When does one become "elderly?"

[3Hotdogs]

45. Good genes.

Smoking: marij., rarely.

Drinks: Average 2 or three beers every two or three weeks, when out with friends.

Overeating: Yes, I am about 30 lbs overweight. That happened when metabolism changed.



Genes: My father died at 84 after smoking 3 packs of unfiltered "Luckies" per day. Started at age 14. Throat cancer.

My mother passed at age 98. All of my relatives made their 80's. The youngest is 90 in September.

Genes: I didn't end up being too good looking and I was small and skinny as a kid. But, I'm still here.