There is one activity you would not believe that I enjoy. It is to take care of my three aging cars. I bought my "new" Acura TL car 16 years ago. It has less than 30k miles, but the schedule for changing the timing belt of its engine is... 7 or less years. And I understand that 16 years is more than 7 years, ha ha. So the car is down, right front wheel removed, and on stands. One huge challenge for this task with Acura-s and most Hondas is to remove the bold on the crankshaft that holds the pulley for the belt of accessories. I tried to do this with two impact wrenches unsuccessfully. Today I was successful by using a big wrench with a 10 foot (!) break bar attached. With my body weight I created enough torque to unlock this bolt! and I feel PROUD having done this. Tomorrow I get the timing belt replacement kit and I will se if I am successful at this job, which will save me a ton of money I can keep away from the dealer. Today, while driving my 30+ year old Nissan Maxima, I wanted to get rid of the squeaking of the belt and raced the engine. The noise disappeared, and the battery light came on, indicating that there was no charging. I drew the short distance back home without alternator, with the supply of the battery, and discovered at home that the tensioner pulley had disappeared together with the serpentine belt. So... this car is also grounded now, waiting for replacement cars, but I have... the LAST remaining car to drive me around, my second 29 years old Maxima. LOL! It is not bad to have more than one car.

Well... I didn't get many replies to my question. Could be because you cannot possibly imagine... being 81 years old ? I understand, and I will clarify: Being 81 is not so much different than being 35. Same body, which demands the same attention... but a little more. If we are smart, we start rejecting all excessive behavior, like getting high with alcohol, partying late throughout the night, pigging out with delicious junk food, and... trying to still get some action in the gay saunas. In fact, the urges of sex gradually diminish and this is a blessing because we can forget about sex and still be happy. At 81 one is retired, with plenty of disposable time. And what better to do with this time than going after HEALTH. Healthy nutrition, healthy exercise. Preserving a well functioning body is a source of satisfaction, and PRIDE.

I am a decent guy over 35. What kind of activities you think an 81 year old would enjoy?

Long walks, board games, movies

board games, long walks, skating, reading

Card games, sports, strolls

Card games, drinking to relax, chit chat

Would be nice to start something going now that we have a few people in the group. What sort of activities do you guys enjoy?