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In reply to the discussion: And now I'm 78. Jeez. I didn't think I'd live this long. [View all]trof
(54,273 posts)74. Many thanks for all the kind wishes and HBDs.
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Yes, old, but old is not what it used to be. Plus that figure prob for born 2018.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2019
#51
I hear ya. My 2 siblings and I are all in our 70's and it just doesn't seem possible.
Arkansas Granny
Aug 2019
#8
Sending positive energies to you for many, many (as many as you want) more years to
japple
Aug 2019
#16
"If I had known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself"
Skittles
Aug 2019
#20
Don't worry about any "sell by date". Break all the records for longevity or at least die trying!
Ohioboy
Aug 2019
#35
Congrats on the BD. Sad about Johnny Harris closing. I'm going to miss that fried chicken.
Lochloosa
Aug 2019
#48
Congratulations. According to CDC tables, at 78 you might expect about 9 more years.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2019
#50
I had a friend a decade or so ago who remained active and mentally sharp until 96.
Kablooie
Aug 2019
#76