Any members hit "50" yet?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Any members hit "50" yet? (Page 1 of 3)

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:00:21 PM EDT

Coming soon, but not looking forward to it. How did you deal with it? It might be time for me to grow a pony tail, get an earring, or maybe buy a sports car.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:01:29 PM EDT

[#1]

Well you get the camera shoved up the ass when you 40 so 50 seems easy. I don't look foreword to those days

It bothered me when I hit 25 and realized I'm a 3rd of the way through my expected life span.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:01:34 PM EDT

[#2]

Aimless is 91...

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:03:33 PM EDT

[#3]

Not far behind ya , 47 here.......

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:05:18 PM EDT

[#4]

Amost 8 years ago.

Woke up. Shaved, Went to work, Came home. Went out to dinner. Went home for pie.

Just another day.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:05:44 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Coming soon, but not looking forward to it. How did you deal with it? It might be time for me to grow a pony tail, get an earring, or maybe buy a sports car.

Did all that in my 30's and got it over with.

Turned 48 last week, don't like what you see, walk the other way.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:08:04 PM EDT

[#6]

Soon to be 52 here.

Its not so bad. After all 50 is the new 40.

Just take better care of yourself.

Actually I'm looking forward to 55. Going to retire.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:10:37 PM EDT

[#7]

3.5 more years.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:11:19 PM EDT

[#8]

52 here.

Having a 7yo daughter doesn't allow me to think about it.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:12:01 PM EDT

[#9]

17 years ago

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:13:01 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Amost 8 years ago.

Woke up. Shaved, Went to work, Came home. Went out to dinner. Went home for pie.

Just another day.

Did all that in my 30s and got it out of the way.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:14:27 PM EDT

[#11]

A few years ago. Not a big deal, just another orbit around the sun. Went to work as usual and didn't mention it to anyone there. The good wife made me a nice dinner when I got home.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:15:43 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Aimless is 91...

Thousand.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:17:14 PM EDT

[#13]

51 March first

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:17:23 PM EDT

[#14]

Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:17:58 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

I knew that was blood on your tie.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:19:07 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

I knew that was blood on your tie.

I like to shoot the walkers out of their hands first. Unfortunately Ed can still climb trees, but we figure he has to come down eventually.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:19:25 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

That's bold talk for a one-eyed fat ma.....errrrr........penguin!

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:21:04 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

*phew* I'm not even half way to 50 yet...

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:21:23 PM EDT

[#19]

Celebrate with a Team Membership, it is worth it. Or buy a motorcycle.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:21:27 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Soon to be 52 here.

Its not so bad. After all 50 is the new 40.

Just take better care of yourself.

Actually I'm looking forward to 55. Going to retire.

As you can see from my picture, I'm not in too bad of shape physically. It's more of a mental thing.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:22:38 PM EDT

[#21]

63 here and thriving, not just surviving

ETA My 50's were my best decade. The 60's started off a bit rough but I think they'll be just as good.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:23:14 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

I knew that was blood on your tie.

I like to shoot the walkers out of their hands first. Unfortunately Ed can still climb trees, but we figure he has to come down eventually.

Damn those "in-shape" old fellas!

What about the ones in wheelchairs?

ETA: According to this thread, you've fallen behind on your job.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:23:32 PM EDT

[#23]

52 here

i get more independent and conservative with each year

i had to get reading glasses

you look more like an old guy cause you are so quit thinking young chicks are looking at you cause they arent

i can out run people half my age

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:26:02 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Soon to be 52 here.

Its not so bad. After all 50 is the new 40.

Just take better care of yourself.

Actually I'm looking forward to 55. Going to retire.

As you can see from my picture, I'm not in too bad of shape physically. It's more of a mental thing.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i170/Highpower500/peterfliesAR.jpg

Are those your "tactical tights"?

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:26:35 PM EDT

[#25]

53, soon to be 54, back in college (grad school, nights) and working full-time.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:28:59 PM EDT

[#26]

So you're gonna grow a pony tail, get your ear pierced and get a Miata?

I just turned 40, so I got a while yet. I'm sure it'll happen before I know it.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:33:41 PM EDT

[#27]

Just over 50. I still ride my motorcycle and go shooting. Body shows some signs of wear. I would not go back to 21 and start all over.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:35:19 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

I knew that was blood on your tie.

I like to shoot the walkers out of their hands first. Unfortunately Ed can still climb trees, but we figure he has to come down eventually.

And, he can still blow out TWO WHOLE CANDLES!!

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:35:49 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

I knew that was blood on your tie.

I like to shoot the walkers out of their hands first. Unfortunately Ed can still climb trees, but we figure he has to come down eventually.

Damn those "in-shape" old fellas!

What about the ones in wheelchairs?

ETA: According to this thread, you've fallen behind on your job.

