Popular Post flameburns623 Posted February 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2017 I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled. Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach? I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach. I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me. I have seen them riding seaward on the waves Combing the white hair of the waves blown back When the wind blows the water white and black. We have lingered in the chambers of the sea By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown Till human voices wake us, and we drown Today I am 57 years old. 10 Link to comment
Robert F. Smith Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Lovely ;birthday poem, Flame. I wish I was a young 57 once more . . . 2 Link to comment
Garden Girl Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Me too, Robert... for me... Flame, enjoy your day! I consider my prime to have been the years from about 40 - 55... then suddenly the years seemed to go faster somehow... how could that possibly be?! I look back fondly at age 57... so I say to you, Flame... do have a wonderful day. (Loved the poem) GG 1 Link to comment
Jeanne Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Happy Birthday...beautiful thoughts your way the whole year!! (You young pup)!! 1 Link to comment
The Nehor Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I need to plan my mid-life crisis soon. Any tips? 1 Link to comment
flameburns623 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, The Nehor said: I need to plan my mid-life crisis soon. Any tips? My wife suggests you buy a motorcycle and hang out in sleazy bars with lusty bleached blondes. Your taste in gender. 1 Link to comment
The Nehor Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, flameburns623 said: My wife suggests you buy a motorcycle and hang out in sleazy bars with lusty bleached blondes. Your taste in gender. Nah, too cliche. Thanks though. 1 Link to comment
Glenn101 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 1 hour ago, flameburns623 said: My wife suggests you buy a motorcycle and hang out in sleazy bars with lusty bleached blondes. Your taste in gender. So, what were your wife's advice to you??? You obviously did something right to survive the midlifer. Glad you made it and hopefully survive a lot more. Glenn 2 Link to comment
Stargazer Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 12 hours ago, Robert F. Smith said: Lovely ;birthday poem, Flame. I wish I was a young 57 once more . . . I don't know about wishing that... I rather like being 65! Feels like Senior Spirit! :-) 1 Link to comment
flameburns623 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 4 hours ago, Glenn101 said: So, what were your wife's advice to you??? You obviously did something right to survive the midlifer. Glad you made it and hopefully survive a lot more. Glenn I went back Catholic for eight years, then came back to Mormon. Don't know which represents my midlife crises. 1 Link to comment
Stargazer Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 2 hours ago, flameburns623 said: I went back Catholic for eight years, then came back to Mormon. Don't know which represents my midlife crises. I've heard of midlife crisis. But I never had one. Maybe mine will take place when I'm 90. Assuming I make it that far. 2 Link to comment
The Nehor Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 10 minutes ago, Stargazer said: I've heard of midlife crisis. But I never had one. Maybe mine will take place when I'm 90. Assuming I make it that far. I am told it is supposed to hit between 35 and 55. I want to do something productive with mine instead of buying a sports car and slipping into depression worried I wasted my life. 1 Link to comment
emeliza Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 6 hours ago, The Nehor said: I am told it is supposed to hit between 35 and 55. I want to do something productive with mine instead of buying a sports car and slipping into depression worried I wasted my life. What are your thoughts? You could sell everything or put it in storage and go serve the poor in a third world country, become a non medical Paul Farmer type. Link to comment
ERayR Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) On 2/3/2017 at 0:18 AM, flameburns623 said: B I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled. Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach? I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach. I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me. I have seen them riding seaward on the waves Combing the white hair of the waves blown back When the wind blows the water white and black. We have lingered in the chambers of the sea By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown Till human voices wake us, and we drown Today I am 57 years old. Not old yet my friend. Maybe in another 25 years. Edited February 4, 2017 by ERayR Edited to add HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!!!!!! B:)B:) Link to comment
The Nehor Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 11 hours ago, emeliza said: What are your thoughts? You could sell everything or put it in storage and go serve the poor in a third world country, become a non medical Paul Farmer type. My skillset is unlikely to help much overseas. I volunteer to help displaced CPS kids and that I can do well. I think I am going to set up to retire early. Will easily work if I never find anyone. 1 Link to comment
thesometimesaint Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Happy Birthday youngster. I turn 66 this year. Link to comment
emeliza Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 21 hours ago, The Nehor said: My skillset is unlikely to help much overseas. I volunteer to help displaced CPS kids and that I can do well. I think I am going to set up to retire early. Will easily work if I never find anyone. I hope whatever is best for you happens. Link to comment
thesometimesaint Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 On 2/4/2017 at 5:47 PM, The Nehor said: My skillset is unlikely to help much overseas. I volunteer to help displaced CPS kids and that I can do well. I think I am going to set up to retire early. Will easily work if I never find anyone. Retirement has its advantages. Link to comment
notHagoth7 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 On 02/03/2017 at 2:10 PM, The Nehor said: I need to plan my mid-life crisis soon. Any tips? Give the neighbors reverse Mohawks while they sleep. Then , the next morning, watch what hats they opt to wear on their way out the door. Or you could go boring/cliche and TP their bushes and trees. Or take up bee keeping and mahjong. Link to comment
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