turning 50

[bulletman]

An old vet turning 50. Just thinking about how fast the first 50 went by!! If there is something that you want to do in this life, you had better do it!!!!

 

[Sven]

The next 7 will fly by even faster. You'll wonder where those went to. Hope I don't wake up tomorrow and find out I'm 65, right now that's still 8 years away.
My wife the other day said "..........what the h--- happened.....?"

 

[Mega]

Lucky i am still a young lad then

 

[REVIER]

A milestone, but I refuse to believe I will ever be that old.
In my head I am barely out of my teens.
If I don't look in any mirrors the fantasy lives on.
Last June I celebrated the 38th anniversary of my 21st birthday.

My story...sticking to it.

 

[mudpuppy]

Yeah...55 here...if I woulda known I was going to live this long, I'd a taken better care of myself!
Mud

 

[Sven]

Yeah...55 here...if I woulda known I was going to live this long, I'd a taken better care of myself!
Mud

Yeah, especially if your single. Those younger babes today sure look hotter than when I was that young.

Are we going thru a mid life crisis? How may Tesoros do you need to own?

 

[D&P-OR]

You young pups!!!-----Goin on 76 & still swingin (metal detectors, that is)! ------Sven--I can concentrate on tectin--already got me the most beautiful woman in the world--and have had for YEARS!

 

[kaolinwasher]

I am 51 and am half the man i used to be .

 

[REVIER]

I am 51 and am half the man i used to be .

I am the whole man I used to be.
Closer to whole and a half, actually.

 

[mudpuppy]

I think Will Rogers said:

"Eventually you will reach a point where you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it" Trying to determine that cutoff point is the struggle..

As far as chasing the younger wimmen...My intent will be hunting the Red Hat Society for a younger chick someday... Preferably one with lots of money and mute...makes sense, I'm poor and nearly deaf, I prefer to spend my last remaining listening sessions to the chatter of clad.. Guess I better be getting my resumes in order to hand out to that bunch, "slightly used gentleman, handles chores well, house broken, trained in proper bathroom toilet seat etiquette, knows his way around a kitchen and laundry room, dependable, good driver, mildly alcoholic(in a good way), fun at parties, responds positively to tears or threats, comes promptly when called, survives well in a low sexual environment, fixes things" ...maybe my wife of 35yrs I can use as a reference even?

If this wasnt so tragic, it might even be funny...I have to think I'm a hell of a catch for somebody out there!...
Mud

 

[dirt doctor]

You young pups!!!-----Goin on 76 & still swingin (metal detectors, that is)! ------Sven--I can concentrate on tectin--already got me the most beautiful woman in the world--and have had for YEARS!

Way to go D+P !!! A good woman will keep you young . I was born the last year the Mercury dimes were being produced and have been married to the same Foxy Lady since the year before the last Kennedy 40% silver halves were minted. When detecting I get overjoyed when I find a coin older than I am ( it doesn't happen that much anymore). I'll keep detecting for as long as I can . Have a Merry Christmas all .

 

[hatpin]

I think metal detecting helps keep you young.Especially if you dig a lot, or fight your ways through the woods and hills.Its some of the best exercise I get now days. Im 57 also .

 

[dirt doctor]

I think Will Rogers said:

"Eventually you will reach a point where you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it" Trying to determine that cutoff point is the struggle..

As far as chasing the younger wimmen...My intent will be hunting the Red Hat Society for a younger chick someday... Preferably one with lots of money and mute...makes sense, I'm poor and nearly deaf, I prefer to spend my last remaining listening sessions to the chatter of clad.. Guess I better be getting my resumes in order to hand out to that bunch, "slightly used gentleman, handles chores well, house broken, trained in proper bathroom toilet seat etiquette, knows his way around a kitchen and laundry room, dependable, good driver, mildly alcoholic(in a good way), fun at parties, responds positively to tears or threats, comes promptly when called, survives well in a low sexual environment, fixes things" ...maybe my wife of 35yrs I can use as a reference even?

If this wasnt so tragic, it might even be funny...I have to think I'm a hell of a catch for somebody out there!...
Mud

Great post Mud , it had me in stitches .
Happy Birthday bulletman , one thing about being 50 is you can still claim you are 35 but have been a little under the weather lately .

 

[Nomad NJ]

I feel your pain I am 67 today.

 

[2 Much Trash]

I turned 65 this past August. That birthday snuck up pretty fast seems like. Been married to the same gal for 45 years and she looks as good to me now as she did then. Starting relic hunting that same year . I just a few months ago had the honor and privilege after 40 years, detecting with the old fellow who got me hooked all those years ago. He's now 93. The only difference now between him and I is it takes him a little longer to pee. Detecting is good therapy, he's a prime example of that. We are trying to get another hunt in this winter. Can't wait.

 

[togg77]

Will be 74 in March and started MDing in 1972 with a MetroTech and I thought that the China Man with gold teeth was in danger of being pulled through the earth by the power of my MetroTech. Man wish I had my 75 LTD back in those glory days. I still use my WWII entrenching tool,but the blade is only about half the original lenght. Really look foward to reading all you guys posts each day.

 

[HanoverDigger]

Will be 62 in Feb. Been digging for well over 20 years. Still get a thrill digging bullets...and still able to keep up with the young bucks in the plumbing trade...

 

[Sven]

n/t

 

[dirtdigger1]

Almost 63 been married to the same lady for 43 years, time goes by fast. never thought i live to be 30 in my much younger days. hope my luck keeps me going, get my workout swinging a tesoro ,glad it so light.

 

[2 Much Trash]

n/t

I reckon you're right. But looking back, I think I was a dirty young man too, fact I know I was. Just more able to back it up. Think I'll go relic hunting this weekend and get my mind off it. Happy hunting guys.