Mid-life........ I mean old-age crisis?

[CC Rider]

I hate getting old. "Only" 62 and back hurts, knees hurt, balance issues, heart condition.....sigh. When do you hang it up as far as horsing around a big heavy boat? Just resign yourself to a small leaky skiff? How old was Papa when he said "Screw this" and offed himself? I see some old salts on the water in their 70's and 80's God bless 'em...gives me some hope. Let's hear it from the geezers out there!

[welder]

Go until you can't go anymore.

Most that stop just go home and die.

Get yourself a 23'Plate Alloy boat so when you hit the dock, The rocks or the Beach the boat is fine BUT the best part is the maintenance is minimal so your not beating yourself up trying to keep it up.

[crash1371]

I agree with welder keep going, it keeps you busy. Know matter what you do it still aches.

[Kamper]

One morning when I woke up... Nothing hurt. No aches, pains or twinges. Nothing snapped, creaked or popped.

I thought I was dead!

[BIGDAWG2566]

I have seen many a good man retire and go downhill fast.I WILL GO UNTIL I CANNOT GO NO MORE

[Menzies]

My ol' man went with his own 36' sailboat until he was 72 before he gave it up. He could have probably got a few more years with a powerboat.

[Joe Mc 44]

I hate getting old. "Only" 62 and back hurts, knees hurt, balance issues, heart condition.....sigh. When do you hang it up as far as horsing around a big heavy boat? Just resign yourself to a small leaky skiff? How old was Papa when he said "Screw this" and offed himself? I see some old salts on the water in their 70's and 80's God bless 'em...gives me some hope. Let's hear it from the geezers out there!

Attitude you have to have a positive attitude. You mention "hang it up" and make reference to Hemingway's suicide? Why even mention that?

Are you giving up? Your post wreaks of negativity. Consider this. What is the alternative to getting old?

Keep active, keep the moving parts moving. If you don't they'll 'rust' up on you.....and change your attitude.

[Jassman]

I have seen many a good man retire and go downhill fast.I WILL GO UNTIL I CANNOT GO NO MORE

I totally agree with this theory.. I love what I do creating custom homes...even though it sucks at the moment..but couldnt see doing anything else..except..building boats..LOL

[Double Trouble]

I hate getting old. "Only" 62 and back hurts, knees hurt, balance issues, heart condition.....sigh. When do you hang it up as far as horsing around a big heavy boat? Just resign yourself to a small leaky skiff? How old was Papa when he said "Screw this" and offed himself? I see some old salts on the water in their 70's and 80's God bless 'em...gives me some hope. Let's hear it from the geezers out there!

Lets see I had 2 heartattacks @56,I have half dozen stents lungs only 70% working lost 40% of my hearing just had knee surgery and I am now 60.I think I will stop when something serious happens.

[Pete 225]

you tell'em DT!!