Things you appreciate more as you get older... - Page 4

viccortes285 · #46 08-09-2018, 10:17 PM

I am nearing 69 playing since age 6.
I really care for my guitars and have a wife of 47 years. 3 kids and 3 Grandkids. I feel I living a good life.

Mary · #47 08-10-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabarone

So many things but first and foremost is having a mind to be thankful...that I don't take things for granted
I tend to go out of my way and a little overboard thanking folks for any and every little thing they do for me
Salvation (I hope that doesn't get me kicked out)
Getting more and more patient
Being able to find a positive in just about any circumstance
Let me stop...there's just so much...

I agree and I think it is safe to say, "Ditto."

Don W · #48 08-10-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KevWind

Somewhat related as to perspective

Love that...I saw the Dali Lama when he came to Boston...never seen such a peaceful crowd of people. It was wonderful.

Earl49 · #49 08-10-2018, 09:31 AM

Waking up after a good night's sleep, and hopefully not being too stiff or sore to move. Plus many, many other things to be grateful for.

And "ditto" too.

imwjl · #50 08-11-2018, 07:56 AM

My family comes to top of the list. Last night I was truly blown away looking at and listening to my wife and 3 kids. Not all of my life has been lucky but how do you top a wife and kids who are beautiful, smart and strong in very important ways????

My selfish side appreciates modern car features and my modern trail bike. I like this video because I know the people who did it and the bike. My own not your Fuel EX of yesteryear is a lot like the one at 1:11 but it's reverse mullet with a Pike and bigger tires.

Most rides are the 12-15 mi available from my driveway but it's been to CO's best, the way underrated stuff around Lake Superior and other great spots. The video done on a trip to Madeira makes me very interested in the place.

There are so many good bikes that it's crazy but the current Fuel EX models are just superb as far as how big they can go and still be good for a long or fast ride.

Dru Edwards · #51 08-12-2018, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rokdog49

I've learned to appreciate family, good health, our freedoms, doing good things for others and that ignorance is indeed blissful! Turn off, tune out and drop out.

Family was the first thing to come to mind. Good health too, especially since the body aches and pains have started.

I also appreciate free time.

cotten · #52 08-12-2018, 08:14 AM

We celebrated our 45th anniversary yesterday. I have so very much to appreciate and be thankful for, in my wife and in other things!

viccortes285 · #53 08-12-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cotten

We celebrated our 45th anniversary yesterday. I have so very much to appreciate and be thankful for, in my wife and in other things!

Happy Anniversary to you and your wife I am going on 48 years soon. Enjoy

kathyson · #54 08-12-2018, 10:33 AM

Ibuprophen!

AmericanEagle · #55 08-12-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cotten

We celebrated our 45th anniversary yesterday. I have so very much to appreciate and be thankful for, in my wife and in other things!

You are so lucky. I am happy for you.
My wife and I just hit 25 years of marriage, with no celebration at all.
Instead we are sleeping in separate beds.
Very sad.

cotten · #56 08-12-2018, 06:29 PM

Thanks, Vic and American Eagle. Sincerely!

Acousticado · #57 08-12-2018, 06:50 PM

The power and liberation of forgiveness.

mr. beaumont · #58 08-12-2018, 07:32 PM

Home cooked meals.

Clothes that fit properly.

KevWind · #59 08-13-2018, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Acousticado

The power and liberation of forgiveness.

Don Henley agrees, and this is one of his best songs IMO

ADK · #60 08-14-2018, 10:26 AM

Fresh air.

Silence.