Harry Potter Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 really cant cope wi this one need over 60s help, you Dave 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Why can't you cope? It's just a number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Why can't you cope? It's just a number. are u auld lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Harry Potter said: are u auld lol Just a year younger than you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 get yourself one of these, it will sort you right out https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15906863/hi-gear-men-s-packlite-alpinist-down-jacket-15906863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: really cant cope wi this one need over 60s help, you Dave 1st If you are referring to sixty years of age you are still just a young man.You are only as old as how and who you feel. I will hit eighty five in a couple of weeks, sixty years married in a couple of months, and I know my years are old, but I am c ertainly not. Last Wednesday I had cataract surgery on my left eye, this Wednesday coming I will have the right eye done. I am so excited because I have had some pretty expensive lenses put in and will now not require glasses. Life is there to be lived, and I sure have done that, and I am not looking at the end of the tunnel yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Look on the bright side, you get a free bus pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 15 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Look on the bright side, you get a free bus pass. hate buses bunch o mups lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenbo Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bobsharp said: If you are referring to sixty years of age you are still just a young man.You are only as old as how and who you feel. I will hit eighty five in a couple of weeks, sixty years married in a couple of months, and I know my years are old, but I am c ertainly not. Last Wednesday I had cataract surgery on my left eye, this Wednesday coming I will have the right eye done. I am so excited because I have had some pretty expensive lenses put in and will now not require glasses. Life is there to be lived, and I sure have done that, and I am not looking at the end of the tunnel yet. Bloody hell good going. My old neighbour in Cyprus (old as i no longer live there) used to go hill walking with me. He is 81 years old and put me to shame with the energy he has. You are absolutely correct, its just a number. Hope the operation goes well 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Harry Potter said: hate buses bunch o mups lol Allows you to get pished all over toon and jump on any bus. Cheaper season ticket next season as well.! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Allows you to get pished all over toon and jump on any bus. Cheaper season ticket next season as well.! 👍 no mate, will golf more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: no mate, will golf more Sounds good. A sport I'm looking to get back into and get good at. - 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Sounds good. A sport I'm looking to get back into and get good at. - 👍 m pish probs 16 handicapp lol scottish down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 35 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Allows you to get pished all over toon and jump on any bus. Cheaper season ticket next season as well.! 👍 not sure about a cheaper season ticket next season, unless your 65 soon, that's the age it kicks in at. As regards the OP 60 is no age at all these days, I turned 65 last November just as I was recuperating from a complete left knee replacement. Its true you can take longer to recover from surgery as you age, but if you do the rehab all should be ok. Age (Health & mobility permitting) should be no barrier to enjoying life in your 60's. Keep active, keep in touch with friends regularly, develop new interests & activities & keep your brain active, crosswords are good for this. Its too easy to sit & vegetate, I know, as I was falling into this trap until a health scare gave me the kick up the backside I needed. I'm now back at the gym continuing & improving my rehab & mobility. My only real problem is the seats at Tynecastle, it can be very uncomfortable sitting with my left knee bent at an angle it really doesn't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 2 hours ago, bobsharp said: If you are referring to sixty years of age you are still just a young man.You are only as old as how and who you feel. I will hit eighty five in a couple of weeks, sixty years married in a couple of months, and I know my years are old, but I am c ertainly not. Last Wednesday I had cataract surgery on my left eye, this Wednesday coming I will have the right eye done. I am so excited because I have had some pretty expensive lenses put in and will now not require glasses. Life is there to be lived, and I sure have done that, and I am not looking at the end of the tunnel yet. cheers bob, love you, you know me, edinburgh is horrible now 4 by 4s all over ll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 27 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: cheers bob, love you, you know me, edinburgh is horrible now 4 by 4s all over ll Stick with the golf, I moved to Osoyoos in 1992 at age 57 spent the next thirteen years golfing pretty well every day. Our proud boast was that because of the reasonable climate we golfed at least once every day of the year. I used to golf so often sometimes around August I would wake up praying for rain. The game keeps you fit, excellent social contacts, and the wife plays with her own friends, a game created in heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Just now, bobsharp said: Stick