Retired Guy's Future

I recently went to my primary care doctor trying to get it all in before the new government health care package takes effect. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. (I just turned 68.)
A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you think I'll live to be 80?' He asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?'
'Oh no,' I replied.. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!'
Then he asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?
'I said, 'Not much... my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!'
'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, skiing, or bicycling?'
'No, I don't,' I said.
He asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?'
'No,' I said.


He looked at me and said,... 'Then, why do you even give a shit?
ezman's Avatar
  • ezman
  • 04-14-2010, 06:36 AM
LOL, quality of life is what its about ...
pmdelites's Avatar
most Most MOST excellent humor!!
sometimes i wonder if i should be spending the time and funds i do on my hobbies.
then i remember back to some great hobby times.
would i have been pretty much the same w/out them - Yes.
would i have some stories to tell later in life w/out them - No.

now if i could just get them all written down and turned into a mini-series or "love" story!!