Cr@p! I'm Getting Old.
Went outside to trim some tree branches that were hanging over the house. Well, a few turned into a bunch. Using a manual pole saw kicked my butt. This Texas heat and humidity didn't help either. 
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Over the past several years, I've noticed there are advantages to hiring someone to do jobs/projects I USED TO DO with ease.
There comes a time when the pain isn't worth the gain.
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im dealing with that myself, getting harder and harder to do the things needed to keep up, sepecially here on the Ms coast. i try to hire things done but it hard to find anyone here who wants to work. have a bad outside doorframe in my brick house, finally got someone to come and look at the job said he would be back on monday. that was three weeks ago. 0 -
There comes a time when you have more money than "body" -- and more sense, too. I hired a lawn service years ago, and I got weekly maid service to help my wife years before that. Both are WELL worth it. Ditto on car service (not that there's much left a guy can do on those, anyway) and home repairs. I call an expert and write a check. 0 -
I?m only (?) 64 and I?m having a heck of a time doing the property chores around here. I?ve been blessed that Ms. WT cuts the grass with our Kubota. But she?s not enjoying it any more either.
We?re trying to hire folks to do that kinda stuff but it?s almost impossible to get someone to reliably show up.
It?s getting to the point where I?m relenting and willing to hire guys, but no one wants to show up! And we?re in rural WV where I _thought_ people needed the money.0 -
I'm only 60 and I couldn't pull the cord to start my Stihl MS 250, then again that shoulder and my back have both been operated on three times each. 0 -
WearyTraveler wrote:I?m only (?) 64 and I?m having a heck of a time doing the property chores around here. I?ve been blessed that Ms. WT cuts the grass with our Kubota. But she?s not enjoying it any more either.
We?re trying to hire folks to do that kinda stuff but it?s almost impossible to get someone to reliably show up.
It?s getting to the point where I?m relenting and willing to hire guys, but no one wants to show up! And we?re in rural WV where I _thought_ people needed the money.
they do but it is easier to steal it than work for it, they know if they get caught nothing will happen.......0 -
I think as we age "things" just become more monumental. When we were younger we just "got it done" now we overthink stuff 0 -
asop wrote:I think as we age "things" just become more monumental. When we were younger we just "got it done" now we overthink stuff
When I was young I abused the heck out of my body. I was full of pee and vinegar and felt invincible. Now I realize that all that abuse has taken its toll on my back and joints! You could say that as a younger man I under-thought everything...0 -
WearyTraveler wrote:
We?re trying to hire folks to do that kinda stuff but it?s almost impossible to get someone to reliably show up.
It?s getting to the point where I?m relenting and willing to hire guys, but no one wants to show up!
That situation has escalated greatly as each year passes and it was bad 10 years ago. Talk to any business owner these days and they have a major problem finding people who are willing to work, show up on time and do a reasonably good job.
Think about that next time you are in a store and have to deal with one of the store employees....many are simply morons that couldn't pass the 2nd grade ~ and that is thanks to the public education system!
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Local business person once had 8 employees in his small business but got so fed up with many of them not showing up for work and/or complaints from customers about their workmanship, he finally fired them, scaled back and only takes on as much work as he can do himself. He said life is so much simpler now, no withholding, no monthly deductions, no weekly payroll, less book keeping, no workmans comp, fewer service vehicles and far less equipment (often stolen/lost/damaged) and he is making more now than when he had employees.0 -
I used to be a fan of "order" in the landscape, which I believe came from France way back in the days of all the various King Louis.
Over the years I have learned to like "disorder" in the landscape, which has its roots in the English garden! Some of those weeds have beautiful blossoms is you let them grow to maturity!
Besides, my lawn mower prefers cutting grass when it is very tall and dandelion pollen makes great honey!0 -
No one is getting any younger. When remembering the old folks from way back and the regimen they had. It helps to keep going.
The medical advantages today really help get things done in the golden years.
Whatever that is?0 -
I definitely know the feeling. I envy members like Old-Colts...who is old... ...but slim and still going strong!!!!!!! 0 -
I've been clearing brush / trimming trees on and off for the past couple of weeks. People pay for gym memberships to get the same exercise I was getting. 0 -
Getting old is not for sissy's. 0 -
You know it when you order an adult beverage and the waitress brings you pune juce. 0 -
I used to know this old fat guy who went by the name of "Slim". He was a jolly good fellow and I never asked him about his nickname for fear of hurting his feelings. 0 -
There was also a deaf three legged dog, only one eye. Named "Lucky." 0 -
Hell, I always thought getting old was gonna take longer than this!
Had some work to do up on the roof- realized I could hire someone for less than my co-pay at the Emergency Room.
We live in the country- needed some help clearing yard debris, stacking firewood, etc. Reached out to the coach at local high school. Know a couple of football players that need some work for a Saturday or two- give them my number. Same thing with the folks that run local farm supply store. Help you get may not be greatly skilled, but young and willing.0 -
We all "age" differently. Gotta keep a positive attitude :P 0 -
asop wrote:We all "age" differently. Gotta keep a positive attitude :P
So true ......... however, for many the "Golden Years" are just that as their"gold" disappears.0
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