MorrisrownSal Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) Edited May 24, 2021 by Salfromchatham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 HAHA! Well... I feel pretty good most of the time...unless I try to do something stupid....like run.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyd Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 "Never trust anyone over 30"... Coming up on the 10th anniversary of my retirement, also my 72nd birthday. Plenty of aches and pains, but aside from the calendar, I'm in better shape than I was in 2011. Getting more exercise, lost a lot of weight, learned to code in Javascript and am developing a complex web app. As an only child and basically a loner, I've been thriving in isolation over the past year and a half. So, I'm doing well... but that ain't no substitute for being 30. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Boyd said: "Never trust anyone over 30"... Coming up on the 10th anniversary of my retirement, also my 72nd birthday. Plenty of aches and pains, but aside from the calendar, I'm in better shape than I was in 2011. Getting more exercise, lost a lot of weight, learned to code in Javascript and am developing a complex web app. As an only child and basically a loner, I've been thriving in isolation over the past year and a half. So, I'm doing well... but that ain't no substitute for being 30. 🤣 I'll celebrate my 1 year retirement in July....and my 72nd birthday in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Salfromchatham said: How could that be more depressing than listening to the album Self Portrait? Edited May 24, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Sgt. Pepper said: How could that be more depressing than listening to the album Self Portrait? You got a point there - apart from bi-factor that Bob and Columbia were first-movers when it came to preventing too much bootleg-hype, which was about to rise in that phase. I'm sure some of you may remember this one The legendary yet overrated ~ I recall celebrating my 30th alone - and feeling good about it. Music was go goin' my way and made me think less about age or turning round sharp corners, , , , still does. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, E-minor7 said: You got a point there - apart from bi-factor that Bob and Columbia were first-movers when it came to preventing too much bootleg-hype, which was about to rise in that phase. I'm sure some of you may remember this one The legendary yet overrated ~ I recall celebrating my 30th alone - and feeling good about it. Music was go goin' my way and made me think less about age or turning round sharp corners, , , , still does. . . If listening to horrible Bob Dylan songs is depressing, then listening to horrible bootleg quality Bob Dylan songs is even worse. I love when bootlegs sound like they were recorded with the microphone stuffed inside a pillow. Edited May 24, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Boyd said: "Never trust anyone over 30"... Coming up on the 10th anniversary of my retirement, also my 72nd birthday. Plenty of aches and pains, but aside from the calendar, I'm in better shape than I was in 2011. Getting more exercise, lost a lot of weight, learned to code in Javascript and am developing a complex web app. As an only child and basically a loner, I've been thriving in isolation over the past year and a half. So, I'm doing well... but that ain't no substitute for being 30. 🤣 I am in the if I knew I was going to hang around this long I would have taken better care of myself camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 70th B-day coming up in a little over a week, with five happy years of retirement in the books. Body & mind working pretty well, living in a small coastal town, and still having fun with music. When I was thirty, I hated my job & figured I’d be lucky to make it to fifty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBSinTo Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 I'm 73 and physically, feeling like crap. Sixty years of hockey goaltending has beaten the $hit out of this body. Four knee operations, hip replacement, torn supraspinatus muscle in right shoulder (that won't be fixed because I'm too old) spinal stenosis, compressed discs, and arthritic joints. But I changed my eating habits and diet, dropped 35 pounds so far, the cat uses my **** for a scratching post, I get to play my guitars every day, and I'm still alive, so I consider that a plus. RBSinTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 59 minutes ago, bobouz said: 70th B-day coming up in a little over a week, with five happy years of retirement in the books. Body & mind working pretty well, living in a small coastal town, and still having fun with music. When I was thirty, I hated my job & figured I’d be lucky to make it to fifty! Happy Birthday, ol' buddy! Maybe this'll cheer you up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 I'll be 74 this September and do gardening for 3 great clients. As I have no pension other than the government type, it helps quite a bit. A few years ago I got a deal on a J-45 and now have a bucket list guitar that makes the long Canadian winter days (short, actually) pass much more happily. BTW it's Bob Dylan's 80th birthday today and counter to what a lot of people think, I think he's an absolute genius and I don't mind his singing - most of the time. So let's just keep on picking and grinning and worry less about how many and how fancy our guitars may be and be glad that we came up through one of the most interesting eras ever experienced on this planet. Plus... we just may get through this pandemic , finally. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Oh that is priceless!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, DanvillRob said: Happy Birthday, ol' buddy! Maybe this'll cheer you up! Ha! Now I’ll go listen to the Beatles version instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, bobouz said: Ha! Now I’ll go listen to the Beatles version instead! I was actually thinking of putting an arrangement of The Beatles' tune....but it's tough with only myself and an acoustic guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 My wife says I’m feeling fine, so I’ll go with that. The more time passes, the closer to “vintage” the guitars I bought new get, so there’s that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 In no particular order of importance: Attended my first jam since this $&#@ started. It felt good to sing with and hug a few good friends again. We’re told that the mask mandate is about to be lifted. My OM28 is sublime, as is my J45. My wife and I are best friends and laugh all the time. Michigan summers are unbeatable. Spent much of the day digging in the dirt, digging out roots and stumps. Kids are good...I’m a blessed man. I don’t remember how old I am ....😂😂😂 Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevendaymelee Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) I thought I was old. Then I started reading the ages of some of you guys. I no longer feel old. Edited May 25, 2021 by Sevendaymelee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remmuts Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I’m 72 years of age with the usual aches and pains. Arthritis, bad knees and back. But, I did receive my new L-00 Standard Vintage Burst two weeks ago, and life is good! I don’t know if my skills will ever warrant this guitar, but, I’m enjoying the journey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Here’s a link to one of my historical tributes to Bob Dylan! QM aka “ Jazzman” Jeff 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Will hit Mile Marker 74 this week. The '60s battle cry - "Never Trust Anyone Over 30" has changed to "Never Trust Anyone Under 30" . Realized this Spring that every time I cut the lawn for the first time of the season - it's harder than I remembered. Have attended 3 minor league games here, great seats - second row behind Home. Prices on tickets jumped 20%. I guess to make up for no season last year. $10 for a beer! That was even harder to swallow. With inflation on necessities increasing faster than me getting older - I may have to make this, my 10th year, the last time I get season tickets - get a Library Card and sit on my front porch yelling "Get Off My Lawn". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Making it to 80 and if he is still touring is definitely an accomplishment for any one in this business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 So Bob is 80 he has written some songs. Whats your favorite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, fretplay said: So Bob is 80 he has written some songs. Whats your favorite? There are just so many..... but one of my favorites: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 You’re only as old as you feel. I’m 129 years old today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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