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70sEraVet

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19. Yep, I've alawys been proud of being a 'doer', and its a tough adjustment.

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 08:55 PM

Feb 9

I never paid anybody to do something that I was convinced I could do myself. Some of my 'fixes' were pretty crude, but I got most things done, whether I knew what I was doing or not.
But, I've had to be mindful of physical limitations. My wife is good at KEEPING me mindful, and she's a good sport about picking up the slack.
In December, we were both down with covid HARD. It is an eye-opener when there is no slack-picker-upper!

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Things are a little rough today here at the Ponderosa Ranch... [View all] LuckyCharms Feb 9 OP

The time of your life. cachukis Feb 9 #1

The "golden years" LuckyCharms Feb 9 #2

Yep. We'd lost without each other. multigraincracker Feb 9 #3

My biggest worry is that... LuckyCharms Feb 9 #4

You have each other Marthe48 Feb 9 #5

Totally agree -- you have each other LSparkle Feb 9 #6

You guys both have a lot on your plates. Botany Feb 9 #7

I'm guessing about 80% (prolly more) on this board are dealing with serious issues erronis Feb 9 #8

(((gentle hug))) to you both. mwmisses4289 Feb 9 #9

You're a GOOD GUY, LuckyCharms! some_of_us_are_sane Feb 9 #10

Best thing that I ever did Dan Feb 9 #11

y'all are very hardy indeed Skittles Feb 9 #12

I know what you are going through ms.pamela Feb 9 #13

In my hometown there are services you can hire for in-home assisted living. Sogo Feb 9 #14

Sending my best vibes that you both feel better very soon. I wonder if the LoisB Feb 9 #15

Your situation sounds a lot like mine, here at home. slightlv Feb 9 #16

If these were golden years Dear_Prudence Feb 9 #17

Sounds just like our house catchnrelease Feb 9 #18

Yep, I've alawys been proud of being a 'doer', and its a tough adjustment. 70sEraVet Feb 9 #19

Thank you so much for sharing your difficulty JMCKUSICK Feb 9 #20

I am so sorry for what you and your wife are going through Grim Chieftain Feb 9 #21

Everything seems so much worse in winter mountain grammy Feb 9 #22

Holding you and your lady in lo ve and light. Healing vibes for you both. niyad Feb 9 #23

Growing old is a painful business, but one worth doing if one knows love. NNadir Feb 10 #24