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NH Ethylene

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5. I recall a moment in time in which I was thinking about the song

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Fri Jan 23, 2026, 10:30 AM

Jan 23

As a 12-year-old girl. I was standing in the kitchen-to-be in a house under construction, where I was hanging out with a couple of friends.

And I pondered the unthinkable concept of being THAT old.

Now I'm 71 and, having survived Stage 3C breast cancer, am grateful for the years I have lived.

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Remember the Beatles song When I'm 64? [View all] Omaha Steve Jan 23 OP

Yep, I remember similar thoughts mumble, mumble years ago Yonnie3 Jan 23 #1

69? 69? 6---9?? You turn 69 and the joke you make is about the number 64? unblock Jan 23 #2

Happy Birthday, Omaha Steve! nuxvomica Jan 23 #3

I'll be 64 in 16 days. Americanme Jan 23 #4

heh Skittles Jan 23 #13

I recall a moment in time in which I was thinking about the song NH Ethylene Jan 23 #5

Celebrating your victory, NH Ethylene Niagara Jan 23 #10

I remember a time when I thought age 64 sounded ancient and too far away to even imagine. Diamond_Dog Jan 23 #6

Happy Birthday, Steve! SheltieLover Jan 23 #7

Happy Birthday youngster! Dave in VA Jan 23 #8

Happy birthday, OS Niagara Jan 23 #9

Happy birthday, Omaha Steve Grim Chieftain Jan 23 #11

I AM TAILGATING YOU Skittles Jan 23 #12

Happy birthday! Chemical Bill Jan 23 #14

Man, you are old. So old... IcyPeas Jan 23 #15

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