Thread: nearly old members

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

in the words of Meatloaf "I bet you say that to all the boys"

Only those who care to stand around...

50 now, had one knee op and two back ops. Knee from work, back carrying a pig out. Broken finger from hunting as well that plays up now and again.
Hip goes out all the time but more miles you do the better it is until the next day lol. Secret is just keep moving or you seize up. Nothing a beer wont fix, or whiskey
Eyes going downhill, must be as missed a couple of deer this year. Hearing ok but not 100pc. Still, not bad considering, still do 8 hour plus days on the hill sometimes.
Still lifting heavy shit at work, still can cast a rod.
Yip, nearly getting old, can feel things slowing down but no plans for retiring from chasing animals just yet.
Shit, been pighunting recently chasing boars....thats another story i will post soon after i shoot the next deer, hopefully this weekend

What camo lycra do you wear

Originally Posted by northdude

What camo lycra do you wear

Bahaaa, speedos mate, speedos..

Originally Posted by northdude

What camo lycra do you wear

Same as you, Savos, but mine have a crutch in them!

If we cant laugh at ourselves who can you laugh at..

Only consider being old is when the supply of people older than oneself runs out.

Bloody hell, In all seriousness though team the injury list here is often due to people getting out and doing stuff. Nice nice nice. I am 53 and have my own wee list of injuries and hardships. I am noticing age catching up, but to be frank my life is bloody great. I have an incredible family life and that is the thing that I cherish the most. I have lived my adventures and done a ton of them. Months in the mountains at times. Deer shot number in the thousands and this through a time when there weren't so many about. People can ask me about many river valleys and mountain ranges and I have often been there. The one thing I am currently coming to terms with is the fact that I wont have time or mobility to see them all. I don't have the drive to shoot a heap of deer any more and often leave them alone. I just love being there. The bush is my happy place. I go to a farm edge to feed the family and the bush to feed my soul. Sounds deep but there you have it. Work keeps me out of the hills more than it should and this is getting sorted. Bottom line is how lucky we all are to live and play in paradise. Love it! Enjoy folks. It is ours.

Originally Posted by Maca49

Same as you, Savos, but mine have a crutch in them!

Doesnt leave much to sniff

Originally Posted by northdude

Doesnt leave much to sniff

I thought the dog gave you a good living?

Almost in this mob at 44. Reading @hamsav s life story really makes one feel pretty grateful of the 'safe' life I have had so far. Just had minor knee surgery 6 weeks ago for a meniscus tear back in November, was just moving my wheelie bin across the driveway and twisted the wrong way, talk about piss me off. 7 months now without going for a hunt Overall though I'm pretty lucky that at 6'1" and 80kg although never been overly strong I keep a reasonable level of fitness between walking the dog and riding the mountain bike and can't put on weight if I try. Looking at older fit hunters like @tararuahunter inspires me to stay fit for the future.

My turn,
I am 59, going to be 60 later this year. Grew up hunting and shooting, first job out of school I was a rabbitter ( like a few on here). Life jogs on and then at 51, bit of a hurdle.
Arrested Miocardial Infarction.
Thats code for heart attack that was stopped. before the owner was.
Triple bypass ( on my wedding anniversary ) followed and about 18 months to get back together. So I gave the Mrs the best anniversary ever.... me ..... alive!

No denying, its really fucked me, but by taking good care of whats left I'll get there! @Maca49 when someone put the post about wearing the saw blade if someone slips I nearly dug out the photo of my zip.
Oh and have a good day at work tommorow mate,

Originally Posted by johnd

My turn,
I am 59, going to be 60 later this year. Grew up hunting and shooting, first job out of school I was a rabbitter ( like a few on here). Life jogs on and then at 51, bit of a hurdle.
Arrested Miocardial Infarction.
Thats code for heart attack that was stopped. before the owner was.
Triple bypass ( on my wedding anniversary ) followed and about 18 months to get back together. So I gave the Mrs the best anniversary ever.... me ..... alive!

No denying, its really fucked me, but by taking good care of whats left I'll get there! @Maca49 when someone put the post about wearing the saw blade if someone slips I nearly dug out the photo of my zip.
Oh and have a good day at work tommorow mate,

I’ll be a bit tearful leaving my home away from home and my cash cow! I have mixed feeling about old age and retiring!

Originally Posted by Maca49

I’ll be a bit tearful leaving my home away from home and my cash cow! I have mixed feeling about old age and retiring!

Embrace the new chapter in your life Maca. Go well mate.

Originally Posted by johnd

My turn,
I am 59, going to be 60 later this year. Grew up hunting and shooting, first job out of school I was a rabbitter ( like a few on here). Life jogs on and then at 51, bit of a hurdle.
Arrested Miocardial Infarction.
Thats code for heart attack that was stopped. before the owner was.
Triple bypass ( on my wedding anniversary ) followed and about 18 months to get back together. So I gave the Mrs the best anniversary ever.... me ..... alive!

No denying, its really fucked me, but by taking good care of whats left I'll get there! @Maca49 when someone put the post about wearing the saw blade if someone slips I nearly dug out the photo of my zip.
Oh and have a good day at work tommorow mate,

All the best mate. Kia kaha. Glad you are OK.