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over a year ago
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With guys it's when you buy a motorbike or convertible sports car, you are beyond mid life when you feel the urge for a ride on lawnmower, no idea about women.... |
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"With guys it's when you buy a motorbike or convertible sports car, you are beyond mid life when you feel the urge for a ride on lawnmower, no idea about women...."
Oh my God I've been middle aged since I was 15  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Who knows. Depends on how long we each live for. I'd say 40, personally - but from about 35 onwards I no longer felt 'young'. "
I started using it in my late 30s - 75 is a decent enough age to go.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"With guys it's when you buy a motorbike or convertible sports car, you are beyond mid life when you feel the urge for a ride on lawnmower, no idea about women....
Oh my God I've been middle aged since I was 15 "
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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago
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im in the "old enough to know youth is wasted on the youth, young enough to take advantage of that knowledge" time...
its the 'living life now' age..do it now..because you may not get another chance to...i'm just making sure, i have no regrets. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"With guys it's when you buy a motorbike or convertible sports car, you are beyond mid life when you feel the urge for a ride on lawnmower, no idea about women....
Oh my God I've been middle aged since I was 15 "
Better middle aged than awkward youth |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm 51 and I don't class myself as middle aged...
heck, I don't even know what being middle aged entails but my 12 year old child keeps me young and on my toes |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What age range is middle aged these days?
At 51 I was told that I'm not there yet. "
For Me now no more clubbing getting d*unk and high and all the hyper things I did twenty years ago especially now I've got grey hair's   . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!"
So middle aged is a set of behaviours rather than an age bracket?
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!
So middle aged is a set of behaviours rather than an age bracket?
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It's probably an age thing by definition but as a kid I used to think that middle aged people did boring stuff. Everyone is different. One of my girlfiends is only a few years older than me and she sits in front of the tv knitting and likes flannalette sheets on her bed!!!! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!
So middle aged is a set of behaviours rather than an age bracket?
It's probably an age thing by definition but as a kid I used to think that middle aged people did boring stuff. Everyone is different. One of my girlfiends is only a few years older than me and she sits in front of the tv knitting and likes flannalette sheets on her bed!!!!"
I've been listening to R4 since I was 17 so I'm predisposed to being middle aged.
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!
So middle aged is a set of behaviours rather than an age bracket?
It's probably an age thing by definition but as a kid I used to think that middle aged people did boring stuff. Everyone is different. One of my girlfiends is only a few years older than me and she sits in front of the tv knitting and likes flannalette sheets on her bed!!!!
I've been listening to R4 since I was 17 so I'm predisposed to being middle aged.
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I like R4. I'm starting to see where people are coming from now...... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!"
Is it bad we liked some of those things when we were in our 20's? |
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Based upon a northern exposure episode
Its individual
Based upon when one realises or feels one has lived for a longer time than one has left to live
Or feels one has less active life ahead than has gone before
Xxx |
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!
So middle aged is a set of behaviours rather than an age bracket?
Middle age is a frame of mind. Once you succumb to it life is wasted. Never give in, surround yourself with young people and stay young yourself.
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By *GHertsCouple
over a year ago
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!
So middle aged is a set of behaviours rather than an age bracket?
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I was going to say this ..... my parents for example seemed 'middle aged' when they were in their 30s, never mind 40s or 50s. For me the term has always been rather derogatory rather than a reference to a particular age bracket, and I'd use it to describe people say 40s onwards who appeared set in their ways, rather narrow minded, reluctant to try anything new, who'd perhaps rather lost touch with current trends in music, fashion, film, technology etc (not saying they have to embrace them but having no awareness, and no interest in finding out). However of course that doesn't apply to all 40 pluses .... I'd be horrified to be called middle aged at 51, or at any age ....
Ms G |
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At last festival working I was not believed when I told a group i was with my age. ..They had guessed early 30's..one girl was adamant until I showed id.....it's all in how you feel and act...me I still feel 26  and I have wanted a ride on mover since I was 8 |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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I've been listening to R4 since I was 17 so I'm predisposed to being middle aged.
I like R4. I'm starting to see where people are coming from now...... "
When I have to go to an office/meetings all day I do miss my R4 schedule. It regulates my day.
The Matter of the North last week was really interesting. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07tczl3/episodes/downloads
Yesterday morning we had three programmes in a row about languages and dialects and then there are the comedies.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Late 50s onwards - more people today will live into their 100s. "
I'm planning to go much sooner than that so I'll stick with being middle aged for now and I'll be properly old in 5 years.
