I'm old today

4bangen · 10-21-2022, 08:41 AM

As I sit here 3 weeks into a new job, drinking my coffee on my 40th birthday, I think back to the day is signed up for DFWstangs in 2001 because a coworker said it would help me fix up my new to me 1989 lx vert. I think about where I was in life on that day, what my goals where, and where that version of me may have thought I'd be today. Sitting at the parts manager's desk for a Malibu boats dealership down the hall from my two best friends since junior high and highschool one of them being the service manager and the other being the operations manager surely never crossed my mind.
Here's to new beginnings and still having a full head of hair!

pour one out for my 30's fella's those days are done.

BradM · 10-21-2022, 08:55 AM

Get ready to fall apart!

4bangen · 10-21-2022, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BradM

Get ready to fall apart!

been there done that.

Murph Tang · 10-21-2022, 10:12 AM

When you realize your closer to death than to birth it's a rude awakening.

Then you'll just say fuck it and enjoy life.... doesn't matter your age.

Exercise and decent food eating only fountain of life.

bird_dog0347 · 10-21-2022, 10:43 AM

Happy birthday homie, ~~same as my wife's birthday too!~~ I'm dumb, hers is tomorrow.

TX_92_Notch · 10-21-2022, 12:08 PM

I'm 45. Mentally, I feel 25. Physically, LOL.

I think back to when I was a kid and I thought my parents were old and my grandparents were ancient. Now I see things differently, knowing my dad was probably just like me at 45, still yearning to set the world on fire and leave his mark. Hell, my grandpa in his 70's probably was as well. It makes me view us "old guys" in a completely different light.

68RR · 10-21-2022, 12:50 PM

Congrats! We share the same birthday!! I turned 71. Getting old isn't for pussies!!

cool cat · 10-21-2022, 02:33 PM

Fucking punk ass kid.

Rick Modena · 10-21-2022, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cool cat

Fucking punk ass kid.

Ha!

Sean88gt · 10-22-2022, 09:08 PM

I'm 45 and feel great. Back into a somewhat active role where I'm not living behind a desk. Been trying to be consistent with walking and planning to start hitting the gym after some work travels.

I've managed to avoid most prescriptions short of allergy meds and heartburn. Keep stress in check and establish a very clear DGAF-wastegate that will blow off sooner rather than later.

AnthonyS · 10-23-2022, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean88gt

I'm 45 and feel great. Back into a somewhat active role where I'm not living behind a desk. Been trying to be consistent with walking and planning to start hitting the gym after some work travels.

I took the new job specifically to get away from a desk. I have to walk a lot at the new job and can literally walk where ever I want and look at whatever I want anywhere on site. It's pretty sweet honestly. I try to take stairs instead of the elevators too. I will probably see 4 bangen again next spring at a rallycross, and he'll probably notice a difference.

In my experience though, no matter how old you are, old always seems to be 10 years older than you are. Old is at least partly a mental thing. Taking care of your body just gets more important as the years pile on.

scootro · 10-23-2022, 11:39 AM

happy birthday!! drink 40 beers or one Old English 40oz

slow84lx · 10-23-2022, 09:13 PM

Happy Birthday! The teenager in us could never imagine how life would be 30 years later. Enjoy good health and the people that you care about. In the end, it is what is most important.

Frank · 11-02-2022, 05:22 AM

damn....I've been on this board about 21 years now. Time flies.

Rick Modena · 11-02-2022, 01:26 PM

HBD ya crazy bastage.

And yes, time flies, I completed 22 years this year and I've known some members longer . Back to 1998.

kingjason · 11-03-2022, 09:44 AM

Bunch of slack jawed pussies. 51 and still, well, ok my left foots busted, backs fucked up and I feel like I bruise easier. However, I still lift once a week, bike, and do some walking. Oh and my font size on my cell phone is x-large. I have been considering retiring, but I still need to work and want something relatively easy, four days a week.

68RR · 11-03-2022, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kingjason

Bunch of slack jawed pussies. 51 and still, well, ok my left foots busted, backs fucked up and I feel like I bruise easier. However, I still lift once a week, bike, and do some walking. Oh and my font size on my cell phone is x-large. I have been considering retiring, but I still need to work and want something relatively easy, four days a week.

