I know it's rude to ask...

[Sharky]

Sounds like going part time in a few years time might be an idea.

I was considering dropping a day or two, but reckoned that they would just expect me to do what I normally do in the three days I was working and the extra days at home wouldn't be enough to really get into a "project" before I had to go into a work again. So I worked fulltime for six months after I reached 65 and enjoyed a brief time when my pension monies started coming in and was still being paid. I tried to bank the extra money to prove I was ok financially and then gave my notice. I haven't missed the job I "loved" doing.

Haven't increased my cycling significantly, but waiting for the frost to melt and going out in the middle of the day is a real bonus.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I've concluded that early 50's is the worst possible age. The energy, fitness and waistline of youth has long departed but I'm still a decade or more from a retirement pot that like rainbow gold seems to get further away - and smaller -the nearer I get to it. And given the number of my colleagues who have dropped dead in recent years I seriously doubt whether I'll ever get to it.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I was considering dropping a day or two, but reckoned that they would just expect me to do what I normally do in the three days I was working and the extra days at home wouldn't be enough to really get into a "project" before I had to go into a work again. So I worked fulltime for six months after I reached 65 and enjoyed a brief time when my pension monies started coming in and was still being paid. I tried to bank the extra money to prove I was ok financially and then gave my notice. I haven't missed the job I "loved" doing.

Haven't increased my cycling significantly, but waiting for the frost to melt and going out in the middle of the day is a real bonus.

Something I've noticed, I don't have the time to do more than 1 or 2 rides a week, looking back it looks like the commuting I was doing whilst I was working was what kept the miles ticking over.

 

[Jimidh]

Just turned 50 a few weeks ago but still feel like a young man.

Can still ride my bike fast and I'm certainly fitter and leaner that most people - put that down to the bike rather than good diet and habits as I still enjoy scoffing my face and enjoy my beer and wine.

 

[derrick]

Just turned 64, Still pretty fit so i am happy. Need to cut down on beer intake.

 

[Jimidh]

Just turned 64, Still pretty fit so i am happy. Need to cut down on beer intake.

I'd be pro skinny if I stopped the beer - but would I be happy???

 

[wheresthetorch]

45 - currently in the predominant age bracket in the votes.

 

[grumpyoldwoman]

I'm 51
Mentally I'm 30
Knees are 75

 

[Dave7]

Life is seriously weird.
I am 69 and despite a few ops for cancer over the last 3 years have been feeling really really good. Then my last treatment (2 weeks ago) reacted so badly I suddenly felt like I was 100 years old. Then yesterday it started to lift and today I feel great again ........will be having a ride tomorrow or Tuesday.

 

[slowmotion]

I tried a couple of "biological age" surveys. The first said I was 42, and the second, 73. I'm somewhere in the middle and clinging on.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Unfortunatly i started a family late , my youngest will not leave school at the earliest until im 62, they will just prop me up in a corner when i keel over at work .

I left it even later ,i will be 64 when mine leaves school, and then there's always Uni ..

 

[classic33]

...But how old are you?

If you're wondering why I'm asking, I'm just really curious about the demographic of the forum. I'm presuming @young Ed is young! But what about the rest of us?

I'm 38 btw and look like I've lived a hard life btw!

@Saluki turns 13 at the end of the month.

 

[Saluki]

@Saluki turns 13 at the end of the month.

That is correct. Our Debbie says that she will send me a badge on my birthday card

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Sorry for my late reply, but here it is: are we supposed to report our

1. actual age;
2. mental age;
3. "old as the woman you feel" age?

 

[RichardB]

Chronologically 62, biologically God only knows, mentally 14½.