Turned 55 in August, and have a 15 year old daughter. I'm trying to keep up with her in just about all matters, but there are times I'd rather just stay home. Absolutely love my job, been here almost 30 years. Not thinking retirement until she's well out of college. Dad worked for Uncle Sam for 37.5 years, got cancer, retired and died 6 months later. I hope that's not me, but, I'm in way better shape than he was at this age. Hard drinker, stressed all the time and chain smoked. My biological mother is 74 and still rocking. Her mother passed at 91. Death has me really thinking since I hit 55 and knowing that Dad passed when he just turned 60, 5 years from now. Not a sobering thought. My blood work, while not the greatest, is good. No cardiovascular issues. Back and neck cartilage is about gone, all those years playing drums and touring have taken their toll, but it's still manageable. Been scoped twice, couple of non-cancer polyps but numerous diverticula, probably from the kraph I ate in my younger and college years. Still love beer, but getting hit with gout a few years ago slowed that way down but on the other hand, really changed my diet. Lot's of salad, more chicken/fish as opposed to all the beef I'd normally eat. Got it under control and know my limits. Still got my hair!!! But yeah, it's something you think about more so than when we were younger, 10 foot tall and bullet proof.
