tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post5917660296480076217..comments2023-10-14T16:17:15.450+01:00Comments on "Southhamsdarling": One Hundred Not Out!Southhamsdarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-46472713751375275102011-01-08T06:03:52.345+00:002011-01-08T06:03:52.345+00:00Col - that was a great comment about your great-gr...Col - that was a great comment about your great-grandmother, and how wonderful that she kept so well right up until near the end. Such a shame about the fall, and that she did have to end up in a nursing home, rather than passing away peacefully in her own apartment. I think the being lonely bit must be pretty awful. My mum was only 84 when she passed away, but she was the last of her family and her friends had passed away, so I was the only one she had left. I always thought how sad that was. I so love that saying at the end of your comment, and I will probably use that in a post if you don't mind.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-67920477757492576662011-01-08T03:53:31.883+00:002011-01-08T03:53:31.883+00:00My great grandmother lived to 105...she had full c...My great grandmother lived to 105...she had full capacity to move around and lived by herself in an independent apartment in a retirement community sort of thing. She was a feisty old lady who could still paint. She fell and broke her hip right after her 105th birthday...she died six weeks later....she had to go into a nursing home for those six weeks to get better...I swear I think it was the first time she felt old in her whole life. She was happy to be able to see all of us grow up and shared so many stories with us- but she was lonely. She saw two husbands dies and almost two lifetimes worth of friends. <br />She always said to me that she had one saying to live by (and I know someone else said it but I am not sure who) " I want to live just as long as you do minus one day- so that I never have to wake up one morning without you"colenichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720284207829060045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-53372784336954980602011-01-06T09:21:58.692+00:002011-01-06T09:21:58.692+00:00Daydream Living - Thank you for the good wishes, M...Daydream Living - Thank you for the good wishes, Maureen. Here's hoping that 2011 will be a good one for all of us.<br /><br />Donna = I think most of us think like that. I couldn't bear not to be independent.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-88690582265792956922011-01-06T02:52:24.078+00:002011-01-06T02:52:24.078+00:00I would NOT want to live to 100 unless I could be ...I would NOT want to live to 100 unless I could be healthy and still do for myself...otherwise, take me home Jesus... No, I have not read either of those books.Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-5323581233543832422011-01-06T02:28:01.379+00:002011-01-06T02:28:01.379+00:00All the best for 2011!
MaureenAll the best for 2011!<br />MaureenDaydream Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092794695138108197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-57289916754528746632011-01-05T23:47:19.977+00:002011-01-05T23:47:19.977+00:00Haven't read them, so can't comment...as o...Haven't read them, so can't comment...as on to be or not to be...:D, well...I don't think I'll be a very healthy person at 100...and I don't want to be dependent on anyone....I think 99 would work just fine for me... ;)caterpillarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929070939893449116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-63458716502734275072011-01-05T23:36:38.486+00:002011-01-05T23:36:38.486+00:00I haven't read either book. I agree with you ...I haven't read either book. I agree with you about turning 100. I have VERY mixed feelings. To be honest, I'm NOT looking forward to getting older!Let'sMakeADifferencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585339517945690267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-10955717588005859302011-01-05T21:37:39.358+00:002011-01-05T21:37:39.358+00:00Belle - well, that was a very firm response! I gue...Belle - well, that was a very firm response! I guess a high percentage of it is all down to genetics. I think we're both going to have to take a leaf out of Shady's book (see his comment above) and really get ourselves going on some sort of exercise regime!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-3465472907552887962011-01-05T21:33:02.187+00:002011-01-05T21:33:02.187+00:00I definately do not want to live to be 100. I don&...I definately do not want to live to be 100. I don't think I need to worry about it as I am not in too great shape at 60! My mom is 83 and her sisters are 93 and 91, so genetics might have a surprise for me.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175778756449339363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-78702655081444580152011-01-05T20:05:56.769+00:002011-01-05T20:05:56.769+00:00Kelly - Like your comment about growing old!Kelly - Like your comment about growing old!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-84516771132388876812011-01-05T18:53:28.020+00:002011-01-05T18:53:28.020+00:00I think I read the Bean Trees, but can't remem...I think I read the Bean Trees, but can't remember it all that well. I do remember reading The Poisonwood Bible~ I absolutely loved it! As for growing old, I say "Bring it!"Kelly~ Wave of Life Surf Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144616422533292856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-74750302503726107442011-01-05T16:24:03.172+00:002011-01-05T16:24:03.172+00:00Teresa = sometimes it does seem a little unfair, d...Teresa = sometimes it does seem a little unfair, doesn't it, how some people just seem to sail through life in very rude health, and yet others seem to have a constant battle from quite an early age. Ron is, indeed, very lucky to have that great nurse!! LOL!