I can already access the over 50s lunch club. Three courses for £2.50.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"With guys it's when you buy a motorbike or convertible sports car, you are beyond mid life when you feel the urge for a ride on lawnmower, no idea about women...."
A motorbike? A convertible?
Had a motorcycle since 17, and rag tops all my life. I'm nearly 60.
My while life has been mid life! |
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"Late 50s onwards - more people today will live into their 100s.
I'm planning to go much sooner than that so I'll stick with being middle aged for now and I'll be properly old in 5 years.
I can already access the over 50s lunch club. Three courses for £2.50.
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Sneak me in too
I don't think I want an incredibly long life, though I might also keep adding a bit extra, if I approached a known end point. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"With guys it's when you buy a motorbike or convertible sports car, you are beyond mid life when you feel the urge for a ride on lawnmower, no idea about women....A motorbike? A convertible?
Had a motorcycle since 17, and rag tops all my life. I'm nearly 60.
My while life has been mid life! "
*whole* |
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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago
in the suffolk countryside |
"Based upon a northern exposure episode
Its individual
Based upon when one realises or feels one has lived for a longer time than one has left to live
Or feels one has less active life ahead than has gone before
Xxx"
or that there is so much left to do and you start to rush to cram it all in before you cant... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Oh but I don't want to be middle aged!
But to be honest I feel it mostly when I'm around 20 somethings!
I work with a lot of them and they make me feel old!
I guess if I make it to 82 then I've lived a long life!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!
So middle aged is a set of behaviours rather than an age bracket?
Middle age is a frame of mind. Once you succumb to it life is wasted. Never give in, surround yourself with young people and stay young yourself.
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Meh, I can't stand being around younger people |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If I'm middle aged I don't feel it. I haven't lost touch with everyday technology. I still know what young people are talking about. I don't need an afternoon nap. I don't take a flask of tea on a day out. I never get bed socks for xmas. I prefer a night on the town than a night in front of the tv with a board game and I hate The Antiques Road Show. Stuff middle age!!!!!
So middle aged is a set of behaviours rather than an age bracket?
I was going to say this ..... my parents for example seemed 'middle aged' when they were in their 30s, never mind 40s or 50s. For me the term has always been rather derogatory rather than a reference to a particular age bracket, and I'd use it to describe people say 40s onwards who appeared set in their ways, rather narrow minded, reluctant to try anything new, who'd perhaps rather lost touch with current trends in music, fashion, film, technology etc (not saying they have to embrace them but having no awareness, and no interest in finding out). However of course that doesn't apply to all 40 pluses .... I'd be horrified to be called middle aged at 51, or at any age ....
Ms G"
 I think it's more a state of mind.
I need more info about the midlife crisis.  I have a bit of room left for more outrageous memories. |
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Have managed to avoid SAGA here too..
If they do catch up with me, even if it is only 1 or 2 leaflets! I swear I will hire a bulldozer, burst through their HQ's 'freakin' front doors and dump the 'bas...d' leaflets back on their doormat!
I think middle age begins at 64  |
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"If you remember Mangles, you are beyond middle age
We did have a mangle.
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Did you ever think, l wonder if it hurts if l put my fingers in..grinz
Re R4..love it, wish l had discovered it earlier in my life...love listening to melvin bragg...Home front..comedies etc..Monday sees a return of some comedian touring cities. .Stockports turn. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"If you remember Mangles, you are beyond middle age
We did have a mangle.
Did you ever think, l wonder if it hurts if l put my fingers in..grinz
Re R4..love it, wish l had discovered it earlier in my life...love listening to melvin bragg...Home front..comedies etc..Monday sees a return of some comedian touring cities. .Stockports turn."
Mark Steel's in Town is Wednesday at 6.30pm.
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I'm 55 a granddad of 8 & middle aged but definitely not ready to retire from swinging yet.
While i can hold my own in clubs & here on Fab I'm happy to carry on having fun, attitude & how you present yourself win hands down on age.
Middle age ain't too bad...it's how you handle it that matters guys/girls. |
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Being pedantic I'd say middle aged was half-way through your life!
I'm 48 on Thursday (read the small print!  ) so I'd say I'm middle aged - unless I live to be over 100!
Doesn't bother me in the slightest though. I look and act younger than I am, and because of that most of my friends are younger! Having fun with the kids keeps me young too. This week we did foot golf and trampolining - both great fun! |
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"Being pedantic I'd say middle aged was half-way through your life!
I'm 48 on Thursday (read the small print! ) so I'd say I'm middle aged - unless I live to be over 100!
