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Sorry to hear, Rick. We aren’t the same age but I also feel myself aging… we all go through it, doesn’t necessarily make it any easier though

When I was in my teens I was working shifts on vacation. I couldn't get used to getting up at 4:30am and was ill every day for a fortnight, before the shift moved on. I never got used to it. 2:30am? Not a chance.
So, perhaps it's not age but just that it's a pretty rubbish set of working hours for anyone.

The human body wasn't meant to consistently be awake during the night that's the Kathooni body, not the human body

it would be tough on anyone

Thanks guys, but it's been nearly forty years of hard work. I started working tobacco, moved up to prestress concrete yard laborer, and well... there've only been one or two lobs for very short periods that didn't take a lot of physical wear. Add in to that all the actual damage, stress and worry...time takes it's toll. I ain't as spry as I was. When you go to jump down off the ladder of the trailer and suddenly your body goes "Oh HELL NO! We DO NOT do that anymore". and your mind still thinks it's 20 years younger, it's jolting. The mirror don't lie, but the mind does. And the body? heheheheh. Not only doesn't it lie, but it'll bunk off when you ain't lookin.

That's what I tell myself when I go out Friday night, and have trouble getting up Saturday

I pushed myself so much at work and social engagements last week, last night I ended up catching a cold

Just saw this. Hope you feel better, Ibby.

Thanks Rick considerably, it looks like I’ll be well in time for Christmas !

Yay!

thanks, stile

While I'm still vigilant driving a rig, I have less and less sympathy for drivers in wrecks. I know, I know, sometimes real accidents happen and people that have done nothing to deserve it are hurt. I'm not heartless. But, I also have seen people cut off, people thinking they are living in a fast and furious movie, adults of a "certain age" that should know better driving distracted with their phones, people on the shoulder passing because of impatience, people running their brights while tailgating someone following the speed limit...It boggles the mind how many stupid things I see each day, much less during a week.

after nearly ten years, it starts to get aggravating.

I honestly don't miss driving, I find taking the train or bus much less stressful. Because of what you describe, rick; a lot of people acting dangerously on the road

Every time I see someone cut in front of a truck I wonder what is going through their head (other than the boot of their car) and think of the beleaguered truck driver that had to break and probably just saved their life. Good on you Rick.

I took yesterday, good friday off. Not because I'm particularly religious, I'm not. But because it was Good Friday. While I have a habit of voicing my frustrations in the truck simply to get them out so I don't let them fester at stupid, dangerous, and highly idiotic drivers, I know how it is on the roads for semi's on holidays. And the start of the summer vacation/spring break season around my home is particularly nasty. I live just off I95 and Hwy 378 in South Carolina. Lots of beach tourists and travelers.

So, even though I need to earn a living, I didn't feel the need to have my blood pressure shoot through the roof because of bad, dangerous, discourteous drivers. I didn't want to bring that aggravation home to my family. Add to that the money hungry local cops, the highway patrol and the DOT cops just waiting to fine, and causing dangerous situations by pulling idiots over in even more dangerous locations....just not a good combo.

So, Instead, I spent time with family, ate good food, and smoked horrendous cigars that actually caused pigpen to get up and leave.


Hey, gotta have something for myself.

Very wise decision, Rick. A little bit of well-earned rest and relaxation.

Glad it worked out so well.

good choice, Rick! enjoy your well-earned R&R!

Time well spent, Rick.

Great choice Rick. Steer clear of the idiots and have some good family time. Good stuff.

Carol just made English muffins with PB and J, sausage, eggs, and a fruit bowl. I broke my food control for that PB and J but it was WORTH it! FOODGASM!

YUMMY!

Glad to hear that, Rick.

It really is worth it sometimes -- what's life without the occasional foodgasm?

foodgasm!!

I confess, my husband and I have a weakness to good food and drink... but we always say, at least if we get fat, we get fat together

Yum!

I always liked slightly older women, dusky hued and deadly.

I married the palest redheaded white girl in the world.

Before finding the right person you have ideas of what it is you want. Then you meet the real thing and find out what you love.

We've now been married for 20 years. Taken a lot of hits by life, and I always stood back up after getting knocked down. But she makes it easier to stand up again.

It's great going through life with someone you love that has your back.

that's awesome, Rick!

and I agree, dating and relationships can help one learn about oneself. I used to think I'd go for someone slightly older, who was a gym bunny. My husband is slightly younger, but very mature, and has a bit of a belly - but he's amazing and is my whole world. when the real thing is there, it's there

Very Good, Ibby. I'm glad you found someone to make you happy. When we let go of what the think we want, it makes it easier to find what we love.

thanks Rick and likewise, glad you and the Mrs. are still going strong!