Young whippersnapper!! Yer still wet behind the ears!!!

Shaggin Wagon · 11-03-2022, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank

damn....I've been on this board about 21 years now. Time flies.

I remember when you'd have to constantly refresh to keep up, it was almost as fast as a group text message.

Tx Redneck · 11-03-2022, 02:00 PM

Belated HBD bubba! I turned 43 on the 26th. I'm in the best physical fitness of my life, but the random pains that disappear overnight, are getting pretty annoying.

Juiced4v · 11-07-2022, 05:02 PM

Happy Bday....43 here...feel old

10-21-2022, 08:41 AM	#1
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6,783	I'm old today As I sit here 3 weeks into a new job, drinking my coffee on my 40th birthday, I think back to the day is signed up for DFWstangs in 2001 because a coworker said it would help me fix up my new to me 1989 lx vert. I think about where I was in life on that day, what my goals where, and where that version of me may have thought I'd be today. Sitting at the parts manager's desk for a Malibu boats dealership down the hall from my two best friends since junior high and highschool one of them being the service manager and the other being the operations manager surely never crossed my mind. Here's to new beginnings and still having a full head of hair! pour one out for my 30's fella's those days are done.

10-21-2022, 10:12 AM	#4
Murph Tang Time Served Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 703	When you realize your closer to death than to birth it's a rude awakening. Then you'll just say fuck it and enjoy life.... doesn't matter your age. Exercise and decent food eating only fountain of life. __________________ Murph Lots of cars that nobody desires

10-21-2022, 12:50 PM	#7
68RR Lifer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,488	Congrats! We share the same birthday!! I turned 71. Getting old isn't for pussies!! __________________ Natural law. Sons are put on this earth to trouble their fathers.

11-03-2022, 09:44 AM	#16
kingjason Notorious PIG Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Down South Posts: 8,408	Bunch of slack jawed pussies. 51 and still, well, ok my left foots busted, backs fucked up and I feel like I bruise easier. However, I still lift once a week, bike, and do some walking. Oh and my font size on my cell phone is x-large. I have been considering retiring, but I still need to work and want something relatively easy, four days a week. __________________ Whos your Daddy?

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10-21-2022, 08:55 AM	#2
BradM Bad Santa Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,551	Get ready to fall apart!

10-21-2022, 12:08 PM	#6
TX_92_Notch Just a nobody Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,702	I'm 45. Mentally, I feel 25. Physically, LOL. I think back to when I was a kid and I thought my parents were old and my grandparents were ancient. Now I see things differently, knowing my dad was probably just like me at 45, still yearning to set the world on fire and leave his mark. Hell, my grandpa in his 70's probably was as well. It makes me view us "old guys" in a completely different light.

10-21-2022, 02:33 PM	#8
cool cat Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 16,772	Fucking punk ass kid.

10-22-2022, 09:08 PM	#10
Sean88gt Avenge Me! Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 46,819	I'm 45 and feel great. Back into a somewhat active role where I'm not living behind a desk. Been trying to be consistent with walking and planning to start hitting the gym after some work travels. I've managed to avoid most prescriptions short of allergy meds and heartburn. Keep stress in check and establish a very clear DGAF-wastegate that will blow off sooner rather than later.

10-23-2022, 11:39 AM	#12
scootro Lifer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: none of your fuckin business Posts: 15,691	happy birthday!! drink 40 beers or one Old English 40oz

10-23-2022, 09:13 PM	#13
slow84lx Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,187	Happy Birthday! The teenager in us could never imagine how life would be 30 years later. Enjoy good health and the people that you care about. In the end, it is what is most important.

11-02-2022, 05:22 AM	#14
Frank Lifer Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 11,455	damn....I've been on this board about 21 years now. Time flies.

11-03-2022, 02:00 PM	#19
Tx Redneck Wannabe puter fixor VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On the straight and narrow,stumbling at best, only by Gods grace. Posts: 15,408	Belated HBD bubba! I turned 43 on the 26th. I'm in the best physical fitness of my life, but the random pains that disappear overnight, are getting pretty annoying.