Getting Old

xoxoxoBruce · 11-27-2016, 09:20 AM

From GQ, a 78 year old man tells it like it is.

Quote:

Last month my dad turned seventy-eight years old. A few days before his birthday, I drove down to San Diego to see him.

“What do you want for your birthday,” I asked, as we sat in his living room.

“I want to talk to you about something. Let’s take the dog for a walk,” he said, as he grabbed a leash that sat next to his recliner. “You take the shit bag,” he added, handing me a bundled up plastic baggy.

We headed up his quiet suburban street as his large brown Rottweiler mix walked ahead.

“The human body wasn’t meant to live this long,” he said.

“Seventy-eight is not that old,” I replied.

“Do we have to sit here and dignify a clearly horseshit statement such as that, or can you cease to pander to me and just have a conversation?”

“Okay. Seventy-eight is old.”

He hiked up his sweatpants and quickened the pace of our walk.

“I’m not complaining. I’m just saying people peddle this ridiculous idea that you can be an old person and go water skiing and fuck whenever you want and it’s bullshit. It’s fucking hubris that’s specific to humans and no other species,” he said, as he yanked the dog’s leash, pulling it away from the neighbor’s lawn right before it trampled their flowers.

“Well, the other option is to just accept that death is coming for you,” I replied.

“It is coming for you. You can’t beat death. It’s un-fucking-defeated. And if you fight it, it will humiliate you. It’ll chain you to a bed and make someone have to wipe your shitty ass. It’ll make you forget who your own fucking kids are. It takes your dignity and it whips its’ dick out and pisses on it. When you’re younger and it comes for you, it’s worth it to fight it and suffer through the humiliation. When you’re older, what the fuck does it get you to go through that?,” he said, then took a deep breath and stopped on the sidewalk.

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Griff · 11-27-2016, 11:57 AM

Truth.

Gravdigr · 11-27-2016, 12:03 PM

Life's too short to drink cheap bourbon?

I kinda got lost at the end, there.

glatt · 11-27-2016, 12:08 PM

I've seen it up close twice now, and it's true.

Hospice care for me when I get old and sick. Fuck fighting the inevitable. Gotta take it on a case by case basis though.

elSicomoro · 11-27-2016, 02:14 PM

I don't want to cause an undue burden on my family when I start becoming a malfunction. I dunno...I figure if I die tomorrow, I've lived a damn good life with no regrets. But I certainly don't want to go anytime soon.

captainhook455 · 11-28-2016, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

I've seen it up close twice now, and it's true.

Hospice care for me when I get old and sick. Fuck fighting the inevitable. Gotta take it on a case by case basis though.

I hope I don't get dementia like my father. If I do and still have some sense then the best thing is to step out on a ledge and jump head first.

tarheel

Gravdigr · 11-28-2016, 01:59 PM

I ain't afraid to die (I don't think, reality may prove otherwise), but, I damn sure ain't in any hurry.

sexobon · 12-28-2016, 03:00 PM

Looks like the magic number to go for is 96; although, other numbers may work as long as you're young at heart:

xoxoxoBruce · 12-28-2016, 04:31 PM

My Mother died at 95, you insensitive bastard.

You're lucky it wasn't 9-11.

busterb · 12-28-2016, 08:56 PM

I guess Bruce and I are the two oldest goats around. I hate this tablet

sexobon · 12-28-2016, 09:09 PM

Try taking it with a glass of water.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-28-2016, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterb

I guess Bruce and I are the two oldest goats around.

Hell no, you're eons older than moi.

BigV · 12-28-2016, 11:56 PM

Hi Buster

damn good to see you again!

fargon · 12-29-2016, 06:56 AM

Hi Buster, are you doing good?

classicman · 12-29-2016, 04:32 PM

Buster is back!!!! Yo. Where's muh fudge?

11-27-2016, 11:57 AM	#2
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11-27-2016, 12:03 PM	#3
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11-28-2016, 01:59 PM	#7
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I ain't afraid to die (I don't think, reality may prove otherwise), but, I damn sure ain't in any hurry. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-28-2016, 04:31 PM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	My Mother died at 95, you insensitive bastard. You're lucky it wasn't 9-11. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-28-2016, 08:56 PM	#10
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I guess Bruce and I are the two oldest goats around. I hate this tablet __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

11-27-2016, 12:08 PM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I've seen it up close twice now, and it's true. Hospice care for me when I get old and sick. Fuck fighting the inevitable. Gotta take it on a case by case basis though.

11-27-2016, 02:14 PM	#5
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I don't want to cause an undue burden on my family when I start becoming a malfunction. I dunno...I figure if I die tomorrow, I've lived a damn good life with no regrets. But I certainly don't want to go anytime soon.

12-28-2016, 03:00 PM	#8
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Looks like the magic number to go for is 96; although, other numbers may work as long as you're young at heart:

12-28-2016, 09:09 PM	#11
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Try taking it with a glass of water.

12-28-2016, 11:56 PM	#13
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Hi Buster damn good to see you again! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-29-2016, 06:56 AM	#14
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Hi Buster, are you doing good? __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

12-29-2016, 04:32 PM	#15
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Buster is back!!!! Yo. Where's muh fudge? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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