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Gemini Cricket · 03-06-2008, 10:41 AM

My great grandmother on my dad's side lived to be 100. My grandmother on my mom's side is 86 and still going.

Speaking of, my grandmother talked to my mom the other day after a long period of not speaking. My mom was brushing her hair and my grandma caught sight of herself in a mirror. She ran her fingers through her hair, rolled her eyes and said, "God, I'm old!"
I thought that was funny.

Snowflake · 03-06-2008, 11:00 AM

Longevity on my Mother's side, she lost her first sibling (of 6) last year at 97-98, her mother lived to be 104. Alas, my Father's side of the family has not fared as well in the longevity department, his mother passed when he was 11 (1933) and his father at 55, my Dad at 54 (2 weeks from 55) and his one full sister also at 55, his half brother did a bit longer, as did his stepmom into her 90s, but that does not count. I do miss Grandma Lulu though, she was a fabulous Auntie Mame kind of grandma. I figure I will be lucky to hit somewhere in the middle!

BarTopDancer · 03-06-2008, 11:08 AM

My mom's mom lived to be in her 70s. Mom's dad died before I was born of a heart attack (in his 40s or 50s I believe). Dad's mom died before I was born of a heart attack. Dad's dad lived to be 87.

Crap. That means I have heart issues on both sides (and diabetes which was no doubt brought on by poor eating habits). My mom has high bp, my dad has low bp and I have ridiculously low bp. That's good.

innerSpaceman · 03-06-2008, 11:18 AM

I don't have any longevity anywhere my family. Uh-oh. In fact, quite the opposite.

BUT, I appear to have sipped from the Fountain of Youth, and what years I have remaining will be in the same youthful spirit (and hopefully continued minus-10 youthful appearance) I've enjoyed forever.

* * * * *

Gemini Cricket is the 2nd person in two days to tell me their 20's sucked. Wow, that's amazing to me. Though it's the decade no one will return to, I find it's the decade most people had a ball during. *

Oh well, I think it's likely easier to accept aging if you didn't like your 20's. It will make your 40's only the second decade you've enjoyed.

* the other person who told me their 20's sucked was zapppop. As you might imagine, since he spent half that decade as my boyfriend, I found this revelation rather distressing. Ah well, he helped make my 40's one of my favorite decades EVER! Thanks, zapp!

Ghoulish Delight · 03-06-2008, 11:19 AM

I've made the most of my 20s.

katiesue · 03-06-2008, 11:36 AM

I'm 41. My mom will be 70 in a month. I had one grandparent on each side of the family growing up. The others died before I was born. I had two great grandparents. My dad died at around 50. The men in our family don't hang on too long. We did have a lot of great aunts & uncles, and even some great-greats. All my grandparents came from fairly large families.

My Great Grandmother loved pork chops and bacon. She could have been a Loter. And her middle name was Lola. Which made me laugh when I found out. Since she was a far from a Lola as one could get.

Alex · 03-06-2008, 11:55 AM

The women in my family live a long time. I think the average age at death for my relatively close male ancestors is in the early 50s (my dad dad at 47, my mom's dad died around 40, both of cancer). So I figure I have about 20 years left to me -- though my paternal grandfather is still going strong at 72 -- I expect to continue being boring right up until the end.

I had no problem with my 20s, enjoyed them quite a bit. So far I am enjoying my 30s and see no reason that will change. Of course, my threshold of contentment is remarkably low compared to most people. I also enjoyed high school without being part of any crowd.

sleepyjeff · 03-06-2008, 12:18 PM

Don't hate me for posting this link GC

http://www.scenta.co.uk/engineering/...-is-misery.htm

I am 41 next Month....it stinks.

In my 20's I went to school full time, worked 2 full time jobs and still found time to play hockey 4 or 5 nights a week.

Now, if I rake leaves and walk the dog in the same day I need a nap

Capt Jack · 03-06-2008, 12:52 PM

I sorta kinda remember my 20's

good times.....good times...

