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Magda's avatar

I was 50, 5 years ago…. I’m usually the oldest at whatever I participate at/in…. I dance with people half my age. Hike with those who are at least a decade older. I feel oddly old and strangely young at the same time.

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Magda's avatar

Hike with those who are younger, not older…

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Brett Bim's avatar

I turn 50 in December and have a 6 year old. I suppose the 6 year old makes me slightly less old philosophically and mentally but much older physically as I try to keep up with her. So I feel your excitement and melancholy. Happy birthday and I do enjoy your weekly updates. I'm glad it finally rained, Texas is still badly dry.

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Tiffany Conroy's avatar

Suggestion for the current harvest: use a peeler to cut the carrots into “linguine”. Cook in a big pan with oil and garlic and salt. Dress with a pesto of spinach and tomatoes.

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Ben Green's avatar

I might just be trying that! Sounds delicious <3

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Helen Luckins's avatar

You’re not older than me ! Grannie Hoyle is 60 😊

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Ben Green's avatar

Catching you up though!

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Keith Thorne's avatar

Plastering, or rendering if you'd prefer. I hate it, especially when there are fiddly bits

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Ben Green's avatar

Damnit. I have loads of plastering to do. I was hoping to palm it off to you when you are here! And pointing. Which I also massively dislike :D :D

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