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CTyankee

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9. Well I just turned 86 and am in good health. I just tire more easily and have to be careful not to overdo.

Reply to usonian (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 08:06 PM

Oct 17

Otherwise, I fall flat on my back on the bed. So I take regular breaks and don't overdo. I just don't tackle big jobs, I outsource to a house cleaner. And we're downsizing to an apartment in a retirement community, Masonicare. Luckily, our house has zoomed upward in value and we've upgraded it wisely.

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