Thanks to all you guys!
Those photos range from when I was in the Boy Scouts to High school, the army, the police years, the VLS years and, if you include the two that MP posted, to recently in the Carolinas when I visited him, Christian, and Adam a few years ago. Then to the Chattanooga IPMs Nationals a couple of years ago.
I've been lucky in terms of aging. Apparently I don't look 80 as my nurses and doctors all remark that although I'm 80 chronologically, but much younger physically. I credit that to several things, good genes, (My daughter is 58 and looks in her 30s, Thanks Grandma!). I have spent my life in gyms weight training and power lifting, I ran 3 to 5 miles on a daily basis, (Ran not jogged), most of my life. All those are factors, but, I'm a realist, Nothing makes people immortal. Someday, hopefully not soon, I'll no longer be posting. When that day comes, believe me, I'll have no regrets. It's been a fantastic 80 years, I've been so very, very lucky! I just want you guys to know how much I have enjoyed your hospitality, jokes, and camaraderie. I've been on this site since 2006, and can personally vouch that it's THE absolute best!
Here is the latest photo I have of me down on the Gulf Coast.
Thanks again!
Bob