Any Tips for Turning 60???

[foxbo]

Well, it finally will arrive next Monday. I officially turn into an old person.

 Been dealing with something called Bell's Palsy since last July and got the news in December, right before Christmas, that I have prostate cancer. Two trips to Hopkins and more to come. Isn't life grand?

Here's what I did to overcome age. I ordered a new hill style bow from John McDonald. How can ya beat that?

What did you guys do to celebrate turning 60?

 On another note, after over 18 years of no alcohol, I bought a bottle of bourbon. Yup, it still taste the same.

[Bjorn]

Happy Birthday! Good thing you bought the bourbon it is gonna' come in handy. Getting old takes stones I turned 60 ten years ago. Best of luck with the prostate sure hope you caught it early enough.  

[foxbo]

Thanks Bjorn. Turning 70 has got to be a bit more difficult. No one knows how much time you have left. I guess it matters how you live the time you have.

Is that a Jimi Hendricks shirt on your grandson? Nice hog pic!

[reddogge]

I can't remember, I'm 70.

[Bjorn]

Foxbow wrote:
Thanks Bjorn. Turning 70 has got to be a bit more difficult. No one knows how much time you have left. I guess it matters how you live the time you have.

Is that a Jimi Hendricks shirt on your grandson? Nice hog pic!

Foxbo that is my son Adam he is my hunting partner! I was fortunate and had a boy and girl with both wives!
And yes that is Jimi's finest camo! One of my fav pics.

[tradshooter]

Happy 60th to you and yes the age thing catches up with us.  I turned 60 last year and to celebrate, I had both knees replaced.  To many parachute jumps and heavy rucks for Uncle Sam and rodeoing days to follow that. The new knees work great and I can get back after it again. I wish you the best on the prostate cancer, do what you have to do to stay healthy, modern medicine can do some amazing things.  Get through the tough days and look forward to each new day. Buying a new bow is always a boost to the morale so enjoy it, the stick and string is good therapy. Best to you as you work through the prostate bout, you will be in my prayers buddy.

[MnFn]

Everything takes a little longer.

[ron w]

When I turned 60 I went on a self guided Elk hunt. I have some bad knees and cardiac issues but went for it any way. Great time, I just signed up for Social Security so I may go hunt somewhere else to celebrate.....LOL!

[ChuckC]

Happy birthday.  My next one is 60.  I plan to be retired till I am 120 so.. only 60 more years to go !

Good luck with the other issues.  Get past them and use that new bow this fall.  John is certainly an ornery ol cuss, but he makes nice bows.

ChuckC

[njloco]

It's not that bad, it just takes you all day to do, what you used to do all day. Getting old ain't for the faint of heart ! Just make sure to keep moving and don't give up.
I was 63 when I went on my first self elk hunt, ended up going with my friends boys in Idaho, I was able to keep up, and they didn't take it easy on me, at least not that I could tell. I was on my own during the week, I didn't get an elk, but I learned a lot for my next trip out there.

[habujohn]

Happy Birthday!  I hope in three years when I turn 60 I can still do all that I am doing now.  To help I continue to work out regularly, don't smoke and take regular hunting trips with the longbow.

[JEFF B]

6o you just a puppy as for the water works thing sorry to hear about that man it six big time.

[Bob at Work]

I turn 60 in June Ed...but Bob F. is still older than both of us...  
Bob

[Bladepeek]

Can't help you with turning 60. My memory is shot and I can't even remember my 70th any more   :(

[stevem]

I try to do everything I want to do and that I used to do that I enjoy.  Might take a few minutes longer.  Use it or lose it.  Buying a new bow is just what the Dr. ordered.  I did the 14 mile Bataan March Sunday and was just a shade faster than 3 miles per hour.

[LoneWolf73]

Happy Birthday.

 Tip........live and enjoy each day.

[Greyfox54]

Turned 60 in January , After 42 years doing masonary work I have to admit I'm not the man I once was , I always knew I'd get old just never thought I'd wear out . I used to shoot a 76 # Black Widow and even took a nice Blue Wildebeest and Gemsbuck with an 80# Quillon Longhunter now when my back acts up , which is pretty regular , my 60# bows are almost too much . One thing I find myself looking forward to and enjoying hunts as much as ever , maybe more so . So enjoy the times the Lord has given to you to the full and have no regrets . My thoughts , Fred

[centaur]

Every day's a holiday, every meal's a feast. 60 is just a number. I just turned 67, and I don't feel a day over 66.

[Norminator]

Hey Foxbo, Mon 31Mar, age 60, crap! Me tooo. Wish I was one of those guys that thinks its a good thing for some crazy reason. Knees, backs, hips, prostates! What are you gonna do? This is the time in life that we really do get a chance to try and live in the moment. I have to remind myself daily, just how blessed my life has been till now. Good luck man. Beating those challenges ahead are going to make this falls buck even sweeter. Chin forward and give them hell.....
Norm from Canuckistan.

[Cookus]

Happy 60th birthday wishes my friend!   Take each and every day one at a time and thank the good Lord morning, noon, and night!   May this birthday be the most fulfilling ever!