a doc told me 6 months to live I would possibly have doubts. If the wifey told me, I would ask for the date and likely move out immediately.???????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 48 minutes ago, Elkski said: I read them all. I guess I need to try sex on mushrooms and blow. 10 k is low. 375,000 baht. 63k baht a month. Delete my account here first day. Perhaps sponsor a new uni girl each month. I like the replies about just enjoying the farm but the 5 months "in season" part is what bothers me about Thailand. Just to hot and muggy and buggy most of the year. I like the idea that we should live life like only 6 months. I have not. I am always planning for the future and it was probably not the best way. Oh and I should like to try the doubles and triples. The good news, I would need to limit myself to 375k for my last 6 months, and would be happy to stay at Centara in Hua Hin my last 6 months any season, and hold audiences for those who would like to kiss my ass goodbye and let them bring some quality drugs with them at the same time. Not to much, not every day, just a few times to get the positive high feeling again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 14 hours ago, Sparktrader said: Dear grand kids, shagged hundreds of women, drank heaps of beer. Hope you do the same. All the best Grandpa. You forgot about the 80 cigarettes you smoked per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 13 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: That seems like a good plan, but given that if I did only have 6 months I'd spend it all, not such a good idea if I didn't pass at 6 months. Thats the point live like its the last but dont spend it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Opt out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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