Yeah, that seems to be the worst part of getting old, i.e., the world you always thought of as "the world" passes away, to include all the people who populated it.
I know Eastwood's ranch manager, it sounds like the old boy is still mentally sharp.
Yall go pheasant hunting? Have hors d'oeuvre with the president of Romania ?
I stay clear away, way out of my loser lifestyle...but I did get a ranch tour once when the old gentleman was in Mexico...saw a couple fine bucks and some trout the size of salmon. I bet Shrapnel buys the place when the old boy passes on.
Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.
What's so sad about that photo? Asking because, to some, I and others here probably look like some version of the same. But, physical appearance has turned out to be a rather poor indicator of significance. What is the root of those comments about "sad"?
I doubt that CE is sad about his age and time of existence in general. He has made and lived an interesting and productive life - the wise folks know it's a cycle and he seems to have ridden and managed his aspect quite well. Maybe fortunate that it's such a cycle, otherwise some - - - - - -.
Clint Eastwood will always be one of the greats in my book. He had his own style. He always worked out and was active. It’s sad to see people go downhill. My grandfather made it to 102. At 100 he was still driving long distances. My grandmother was 12 years younger and when she died my grandpa went downhill. They call it Life!!
Saw an interview with him when he was in his 80's IIRC. One comment I remember went something like, "one good thing about getting older is you don't give a crap about anything".
Which has fortunately turned out to be true.
Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery. Hit the target, all else is twaddle!
My mother died last year at 104. She got a covid booster and a week later died of a stroke. Related? We'll never know for sure but we're suspicious. Anyway, she didn't have a single old friend left. She outlived them all. She knew younger ladies (80 and younger) in her church and did things with them but she never really connected with any of them. She lived with my sister for her last 7 years.
My grandmother was 104 when she died as well.
She missed her friends.
I had a great aunt that made it until 104, she told me that when she prayed every night from about 99 years old on that she asked to go peacefully in her sleep.
She outlived her husband, friends and 3 of her kids.
She was a great lady that enjoyed good health but in a way I felt bad for her in her later years.
What's so sad about that photo? Asking because, to some, I and others here probably look like some version of the same. But, physical appearance has turned out to be a rather poor indicator of significance. What is the root of those comments about "sad"?
I doubt that CE is sad about his age and time of existence in general. He has made and lived an interesting and productive life - the wise folks know it's a cycle and he seems to have ridden and managed his aspect quite well. Maybe fortunate that it's such a cycle, otherwise some - - - - - -.
I, for one, didn't say "sad".
For me, watching the folks we remember as a certain way, because we have watched them so long... since they were young themselves, pushes our own faces in front of the mirror to see our own old age and mortality.
For one, I do feel sadness when we loose someone like Clint or Gene. It's like part of what we know is gone as well. John Wayne comes to mind. Glad those 3 guys made lots of movies to enjoy when we feel like it.
My best friend groaning up mother lived to over a hundred. I asked what she thought about it. Her answer was (Don’t live this long). Must say I agree with her. Edk
“Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name. In some ways men can be immortal.”
Ernest Hemingway
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