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So glad my dad doesn’t act his age. If he gets the long sip from the fountain of youth, there’s no telling what he’ll get into!

Not Acting His Age

Full-size toy made for kids, carved out of wood. In stirrup, my eighty year old dad could Not get atop the horse, With playful eyes, of course. He’s at it again, reliving childhood. 6/21/2018
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Laurie Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 9:15 PM
Hello Kim … what the mind says doesn't always correspond with how the body reacts when we grow older. I trust your dad survived this - Lindsay
Rodrigues Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 10:09 PM
He did...lol! He realized if he got on top, he might not be ble to ger back down! ;)
Krutsinger Avatar
June 25, 2018 at 6:53 AM
Peter Pan and your dad and I have the same motto. We don't want to grow up. There is a beautiful-ness in being childlike, not childish.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 25, 2018 at 7:54 AM
For sure! Thank you, dear Caren!
Talbot Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 2:15 AM
Yep, love it, there is still a child in me, I don't think us men ever grow up. :-) Mick
Rodrigues Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 2:26 AM
Thank you! :)
Ellison Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 8:31 PM
Sounds like my kind of guy! Say hello for me!!! YEE HAW!!! Lovesies, Happy Jack XOX
Rodrigues Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 8:51 PM
Thanks for reading, Happy Jack!
Nance Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 7:09 PM
that is awesome to still have the childlike joy in what is going on. ;)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 7:27 PM
For sure! To live!
Cunningham Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 4:19 PM
Haha nothing wrong with that Kim, I don't plan on growing up anytime soon. Tom.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 4:39 PM
I just love my dad! I agree with you, Tom! ;)
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