You must be kidding!

[crtrlovr]

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Truer words were never spoken. I speak from experience here. I've always been relatively healthy and strong for my age & gender. I have worked hauling logs. I've done volunteer work with the Gideons Auxiliary and carried large boxes of New Testaments by myself because the other ladies (somewhat older ladies than I was at the time) all stood around and looked for a rolling cart or table to put the box on. I've worked carrying 80# bags of cement. I've carried (or dragged) anything that had to be moved. I've moved heavy appliances and furniture by myself and never even thought of asking for help. I've never shied away from hard work. Now fast forward to today -- I have spinal vertebrae that refuse to stay where they belong, knees that have no cartilage left (well, one knee is now titanium, and the other gets injected with various solutions to try to prolong a replacement in that one too), arthritis in virtually every joint, and lower back pain that never stops. I've had 6 major surgeries in the last 6 years (two within the last 5 1/2 months). I asked the chiropractor several years ago why, even with exercise and physical therapy, my problems don't seem to resolve, and she said, (and I quote) "you're paying now for things you did twenty years ago".

Someone very wise ( my mother) told me (and Gosh, do I wish I had listened!!!) "just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD do it".

I still do as much as I can by myself, but I have gotten a cart to move feed bags, and bought extra lengths of water hose to keep from having to carry waterers around. I still buy 40# boxes of cat litter, but I don't feel compelled to move them all into the utility room immediately upon arrival home. Like the old joke says, "if I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself". Much damage is cumulative -- you may not realize it's happening until it's already done. Use wisdom. Also remember this the next time you see someone get out of their car after parking in a handicap spot -- not all physical disability is immediately apparent.

 

[Cetawin]

rancher I promise if ever we meet in the feed store or etc I promise to make you carry the 50# lbs for me so as not to cause you distress when this 93 lb woman loads several 50# bags for herself.

Seriously...take care of yourself and do not be ashamed to let the gals load stuff for you or so anything you need...they are young and can handle it.

 

[debilorrah]

HA! I am MORE than willing to let those young, buff, handsome cowboys at the feed store load the truck and I give them a big fat tip for the service too. If they deliver the stuff, they get $20! The LOVE to see me comin in. Of course we buy enough feed for 55 chickens, 2 horses, 2 goats, 10 ducks and a dog. I think they love me anyways.

 

[kathyinmo]

Do you have any idea how embarrassing it is to have a 125# teenager carry a 50 pound bag of scratch to my car? And that's just the girls. I mean come on. One guy loaded stuff for me and he had an oxygen tube! (just kidding) But there are women loading bags of scratch.

I thought "just how big is this cat that it needs 40 pounds of litter"? I said with a cat that big I guess you don't have a rodent problem do you? In fact I bet you don't have a predator problem either unless it's a bear!

Well if I was in the store I'd be the best looking feller and I still couldn't lift your stuff. LOL

I swear, every time I read your stories I crack up. You are a clown!

Now, old man, just accept the fact that you are no longer the young, strong, good lookin' man you used to be. (Well, maybe you are still good lookin', I dunno) It's heck getting old, isn't it? I just hate that I can't do some of things I used to do, too. I am really slowing down. Awwww, such is life .... Do what ya can, but don't overdo. Take care of those bones, they gotta last ya a few more years!