Does life begin at 40?

richmcc · 05-20-2006, 06:27 PM

I was just reading this thread.
Kind of disappointed in Sky

The standard perception is that the older you get in your life the less you have to look forward to. For me it has been the opposite,the best part of my life has been after 40. I have talked with other people who felt the same way.

My 40's have been a blast and I am looking forward to spending the 50's and 60's with the most wonderful wife I could have!

Just wondering if others over 40 felt the same way!

skywulf · 05-20-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by richmcc

I was just reading this thread.
Kind of disappointed in Sky

The standard perception is that the older you get in your life the less you have to look forward to. For me it has been the opposite,the best part of my life has been after 40. I have talked with other people who felt the same way.

My 40's have been a blast and I am looking forward to spending the 50's and 60's with the most wonderful wife I could have!

Just wondering if others over 40 felt the same way!

I became a human being at 40. I like myself and my life better than ever. Can't wait to like the car I am driving as much too so it all goes together

jacwag · 05-20-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richmcc

I was just reading this thread.
Kind of disappointed in Sky

The standard perception is that the older you get in your life the less you have to look forward to. For me it has been the opposite,the best part of my life has been after 40. I have talked with other people who felt the same way.

My 40's have been a blast and I am looking forward to spending the 50's and 60's with the most wonderful wife I could have!

Just wondering if others over 40 felt the same way!

I'm 65, Retired, feel good, and I also have a wonderful wife, and I own a SKY. These are just some of the good things that have come to me, the way that some young people live their lives, they will be lucky to reach your age or mine.
I enjoy my life and the things that I have and the people that I have met on this forum for the most part are great even some of the young ones, The SKY is for anyone that wants it.

DRS · 05-20-2006, 06:47 PM

I'm 58, a grandfather of 4, not dead yet, and love my sky.

Ernest · 05-20-2006, 06:50 PM

I am 57 and enjoying life more than ever, and the SKY just makes a good life even better!!!!!

I have 6 wonderful Grandkids, the 7th is due anyday, and I am proud as a peacock, yessiree!!!!! My SKY is named after my soon to be born grandaughter, Serenity.

And of course that means all my SKY Forum family are official God parents of her!!!!

DRS · 05-20-2006, 06:54 PM

From one kid to another, enjoy. How long are you driving your sky?

nighttripper · 05-20-2006, 07:01 PM

I'm 57 and getting younger now that I have my SKY

Ernest · 05-20-2006, 07:03 PM

I plan to drive her a while, then not as much to keep the mileage low, I have a R/L Sky coming when it is time to order, this will get more use than my present one. I have a low VIN, 699, and plan to have a real keeper someday.
It is also completely documented from day one, all event changes, everything.

SkyHi07 · 05-20-2006, 07:28 PM

Our life began at 46!

skywulf · 05-20-2006, 08:03 PM

The question was whether life begins at 40, not how old you have to be to own a Sky.

SkyBaby · 05-20-2006, 08:53 PM

Well.... i am almost there and MY life started the day i met BRIAN.... and... just keeps getting better..... ask me again in a few years if 40 is the key!!!...... I will be 39 IN 3 DAYS... icky...... and grandma of 3!!! love it though.. SkyBaby-07

richmcc · 05-20-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by skyepilot

so why do posts #'s 2,3,4,5,7,8 all refer to the sky?

this thread makes sky owners look like old people................

Only for the Sky owners that are old people.

This thread is addressed to "old" people and even though it is not directly about the Sky this is a Sky forum. I guess a lot of people young and old look at the Sky as part of the quality of their life or at least some icing on their quality of life!

SkyMan 08 · 05-20-2006, 10:01 PM

Us old folks just know a good thing when we see it... nothing wrong with anyone of any age owning a Sky as long as they can afford it...
It has nothing to do with age...
this is from a guy 52 going on 25

java43 · 05-20-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by skyepilot

you all make the sky sound like and old person's car.

