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 Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Jpurdue]
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04/15/24 03:43 PM
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steveiam
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I believe as we pick and choose what the “best” time was, we should acknowledge the gift of simply BEING alive-
There are good things and bad things about anytime in the past and will be in the future-
I have lived since 1959, and lived in some great times-
Yes, many wonderful memories of the past-
But living NOW in these times I have benefited from modern medicine and prosthetics-
I am alive today because I am living now in these modern times-
Because I live in modern times I will be able to spend more time with those that I love and are able to help guide the young ones when they listen-
I have had the blessing to able to say things I almost didn’t get to say-
I have been given a second chance to live because I live with in these modern times-
So to sum things up, for me, I’m grateful that I lived in these modern times-
Enough said! Great post Steve. Puts things into perspective. Thank you my friend- I know most of us have grandkids, and these modern times will be their “good old days”- It's not clear to me that's true. I hear what you are saying, certainly modern medicine is a marvel. That said, for a lot of people, mental illness, depression, and economic hardship are at an all-time high. A am only an expert on my own life and am giving my own views- I believe a person finds the life he/she is looking for-
What has happed to you does not define who you are-
HOW you react to what happens to you DOES!
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Jpurdue]
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04/15/24 03:45 PM
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Bigbob_FTW
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the late 60's and the 70's was a great time to be a kid for sure. wouldn't want to be a kid today.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Jpurdue]
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04/15/24 04:01 PM
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Gusick
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The 60s and 70s had sex drugs, and rock and roll. Unlike the 80s and 90s, they weren't scared to death of catching AIDS.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Jpurdue]
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04/15/24 04:02 PM
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reeltexan
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I grew up in Texas, USA, in the sixties and seventies. The very best time to live. I had great parents, wonderful schools, security, great health, the great American culture and FREEDOM!!
I wouldn't trade with anyone.
"..The pleasantist angling is to see the fish
Cut with her golden oars the silver stream,
And greedily devour the treacherous bait.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
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04/15/24 04:04 PM
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I think every generation looks back on the time when they grew up and remembers it as being better. Having said that, not sure most will say that about these last 4 years and what may or may not be ahead 
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
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04/15/24 06:33 PM
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Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
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If I recall the economy in the lake 60’s was pretty good, I was just a kid things weren’t bad. 70’s were good. Graduated high school in 74. We had a little bump in the 80’s with the oil bust, but it didn’t last too long 80’s were good. 90’s to about 2005 really good/great for me. Things started going downhill the last Bush year. Then Obama took it even further down. We had 4 dang good years with Trump even with Covid. Biden has ruined this country. I doubt Trump can fix its so screwed up. Heck, he’ll be lucky to stay out of jail made up charges.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Jpurdue]
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04/15/24 08:01 PM
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rj74955
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It has gone downhill ever since they stopped handing out quaaludes.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Jpurdue]
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04/15/24 08:35 PM
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Gusick
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I think now is the best time.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: steveiam]
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04/15/24 08:47 PM
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Douglas J
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I believe as we pick and choose what the “best” time was, we should acknowledge the gift of simply BEING alive-
There are good things and bad things about anytime in the past and will be in the future-
I have lived since 1959, and lived in some great times-
Yes, many wonderful memories of the past-
But living NOW in these times I have benefited from modern medicine and prosthetics-
I am alive today because I am living now in these modern times-
Because I live in modern times I will be able to spend more time with those that I love and are able to help guide the young ones when they listen-
I have had the blessing to able to say things I almost didn’t get to say-
I have been given a second chance to live because I live with in these modern times-
So to sum things up, for me, I’m grateful that I lived in these modern times-
I say this every time, I am grateful you survived.  Here’s to trying to be grateful for all of our blessings every day…
#MFGA
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Jpurdue]
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04/15/24 09:11 PM
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grandbassslayer
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I believe as we pick and choose what the “best” time was, we should acknowledge the gift of simply BEING alive-
There are good things and bad things about anytime in the past and will be in the future-
I have lived since 1959, and lived in some great times-
Yes, many wonderful memories of the past-
But living NOW in these times I have benefited from modern medicine and prosthetics-
I am alive today because I am living now in these modern times-
Because I live in modern times I will be able to spend more time with those that I love and are able to help guide the young ones when they listen-
I have had the blessing to able to say things I almost didn’t get to say-
I have been given a second chance to live because I live with in these modern times-
So to sum things up, for me, I’m grateful that I lived in these modern times-
Enough said! Great post Steve. Puts things into perspective. Thank you my friend- I know most of us have grandkids, and these modern times will be their “good old days”- It's not clear to me that's true. I hear what you are saying, certainly modern medicine is a marvel. That said, for a lot of people, mental illness, depression, and economic hardship are at an all-time high. By what metric? As the standard of living has been raised dramatically you have people living in “economic hardship “ that would be the envy of the middle class 50 years ago.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Douglas J]
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04/15/24 09:13 PM
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steveiam
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I believe as we pick and choose what the “best” time was, we should acknowledge the gift of simply BEING alive-
There are good things and bad things about anytime in the past and will be in the future-
I have lived since 1959, and lived in some great times-
Yes, many wonderful memories of the past-
But living NOW in these times I have benefited from modern medicine and prosthetics-
I am alive today because I am living now in these modern times-
Because I live in modern times I will be able to spend more time with those that I love and are able to help guide the young ones when they listen-
I have had the blessing to able to say things I almost didn’t get to say-
I have been given a second chance to live because I live with in these modern times-
So to sum things up, for me, I’m grateful that I lived in these modern times-
I say this every time, I am grateful you survived. Here’s to trying to be grateful for all of our blessings every day… Thanks Doug, appreciate you sir-
Last edited by steveiam; 04/15/24 09:14 PM.
What has happed to you does not define who you are-
HOW you react to what happens to you DOES!
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
[Re: Gusick]
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04/15/24 09:15 PM
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The Searchers
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The 60s and 70s had sex drugs, and rock and roll. Unlike the 80s and 90s, they weren't scared to death of catching AIDS. I bet not even those pills they advertise on the new HIV commercials woulda helped you in those bath houses you were rolling in.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
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04/15/24 09:16 PM
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malibu6501
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My body is still pissed off at me.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
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04/15/24 09:38 PM
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COFF
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I'd go back to late 1800's or early 1900's. Just my rifle, my pony and me.
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Re: The best time to be alive: 1970 to 2005
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04/15/24 09:44 PM
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JCG57
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The 70s were a lost decade for the stock market and ended with crippling inflation and a recession. The 80s were much better.
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