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In reply to the discussion: OK, who's the oldest geezer here? [View all]elleng
(136,098 posts)12. Happy Birthday!
72 here too, 2/4/45.
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Amazing how many of us were born about 9 months after the Christmas/New Year's holidays.
trof
Aug 2017
#7
I'm 72 today. I used to tease my parents that I was the result of the Allied victory
Glorfindel
Aug 2017
#8
Thank you! It's been busy. I have a flock of nieces who spoil me. I think I've gained 5 lbs.!
Glorfindel
Aug 2017
#15
I'll be 60 in a couple of months. Anything I can learn from you old guys/gals?
Lochloosa
Oct 2017
#72
Well youngster :-))), I would say first and foremost would be patience. Takes
justhanginon
Oct 2017
#74
All of you old farts are using the internet and posting to a discussion forum!
True Dough
Aug 2017
#31
I'm technologically maxxed out. Still using a flip-phone - because I like it. nt
No Vested Interest
Sep 2017
#61
Yes, we have seen a lot, but I believe, while relishing the times in which we lived, we can never
No Vested Interest
Aug 2017
#42
Turned 74 last month. Already thinking about 75 and how to celebrate 3/4 of a century.
beveeheart
Oct 2017
#87
Mine is the 10th, but that makes us very close. Happy belated Bday to you! 🎂
Alice11111
Oct 2017
#92
Another 1935 here; Nov. birthday, so you may be older than me by months....
No Vested Interest
Dec 2018
#97
Several things in common, including 2 knees replaced, driving (just renewed my driver's license..)
No Vested Interest
Dec 2018
#99
Not too ghostly here, but I do wonder how it happens that I'm still here while so many
No Vested Interest
Dec 2018
#108