Bruce B Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Okay, I knew this day was coming. Been dreading it, and its here. Thirty really didn?t bother me but this one punches me square in the face. Just saying it, if someone asks me how old I am I have to say ?I?m forty?. Doesn?t that sound gruesome? I wondered where I would be in my life at 40. I had projected some of my parents tendencies upon myself that thankfully didn?t come true. I thought for sure when I was forty I would be listening to Lawrence Welk, but thankfully that didn?t happen. Still listening to Metallica etc, but I have found myself dabbling in James Taylor too. I noticed something else. I often wondered why when I was throwing a football around with my dad why he would not throw overhand, he would submarine the ball. I now throw the ball around with my stepson and the first 8-10 tosses you will hear a grunt from me as my hand is coming over my shoulder to throw. Its not like a Monica Seles grunt to get more ?oomph? on it, its pain and stiffness. Now mind you, I?m by no means out of shape. I work out 6 days a week, its just father time taking control. I had hoped that at 40 I would be successful, be in a good relationship, and be happy. I believe I?m successful(by no means rich, but have a gratifying job and get paid decently), have a wonderful wife, who is a lot of fun to be with, and overall I?m quite happy. The problem is, it doesn?t change the fact that I?m still forty. One thing I?m quite grateful for is that I never thought I would be so intently in to video games at this age, but thankfully I?m still 16 mentally. So I hope your proud of yourselves when you pump some lead into my head in Splinter Cell, that you just picked off an old man with withering reflexes. Better watch out all of you at this site. 40 is coming, and its looking for you! p.s. I?ve heard every April fools day birthday joke ever, so don?t even bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 p.s. I?ve heard every April fools day birthday joke ever, so don?t even bother. Old people are so damn cranky Happy birthday anyway, old timer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryan Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Happy birthday Bruce. It's all downhill from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 So when are you available to play splinter cell ? :-) Happy Birthday Bruce. You get Arthritis yet? :green: Capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlucci Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Originally posted by Bruce B@Apr 1 2004, 06:26 AM So I hope your proud of yourselves when you pump some lead into my head in Splinter Cell, that you just picked off an old man with withering reflexes. Hey, Sam Shepard is an older operative anyway, right? Look what he can do at his age! Congrats, Bruce! Glad to know there are a few on this board who are still older than me. I'll be 37 this year. Carlos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Congrats, Bruce! Glad to know there are a few on this board who are still older than me. I'll be 37 this year Still Old :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce B Posted April 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Thought you would get a laugh out of a pic of me at age 23 and 85 lbs heavier as compared to now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Holy Crap, there are people THAT old on this forum! I'm going to hide in a closet with a GameCube, I don't wanna ever get that old! Don't worry Bruce I won't try any April Fool's gag on you,... I just hope you have a very Happy Birthday,... Fool! Here, I got you a Birthday Monkey, Enjoy! So I hope your proud of yourselves when you pump some lead into my head in Splinter Cell, that you just picked off an old man with withering reflexes. Heyyy, leave me alone, there should be no personal attacks on LCVG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 there should be no personal attacks on LCVG! correct. time for the Birthday Ban hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce B Posted April 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 And exactly how am I spending my birthday??? Leaving to go to an off site 4 hour brainstorming meeting!! The only brainstorming I will be doing is planning my SC spy tactics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryan Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Four hours? Hmm... Seems to be just the right amount of time to brainstorm your way around the golf course. If your back can take it, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Leaving to go to an off site 4 hour brainstorming meeting!! well you better get going now. It may take ya 4 hours to get out the door lol thats enough from me today. Im off to my shitty job Have a Happy b-day bruce capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Happy 40th Bday! (I'll be in your shoes in 10 years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Happy Birthday - sorry I missed it. I was in Indiana at a two-hour presentation. Yay for PowerPoint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Bruce. Happy birthday to you! Don't sing that out loud or you'll owe someone $1200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Happy Birthday Bruce. I'll be 36 next month and am already worrying about 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Buddy, in 6 days I turn 43 and I'm still gaming like there's no tomorrow, although for guys our age that line gets scarier every freaking day! From a line in one of my scripts: "We're not getting old, just older." :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bappo Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 youngsters, all a yuns. 43 here and not slowing down yet. Gaming or otherwise. New bicycle arriving today. This will make 5 in my stable This one is a high racer recumbent for some high speed cruising on the road. Age is relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Happy birthday! I've got 5 more before I'm there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce B Posted April 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Originally posted by Jordan_E@Apr 1 2004, 11:41 AMBuddy, in 6 days I turn 43 and I'm still gaming like there's no tomorrow, although for guys our age that line gets scarier every freaking day! From a line in one of my scripts: "We're not getting old, just older." :tu: There are people on this earth older than me! Hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 There are people on this earth older than me! Hooray! Gee, you are gullible Bruce,... uh, hello McFly, today's April 1st, April Fool's Day! He was just pulling your leg, you are in fact the oldest person on earth. :lmfao: I think that Birthday Monkey has gotten loose and knocked Bruce in the head. How was your 4 hour TPS reports analysis meeting? :green: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Originally posted by Carlucci+Apr 1 2004, 07:46 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Carlucci @ Apr 1 2004, 07:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Bruce B@Apr 1 2004, 06:26 AM So I hope your proud of yourselves when you pump some lead into my head in Splinter Cell, that you just picked off an old man with withering reflexes. Hey, Sam Shepard is an older operative anyway, right? Look what he can do at his age! Congrats, Bruce! Glad to know there are a few on this board who are still older than me. I'll be 37 this year. Carlos. [/b] Who's Sam Shepard? Happy 40th, Bruce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Originally posted by Bappo@Apr 1 2004, 12:09 PM Age is relative. My goal is to die young as late as possible. -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris F Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Happy Burfday Bruce! I believe I?m successful(by no means rich, but have a gratifying job and get paid decently), have a wonderful wife, who is a lot of fun to be with, and overall I?m quite happy. Dude, I count all that above as being rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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