(05-12-2015, 01:02 PM)Catherine Wrote: I look at the years past sixty as the good years when we know what matters. I want to do various types of volunteer work. I can do a little now, but I can expand my involvement to different animal groups and causes once I have a pension. I can also spend more time with my animals.
My Father lived to 94 and his mother to 94. I think we all have reason to hope for long fulfilling lives.
I always think it's good for us to have something to look forward to. Those will be good days Catherine. Being retired is great as it frees us up to do other things!
My father's family passed young. My mother's family lived to their 80s and 90s.
A good neighbour of mine -a retired Major, is 87, has seven heart stents in place -and still goes for walks and enjoys life!
Once when out for a walk with Misty in the woods, we met an ancient-looking man (looked at least 95!) -chasing rare butterflies through the undergrowth, to observe them and take photos. He came crashing through the shrubbery -and in order to do that he would have had to climb a steep slope first! He had a mind as sharp as a blade.
I have not seen him since, so maybe he has transferred his butterfly watch to the astral! LOL