with the golf, I moved to Osoyoos in 1992 at age 57 spent the next thirteen years golfing pretty well every day. Our proud boast was that because of the reasonable climate we golfed at least once every day of the year. I used to golf so often sometimes around August I would wake up praying for rain. The game keeps you fit, excellent social contacts, and the wife plays with her own friends, a game created in heaven. Love u pal, fresh air in here mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annushorribilis III Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 14 hours ago, Harry Potter said: really cant cope wi this one need over 60s help, you Dave 1st I was 60 last week- and has been said, it's just a number (although a number that gets you free prescriptions). I'm trying to keep active - have run 10 half marathons in 3 years since I retired and will do Edinburgh in May this year. I had a major skirmish with the grim reaper two years ago and it has made me realise how precious time is. If you have good health count yourself lucky - get on with life. And avoid old people - they get on my titz. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny D Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 17 hours ago, Harry Potter said: really cant cope wi this one need over 60s help, you Dave 1st On a thread in the terrace about leaving the game early, you said you were 50 then 55, make your mind up ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Johnny D said: On a thread in the terrace about leaving the game early, you said you were 50 then 55, make your mind up ffs. No he didn’t, he said or at least was trying to say he had supported Hearts for 50/55 years 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Harry, Your'e just a youngster. I retired at 63 now 65 and loving life. Playing lots of golf, (handicap within one of what it was at 30), got myself a dog a few years ago, now got a second one. Out walking for at least two hours every day. There is a beautiful world out there to be discovered once you have a bit of time. Dont worry about being sixty, its just he start of another new exciting journey!! All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 19/01/2020 at 08:22, Harry Potter said: really cant cope wi this one need over 60s help, you Dave 1st Keep smiling, pal, you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 49 minutes ago, merrymac said: Harry, Your'e just a youngster. I retired at 63 now 65 and loving life. Playing lots of golf, (handicap within one of what it was at 30), got myself a dog a few years ago, now got a second one. Out walking for at least two hours every day. There is a beautiful world out there to be discovered once you have a bit of time. Dont worry about being sixty, its just he start of another new exciting journey!! All the best Pretty much my own system, golf. and a big dog. The dog and the golf both required lots of walking, the golf swing uses lots of muscles, I retired at fifty six and I think some of the first ensuing years I was as physically fit as I had ever been. It also does no harm if and when illness or injury require treatment. Your statement of loving life is so true, for most of us it is the time of our life where we decide. No rules, no policies, just good joint family decisions. My proudest thing was that I have never once said I would have enjoyed a day at work instead of what I am doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, bobsharp said: Pretty much my own system, golf. and a big dog. The dog and the golf both required lots of walking, the golf swing uses lots of muscles, I retired at fifty six and I think some of the first ensuing years I was as physically fit as I had ever been. It also does no harm if and when illness or injury require treatment. Your statement of loving life is so true, for most of us it is the time of our life where we decide. No rules, no policies, just good joint family decisions. My proudest thing was that I have never once said I would have enjoyed a day at work instead of what I am doing Absolutely spot on Bob. You need to see it as a beginning ,not an end, it makes a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 You sure you will be 60 in May. I had you no older than 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) HP, sauce & JKB, what could possibly go wrong? Sorry HP, couldn't resist Edited January 20, 2020 by Old Blue Eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Anyone else open this thread thinking wtf is a 5ft may? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 43 minutes ago, RobboM said: Anyone else open this thread thinking wtf is a 5ft may? 😂 Good spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crete Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 19/01/2020 at 13:22, Harry Potter said: really cant cope wi this one need over 60s help, you Dave 1st You are only as old as you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, RobboM said: Anyone else open this thread thinking wtf is a 5ft may? 😂 I was more opening in trepidation (and a little intrigued) as to why the ex-PM was branching into gentleman’s films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 19/01/2020 at 13:22, Harry Potter said: really cant cope wi this one need over 60s help, you Dave 1st I genuinely thought you were around the age of 19 or so due to your posts on the political threads. Good luck though, 15 more years to go. 😁 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/raising-pension-age-75-rise-conservatives-ros-altmann-boris-johnson-a9070921.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Space Mackerel said: I genuinely thought you were around the age of 19 or so due to your posts on the political threads. Good luck though, 15 more years to go. 