Me among others would like to know your true age...then we would understand more about where you are coming from

GaryH · 05-20-2006, 10:20 PM

Skyepilot,
I've read some of your post. Let me make some coments.
I'm 57 and maybe a little old by your standards,but I don't have to ask mommy for a loan to buy a car. When I was young I didn't have to worry about how to finance a car. The Government gave me an M151 Jeep to drive for free. All I had to do was serve a year in Southeast Asia. I also had my own 130 pilot that flew me almost anywhere I wanted to go (as long as it was in Thailand or Viet Nam). The Government also payed for school when I got out of the service ( GI Bill). Sometimes I almost feel like a sponge for soaking up so much of the Governments benefits. Why don't you enlist and get in on all these good deals?

java43 · 05-20-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryH

Skyepilot,
I've read some of your post. Let me make some coments.
I'm 57 and maybe a little old by your standards,but I don't have to ask mommy for a loan to buy a car. When I was young I didn't have to worry about how to finance a car. The Government gave me an M151 Jeep to drive for free. All I had to do was serve a year in Southeast Asia. I also had my own 130 pilot that flew me almost anywhere I wanted to go (as long as it was in Thailand or Viet Nam). The Government also payed for school when I got out of the service ( GI Bill). Sometimes I almost feel like a sponge for soaking up so much of the Governments benefits. Why don't you enlist and get in on all these good deals?

right on...I have two following in your footsteps right now...and they know a Sky is not in their immediate or near future...cuz working to protect the rights of skypilot and everyone else is foremost for them. It was mentioned on the forum earlier
...owning a Sky is pretty small in the realm of things, especially when young people are sitting in Iraq....
Off topic but I have a hard time letting skypilot's confrontational attitude slide by...hmmm I need to grow up

SkyMan 08 · 05-20-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by java43

Me among others would like to know your true age...then we would understand more about where you are coming from

from her posts I would say mid to late teens....she is at the I know everything and anyone over the age of 20 is stupid...

eldeeko · 05-20-2006, 10:39 PM

Well for what it is worth, I am 67 with 8 grandkids (four old enough to drive my Sky). My Wife is 8 years younger as I kept trading off the first few years (been 32 years now). She said she didn't like convertables - ha! Whenever I say I am going somewhere she is already in the passenger seat (say's she is my spotter as she counts all the smiles and nice gestures). Great little car for all ages. I have even thought of getting a copyright for "Saturn Sky a car for all ages, a car for all stages". Seems to fit this forum (maybe even the Solstice forum). Besides it does make you feel 20 to 30 years younger.

SkyMan 08 · 05-20-2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eldeeko

Besides it does make you feel 20 to 30 years younger.

sounds like a friend of mine that is 53 and hooked up with a gal that was 16 years younger than him.....

richmcc · 05-21-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by skyepilot

so young people are supposed to go to iraq, and old people are supposed to drive skys?

i know several guys in iraq, they volunteered and they love what they are doing. i don't see how that has anything to do with elderly people driving sportscars, but i guess i am just to young to understand.

Skyepilot,
This is an off topic thread, about being over 40. While by forum rules you are welcome to post on any thread, this thread has no revelance for you. I guess you cannot stand that and need to bring the focus back to you.

Perhaps something like this would help put things in perspsective for you.

http://www.cafepress.com/richdesign.44016322

seal9 · 05-21-2006, 03:15 PM

I'm 58, lived on the edge all my life....got off the teams at 46, and started to live, Did all the things I didn't have time for...Wife and I have only been married 38 years, So we are just getting started...next trip to the KEYs for some fun..Seal9

05-20-2006, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
richmcc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 1,656 My Photos: (13)	Does life begin at 40? I was just reading this thread. Kind of disappointed in Sky The standard perception is that the older you get in your life the less you have to look forward to. For me it has been the opposite,the best part of my life has been after 40. I have talked with other people who felt the same way. My 40's have been a blast and I am looking forward to spending the 50's and 60's with the most wonderful wife I could have! Just wondering if others over 40 felt the same way! __________________ I'll take a BlueStone Sky, Redline please, Stitched not Smooth! *MACH SKY* RL Auto(Stomp 'n Go),Tan/Tan 6 CD,XM,Chrome Dep. 3/11/2006 1100 6/7/2006 #KFPZ7Q BlueStone 6/27/06 3800 10/18/06 VIN #115455 6000 11/03/06 Delivered! Home 11/05/06

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Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,297 My Photos: (10)	I am 57 and enjoying life more than ever, and the SKY just makes a good life even better!!!!! I have 6 wonderful Grandkids, the 7th is due anyday, and I am proud as a peacock, yessiree!!!!! My SKY is named after my soon to be born grandaughter, Serenity. And of course that means all my SKY Forum family are official God parents of her!!!! __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06 Scarlett's 10.97 @ 127 Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWEaFz9hn8s Last edited by Ernest : 05-20-2006 at 06:53 PM.

