For all of us old guys.
Don't let the Old Man In
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I think I was still in my early 20's when one day I found myself working at an old age home. I was sitting on a bench outside just taking a rest.
The next thing this old guy comes up and sits down next to me. So we start chatting and he tells me a story how he was a POW in the war. We chat for some time just about life.
He then said this to me and over all the years I have remembered his words.
"Son over the years I have done many things, some good some bad. I have had the good times and bad, fought in the war and here I am. Son you know what the hardest thing I have had to do in my lifetime has been, GETTING OLD."
It was only as I got older that I really understood what he meant. I do count myself lucky that overall I don't feel old and my health is still good.
The next thing this old guy comes up and sits down next to me. So we start chatting and he tells me a story how he was a POW in the war. We chat for some time just about life.
He then said this to me and over all the years I have remembered his words.
"Son over the years I have done many things, some good some bad. I have had the good times and bad, fought in the war and here I am. Son you know what the hardest thing I have had to do in my lifetime has been, GETTING OLD."
It was only as I got older that I really understood what he meant. I do count myself lucky that overall I don't feel old and my health is still good.
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Wow, that was powerful and had a lot of meaning for me!!
Well you sure have locked him tightly out.
I agree. It had a lot of meaning for me, too. That is why I felt compelled to share it.
He certainly does!!
thanks guys - and he's staying out for a long time - and I hope he freezes to death next winter I just got in from a club ride of 166 miles (266 km's) on the old BSA
That sounds like a great ride!
Thread and pics to follow later.That sounds like a great ride!
Looking forward to it!!
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