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I cannot remember,how I felt,its been that long ago, I know I was in Hongkong at the time so I must have enjoyed myself.

It was eldest son's 34th birthday yesterday, and talking on the phone he said,' Mum I feel really old'. I said, 'I wish I was 34 again'. My 30th and 40th birthday was OK but when I hit 50, I felt it was all down hill. I'd never ever bothered about age before 'til then and felt I was 'in the wrong half' of my life. Next year ........well next year.........don't want to talk about that. Jo.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR REASSURING WORDS, AND YOU ALL HAVE MY BEST WISHES, YOU HAVE HAD SOME HARD TIMES, BUT LUCKILY YOU'VE SEEN THEM THROUGH. THX FOR REPLYING, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN THE FUTURE. KINDEST REGARDS LISA XXX

I'm 58 and will admit to 'early' middle age, only because suddenly catching sight of myself in a shop window/mirror forces it home that the old bat is me,but I've known people who were 'middleaged'in their 30s. Life is wonderful, use your brain, wear silly shoes, dye your hair, just get on with it and don't think about numbers; hope you get a telegram from whatever bit of the Royal Family is still around when you hit 100 Bobby in Melbourne

A Damart catalogue (for thermal underwear) arrived on my 50th birthday! lol Think they were trying to tell me something??? Magsx

Hi Lisa, accept every year as it comes and treat every one as a bonus. At 48 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, at the time I had 2 grand children aged 7 and 9, I was sure I was about to die and would never see them grow up. Had a mastectomy and decided I was going to fight to stay alive. 22 yrs later those Grandchildren are married. We now have 4 Great Grandchildren and another Grandaughter about to turn 17. Earlier this year I celebrated my 70th birthday and can assure you it is a terrific feeling. Don't worry about age it is only a number. Each year brings it's own joy, enjoy every one of them. Good Luck, Pat in OZ.

How did I feel on turning 30 or 40? I can't remember. I do know that when I was about 8 my idea of sophistication was being 17. I couldn't even imagine being 20! My mum has several relatives who lived into their 90s, but its quite sobering to find that many of my relatives had married, produced children and died before they reached the age I am now (48). I don't feel old, but I will be married to a man who's going to be 50 next year! nell

I am continually surprised and delighted to find that I am still alive. There have been numerous incidents in my life that should have seen me off - but didn't - hence the grin on my face. When I do fall off the perch, which can't be long now, I hope the smile will still be there. Len Ps I am nearly 81. Want to wrestle ? I promise to let you win.

Don't get me wrong, I can embrace 60 along with the best of them and I agree tht I really enjoy being a grandparent and all of the other benefits of being retired. I too have a retirement career which is great if somewhat on hold as my Mum takes up all of my time at the moment, but my point was that it is the only Birthday that is really rubbed in by the Govt. All the rest,you are only a day older. 60 is a great psychological hiatus created by the govt. and you are not alowed to forget it Rose

Lisa Age is just a word, you are what you feel and how you feel, i worked hard and played hard, all through my working life, now i'm retired, i take each day as a bonus, you will as i have, go through some tough times, but if your positive about your self and your life, the bad times will pass and the sun will shine again as it now is for me. When you think and worry about getting old, do as i do remember in France and Belgium hundreds of young men never got the chance to grow old only to be a memory. Life is good age just keeps marching on. David

Lisa Being 60 is great. One of my first bits of mail after the big day was my claim form for the winter fuel payment. I no longer pay prescription charges. I am entitled to a bus pass or travel tokens. Yesterday , after sitting my fifth year exam for the Open University, I collected my travel tokens and used some of them to buy tickets to Heathrow. (Travel on National Express is half price). On Monday we are off to Spain for a bit of sunshine. My third grandchild was born on 29th August and she is as gorgeous as the other two. I have survived 5 years since being diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was caught early. (Please see thread on breast cancer) I still have loads of work to do on my family tree. Life is busy ... and great. How did I ever find time to work? Richard

Well you ask me why I would want to go to Alaska the other night, may be the body at over forty does not look to good in a bikini (dread the thought) those days are behind me now and not the only thing behind me either LOL;0))))))))))))))))) Love Debs.

Lisa, i dreaded getting to 25,i don't know why,but i did and now 9 yeard on i really don't know why i made such a fuss.now i'm 34 and have to say loving it(perhaps its because people say i look much younger). don't worry about being 30 it'll be great and just think only another 30 years and you'll be 60 lol

Had a bad time with 30, but 40 was fine - had a big party and really milked it!!! I just wish I could go back to 18-20 but be the person I am now - so much more confident etc. Try and relax, you still have a long way to go after 30!!! Oh and very few people are now going to be 'little old ladies' - times and attitudes have changed and most 50/60 and even 70 year olds don't look or dress much different from those in their 40's or even 30's! Maz. XX

Yes, age doesn't bother me either Joan, I am just two years younger than you. The only thing is the ailments we get when we are older, but then again there are pills for these. We need another suitcase when we go on holiday to take our pills!! We still enjoy life though. My only worry is not being able to get all the things done in life which I want to before I peg out. As you age you certainly mellow I think. Sylvia xxx

The big 30 didn't worry me particularly, and, for my big 40, hubby took me to Rome for the weekend! I must say I feel more self-assured now than in my 20's - I was so conservative then !! (note, with a small 'c'). And, of course, you become a 'fount of wisdom' the older you get! My Mum was 80 in January and if I'm as active and young-looking as she is by the time I'm 80 I'll be happy!

lisa, dont fret about getting older just think what the alternative is !!

Every age has its good and bad times. I was always too busy to think about getting 'old'. You are only as old as you feel. I've enjoyed every one of the 30,40,50 and 60's and now at 74 I am having a ball. I can spend all my days doing my family tree if I want...and I often do ( amongst all the other things I do) my only bosses are the weather and the clock! Enjoy every day as it comes you'll join your rellies when someone (thing) else decides - and I don't intend doing that any sooner than I have to. Quit worrying and enjoy life.

THX FOR REPLYING ALL. TC LISA X

Lisa I dreaded 30 - really hated it and found my first grey hair a week before so felt like slitting my throat lol - I had long hair so had that cut instead:) 2 years later I'm really enjoying my 30s so far - I'm a lot more self assured generally but do keep noticing more grey hairs everywhere (actually just more hairs everywhere!) and laughter lines (which ain't that funny). Best thing is I've got an older partner and a lot of older friends so I can still be the young one;) David