observer Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Seems they're estimating a huge increase in the number of centinarians in the near future - do you think you'll be one of them or do you even want to be one of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Could be and I don't know. My Dad's 99 in Jan. and my Mum is 97 in May. Is the country going to get any better? I always said I would live to get a telegram, but given the state of things today, and the likelihood that they won't improve, I am having second thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Just let me know Obs, if you want to take that flight to Switzerland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Do they do a 2 for 1 offer in Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Where I work we have 4 women over 100!! Two of them read and listen to books every day, the other two are not mentally here. I hope not to make it to 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Rationality rather than emotion, would suggest it's about quality - not quantity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 In the words of Freddie Mercury?who wants to live forever! As I get older, things in this world seem to repeat themselves, people become more predictable and the reasons for war, catastrophes famine, disease, never seems to change, so what is the point for living beyond what is determined my fate, nature or God? To live in a state of poor health and pain constantly is a living death for some and the sooner the eternal restful sleep comes the better. The only way I would like to live for longer is if I could pick an age, say 25 and stay at that age, level of peak performance, youthfulness and fitness, till I pass away. Happy new year every one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Think they're working on a pill for that Sue; but it'll be too late for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Think they're working on a pill for that Sue; but it'll be too late for us! Observer, I have no doubt one day they will have a pill that can cure most things, but only if you are lucky enough to be able to afford it. Even now they have medicine that can aid or slow down the effects of cancer, but the NHS can not afford to give for one reason or another. What's the point of the dedicated people, doctors, scientists etc, who strive for years for the common good of the human race to find cures for all kinds of illness and suffering, only for the profiteers to give it the highest bidder and the people in need of it the most still die because of the lack of treatment and funds. Seems it is cheaper to let people die rather than cure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENT-A-GOAT Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 ..do you even want to be one of them? You may ask Obs, but clearly as a centinarian yourself perhaps you could tell us your thoughts!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 It's called capitalism Sue; supply and demand - IF you can afford it! Rent, never heard of the Flying Dutchman?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 It's called capitalism Sue; supply and demand - IF you can afford it! Rent, never heard of the Flying Dutchman?! Observer, me thinks that there is a lot wrong with this system called capitalism. Not sure what it has got to do with someone who can take to the air from the netherlands though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Think he had a boat?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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