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I'm an old **** Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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I don't know where the time has gone, I'll be 62 this weekend, and I actually feel like I'm 30. I know it sounds crazy. I have a 30 year old mind stuck in an old body. I was never in this shape when I was younger, I was the heaviest person in school. not much for sports. Now I swim 2 miles a week, I run 3miles every now and then, work out in the gym doing weights everyday (yes religiously!!) my latest thing is I can now do 10 pull ups at a crack. I climbed Mt Rainer a few years ago. PLUS, I play the drums in an aggressive rock band. what do you make of all this? just to crazy to think about, but the reality of the numbers SIXTY TWO are somewhat scary to me. Hmmmm

I did provide a good example for my kids though with regard to health and fitness although my 28 year old has taken fitness to a whole new level. LOL this is a recent pic of him ....

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Posted on 11 years ago
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That's ah big 'ole boy! My wife is big into fitness and excising. She conquered her goal of doing a fitness show a few years ago. I was, and am, super proud of her. She doesn't train that hard anymore, but maintains good fitness still. I wish I had that drive to be in that kind of shape!!

-Justin

"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross

"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 11 years ago
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Happy birthday Gary I just turned 63 last day of May and I feel the same way but I have always been fit just trying to stay a step ahead of the reaper now a days with a 12 year old to raise it's scary being this old and still raising a family lets get a beer or 2......

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Forget the number...given all the things you do, you're not old. It's how you feel and a state of mind. I'm 71 and still do all the things I did when I was 50 or 60 (maybe a little slower). And, being able to play the drums once in a while is really important to keeping me feelin' good.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 11 years ago
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Gary good for you.... just enjoy it and keep on doing it I am 64 and for my 60th birthday I ran a 1/2 marathon in 2 hours I love to run but since contracting liver disease I don't run long distance anymore but I do still run 3 miles every other day and I still enjoy it..... Old Guys Rule......

Posted on 11 years ago
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65 and I play drums and mow my lawn for exercise! lol

'One day at a time!'

Mike T - If the liver problem is Hep C, pm me! I have seriously good news for you.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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I have been thinking about this too. I turned 57 yesterday and still feel like I did when I was 28. I still play as hard and technical when I want to as I used to. I don't feel older, I don't think I look like other non musician 57 year olds. I still have nice looking woman approaching me, maybe I am just lucky. I can't party like I used to though. More than a few beers or drinks and I am done for a couple days as far as shaking it off completely. I do enjoy staying at home more, and never really go out unless I am performing. I was out and about all the time in my 20's and 30's, and early 40's. I am always in bed now by 9 weekdays watching the tube or surfing the net, earlier I am fooling around with a drum or drum set or in my studio. Taking it a day at a time.

Posted on 11 years ago
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For all you guys who are feeling old... here's a little something about reaching your goals in life after years of struggle and what can happen when you do:

[ame]http://youtu.be/HR1-aVQn9os[/ame]

Enjoy,

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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