Rodger Pettichord

Easy for you to say, macca. Mom always liked you best.

I understand your dilemma. Again, thanks for reminding us that the ORBX Forums are to lift us up not tear us down.

Thanks for the reminder, Nick. Could i ask for clarification? I wasn't sensing a "political" discussion.

Dale, I drank my round and told the bartender that a guy in Louisiana was covering the bill. Please come and pay my bail.

John Y, I disagree. With what? Oh, nothing in particular--just making your day

1. Everyday, start the day by giving thanks that you have your own private room and a son who loves you. 2. Everyday, get out of your room and do something kind for someone else. 3. Everyday, get on this forum and disagree with John York about something (cf above). 4. Everyday, end the day by giving thanks that you have your own private room and a son who loves you.

Dale, over the past six years, I have watched the fences contract and life get smaller. One bit of advice I was given has really helped. A counselor said, "Just respect your limits and find your joy within them." I really took that to heart and have tried to live that way and, oddly enough, am more content now than ever in my life. Best of luck to you, my friend.

John, that's the trouble with being a revered venerable--your every word is taken in its best light.

Thank you, Benny, for walking us through this unfamiliar resource. I'll bet that it will be a help to many.

But, John, I don't want t live to 200!

Jean Marc, the hours of research and work represented here are mind-boggling. So is t he level of talent needed to put it all together. Extraordinary! I concur with all who say it should be printed and published. Sign me up for a copy!

As I enter my mid-seventies. one of the things I value most is people older than I am. The example and the insight help me know what to expect and how to deal with it gracefully.

Actually, the plot is even more complicated than that... Wife 1: "Oh goodness. I have to hide quickly!" Wife 2: "Why? What's the matter?" Wife 1: "I've just spotted my husband and my lover about to follow us onto the course!" Wife 2, looking hard at the two men behind them: "Now that's a coincidence!"

Thanks for sharing that, Terry. Now I feel better about following exactly that same schedule.

I like your settings a lot, FILOU. Glad you found your new foundation.

Hey Gerold. As always, a great selection of shots coupled with an interesting tour narrative. AC DC must be potent stuff -- or else that's actually a keg in the picture.

First hearing for me. Love it!

My vote is YES! Great idea.

At this stage of life, moderating myself is the hardest challenge. I've yet to meet a lame Grandpa joke that I'm not willing to share with some squirming young person.

Hey Thommoj. Getting settled in to the seat and got the scene-scan going. If there's a problem down there, we'll spot it. Thanks!

Glad to share a round with you good fellows. Too old to make the trip to the pub. Please send bottles of single-malt well-packaged to my home.

Hate to be an enthusiast, but at age 75 I check ORBX every day--the General Discussion Old Coots Club and the Community Screenshots. By now, I have a sense of the personalities who contribute regularly and would hate to spend a day without them. I enjoy the little side jaunts that take place, and I specially treasure the personal stories and memories that are shared. Lots of good people here who have lived interesting lives. That's all good in my book.

I would like to make a brief comment about this Forum and this thread of it. The ORBX forums are my first and only introduction to such discussions. I didn't realize how nasty and personal other sites could be until I went to one the other day to follow an individual's posts. Fifteen minutes later, I had shut it down and was looking for a place to purge my stomach. The ORBX Moderators do a heck of a job keeping the conversation within pleasant limits. And (so far as I know) participants make considerable effort to remain civil and considerate. I always feel like I am among friends here, and I never fail to enjoy the conversation. So....That's what I think about that. Thanks for letting me say it.

As the song says, "Give it one more day."

Hey JMBill. Thank you. I can now rest easy.