When do we get old

inkjunkie said

I'm 53. Doc is telling me I NEED a shoulder replacement. Going in for a 3 level lumbar fusion this fall. Have enough pseudo gout and arthritis in my hands that I have to have straps on the sides of all my cameras simply to avoid dropping them. I no longer have the high level of drive...nor aggression...that I once had.

There have been many nights that I hope for it to be my last.

Doc that will be doing the fusion has told me that I am so tore up because I lived my life...

I played hard.....and worked even harder.

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Those procedures should help you out alot. Keep moving, don't stop. I have lost count on how many surgeries I've had. Love my family, friends and Mopars. I never dreamed I would reach 40 at 25 yrs old and have lived in a VERY fast lane for many, many years. I finally stopped doing dare-devil stunts in my late 50's, gave up all the bad habits too. People are shocked that I am still alive. Feel 20 yrs younger. Now ,I'm pushing 64. Earned it, and plan to keep on keeping on. Stay positive, good luck my friend. Working on my hot rods helps keep my mind off the bad things in life. My automotive passion/culture has likely got me this far.