Just listened to an Alan Jackson song about getting old. He states in it that if there were a fountain of youth, he would not drink it.

MY QUESTION TO THE YOUNGER MEMBERS IS

If there was a fountain of youth, would you drink it? Remember, it does not send you back in time; it just makes you younger.

If yes, why, and what would you do differently? If no, why not

For me, I'm really not sure with everything going on and the world the way it is. I think I would also pass.

For sure, yes and yes. I believe everyone would drink from the fountain of youth. For me, it would first of all be about getting rid of all the wear and tear and feeling young again. Drinking from the fountain does not have to mean living forever, and honestly, the world as it is now is not really any different from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or 70s. It is just how the world acts and how people live.

I bet those times felt just as chaotic to someone growing old as today does to us. At least we should know better now, even though we are constantly bombarded with negative news and stories. Still, I doubt it was much different back then. I found newspapers from the 1930s in a house I restored, and honestly, they did not look much different from the news today.

Why would I drink from it? I miss being in top shape and feeling immortal as I did when I was younger. But I would not copy my reckless life from back then, when my only purpose was to survive another stunt just to feel alive. I would enjoy life as it is, without extreme sports, and channel my energy into other things in life that I now find more interesting.

A philosophical question...

Let's say you can control it. Five years per sip.

Then yes. I would take a sip. And can decide in 5 years again if I take out that bottle again.

If it were 20 years or more - absolutely not.

Dreaming is nice and costs nothing :-)

If I could wind back physical age to 30,40, 50 yes.

If I had to stay at 60,70 old and decrepit then no.

5 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Just listened to an Alan Jackson song about getting old. He states in it that if there were a fountain of youth, he would not drink it.

I had so many aging friends, who told me, that if the reaper came, they would not fight it, if it was a serious debilitating disease where the last months would be agony and suffering.

Sure enough, everybody that got this nasty fate fought crying and screaming to his last second, his last breath -- some spending all of their money doing so, leaving their partners or other dependents penniless and unsecured.

It is human nature, and it is very difficult to overcome.

Therefore, I believe, that I would not be able to not drink from the fountain of youth -- together with the large majority of everybody else -- even if it were known beforehand, that there would be some nasty strings attached (because nothin in this world is free).

Edited July 20Jul 20 by jts-khorat

It's never that simple.

There is always a tradeoff.

How about drink the fountain of youth, but your willy stays permanently flaccid?

10 hours ago, Celsius said:

How about drink the fountain of youth, but your willy stays permanently flaccid?

Join a monastery.

In Peru, some say a swim in the Amazon River adds ten years to your life. I figure I'll live to be about 200.

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

Join a monastery.

See ya at the monastery

37 minutes ago, ColeBOzbourne said:

In Peru, some say a swim in the Amazon River adds ten years to your life. I figure I'll live to be about 200.

Always wanted to fish the Amazon. When I make it there, I'll be sure to take a swim.

The fountain of youth is done through procreation.

19 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Always wanted to fish the Amazon. When I make it there, I'll be sure to take a swim.

There are many fishing tours and beautiful fish, such as the Golden Dorado and Red-tailed Catfish. When taking a swim, watch out for the pencil-thin Candiru. That one will swim up in your penis, lodge itself in place with spines, and start feasting. It's doubtful that even the Fountain of Youth could provide relief after that.

Edited July 21Jul 21 by ColeBOzbourne

If going back 50 years, perhaps. But if I have to take the baggage of what I know now, no thanks.

18 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Just listened to an Alan Jackson song about getting old. He states in it that if there were a fountain of youth, he would not drink it.

MY QUESTION TO THE YOUNGER MEMBERS IS

If there was a fountain of youth, would you drink it? Remember, it does not send you back in time; it just makes you younger.

If yes, why, and what would you do differently? If no, why not

For me, I'm really not sure with everything going on and the world the way it is. I think I would also pass.

18 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Just listened to an Alan Jackson song about getting old. He states in it that if there were a fountain of youth, he would not drink it.

MY QUESTION TO THE YOUNGER MEMBERS IS

If there was a fountain of youth, would you drink it? Remember, it does not send you back in time; it just makes you younger.

If yes, why, and what would you do differently? If no, why not

For me, I'm really not sure with everything going on and the world the way it is. I think I would also pass.

I like the song ..don't let the old man in by Toby Keith.

1 hour ago, ColeBOzbourne said:

There are many fishing tours and beautiful fish, such as the Golden Dorado and Red-tailed Catfish. When taking a swim, watch out for the pencil-thin Candiru. That one will swim up in your penis, lodge itself in place with spines, and start feasting. It's doubtful that even the Fountain of Youth could provide relief after that.

I know about the Candiru lol I always wanted to catch those species, along with a big Peacock Bass.

18 hours ago, Hummin said:

For sure, yes and yes. I believe everyone would drink from the fountain of youth. For me, it would first of all be about getting rid of all the wear and tear and feeling young again. Drinking from the fountain does not have to mean living forever, and honestly, the world as it is now is not really any different from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or 70s. It is just how the world acts and how people live.

