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7. My father died at 59.

Mon Feb 26, 2024, 04:23 PM

Feb 2024

But he had lung disease from smoking. My mother went to 92. I'm getting close to the average.....

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First Shingles jab plus... [View all] Old Crank Feb 2024 OP

Daily when I remember the golden age talk about seniors malaise Feb 2024 #1

What is the old saying? Old Crank Feb 2024 #2

Our youngest sibling died at 48 malaise Feb 2024 #4

My father died at 59. Old Crank Feb 2024 #7

Yep, it's all repair and maintenance from now on Walleye Feb 2024 #8

Well said malaise Feb 2024 #13

Glasses won't help with the cataracts. Old Crank Feb 2024 #5

My wife heard reports from a couple of her friends Old Crank Feb 2024 #9

First shingles was fine Loryn Feb 2024 #10

That's a rough one Johonny Feb 2024 #14

use the other arm next time Tetrachloride Feb 2024 #15