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-26604069244852797642011-01-05T16:22:21.518+00:002011-01-05T16:22:21.518+00:00Tanya - it doesn't seem quite so long at my ag...Tanya - it doesn't seem quite so long at my age!! LOL!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-49997841761921064582011-01-05T16:17:20.606+00:002011-01-05T16:17:20.606+00:00100 does seem like a really long time...100 does seem like a really long time...Tanya (a Taste of T)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212334804681156804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-31103633471562484792011-01-05T16:14:17.863+00:002011-01-05T16:14:17.863+00:00As I look at Ron (he'll be 63 on Saturday) I m...As I look at Ron (he'll be 63 on Saturday) I marvel at those who are in such great health at 70, 80, 90, and beyond. There is definitely something to be said about "how" a life has been lived - exercise, eating right, etc. - but I also think there is something about the genetics in one's life as well. The men in Ron's family have all passed at an early age; the women lifed longer - except for his sister who passed at 65. As bad as he is now, I can't imagine how he'd even remotely make it to his 70s or 80s. We know that it's doubtful he'll make it too many more years as it is (or, months even). But... (shameless plug) he's got a great nurse who always happens to be in the right place at the right time to get him to the hospital.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028107053575111027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-52722513806737301042011-01-05T15:50:19.702+00:002011-01-05T15:50:19.702+00:00Becca - I wouldn't bother with that book, if I...Becca - I wouldn't bother with that book, if I were you! It didn't really get any better even when I finished it.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-13518023604379446902011-01-05T15:49:37.510+00:002011-01-05T15:49:37.510+00:00Bouncin'Barb - it must have been awful for Ric...Bouncin'Barb - it must have been awful for Rich (and you, of course) to have to go through that, but you are so right, it is definitely quality of life rather than quantity of life that truly matters. Sending hugs.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-35134719148713038932011-01-05T15:47:42.199+00:002011-01-05T15:47:42.199+00:00Jumble - As you say, it all depends on having good...Jumble - As you say, it all depends on having good health and, unfortunately, none of us knows what's round the corner in that respect. It must truly be awful to be the only one remaining out of your family.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-84021132782375892722011-01-05T15:46:37.887+00:002011-01-05T15:46:37.887+00:00vintch - I really wouldn't bother with that bo...vintch - I really wouldn't bother with that book!! When my mum had a series of strokes, she had to go into a Nursing Home for the last fifteen months of her life and, believe me, when you visit these places on a daily basis, you really don't want to go there. Still, you have many, many years to go yet before you have to start worrying about things like that!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-44346522483583831342011-01-05T15:44:54.077+00:002011-01-05T15:44:54.077+00:00Shady - really good comments, and you are so right...Shady - really good comments, and you are so right, but I do admire you your discipline and motivation. I wish I had some of it, believe me. I haven't even opened the Wii Fit that I had for Christmas yet. Still, I'm only 17, so there's plenty of time!! LOL!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-44241600295233336122011-01-05T15:43:04.492+00:002011-01-05T15:43:04.492+00:00Becky - glad you liked the post. My mum was the s...Becky - glad you liked the post. My mum was the same as yours, and was quite frail from about 76, which I consider to be young these days. She passed away at 84 after a series of strokes. Yet her mother lived to her 101st year and was standing cooking up until a couple of weeks before she died. Amazing!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-66466777384780537512011-01-05T15:41:15.532+00:002011-01-05T15:41:15.532+00:00lindylou - don't bother with the book!! I'...lindylou - don't bother with the book!! I'm so sorry to hear about your poor mum - that really is a dreadful disease and, as you say, dealing with Jack as well is bound to cloud your thinking on these things.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-35733556003798531102011-01-05T15:39:50.345+00:002011-01-05T15:39:50.345+00:00Odie - that's wonderful about your Aunt Katie....Odie - that's wonderful about your Aunt Katie. If only we could all be like her, age wouldn't matter so much!Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-55437491087267581832011-01-05T15:10:03.841+00:002011-01-05T15:10:03.841+00:00This...this makes me think about Rich. He knew th...This...this makes me think about Rich. He knew there was no cure. He knew that it was a terminal prognosis and he knew that he still had 2-3 years if his tumor was 'killed'. They offered him chemo drugs to try to prolong life but all he cared about was the quality of his life. He did not want to be a burden to others and he certainly didn't want to feel worse than he already did. I'm only 50 and I have such aches and pains now from disks and arthritis. I cannot imagine how bad it is going to be in 20 years, let alone 50 more. No thank you! I just want to enjoy "quality" not quantity.BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884235015796031442.post-13691320775181922702011-01-05T14:16:26.205+00:002011-01-05T14:16:26.205+00:00If I'd be in good health, I'd like to live...If I'd be in good health, I'd like to live to 100. But like you, I would not want to be dependent on anyone. It also depends on if I'd be alone. If say my husband and/or children have passed, I wouldn't want to live in a world without them.Jumble Mashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16227122209859233059noreply@blogger.com