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nighttripper First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ingersoll On. Canada Posts: 1,152 My Photos: (1)	I'm 57 and getting younger now that I have my SKY __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Interior, MP3/Stereo, LSD MODS-Magnaflow 2.5" Quad Tips C/B Exhaust, Redline Rear Valance, KS Windscreen, SMS Header,PCMforless tune, Saturn Sky Floor Mats, KS M1 Wheels, Falken 452 tires........Looking to get BOOSTED

05-20-2006, 07:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,297 My Photos: (10)	I plan to drive her a while, then not as much to keep the mileage low, I have a R/L Sky coming when it is time to order, this will get more use than my present one. I have a low VIN, 699, and plan to have a real keeper someday. It is also completely documented from day one, all event changes, everything. __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06 Scarlett's 10.97 @ 127 Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWEaFz9hn8s

05-20-2006, 08:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
skywulf First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,129 My Photos: (0)	The question was whether life begins at 40, not how old you have to be to own a Sky. __________________ Sky "Fast Enough" Owner since 7/15/06 Silver/Black leather

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05-20-2006, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
DRS First 2000 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	I'm 58, a grandfather of 4, not dead yet, and love my sky.

05-20-2006, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
DRS First 2000 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	From one kid to another, enjoy. How long are you driving your sky?

05-20-2006, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
SkyHi07 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bloomington, Illinois Posts: 1,056 My Photos: (11)	Our life began at 46!

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SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	Well.... i am almost there and MY life started the day i met BRIAN.... and... just keeps getting better..... ask me again in a few years if 40 is the key!!!...... I will be 39 IN 3 DAYS... icky...... and grandma of 3!!! love it though.. SkyBaby-07 __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy

05-20-2006, 10:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
SkyMan 08 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: God's Country Posts: 2,903 My Photos: (16)	Us old folks just know a good thing when we see it... nothing wrong with anyone of any age owning a Sky as long as they can afford it... It has nothing to do with age... this is from a guy 52 going on 25 __________________ Tim Johnson City, Tenessee Nitesky 2 2008 Automatic, premimum trim Chilipepper red Black leather, black top. painted wheels.

05-20-2006, 10:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
GaryH First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fairhope, Al Posts: 1,377 My Photos: (0)	Skyepilot, I've read some of your post. Let me make some coments. I'm 57 and maybe a little old by your standards,but I don't have to ask mommy for a loan to buy a car. When I was young I didn't have to worry about how to finance a car. The Government gave me an M151 Jeep to drive for free. All I had to do was serve a year in Southeast Asia. I also had my own 130 pilot that flew me almost anywhere I wanted to go (as long as it was in Thailand or Viet Nam). The Government also payed for school when I got out of the service ( GI Bill). Sometimes I almost feel like a sponge for soaking up so much of the Governments benefits. Why don't you enlist and get in on all these good deals?

05-20-2006, 10:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
eldeeko First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Torrance, California Posts: 802 My Photos: (20)	Well for what it is worth, I am 67 with 8 grandkids (four old enough to drive my Sky). My Wife is 8 years younger as I kept trading off the first few years (been 32 years now). She said she didn't like convertables - ha! Whenever I say I am going somewhere she is already in the passenger seat (say's she is my spotter as she counts all the smiles and nice gestures). Great little car for all ages. I have even thought of getting a copyright for "Saturn Sky a car for all ages, a car for all stages". Seems to fit this forum (maybe even the Solstice forum). Besides it does make you feel 20 to 30 years younger. __________________ 2.4L Sky Midnight Blue Automatic VIN 0278 del 4/6/2006 CAI "A person, who is nice to you, but rude to a waiter, is not a nice person."

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seal9 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 749 My Photos: (0)	I'm 58, lived on the edge all my life....got off the teams at 46, and started to live, Did all the things I didn't have time for...Wife and I have only been married 38 years, So we are just getting started...next trip to the KEYs for some fun..Seal9 __________________ Chili Pepper Red leather/LSD, Wheels Focuz Long tubes/Free Flow Cat Thermal Research Dual Exhaust DDM Supercharger Stage II KONI Adj Shocks Stage III (P) DDM Brakes/Pro Beam PLX Wideband AFR /Boost DashDyno/Dashhawk

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