# Today I am ninety years old **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 24, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051 "2022-12-24T19:10:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/61 "2022-12-25T16:34:01Z")
That your mom and dad just behind you? You were a cute little rascal. Is that a toy animal you got? ---
**Author:** ![Crane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crane/32/3495_2.png) [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/62 "2022-12-25T16:38:47Z")
Yeah, I was a cute kid. I think it’s a truck. My folks are in the center of the top row, next to the door frame. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/63 "2022-12-25T16:48:10Z")
From South Park’ Jesus vs. Santa: > Jesus: Tomorrow is my birthday. Yet all is not right. > > Stan: Your birthday is on Christmas? That sucks, dude. 😉 . Seriously, have a happy brithday. Seriously, that South Park pilot/short film is more than 25 years old! ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/64 "2022-12-25T17:00:42Z")
> [@Crane](#): > > I think it’s a truck. You don’t remember? 🙂 I attended my high school class’ 40th reunion back in 2008 – missed the 50th. One of our guests was the librarian, Mrs. Ashby. She was 92 at the time and in an assisted living apartment but _she had driven herself_ to the event. She said she was the envy of the others in the facility. ---
**Author:** ![TimfromNapa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@TimfromNapa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TimfromNapa)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/65 "2022-12-25T17:12:42Z")
Happy Birthday and a Merry Christmas to you, sir. From your words, I think that, if mental stamina can propel you to your goal of 100, you are well on your way. I hope your physical health makes the journey one that is comfortable for you. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/66 "2022-12-25T18:34:37Z")
> [@Crane](#): > > The young man on the far left died four years later on the Langley. His brother, second in from top right, served on submarines and survived the war It took me a little by surprise to realize that a 90 year old is too young to have served in WWII. Then I remembered that my stepdad just turned 89 so of course… The way time passes is crazy. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/67 "2022-12-25T19:01:07Z")
Young people can’t realize how much history is crammed into every decade. Every decade is a world unto its own, each changes into something new. Welcome to your tenth decade and all the surprises in store. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/68 "2022-12-25T19:51:54Z")
Happy birthday, **Crane,** and many, _many_ happy returns! That was a great OP. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/69 "2022-12-25T20:24:43Z")
You sound like you’ve had a life well lived, and may yet have more. A very, very happy birthday to you. ---
**Author:** ![Turki-lurki](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turki-lurki/32/7168_2.png) [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/70 "2022-12-25T21:53:53Z")
Parts of my life mirror parts of yours, but I’m 20 yrs younger. Your introspection gives me confidence to keep looking for that sense of renewed relevance. Folks need something that goes beyond mere survival tasks. Glad to know your thoughts at this stage. Happy Birthday! ---
**Author:** ![Charlie\_Tan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/charlie_tan/32/12582_2.png) [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/71 "2022-12-25T22:24:45Z")
As someone who turned invisible (i.e. 60) a little more than a year ago, your post is inspiring and a clear way of saying: Don’t give up, don’t give in, don’t settle. Strive to evolve, learn and - if possible - make a change. I’m impressed. And very humbled. A very, very warm felicitation to you sir. If I wore a hat, I’d tip it too. But since this is digital, consider it virtually tipped. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/72 "2022-12-25T22:38:33Z")
A thoughtful, inspiring, and heartfelt post. I’m reminded of Groucho Marx, “Although it is generally known, I think it is about time to announce that I was born at a very early age. Age isn’t a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.” Another box ably checked 😉 My most sincere _Happy Birthday_ wishes to you! ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/73 "2022-12-25T23:51:59Z")
What a post! Thank you for sharing your insight with us, and happy belated birthday! ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/74 "2022-12-26T02:17:56Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > It took me a little by surprise to realize that a 90 year old is too young to have served in WWII. Then I remembered that my stepdad just turned 89 so of course… The way time passes is crazy. Truly. My father’s nickname in his WWII squadron was “Pops” because he was the third oldest in the squadron after the commanding officer and a chief who’d been part of the pre-war cadre. Were he alive he’d be 104 this year. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/75 "2022-12-26T04:00:33Z")
Happy Birthday, Young’un! ---
**Author:** ![China\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/76 "2022-12-26T05:12:20Z")
Happy Birthday Crane! My twins share your birthday and turned 18 yesterday. That reminds me that I need to give an update on China Guy’s twins ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/77 "2022-12-26T13:09:24Z")
Happy Birthday! Wishing you many more to come. (Your post got me smiling remembering my Gran. She lived till 104, and was healthy till the end! She’d been married at 15, then gave birth 15 times, 13 surviving children. When I was young there was no running water, and a woodstove to both heat and cook on, and an outhouse. My Dad said when he first visited them they had no electric either! Yikes!) One of my fondest memories was watching, when she was in her 90’s, a neighbour lady, a few years older come by, help her down the stairs and drive her into town and back for some shopping. Her adult children were outraged, but they weren’t nearby, and both ladies proved more than capable in truth. Age is just a number, mate. And you sound like you have lots to do yet, and are more than up to it. Never stop being awesome, that’s what my Gran did, and it worked for her! Thanks for a great post! ---
**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/78 "2022-12-26T13:23:57Z")
Happy Birthday Crane. Bittersweet post there for sure. 90 is a milestone. Hey what celebrities stayed at your BNB? ---
**Author:** ![Crane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crane/32/3495_2.png) [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/79 "2022-12-26T14:38:04Z")
Mostly scientists, artists and historians, some politicians - Peter Raven, Roger Tory Peterson, Julia Jordan, Senator Bingaman, the Governor of Wyoming, whose name I don’t remember. The most famous was Jodie Foster during the filming of the Very Large Array for the movie Contact. She and her support crew stayed with us for a week. ---
**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051/80 "2022-12-26T15:02:02Z")
> [@Crane](#): > > The most famous was Jodie Foster during the filming of the Very Large Array for the movie Contact. She and her support crew stayed with us for a week. Wow I envy you. I have never met anyone as famous as her. Thanks for the reply! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-am-ninety-years-old/977051.md?page=5)