I like to shoot the wheels off wheelchairs.

I can't shoot all these guys by myself for Christ's sake, I post something like 300 times a week, there's not time for everything

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:36:54 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
Coming soon, but not looking forward to it. How did you deal with it? It might be time for me to grow a pony tail, get an earring, or maybe buy a sports car.

I'm pushing the hell out of 50 and having the time of my life . Just be yourself and enjoy your time here .

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:36:55 PM EDT

[#31]

13 years ago.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:38:20 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Actually here we shoot everyone we can catch who hits 50, kind of like Logan's Run.

I knew that was blood on your tie.

I like to shoot the walkers out of their hands first. Unfortunately Ed can still climb trees, but we figure he has to come down eventually.

Damn those "in-shape" old fellas!

What about the ones in wheelchairs?

ETA: According to this thread, you've fallen behind on your job.

I like to shoot the wheels off wheelchairs.

I can't shoot all these guys by myself for Christ's sake, I post something like 300 times a week, there's not time for everything

I'd offer my assistance, but then beating you to 100k would be impossible.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:38:43 PM EDT

[#33]

Farting is free.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:40:32 PM EDT

[#34]

I'm 55. 50 isn't that big of a deal. Its all about attitude. If you think you're old you are.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:41:27 PM EDT

[#35]

Nine years to go...

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:41:52 PM EDT

[#36]

Going to be 52 in 2 months still doing the work 18 year would do, or is it doing work that a 18 year old won't DO!

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:42:27 PM EDT

[#37]

I realize this isn't really possible, but what if you didn't keep track of your own age? It would just be another day, right?

This is probably a typical thing for a 22 year old to say, though, isn't it...

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:42:40 PM EDT

[#38]

I hit it 4 years ago.

No biggie. In fact, I'm lovin' life more now than I ever did.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:44:35 PM EDT

[#39]

I celebrated by going on a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mtns. I hiked to the highest elevation I have been to.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:46:13 PM EDT

[#40]

50 here

hopefully a few more left in me

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:46:25 PM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:
Coming soon, but not looking forward to it. How did you deal with it? It might be time for me to grow a pony tail, get an earring, or maybe buy a sports car.

I'm 54.......I find Middle-age VERY liberating.

But.......to handle it you MUST like the guy you see in the mirror!

If you DO NOT like the guy in the mirror........

............enjoy your pony tail, earring and sports car.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:46:41 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
I celebrated by going on a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mtns. I hiked to the highest elevation I have been to.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/jrinfoley/Picturefile130.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/jrinfoley/Picturefile138.jpg

Nice what peak?

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:46:50 PM EDT

[#43]

A few years back, no big deal.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:48:18 PM EDT

[#44]

Men...of a certain age....

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:48:53 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Soon to be 52 here.

Its not so bad. After all 50 is the new 40.

Just take better care of yourself.

Actually I'm looking forward to 55. Going to retire.

As you can see from my picture, I'm not in too bad of shape physically. It's more of a mental thing.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i170/Highpower500/peterfliesAR.jpg

Are those your "tactical tights"?

The arms and AR are mine, not the tights. That was just for fun. I guess I'm not so depressed that I lost my sense of humor yet,so that's good. 50 still has me a bit on edge though.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:49:04 PM EDT

[#46]

I purchased my first AR for my 50 th last summer

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:50:35 PM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:
I celebrated by going on a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mtns. I hiked to the highest elevation I have been to.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/jrinfoley/Picturefile130.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/jrinfoley/Picturefile138.jpg

AWESOME!

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:54:50 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:

I purchased my first AR for my 50 th last summer

Bought my first AR at 53. But been shooting since my teens.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:55:04 PM EDT

[#49]

Quoted:

Quoted:

I celebrated by going on a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mtns. I hiked to the highest elevation I have been to.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/jrinfoley/Picturefile130.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/jrinfoley/Picturefile138.jpg

Nice what peak?

Wonder peak, overlooking the continental divide in the second picture. Only 9,900 feet above sea level, but its way higher than where I live! (600') We were on the border of British Columbia and Alberta, south of Banff.

Posted: 1/27/2011 4:55:31 PM EDT

[#50]

Quoted:
I realize this isn't really possible, but what if you didn't keep track of your own age? It would just be another day, right?

This is probably a typical thing for a 22 year old to say, though, isn't it...

Not necessarily. I don't keep up with mine, and it takes me a second or 2 to do the math if somebody asks. It is just another day. More aches and pains, but I've been getting progressively creakier and more battered my whole life. It doesn't feel a hell of a lot different - your interest in doing stupid things (or anything at all) till all hours for days on end wanes in step with your ability to do so.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Any members hit "50" yet? (Page 1 of 3)

General » General Discussion

Warning

Confirm Action

About AR15.COM

Stay Connected

Newsletter

Contact Us