The need to see my nineteen Grandkids settled an happy before I snuffit.
What if a Great Grandchild appears? that could be tricky.
I’ve budgeted for that.
Watching my mother decline, she used to walk but stopped when she wasn’t feeling too good one day, silly woman never started again, just sat in her chair all day despite me nagging at her to move. She went right off her legs very quickly and could hardly get across the room. 
I swim 40 lengths, and walk 20 lengths of a 20 metre pool 5 days a week. No deep end so it’s easy for walking and exercising, as most of us early goers do, there’s a roped off bit for swimming lengths. You get a really good workout especially the legs which is what I need to keep strong after my bad fall and breaks a couple of winters ago.
I used to walk an hour or so daily with my Dageus before he passed, and I ride one of the Clydesdales a few times a week.
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That’s good exercise Rox and will keep you fit and in good shape as long as you can keep it up…
I walk and jog a minimum of 5 miles 5 days per week, sometimes further.
And on the odd days I don’t walk. I cycle 15 miles.
I always reserve two days (Wednesday and Saturday) as rest and recovery days, but it doesn’t mean I do nothing. Shopping, gardening, bike maintenance and building stuff in my workshop, that keeps my brain active…ish’
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My rest days from the pool are Saturday and Sunday, but like you there’s plenty to do around the farm, though I usually get landed with stable duties. 
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Being my disabled wife’s 24/7 carer is the driver that keeps me on my toes and always aware of any possible danger. At 86 and counting, my excellent cardiology team keep me firing on all 12 cylinders (yes, I’m a V12 ) and the implanted pacer keep the old pump on an even keel 
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Beautiful horses Rox and they look really well cared for…
And you don’t look too shabby yourself…
You’re doing really well LongDriver and I hope I last as long as you (I’m only a mear 76) long may you enjoy good health and a fully charged battery. Apparently I’ve got ten years left on my defib and pacer battery…
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Thankyou Foxy, Bonnie and Clyde are both rescue Clydesdales that my other half owns, he does tend to spoil them a bit as they had such a poor start in life.
But like my dogs with the really long hair it’s best to do several grooms a week and daily brush out of tails, manes, and hoof feathers. Also exercise they love a hack out.
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For me, weight training helps a lot. It keeps me strong, improves my posture, and makes me feel more energetic. I also try to eat well and stay active. I think staying fit as we get older is less about looking young and more about keeping our body strong enough to enjoy life. 
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I agree Pimmy. I didn’t used to bother with exercising when I was younger, I thought it was a waste of time! Now I realise how important it is to stay fit at an older age,so I joined a fitness class and I also exercise at home.
I never bothered with healthy eating either but now I am much more careful and choosy!
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I think you have been told some porkies. My team have assured me that my Medtronic pacer’s battery will last on average 6yrs with a maximum of 8 with this 3 lead job.
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Surely it depends on the beats per minute!
I’m with you on that one Rose!
Sometimes less is more, this seeded rye bread is £2.00 a loaf but tasty, nutritious and filling
I wouldn’t want to go back to that overly processed cotton wool! 
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I don’t think so LongDriver. My first annual checkup back in 2022 apparently there was 13 years of battery life. It has been reducing by around one year on each of my annual checkups and now stands at nine years.
I have a two lead version and battery use is dependent on the amount of time the pacer has to assist the heart in keeping a regular beating pattern. If the defibrillator is ever used it will drastically reduce battery life.
An internet link on my bedside table sends regular reports to the cardiology department at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield so only annual visits are necessary. Unless something goes wrong.
I know what you mean about the cotton wool! 
Rye breads and other cereal breads are becoming very popular here.
I never thought I’d ever buy zero fat plain yogurt, I didn’t even used to like the sugary ones!
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My diet has always been healthy. I rarely do any fast food, never did even in younger years, preferring veggies and fish and chicken. I didn’t crave chocolate, or ice cream, only an occasional glazed doughnut or piece of fruit.
I preferred preparing a home cooked dinner over eating from a McD bag. My kids thanked me for this as they have stayed slim when adults.
@Rose2 Absolutely! It’s funny how our priorities change as we get older. We definitely appreciate our health much more now.
let’s hope someone is reading them OGF. These days likely a bot…
Well done on that. Not only did you save your own health but that of the next generation.