I bet those times felt just as chaotic to someone growing old as today does to us. At least we should know better now, even though we are constantly bombarded with negative news and stories. Still, I doubt it was much different back then. I found newspapers from the 1930s in a house I restored, and honestly, they did not look much different from the news today.

News

Why would I drink from it? I miss being in top shape and feeling immortal as I did when I was younger. But I would not copy my reckless life from back then, when my only purpose was to survive another stunt just to feel alive. I would enjoy life as it is, without extreme sports, and channel my energy into other things in life that I now find more interesting.

18 hours ago, Hummin said:

For sure, yes and yes. I believe everyone would drink from the fountain of youth. For me, it would first of all be about getting rid of all the wear and tear and feeling young again. Drinking from the fountain does not have to mean living forever, and honestly, the world as it is now is not really any different from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or 70s. It is just how the world acts and how people live.

I bet those times felt just as chaotic to someone growing old as today does to us. At least we should know better now, even though we are constantly bombarded with negative news and stories. Still, I doubt it was much different back then. I found newspapers from the 1930s in a house I restored, and honestly, they did not look much different from the news today.

News

Why would I drink from it? I miss being in top shape and feeling immortal as I did when I was younger. But I would not copy my reckless life from back then, when my only purpose was to survive another stunt just to feel alive. I would enjoy life as it is, without extreme sports, and channel my energy into other things in life that I now find more interesting.

18 hours ago, Hummin said:

For sure, yes and yes. I believe everyone would drink from the fountain of youth. For me, it would first of all be about getting rid of all the wear and tear and feeling young again. Drinking from the fountain does not have to mean living forever, and honestly, the world as it is now is not really any different from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or 70s. It is just how the world acts and how people live.

I bet those times felt just as chaotic to someone growing old as today does to us. At least we should know better now, even though we are constantly bombarded with negative news and stories. Still, I doubt it was much different back then. I found newspapers from the 1930s in a house I restored, and honestly, they did not look much different from the news today.

News

Why would I drink from it? I miss being in top shape and feeling immortal as I did when I was younger. But I would not copy my reckless life from back then, when my only purpose was to survive another stunt just to feel alive. I would enjoy life as it is, without extreme sports, and channel my energy into other things in life that I now find more interesting.

Better late rather than never. Too many folks took life for fun and without regards to healthy living until it can be too late. But with a healthy diet and some exercise, life can still be great IMHO at age 80, no drugs, no health issues, eat healthy which is just as cheap here in Paradise and exercise can be free! which I do various types daily and have done so most of my life.

No alcohol or drugs of any type either.

13 hours ago, Celsius said:

It's never that simple.

There is always a tradeoff.

How about drink the fountain of youth, but your willy stays permanently flaccid?

Good question- that's a hard one?

When you get into your 60's though everything just seems to click,,,, your back, your leg, your hip..

1 hour ago, Presnock said:

Better late rather than never. Too many folks took life for fun and without regards to healthy living until it can be too late. But with a healthy diet and some exercise, life can still be great IMHO at age 80, no drugs, no health issues, eat healthy which is just as cheap here in Paradise and exercise can be free! which I do various types daily and have done so most of my life.

No alcohol or drugs of any type either.

Some go through life without any real purpose, where fun becomes the only purpose. Modern life is quite rare in human history. For most of our existence, survival demanded hard work and real risk. We are all born with different genetic blueprints, shaped by countless generations before us. Some people are naturally better suited to modern life, while others need more challenge to feel alive. Thankfully, experience, time, and age can change that.

21 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

MY QUESTION TO THE YOUNGER MEMBERS IS

If there was a fountain of youth, would you drink it? Remember, it does not send you back in time; it just makes you younger.

Without stating your age, it is difficult to consider, who are "younger members"...🫣

However — even I unknowingly might be older than you on paper and not one of the "younger members" — I already use it and plan to be around for yet quite a while...😊 ...Perhaps, I because of that, can be considered eligible as one of the "younger members"...😄

21 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

If yes, why, and what would you do differently?

Life is just so exciting, and I have so much cool stuff left to do...👍😎

10 minutes ago, khunPer said:

Without stating your age, it is difficult to consider, who are "younger members"...🫣

However — even I unknowingly might be older than you on paper and not one of the "younger members" — I already use it and plan to be around for yet quite a while...😊 ...Perhaps, I because of that, can be considered eligible as one of the "younger members"...😄

Life is just so exciting, and I have so much cool stuff left to do...👍😎

Let me know what you think is cool stuff? Just curious to learn

depends on if it will repair my spine injury

6 hours ago, Hummin said:

Some go through life without any real purpose, where fun becomes the only purpose. Modern life is quite rare in human history. For most of our existence, survival demanded hard work and real risk. We are all born with different genetic blueprints, shaped by countless generations before us. Some people are naturally better suited to modern life, while others need more challenge to feel alive. Thankfully, experience, time, and age can change that.

yeah, early life spent 4 years in military (2+ in VN), 35 years working for DOD including 2 years in VN, lived and worked around the world until 58 and retired in Thailand. Studied over 10 languages so could talk with the local people where ever I was. Some great assignments, some just okay and one or two sucked. Got to meet senior government officials some interesting, others very forgettable. Avid SCUBA diver and spent 7 years in the Philippines - some of the best dive spots in the world. Played golf at many great golf courses in many different countries. Had a great 1st wife passed with cancer with one daughter, and 2nd wife 20+ years now and we have have a college student speaking 4 languages. I enjoy life still and look forward to what the next day brings here in a country that I still consider a paradise. Each day something unique still happens even after 30+ plus years here. I hope most people feel like this.

