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In reply to the discussion: And now I'm 78. Jeez. I didn't think I'd live this long. [View all]trof
(54,274 posts)69. Just saw it today.
        Man, that last 5 minutes if SEVERE.
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        Yes, old, but old is not what it used to be. Plus that figure prob for born 2018.
        Bernardo de La Paz
        Aug 2019
        #51
      
        
        I hear ya.  My 2 siblings and I are all in our 70's and it just doesn't seem possible.
        Arkansas Granny
        Aug 2019
        #8
      
        
        Sending positive energies to you for many, many (as many as you want) more years to
        japple
        Aug 2019
        #16
      
        
        "If I had known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself"
        Skittles
        Aug 2019
        #20
      
        
        Don't worry about any "sell by date". Break all the records for longevity or at least die trying!
        Ohioboy
        Aug 2019
        #35
      
        
        Congrats on the BD.  Sad about Johnny Harris closing.  I'm going to miss that fried chicken.
        Lochloosa
        Aug 2019
        #48
      
        
        Congratulations. According to CDC tables, at 78 you might expect about 9 more years.
        Bernardo de La Paz
        Aug 2019
        #50
      
        
        I had a friend a decade or so ago who remained active and mentally sharp until 96.
        Kablooie
        Aug 2019
        #76
      
  