Would you want to know?

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by chiliD

50somethings count? (raises hand)

Originally Posted by irishgrl

Well, Im right behind ya missy, only two years away from the midpoint

I know I'm not ashamed of my "feminine side", but "missy"?

That is stretching it.

[BTFLCHLD]

I already know I am going to go in a blaze of glory so I really don't need to know the exact date/time.

I am always prepared.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by chiliD

I know I'm not ashamed of my "feminine side", but "missy"?

That is stretching it.

guess I shoulda said "dearie"

[michelle2677]

I was talking about this thread the other day and got into a heavy discussion.

to add a twist. What if you found out you were going to die in 5 years (the number really isnt' that important) but you found out you were going to die by suicide. Or lethal injection because you murdered someone. Freaky-freaky.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

I was talking about this thread the other day and got into a heavy discussion.

to add a twist. What if you found out you were going to die in 5 years (the number really isnt' that important) but you found out you were going to die by suicide. Or lethal injection because you murdered someone. Freaky-freaky.

Whoa. That would add some fuel to discussion. I mean I can say now that I would never ever commit suicide - so if I were to find out, "you'll die in five years, of suicide" that would totally freak me out. Mostly because I'd be afraid of the events leading to me ever wanting to off myself! Interesting....

Same with the lethal injection one - the events leading to me killing someone - the prospect of what could lead to that would totally freak me out.

[michelle2677]

I know. it would totally freak my sh*t out too!! I mean..not just to know you're going to die...but you feel like everything (for the most part) is just dandy, but then you realize that things are going to get that bad. I've changed my answer to "I don't want to know"

the reasons why love keeps....

oh never mind.

[markolas]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

I was talking about this thread the other day and got into a heavy discussion.

to add a twist. What if you found out you were going to die in 5 years (the number really isnt' that important) but you found out you were going to die by suicide. Or lethal injection because you murdered someone. Freaky-freaky.

This is where I get lost for sure. I don't believe in fate or predestination.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by markolas

This is where I get lost for sure. I don't believe in fate or predestination.

Right...that's where I'm getting hung up too....so if I were to find out "you'll commit suicide" or "die of lethal injection" I'd like to think that would serve as more of a warning - that's what could happen, but nothing is set in stone.

I go back and forth about fate and destiny....But now that I'm freaked out in my own thoughts perhaps I'll change my answer to "I don't wanna know" as well

[markolas]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Right...that's where I'm getting hung up too....so if I were to find out "you'll commit suicide" or "die of lethal injection" I'd like to think that would serve as more of a warning - that's what could happen, but nothing is set in stone.

Well, anything can happen, given the right circumstances. I don't need a fortune teller to tell me that.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by markolas

Well, anything can happen, given the right circumstances. I don't need a fortune teller to tell me that.

Well of course - but one (at least I don't) wouldn't expect one's life to take a turn that would cause a suicide or lethal injection So do find something like that out would be very disheartening.

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by markolas

Well, anything can happen, given the right circumstances. I don't need a fortune teller to tell me that.

well, it IS a hyptothetical situation. Just something to think about. We also talked about-let's say-you found out you were going to die by drowning. I would never take a shower/bath again. Sponge bathe!! ha ha. And HELL NO would I get in a pool. But there could be a flood.

But really who knows. I'm glad I don't now.

[bretonbanquet]

I absolutely wouldn't want to know, unless it was fairly imminent. Anyway, I'm going to live till I'm at least 150, and I may decide not to die at all. On the basis of current trends, life will be amazingly good by the time I'm about 80, so I reckon I can't wait.

Somebody said they thought that at 21, life couldn't get any better. When I was 21, I knew life couldn't get any worse, and hey, I was absolutely right. Life was pretty crap back then, and stayed that way till I was about 27. Then it got better once a few people had f**ked off at last, and I got on with what I wanted to do, which was as little as possible. I've always been dirt-poor, so I don't think that makes any difference really, but I'm sure that lots of money could only improve things - I think it was Dave Lee Roth that said "Anyone who thinks money can't buy you happiness isn't going to the right shops." Unwanted responsibility only comes if you don't plan against it.

Getting older will undoubtedly throw up some rubbish like aches and pains, family members dropping off etc, but I feel much more able to live life than I was 10 years ago. Having said all that, I think this thread proves that our view of getting old and dying depends on the lives we've each led so far. I feel like I haven't even started yet.

[gypsysoul]

Great thread and fascinating replies from everyone so far, especially Amber.
On balance I think I would put myself in the 'yes, I would like to know' camp.

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by chiliD

I have and survived the process 3 times already (December 9, 2004)

Ohh, they made a mistake. That's the birthday of Gerald's son. Maybe there was a time the gods thought that on cheerful days for Gerald something really ugly must happen for Steve. And vice versa. Can't blame them huh?

[amber]

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

I absolutely wouldn't want to know, unless it was fairly imminent. Anyway, I'm going to live till I'm at least 150, and I may decide not to die at all. On the basis of current trends, life will be amazingly good by the time I'm about 80, so I reckon I can't wait.

Aside from the gas masks we'll all be breathing from.

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

Somebody said they thought that at 21, life couldn't get any better.

At 21, I was pretty sure all time would stop when I reached about 28. I was also fairly certain those 7 years would actually take about 20 years to transpire.

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

When I was 21, I knew life couldn't get any worse, and hey, I was absolutely right. Life was pretty crap back then, and stayed that way till I was about 27. Then it got better once a few people had f**ked off at last, and I got on with what I wanted to do, which was as little as possible.

Dude, you totally don't post enough.
I think I still thought I could be a film actress @ 21. Why? Who knows? Denial? But you can see how if you wanted to be an actress, and you aren't, the rest of life could seem pretty meaningless.

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

I've always been dirt-poor, so I don't think that makes any difference really, but I'm sure that lots of money could only improve things - I think it was Dave Lee Roth that said "Anyone who thinks money can't buy you happiness isn't going to the right shops." Unwanted responsibility only comes if you don't plan against it.

Thank you. People who say money can't buy happiness kind of piss me off. Okay, if you aren't happy, then you get some money, maybe you still won't be happy. But you will be kind of an ass, because if all your basic living needs are totally taken care of, why the hell aren't you happy? Stupid f*ck.

But if you are already pretty happy, except you never have enough f*cking money, and that is basically the only thing you aren't happy about, then wouldn't money buy happiness? It only stands to reason. The only thing I'll admit is that money can't buy love. Some people might not be happy without love, I'm not so much one of those people. Besides, if you have more money, chances increase greatly that you'll find somebody to love. You know, because of all of your world travels and activities and stuff that you can now pay for? Because of the cosmetic surgery you will have? Because of the confidence that comes with money?

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

Getting older will undoubtedly throw up some rubbish like aches and pains,

Exactly, and that is the worst. I hate not being able to move around/play sports/whatever as much. I hate knee pain. I hate leg pain. I hate being slower than I was. It's great to be a good athlete, but that greatness just makes aging more suck. Physical activity is my greatest joy.

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

family members dropping off etc, but I feel much more able to live life than I was 10 years ago. Having said all that, I think this thread proves that our view of getting old and dying depends on the lives we've each led so far. I feel like I haven't even started yet.

Yeah, I haven't started either, but maybe I never will....