Just now, Presnock said:

yeah, early life spent 4 years in military (2+ in VN), 35 years working for DOD including 2 years in VN, lived and worked around the world until 58 and retired in Thailand. Studied over 10 languages so could talk with the local people where ever I was. Some great assignments, some just okay and one or two sucked. Got to meet senior government officials some interesting, others very forgettable. Avid SCUBA diver and spent 7 years in the Philippines - some of the best dive spots in the world. Played golf at many great golf courses in many different countries. Had a great 1st wife passed with cancer with one daughter, and 2nd wife 20+ years now and we have have a college student speaking 4 languages. I enjoy life still and look forward to what the next day brings here in a country that I still consider a paradise. Each day something unique still happens even after 30+ plus years here. I hope most people feel like this.

22 hours ago, Hummin said:

Let me know what you think is cool stuff? Just curious to learn

Cool stuff for me is among others: Partying and dancing; chicks; enjoying in full my daily beachfront candlelight suppers; the felines that believe they own the property and let me stay in their manison; lots of more to learn and read...😉

7 minutes ago, khunPer said:

Cool stuff for me is among others: Partying and dancing; chicks; enjoying in full my daily beachfront candlelight suppers; the felines that believe they own the property and let me stay in their manison; lots of more to learn and read...😉

I agree. I think the purpose of life is to be and feel happy and to do the things that shape our mood positively and calm the mind, and not to forget to appreciate everyday life for the contrast. Honestly, I think a good life is whatever we believe a good life is.

I regret not putting more effort into dancing and singing when I was younger. Maybe it’s time to buy a karaoke machine and take some dancing lessons?

14 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I agree. I think the purpose of life is to be and feel happy and to do the things that shape our mood positively and calm the mind, and not to forget to appreciate everyday life for the contrast. Honestly, I think a good life is whatever we believe a good life is.

I regret not putting more effort into dancing and singing when I was younger. Maybe it’s time to buy a karaoke machine and take some dancing lessons?

Thanks for your reply. And yes, fully enjoy everyday your life — "always look on the bright side of live" — even the small bits.

If it can inspire you up: I hated to dance when I was young — even that my mom insisted and took me to dance lessons when I was a smaller child, maybe therefore i hated it...🤔 — but when I retired early at 56 in Thailand, I began visiting night clubs and also began to dance. I cannot dance — I've forgot almost all what I learned so long time ago, and The Lancers' Quadrille and Minuet are also quite useless today — so, I just follow the music in my own style. Today's dance music and house-style has lots of exciting passages, glissandi and breaks, which makes the music excellent for movement and powerful dance. Another benefit is the exercise and mentally health, where dance and music is said to protect — even as cure — dementia. And remembering the songs and learn new ones — don't ask me about titles of artist names, I only know the stuff from the clubs — also keeps your brain in working condition...👍 The most fun part is that young folks try to copy my dance-movements — so, I might not be that bad — it even seems like that I'm becoming a TikTok-star...😄

8 minutes ago, khunPer said:

Thanks for your reply. And yes, fully enjoy everyday your life — "always look on the bright side of live" — even the small bits.

If it can inspire you up: I hated to dance when I was young — even that my mom insisted and took me to dance lessons when I was a smaller child, maybe therefore i hated it...🤔 — but when I retired early at 56 in Thailand, I began visiting night clubs and also began to dance. I cannot dance — I've forgot almost all what I learned so long time ago, and The Lancers' Quadrille and Minuet are also quite useless today — so, I just follow the music in my own style. Today's dance music and house-style has lots of exciting passages, glissandi and breaks, which makes the music excellent for movement and powerful dance. Another benefit is the exercise and mentally health, where dance and music is said to protect — even as cure — dementia. And remembering the songs and learn new ones — don't ask me about titles of artist names, I only know the stuff from the clubs — also keeps your brain in working condition...👍 The most fun part is that young folks try to copy my dance-movements — so, I might not be that bad — it even seems like that I'm becoming a TikTok-star...😄

Same here. I went to dancing school and sang in the children’s choir, but I had more talent and interest in sports. Today, I wish I had continued with dancing and singing, but there is no time for regrets.

Edit note: Also learned an instrument.

Edited July 22Jul 22 by Hummin

My first thought was i would take it. Then a nightmare thought - Trump and Putin living for ever.......

On 7/20/2026 at 4:37 AM, kingstonkid said:

If there was a fountain of youth, would you drink it? Remember, it does not send you back in time; it just makes you younger.

I'd be happy with a fountain of youth for my thumb joint.