(I think)

Snowflake · 03-06-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

I sorta kinda remember my 20's

good times.....good times...

(I think)

I remember mine, in their entirety. Not earth shattering, but loads of fun and the entire decade, completely sober.

03-06-2008, 10:41 AM	#61
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	My great grandmother on my dad's side lived to be 100. My grandmother on my mom's side is 86 and still going. Speaking of, my grandmother talked to my mom the other day after a long period of not speaking. My mom was brushing her hair and my grandma caught sight of herself in a mirror. She ran her fingers through her hair, rolled her eyes and said, "God, I'm old!" I thought that was funny.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Longevity on my Mother's side, she lost her first sibling (of 6) last year at 97-98, her mother lived to be 104. Alas, my Father's side of the family has not fared as well in the longevity department, his mother passed when he was 11 (1933) and his father at 55, my Dad at 54 (2 weeks from 55) and his one full sister also at 55, his half brother did a bit longer, as did his stepmom into her 90s, but that does not count. I do miss Grandma Lulu though, she was a fabulous Auntie Mame kind of grandma. I figure I will be lucky to hit somewhere in the middle!
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	My mom's mom lived to be in her 70s. Mom's dad died before I was born of a heart attack (in his 40s or 50s I believe). Dad's mom died before I was born of a heart attack. Dad's dad lived to be 87. Crap. That means I have heart issues on both sides (and diabetes which was no doubt brought on by poor eating habits). My mom has high bp, my dad has low bp and I have ridiculously low bp. That's good. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I don't have any longevity anywhere my family. Uh-oh. In fact, quite the opposite. BUT, I appear to have sipped from the Fountain of Youth, and what years I have remaining will be in the same youthful spirit (and hopefully continued minus-10 youthful appearance) I've enjoyed forever. * * * * * Gemini Cricket is the 2nd person in two days to tell me their 20's sucked. Wow, that's amazing to me. Though it's the decade no one will return to, I find it's the decade most people had a ball during. * Oh well, I think it's likely easier to accept aging if you didn't like your 20's. It will make your 40's only the second decade you've enjoyed. * the other person who told me their 20's sucked was zapppop. As you might imagine, since he spent half that decade as my boyfriend, I found this revelation rather distressing. Ah well, he helped make my 40's one of my favorite decades EVER! Thanks, zapp!
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03-06-2008, 11:19 AM	#65
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I've made the most of my 20s. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-06-2008, 11:36 AM	#66
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I'm 41. My mom will be 70 in a month. I had one grandparent on each side of the family growing up. The others died before I was born. I had two great grandparents. My dad died at around 50. The men in our family don't hang on too long. We did have a lot of great aunts & uncles, and even some great-greats. All my grandparents came from fairly large families. My Great Grandmother loved pork chops and bacon. She could have been a Loter. And her middle name was Lola. Which made me laugh when I found out. Since she was a far from a Lola as one could get. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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03-06-2008, 11:55 AM	#67
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	The women in my family live a long time. I think the average age at death for my relatively close male ancestors is in the early 50s (my dad dad at 47, my mom's dad died around 40, both of cancer). So I figure I have about 20 years left to me -- though my paternal grandfather is still going strong at 72 -- I expect to continue being boring right up until the end. I had no problem with my 20s, enjoyed them quite a bit. So far I am enjoying my 30s and see no reason that will change. Of course, my threshold of contentment is remarkably low compared to most people. I also enjoyed high school without being part of any crowd.
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03-06-2008, 12:18 PM	#68
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	Don't hate me for posting this link GC http://www.scenta.co.uk/engineering/...-is-misery.htm I am 41 next Month....it stinks. In my 20's I went to school full time, worked 2 full time jobs and still found time to play hockey 4 or 5 nights a week. Now, if I rake leaves and walk the dog in the same day I need a nap __________________ River Guardian-less
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03-06-2008, 12:52 PM	#69
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	I sorta kinda remember my 20's good times.....good times... (I think) __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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