Rodger Pettichord

It's a paradox--whenever I remember my youthful escapades, I don't want to remember my youthful escapades.

75 as of February. Our General Practitioner Doctor is a specialist in geriatrics and feels that it's important that we know what to expect as we age. At my 75th birthday, he spent time telling me in detail some of the "normal" events of the 75-80 period--the aging of skin, the hiccups of internal organs, the medication reactions, the diminution of cognitive function, the joint and tendon realities. By the time he was done, I needed a reminder of whatever might be good about getting this old. Then I went on the Forum and saw The Old Coots' Club and was reminded of the best thing about getting old--the great peer group! Thanks y'all.

Just turned 75. I would contribute something profound to the thread but I forgot what we were talking about.

Great thread! I don't have a close-up picture to post but the small one at left says it all. I am 6'2" tall, 230 lbs, 73 years old, handsome as a movie star (Mutant Ninja Turtle), and love planes. I was a university instructor in English for my first ten work years, then returned to school and became a Presbyterian clergyman for my final thirty work years. I discovered flight sim with the 1998 iteration and have been an avid sim flyer ever since. My hobbies are reading, writing, and ORBX flying. I'm happily married to Trudy (41 years), no children, but one "adopted" grandson--a fine young man we met as he entered a local university and who has become our official heir and unofficial window into the millennial generation. I join with those who have said thanks to fellow Forum members whose work puts them into harm's way for the sake of the rest of us. All respect to you who serve in such capacities. I also say thanks to those whose work is less dangerous but no less valuable. There's a lot to be said for the behind the scenes folks who keep things functioning. I love this Forum and have developed a real fondness for those who contribute to it. Thanks, all. You make my day.

The chair is fine. It's my butt that needs replacing.