Old people.

[68BabyBlue]

For me, 31-59 has been far better.

It was for me as well, in many respects. Having to go back on the truck at 50 wasn't a plus, but it least I was still physically able to handle it. Mother nature finally made me pay the piper in my 60s. Sure, I'd rather have my old body, but the upside is not having to work. It makes a huge difference if your house is in order when your human capital is used up.

 

[Hey-O]

It was for me as well, in many respects. Having to go back on the truck at 50 wasn't a plus, but it least I was still physically able to handle it. Mother nature finally made me pay the piper in my 60s. Sure, I'd rather have my old body, but the upside is not having to work. It makes a huge difference if your house is in order when your human capital is used up.

It's not what happens or when, it's if you're prepared!! Well done and be proud!!

 

[Hey-O]

It's not what happens or when, it's if you're prepared!! Well done and be proud!!

When my son passed away and Chrysler wanted me to move after I closed two facilities in St Louis, thank God, I stayed home with my wife, where I belonged.

 

[6PKRTSE]

No assisted living in my Family. We have always pitched in as a Family to take care of our Elders. First with my Grandparents, then my Mom almost 3 years ago, and now Dad has his bad days as well. They all were able to live out their wishes. To spend their final days in their own home with Family and loved ones.

It is so sad how society has just became to busy in most cases to take care of their loved ones when they are in time of need.

 

[guy gadbois]

That's great Mr 6PKRTSE, but sometimes its not practical/possible/for the best. I 'get' your sentiments and applaud you for it, but everyone can't do it in every case. It's often a bad situation that requires some professional help...

 

[fourgearsavoy]

Well both my parents died young, Dad first at 66 with Prostate cancer and mom at 71 with brain cancer issues. Luckily her blood vessel broke and she went quick before the agony of living with brain cancer. I'm only 62 and don't really have any plan in place for my eventual demise. People in my family that I have traced don't live into their 80's. I have one son and he knows how much my stuff is worth and everything I own is paid off. I just told him to have me cremated and dump my ashes at the big end of the few tracks I race at. Hopefully I go quick like my parents did.
Gus