I'd say I live by the "don't get old," mantra myself. Maybe it's denial (OK, it most likely is), but I know a decent amount of older, very active people through my cycling groups, so I see what the future can be like. It's not that some of these people haven't had some challenges, but they push through and keep going. Their attitude is different. That is in direct opposition to most of my "regular" friends. I am getting tired of the constant talk of disease, "do you remember?" postings on FB, and the obsession with grandchildren. Oy. I probably sound like a mean old person, but really, I feel like I have more in common with my 30 something kids than some people my age.