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Bob Byrnes
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 4:18 PM


 

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I lke this one the best

Some people try to turn back their odometers.

Not me! I want people to know "why"

I look this way.

I've traveled a long way and some of the
roads weren't paved.


Bob
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LEFTY IN LA
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 4:47 PM


 

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AGAIN...

Getting older SUCKS TOO!
CAN YOU TELL I'M IN A SUCKIE MOOD?
At least I'm honest!LOL
Tammy

God Bless all my RA Friends!

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teacherrobin
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 4:48 PM


 

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Yeah, Bob, I've got a few dings and paint chips from the unpaved roads, too. I just gives me character!

Robin
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Bob Byrnes
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 5:16 PM


 

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Hi Tammy
I wouldn't have guessed.lol
Bob
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Bob Byrnes
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 5:17 PM


 

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Hi Teach
That's what I think too-I figure,I earned them.lol
Bob
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Joyce0
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 5:55 PM


 

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No way would I want to be younger again. I feel I have FINALLY come into my own (just turned 50 this summer). Sure, I don't look like a spring chicken, but I am confident, mature, wise, and open. What else could be better - except having all this without RA!
Thanks for your words of inspiration, Bob.
~ Joyce
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Bob Byrnes
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:39 PM


 

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Hi Joyce
I agree 100%-I am a bit older than you-at least physically.lol
Never grow up
Bob
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Florence367
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:48 PM


 

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Bob I'm 62 and liking where I am in live right now! Flo
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Grandpavan
Posted Thursday, November 08, 2007 12:54 AM


 

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I think getting older is a lot better than the alternative. Of course, I haven't tried the alterative yet - or talked to anyone who has. God bless.

Age 82, diagnosed RA 12/2001, married since 1952, 4 sons no daughters, 4 grandsons 1 granddaughter.  Doing well on Methotrexate and Remicade.
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twister597
Posted Thursday, November 08, 2007 10:39 AM


 

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I've always said I earned every one of my wrinkles. A lot of my roads haven't been paved or even gravel for that matter,but it's all the bumps and dings that give us character!!!!
Carolyn

You do not learn anything the second time a mule kicks you!!!
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Shu-Shu
Posted Thursday, November 08, 2007 10:59 AM


 

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NOPE! Sorry, but I can't say that I like getting older. Right now (age 33) is the first time that I've actually felt comfortable with my age. That being said, I want to stay here for a while. And, since I was just diagnosed w/ RA, I already feel that I've aged several years in the span of 12 months.

I don't want to get younger, but I don't want to get older yet, either.

Shu-Shu
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Geneva
Posted Thursday, November 08, 2007 11:16 AM


 

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Yep, Bob. Some days I really feel that way. I told a friend recently that I ate to try to fill out my wrinkles, but it all went to my waistline! I think, however, that GrVan and I are probably the only two on this board who actually know how it feels to be old in actual years, not just feelings. When I was a child we actually lived on an unpaved road in TN. I remember when it got graveled and then blacktopped after I was grown. I have traveled a long way, but I'm not trying to turn back the odometer. I'm just trying to age gracefully like a sweet little lady at our church who has to walk with a walker, but always has a smile for me. She is almost 90. I've always said that I'm a coward and I want to die in my sleep or go miraculously while I am living without a lot of pain. (smile)
Geneva
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