😁 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/raising-pension-age-75-rise-conservatives-ros-altmann-boris-johnson-a9070921.html That article is 5 months old and is only a suggestion by a think tank set up by that self aggrandising charlatan and intellectual tortoise Ian Duncan Smith. It is not government policy. The Tories would not be stupid enough to implement a recommendation which would cost them millions of votes from the age group most likely to support them. Turkeys don’t vote for Christmas. I do expect the State Pension age to slowly creep up to 70 at some point though. I’m 52 and on target to collect at 67 under current rules. As for the OP, 60 is nothing nowadays. You’re alive! You’ve made it! I’m sure you’d rather be 30 but you’ve already had your chance to be 30. It’s a helluva lot better than being deid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, SwindonJambo said: That article is 5 months old and is only a suggestion by a think tank set up by that self aggrandising charlatan and intellectual tortoise Ian Duncan Smith. It is not government policy. The Tories would not be stupid enough to implement a recommendation which would cost them millions of votes from the age group most likely to support them. Turkeys don’t vote for Christmas. I do expect the State Pension age to slowly creep up to 70 at some point though. I’m 52 and on target to collect at 67 under current rules. As for the OP, 60 is nothing nowadays. You’re alive! You’ve made it! I’m sure you’d rather be 30 but you’ve already had your chance to be 30. It’s a helluva lot better than being deid! IDS, or IBS as I like to call him was born in Edinburgh. What a massive *****. He quite like "forunerrs" once though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, Space Mackerel said: IDS, or IBS as I like to call him was born in Edinburgh. What a massive *****. He quite like "forunerrs" once though. Even The Tories removed him as their leader after only 2 years without getting the chance to contest an election. He may be posh and smooth but He’s as thick as shit in a bottle and they worked that out before promptly binning him. You may not like the Tories but they are very good at wasting no time in binning no longer wanted leaders, including Maggie back in 1990.. Anyway, we’re digressing at a tangent to the OP. There are already far too many political threads. I do hope Harry P handles 60 fine. None of us can control our age and We all just have to make the best of it, 18, 60 or 80. Star poster Bob Sharp is almost 85 and sets an example to us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, SwindonJambo said: Even The Tories removed him as their leader after only 2 years without getting the chance to contest an election. He may be posh and smooth but He’s as thick as shit in a bottle and they worked that out before promptly binning him. You may not like the Tories but they are very good at wasting no time in binning no longer wanted leaders, including Maggie back in 1990.. Anyway, we’re digressing at a tangent to the OP. There are already far too many political threads. I do hope Harry P handles 60 fine. None of us can control our age and We all just have to make the best of it, 18, 60 or 80. Star poster Bob Sharp is almost 85 and sets an example to us all. I was 48 on the 11th but didn't need to start a thread about it. Happy auld ***** birthday to me too. 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Space Mackerel said: I was 48 on the 11th but didn't need to start a thread about it. Happy auld ***** birthday to me too. 😕 And from me👍 With respect, 60's much more of a milestone than 48. I personally didn't make much of a fuss over any of my 'milestone' birthdays. Didn't do anything special for 30, 40 or 50. I was actually quite depressed about 30! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 48 minutes ago, SwindonJambo said: Even The Tories removed him as their leader after only 2 years without getting the chance to contest an election. He may be posh and smooth but He’s as thick as shit in a bottle and they worked that out before promptly binning him. You may not like the Tories but they are very good at wasting no time in binning no longer wanted leaders, including Maggie back in 1990.. Anyway, we’re digressing at a tangent to the OP. There are already far too many political threads. I do hope Harry P handles 60 fine. None of us can control our age and We all just have to make the best of it, 18, 60 or 80. Star poster Bob Sharp is almost 85 and sets an example to us all. Your final sentence is right on the dosh. "Solomon-wise" is what he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, SwindonJambo said: And from me👍 With respect, 60's much more of a milestone than 48. I personally didn't make much of a fuss over any of my 'milestone' birthdays. Didn't do anything special for 30, 40 or 50. I was actually quite depressed about 30! If I remember, I think when I was around 15 I would "worry" about hitting 21. These days I just worry. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) On 19/01/2020 at 13:22, Harry Potter said: really cant cope wi this one need over 60s help, you Dave 1st Dave the 1st 1084-1153(coronation 1124). He made it to 68 or 69. Coped quite well, I suppose. Edited January 21, 2020 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Harry's been quiet since the weekend, I hope he's alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: Harry's been quiet since the weekend, I hope he's alright. I'm surprised the hangover thread hasn't appeared on page 1 with a post from the boy wizard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 20 minutes ago, superjack said: I'm surprised the hangover thread hasn't appeared on page 1 with a post from the boy wizard. Very good 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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