21 October 2009, 22:25
Mary Hilliard-KruegerWill I Live To See 80?
I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. (I just turned 50.)
A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him,
'Do you think I'll live to be 80?' He asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?'
'Oh no,' I replied.. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!'
Then he asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?
'I said, 'Not much... my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!'
'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?'
'No, I don't,' I said.
He asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?'
'No,' I said.
He looked at me and said,... 'Then, why do you even give a shit?
21 October 2009, 23:21
daniel77Mary, you are my kinda gal.

22 October 2009, 06:01
Idaho SharpshooterI'm with your doctor, if all that is true; why would you care?
Rich
22 October 2009, 11:50
Steve LathamI reckon if when you do make it to 80, it'll seem like a blink of an eye

22 October 2009, 22:40
buckeyeshooterJust turned 51 myself, I have the same lifestyle relpies as you. After reviewing the post, I can assure you with my luck (and lack of vice) I'll live a nice. boring life much past 80.

23 October 2009, 04:01
Idaho Sharpshooterbuckeye shooter,
actually, you won't live that long. It will just seem like forever...
Rich
23 October 2009, 04:38
Mary Hilliard-KruegerYou gents do realize this is a 'joke' and not a vignette from my life story...


23 October 2009, 20:16
buckeyeshooterI was just trying to be funny too

, looks like I'm not even good at that!

23 October 2009, 21:38
Idaho SharpshooterI always heard the truth will come out...
Fifty, huh? I have bluejeans your age!
Rich
thanks for the style and humor you bring to the forum maam.
24 October 2009, 02:40
buckeyeshooterWell not claiming to be the most senior, but I'm falling apart compared to 25!!

I know its not going to get better either!
24 October 2009, 03:50
Mary Hilliard-KruegerOh...your darn Whippersnappers, pull up a stoop and share a Cuban with me.

24 October 2009, 05:33
Idaho SharpshooterDamn! You got some big feet there girl! I would take a box or two if you have some spare Cohibas...?
Rich
24 October 2009, 13:23
Steve LathamSmoking has been banned in the workplace over here, she would get a sixty pounds fine on the spot for smoking in a burglars workplace