Rodger Pettichord Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 Hi all. It's that time you've been waiting for all week--a change in This Week's Meaningless Topic. With this one, you are invited to tell your story and/or react to the stories of others in a way that encourages back-and-forth conversations. To facilitate that goal, I'll stay pretty much out of the picture so we don't become a Rodger-centered thread. This week's Meaningless Topic: Which transition birthday do you remember most fondly? For example, for me it is the 66th birthday--the year it was possible to retire from a life of heavy demands, and ease into the current life of Meaningless Topics. How about you?
Patrick Cox Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 For me it was 68 when I retired from those terrible 0400 starts as a taxi driver.
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 4, 2020 Author Posted October 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Patrick Cox said: For me it was 68 when I retired from those terrible 0400 starts as a taxi driver. Patrick, would I be right in guessing that you met some very "interesting" people in those early hours?
Patrick Cox Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Patrick, would I be right in guessing that you met some very "interesting" people in those early hours? I sure did.
carlosqr Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 For me it was my 50th birthday just because of the big number. I have always thought that once you reach that age you just start going down the mountain, so it was very present in my mind. I even made a video collecting pictures ( all I had at hand) from early years to my 50th birthday last year. Now I think next birthdays will be just that another birthday celebration Doing the video was interesting, seeing how much one change in time Cheers mates Carlos
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 4, 2020 Author Posted October 4, 2020 35 minutes ago, carlosqr said: For me it was my 50th birthday just because of the big number. I have always thought that once you reach that age you just start going down the mountain, so it was very present in my mind. I even made a video collecting pictures ( all I had at hand) from early years to my 50th birthday last year. Now I think next birthdays will be just that another birthday celebration Doing the video was interesting, seeing how much one change in time Cheers mates Carlos Can't help it, I have to speak up and say was one wonderful video. To watch your life (and you) progress over the years. What a great mememto. Very well done. Thanks, Carlos!
W2DR Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 It was my 52nd. That's the day I walked out of the working world and I've never looked back. Now don't know how I ever had time to work to begin with. So much to do in life. And so little time to get it done.
carlosqr Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Can't help it, I have to speak up and say was one wonderful video. To watch your life (and you) progress over the years. What a great mememto. Very well done. Thanks, Carlos! Thanks a lot Rodger It has been an interesting ride, in some parts better than expected. Still got lots of expectations for the future. Cheers Carlos
adambar Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 When I turned 50 and got my social security card.
Rob Abernathy Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 Mine was 69. I know, I know......but it was the year I spent the most time with my kids. Going to Ireland for 10 days together, camping and on my 69th birthday I surfed the wake behind my youngest son's boat at Folsom Lake, CA. A blast! (I'm an old, hippie surfer from the 60's....LOL)
John Heaton Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 I remember each of the Zero Birthdays because I bought myself a remembering present 40 PA32 - 50 red Jag XJS - 60 - cruise UK to OZ - 70 40' yacht and sailed pacific solo - and 80 - an X Box
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 7, 2020 Author Posted October 7, 2020 5 hours ago, John Heaton said: I remember each of the Zero Birthdays because I bought myself a remembering present 40 PA32 - 50 red Jag XJS - 60 - cruise UK to OZ - 70 40' yacht and sailed pacific solo - and 80 - an X Box Wow, John, can't wait to see what you do for the 80th
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 7, 2020 Author Posted October 7, 2020 5 hours ago, John Heaton said: I remember each of the Zero Birthdays because I bought myself a remembering present 40 PA32 - 50 red Jag XJS - 60 - cruise UK to OZ - 70 40' yacht and sailed pacific solo - and 80 - an X Box Oh, I missed the X-Box. But I'll go farther and ask what games for the X-Box--action/adventure?, exploration?. solitaire?, road-racing? MSFS2020?
carlosqr Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 On 10/5/2020 at 6:34 PM, adambar said: When I turned 50 and got my social security card. I thought you were on your 30s / 40s Adam
John Heaton Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Oh, I missed the X-Box. But I'll go farther and ask what games for the X-Box--action/adventure?, exploration?. solitaire?, road-racing? MSFS2020? Absolutely - meaningless games like - Formula One - Fortas Racing 3/4 - Aces 7 - Sniper 1/2/3 - Call of Duty - Arma 1/2/3 - and Tom Clancy - and a couple of thinkers - like Empire and City Building -------- and P3D for my then upgraded PC. As for 2020 - its no secret - I am awaiting it on the new X Box Series X - that I pre-ordered on my 85th last week for delivery in mid November - after I have my cataracts removed on the 5th
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 8, 2020 Author Posted October 8, 2020 47 minutes ago, John Heaton said: Absolutely - meaningless games like - Formula One - Fortas Racing 3/4 - Aces 7 - Sniper 1/2/3 - Call of Duty - Arma 1/2/3 - and Tom Clancy - and a couple of thinkers - like Empire and City Building -------- and P3D for my then upgraded PC. As for 2020 - its no secret - I am awaiting it on the new X Box Series X - that I pre-ordered on my 85th last week for delivery in mid November - after I have my cataracts removed on the 5th Hey John. Having had cataracts removed, I'm excited for you. Procedure is simple, only a small amount of discomfort associated, and really good vision afterward--just in time to fly the magic skies of MS2020. Good on you, mate.
W2DR Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 8 hours ago, John Heaton said: after I have my cataracts removed on the 5th You'll be amazed at how much the brightness of colors increases. Before my surgery I wondered why my beer always looked white.
olderndirt Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 60 for me - I applied for and received a lifetime Alaska Hunting/trapping/fishing license. Of course maintaining residency is required so it became, along with various airman certificates, things to remember.
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