Do you think you will live into your 90's? 80's? 70's? Do you have a goal on your age to where you want to live to? Are you living your life to make that goal? Or do you subscribe to the "gotta die from something" mentality? I figure I'll live till about 75 and that is about it. Just figure, I've put my body through enough it will be worn out by then. My wife will live till she is 90.
Wow this is an interesting topic for sure!! I haven't put much thought into it but with the lifestyle I lived from the ages of about 18-30 it scares me to think about it. I have since cleaned my act up CONSIDERABLY but I have that suspicion that I did quite a bit of damage to my body. With family history factored in I would guess I will live into my mid to upper 60's. But you never know!
Hopefully longer than my parents but not as long as my kids. No one should have to bury their children. That being said, I try to live healthier than I used to but have not accomplished the healthy lifestyle the "experts" say you should attain.
My moms side of the family seemingly lives forever. My great grandfathers was 97 and 98 when they died. My grandmother is 86 and still active. My dads side of the family is not so fortunate. My grandfather died at 54 from a heart attack. My dad died at 62 from cancer. His youngest brother died at 47 from a heart attack. I'm hoping to split the difference and make it to around 75, at least.
I'd love to get to my 80-90s, but only if I keep my health & witts. I told my wife that if I get alzheimer's, she has to put a note on my dresser that says "Tomorrow is hunting opener". I'll be happy as a clam puttsing around getting everything in order, full of happy anticipation. I'll never be afield with a weapon, so no one will be in danger
I need to remember this! I've always felt like I would die on the younger side, but I don't know why I've felt that. I've never smoked and never drank any more than the occasional beer or 3. My grandpa on my dads side lived to be 81 and his brother was 82 or 83 I believe. They were both in the same nursing home and both suffered from Alzheimer's. My grandpa had no idea who anyone but his kids were. My great grandma also had Alzheimer's. As forgetful as I am today- I figure that'll be me. All the great grandparents on my dads side lived into their 80's I believe. On my mom's side, I really don't know... My grandma is in her early 70's but we do not know my mom's father.
I hope to live until I can no longer take care of myself and then pass as quickly and quietly as possible. No burden to my kids or grandkids.
The Actuaries have me living to 83...geneology says low seventies. I'll have to settle for whatever the good Lord allows. -Bill
I have had fun, whenever it is time I am ok with it. Kids will both be in college when I am 45, I hope to make it to then.
In all honesty this is one subject I don't like thinking about. Especially the older I get. Kind of bothers me thinking about my own death. I realize that one never knows when something could happen.......... I realize that life is precious and life is short . Try to remind myself daily I need to be happy and live life to the fullest I can , do things I want and piss on the people who want to try and bring you down I just hope when my time comes I can say no regrets and others can say I was a good person.
I dont know. I just hope to see my kids get married and maybe one day be well off financially to be able to buy my wife a nice beach house. After that it is all icing on the cake.
When I was in my upper teens, I figured 50 would be good enough. Now that I am 50... I am not ready to die !! Mom figured I would be lucky to make 30 when I was younger, before I met Barb and settled down. I never really gave it much thought until dad died last year. He was 78. My life style and his are very different so I am shooting for 65. Anything over that is probably cheating death. By then Britney should be married and have kids if she is going to. I'll be happy if I get to see that. Tim
