Who, me ? Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 50..... When I was 20, it looked that it was so far away.... But today, it's here... Just don't feel anything special. How about you guys? How did you feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckarooBanzai Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Same same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENTHEREDONETHAT Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 That was so long ago I don't remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Happy Birthday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumball Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 As I recall , I had no true personal thoughts about the matter , just another page in my history , my mother , however , the difficult part of lifes journey climbing the hill of experience is done , now is the time to glide sedately down the other side of the hill , enjoy the journey and use it wisely . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonobo Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I felt great, to be honest. My birthday coincided with my gym day, and when I was lifting, I was suddenly struck with the thought that I was in great shape, "for a 50-year-old!" The day before, while I was still in my 40's, I was not in so great shape. It is all psychological, but I do feel better about many aspects of my life now that I can point out that I am in my 50's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinginexile Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) I'm 55 now and the last 5 years have been the best in my life! I feel very happy and content (most of the time anyway) Happy B/day! :jap: You'll love the 50's Edited April 25, 2011 by Livinginexile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimate Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Ime 66 and its a shame that i dont have as long to live as when i was younger ,but hey the sun is shinning ,we have money in the bank and ive got a wonderfull familly .lifes good at any age if you have your health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schooner Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Happy Birthday! 50 was a big one for me. I had been fortunate to have experences that adjusted my feelings about getting older. Remember when we though 25 was old? It is true that it is all in our head (the big one) I think that if we have done what we needed to do to stay balanced and grow into it than we enter it happy. I'm 58 and miss the physical abilities but I've adapted. Good luck, this can be the best time of our lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forethat Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Time flies when you're having fun, huh!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who, me ? Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 I felt great, to be honest. My birthday coincided with my gym day, and when I was lifting, I was suddenly struck with the thought that I was in great shape, "for a 50-year-old!" The day before, while I was still in my 40's, I was not in so great shape. It is all psychological, but I do feel better about many aspects of my life now that I can point out that I am in my 50's. Well, I see what you mean, I had the same kind of thought when I looked at myself in the mirror this morning....Not bad for 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who, me ? Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks all for the wishes! Will try to make the best out of this new milestone.... Will enjoy as much as I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forethat Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Oh, and by the way.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFh-rX_Sfhs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ableguy Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I felt a bit older than yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHdiver Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) To old to be a Dad ohhhh..... happy Birthday Edited April 25, 2011 by CHdiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who, me ? Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Oh, and by the way.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFh-rX_Sfhs Now, that's a cute one! Thanks for that .... Any chance to have a more.... sexy one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Turning 50 meant that I could get a visa extension based on retirement, which if you have any idea what I went through for the few years prior to it, it was bloody marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who, me ? Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Turning 50 meant that I could get a visa extension based on retirement, which if you have any idea what I went through for the few years prior to it, it was bloody marvellous. I am lucky enough not to have this kind of worry.... I am on marriage 1 year extension of stay, and I also can get it with WP if necessary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Happy Birthday :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Turning 50 meant that I could get a visa extension based on retirement, which if you have any idea what I went through for the few years prior to it, it was bloody marvellous. I am lucky enough not to have this kind of worry.... I am on marriage 1 year extension of stay, and I also can get it with WP if necessary... Lucky boy..... and I forgot to say, Happy Birthday :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Old, that was 13yrs ago. Still looking for the cure HAPPY BIRTHDAY........ Wrote in caps just incase your hearing is not so good today? jb1 Edited April 25, 2011 by jimbeam1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper1066 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Happy Birthday 50 was 12 years ago for me. I don't feel any different from year to year they just keep rolling along. I must admit,because I never think about age that sometimes when I look in the mirror I get a bit of a shock and think "who is this bloke looking back at me" ! Ha,Ha Enjoy your day and everyday there after. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I felt great, to be honest. My birthday coincided with my gym day, and when I was lifting, I was suddenly struck with the thought that I was in great shape, "for a 50-year-old!" The day before, while I was still in my 40's, I was not in so great shape. It is all psychological, but I do feel better about many aspects of my life now that I can point out that I am in my 50's. Well, I see what you mean, I had the same kind of thought when I looked at myself in the mirror this morning....Not bad for 50 Happy Birthday .... and I also agree with Bonobo ... at 49 I was not too pleased about the prospect of turning 50 ... but now at 54 and still in half decent shape and still able to work-out and jog at the same rate I reckon I'm doing OK. I'm no wiser though ..... like most blokes my mental maturity stopped at around 17 .... but at least have more money than when I was 17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dananderson Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Happy birthday and welcome to the AARP.:jap: A few years ago when I hit fitty,I flew here from my then home in Cali to celebrate by fishing and diving in Phuket. Ended up with food poisining and spent the day in my hotel room. Hope your day is better than mine was......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumball Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Well you old guys , it seems that if you are in good physical condition at age 50 , do not smoke or drink , not overweight or diabetic , your life expectancy is into your 80's with few health problems , keep ' IT ' up , keep excercising and watch what you put in your mouth , you are what you eat . An ' Old fart ' who is almost there , 80 that is 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who, me ? Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks all, guys. Some funny comments there. Today, I am working, but I guess that tonight will be sweeter than usual. Will try to avoid food poisoning,.. I'll also check with my mrs that I am still in good functional order, although I had a very recent check up, and that I passed the test, but that was yesterday when I still was in my 40s' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yermanee Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 To be honest I don't remember ! But then again it's just over 25 years ago that I turned 50 :P Anyway Happy Birthday !! Yermanee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I'll be 50 later this year, gives you a bit of time to think. Half a century gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Time starts to speed up at 50 and 20 years from now you'll wonder what happened to the past 20 years. Enjoy every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks all for the wishes! Will try to make the best out of this new milestone.... Will enjoy as much as I can Congrats on 50! When I hit that number I am hoping it will just be another number! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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