A person comes to an age where you want to stop counting birthdays, anniversaries, and other annual events that remind you of how old you are becoming.

Those that say, "you are as young as you feel" aren't THAT old yet, or are trying to make the old goat feel ok about himself.

I feel young.  Hell, I can rip the ass end off a charging Rhino, but the fact is more than half my life is behind me.  (Don't fret.  I am NOT going to die of a natural cause)

I've used up a few of my nine lives.  I have tested fate on more than one occasion and I have made unkept promises to God Almighty himself.

I thank everyone who is wishing me Happy Birthday today (1/10) and I truly mean it when I say that I am getting to EVERYONE that has wished me as such. (Some of you are replying to my thank you making it fun, but difficult to finish. Hahahahaha..so?)

I have tried to go under the radar with this day, but I have to tell you my response to those that were with me this morning in my gym.

When everyone was gathered around having given me GREAT gifts I told this story:

"59 years and 9 months ago, my father laid seed to greatness, upon which my Mother, after the time allotted gave birth to a LEGEND".

I use humor to lighten my mood about the aging process.

When asked what I wanted to be as a younger man, I would say..."A dirty old man".  Mission accomplished.  What do I want to become in the next 15 years?  A dirtier old man that is 15 years older and 30 years more immature.

I keep training to beat the aging process.  I read to keep my mind sharp.  I hang out with younger people to stay "in the know" and relish my old friendships that keep me grounded.

THANK YOU all for making my day special!  I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart.

Lift up a toast whenever you can (prefer jelly and Kerry Gold butter on my toast) and salute to ALL of our future successes.

 

Suspended Bench Press: The top 1/4 of the  move for a triple.  Rest, and repeat for a single

Seated Overhead Press: 5x5x +10 more pounds

Incline DB Press: 5x10

Rear Delt Raise: 5x10