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[1950B2D]

71 here and still can't seem to stay out of the garage and relax like most normal retires. I've followed the post here on and off for a number of years, this is a great fountain of information and inspiration. Thank you all for taking the time sharing. Very impressed by the level of craftsmanship and creativity seen on your posts.

Ryedell (1950B2D)

 

[eroy27]

Welcome! My grandfather is a little over 80 years old, owned a small dairy farm in Maine in the '60s and then worked as a tractor repairman, which he still does part-time today. He did not continue in school past the 8th grade. Day in and day out, he's either working on tractors or building a huge variety of stuff around his house, such as building a hot tub from scratch without any plans (other than his imagination), or making small delicate pieces of artwork. It doesn't seem like he has plans to slow down, and I believe he'll continue for quite some time yet. Don't ever relax completely; I'm certain that's what dulls the mind in old age, and even shortens one's lifespan.

 

[nadogail]

Welcome to the forum, some of the kids need our perspective on things. They think they know so much better than we older ones.

I can remember when FDR was President , they are likely to ask FD Who?

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Welcome aboard young fella
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