Doesn't bother me in the slightest though. I look and act younger than I am, and because of that most of my friends are younger! Having fun with the kids keeps me young too. This week we did foot golf and trampolining - both great fun! "
Foot golf??? |
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"Being pedantic I'd say middle aged was half-way through your life!
I'm 48 on Thursday (read the small print! ) so I'd say I'm middle aged - unless I live to be over 100!
Doesn't bother me in the slightest though. I look and act younger than I am, and because of that most of my friends are younger! Having fun with the kids keeps me young too. This week we did foot golf and trampolining - both great fun!
Foot golf??? "
Yeah! You kick a football across a hundred yards or so of uneven ground, dips etc (like golf) into a hole in the ground rather than a net! Xx |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I'm 55 a granddad of 8 & middle aged but definitely not ready to retire from swinging yet.
While i can hold my own in clubs & here on Fab I'm happy to carry on having fun, attitude & how you present yourself win hands down on age.
Middle age ain't too bad...it's how you handle it that matters guys/girls."
Wouldn't you prefer someone to hold yours for you? |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Being pedantic I'd say middle aged was half-way through your life!
I'm 48 on Thursday (read the small print! ) so I'd say I'm middle aged - unless I live to be over 100!
Doesn't bother me in the slightest though. I look and act younger than I am, and because of that most of my friends are younger! Having fun with the kids keeps me young too. This week we did foot golf and trampolining - both great fun! "
I saw a sign for foot golf when I was out with the children. They weren't convinced.
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"I'm 55 a granddad of 8 & middle aged but definitely not ready to retire from swinging yet.
While i can hold my own in clubs & here on Fab I'm happy to carry on having fun, attitude & how you present yourself win hands down on age.
Middle age ain't too bad...it's how you handle it that matters guys/girls.
Wouldn't you prefer someone to hold yours for you? "
I ain't short of offers yet lol x |
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I didnt start wearing,playsuits and mini skirts until i was 50 so i shall not become middle aged just yet.
Theoretically about 37 but i class people about 65 as middle aged.
No heather coloured cardi or brown crimpoline trousers for me yet |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Saga Swingers holiday anyone  with you anytime..but im not old enough for saga yet..im getting there though lololxx
I'll wait for you xx cant we just dump saga and go on an adult holiday anyway?
Do Butlins do "Adult" themed nights "
I think they do now.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Id say around 50 though i dnt feel middle aged
You'll soon be feeling a middle aged man "
yes i know just make sure that you get plenty of sleep before hand |
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"The U.K. Average life expectancy for women is 81 so logic would dictate your middle aged in the late 30s/early 40s
Exactly!"
so we are old buggers then - hey up |
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"The U.K. Average life expectancy for women is 81 so logic would dictate your middle aged in the late 30s/early 40s
Exactly!
so we are old buggers then - hey up "
Yep we're all going to get old disgracefully lol. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"The U.K. Average life expectancy for women is 81 so logic would dictate your middle aged in the late 30s/early 40s
Exactly!
so we are old buggers then - hey up "
I think we can't claim old until we claim our pensions (OAP). Until then, we're middle aged.
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"The U.K. Average life expectancy for women is 81 so logic would dictate your middle aged in the late 30s/early 40s
Exactly!
so we are old buggers then - hey up
Yep we're all going to get old disgracefully lol."
bring it on |
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"Is it when you have a forty year old on your left and a seventy year old on your right?"
No! Jenny Taylor! That's being a sort of 'self ageist!'
Sex, sex, sex. kink. kink and more kink just turns time on its head! |
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"Why were the Middle Ages called thus?
Is it a corruption of Medieval? I've never really thought about it but now I will.
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Middle Ages were from 5 the to 15th century.
The phrase was coined in the late 19th/early 20th century.
The " history" of europe was regarded as starting with the start of Christianity; ( 1st century) so the "Middle Ages" were in the middle......
Medieval : contortion of Latin ;
Medium= middle
Aevum = age
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"The U.K. Average life expectancy for women is 81 so logic would dictate your middle aged in the late 30s/early 40s
Exactly!
so we are old buggers then - hey up
Yep we're all going to get old disgracefully lol.
bring it on "
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By (user no longer on site)
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I'm Defoes middle aged, my teenager makes me feel ancient most days, I prefer nights in with wine by the fireplace to mad nights on town and I've no clue about all these apps and why you'd want Instagram and pouty faces and snapchat! And yeah I'm stil in my 30's.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Id say around 50 though i dnt feel middle aged
You'll soon be feeling a middle aged man
yes i know just make sure that you get plenty of sleep before hand
That sounds a bit ominous "
well this meet has taking awhile so i want to make the most of it
you sleep by all means though |
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