Posted by kerry B on June 30, 2000, at 2:58:38
In reply to Good Night, posted by harry b. on June 30, 2000, at 0:34:46
>
> Since my 'crisis' last weekend I have not been back to
> work. I guess its obvious I've been spending a LOT
> of time here. If I hit the reload button again tonight
> I'm going to load my .45 and do a Dirty Harry on this CRT.
>
> I'm doing 'better' these past few days. I wish there
> were about a hundred different words and shades of meaning
> for 'better', just like there are many different words
> for snow in some languages where its cold.
>
> I'm broke, the mortgage is past due, and my disability
> insurance owes me over 5 grand. They are still 'investigating'
> to try to find a pre-existing condition. Which is nonsense
> because I've been employed and had the insurance long
> enough that I'm exempt from the pre-existing clause.
> Figure that one out.
>
> I met an interesting guy today. I go on a walk each
> day. Usually outside, sometimes on the indoor track at
> the gym. Today it was raining and I like walking in
> the rain but I've had a cough for 4 weeks so I went to
> the gym.
>
> There is a pool table in one of the rooms and every
> afternoon an old guy's club meets there. They shoot
> pool, cheat a lot, and have a good time. There are always
> 3 and sometimes 4 of them. We are on a first name basis,
> always nod & say hello. My estimate of the ages of 3
> of them was late 60's to early 70's, and that is correct.
>
> My estimate of the 1 guy who looks the most fit was mid 60's.
> After doing my laps on the track I hit the whirlpool.
> The mid 60's guy came in too. We talked a bit and I
> can not believe his age. He is 88 yrs old! That simply amazed me.
> I've got to talk to him again to find out his secret. He
> is healthy, walks each day, has no fat, has muscle tone,
> and has almost no wrinkles. And his coherts say he's the
> better pool player of them all. Hell, he's in better
> shape than I am. Just thought this was interesting.
>
> Sign off harry & go to bed
> OK, bye
> hb
>
> PS- I watched some TV at the gym, still am without it
> at home
>
>
Good night Harry b,
sounds like you had an interesting day. Keep talking to this 88 yr old, he sounds good for you, like he shows you that it is possible to be fit and well at the same time. Good on you!regards kerry.
poster:kerry B
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