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Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:20 am to 4Bagger
There's enough hobbies you can get into that won't cost an arm and a leg to do.
I'm an avid dart player and until my needing bifocals, I played a very decent game of pool. A couple hundred dollars for those two will have you with the basics.
I also love to fish and mainly do that from river banks or the occasional invite from a friend with a boat. Like many guys, I have several different rods and reels and the associated tackle to make them work.
Around the house I like to make my backyard "Victory Garden" and grow my own produce and depending on the size of the garden, it is relatively cheap to do.
Woodworking is not a cheap hobby to get into if a lot of different tools and accessories are bought. I've probably accumulated about $30K in tools in the last 40+ years. I have built several pieces for myself, both for indoor and outdoor use and have made quite a few pieces for customers over the years so my little hobby helps pay for itself.
I once loved to play golf, but when Katrina hit it took my clubs and I never replaced them. Now, with the cost of green fees, I don't miss it and have better things to spend that money on.
In other words, find things you like to do and stay busy.
I'm an avid dart player and until my needing bifocals, I played a very decent game of pool. A couple hundred dollars for those two will have you with the basics.
I also love to fish and mainly do that from river banks or the occasional invite from a friend with a boat. Like many guys, I have several different rods and reels and the associated tackle to make them work.
Around the house I like to make my backyard "Victory Garden" and grow my own produce and depending on the size of the garden, it is relatively cheap to do.
Woodworking is not a cheap hobby to get into if a lot of different tools and accessories are bought. I've probably accumulated about $30K in tools in the last 40+ years. I have built several pieces for myself, both for indoor and outdoor use and have made quite a few pieces for customers over the years so my little hobby helps pay for itself.
I once loved to play golf, but when Katrina hit it took my clubs and I never replaced them. Now, with the cost of green fees, I don't miss it and have better things to spend that money on.
In other words, find things you like to do and stay busy.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:24 am to RogerTheShrubber
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As you get older from here, you'll be unimpressed with a lot of things you used to care about. Embrace it, you're weeding out the noise
I'm 47, so not that old, but solidy middle aged. I've found this very much the case. I don't care much about the things that impressed me at 28 anymore. It's almost like I'm a different person.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:28 am to Mushroom1968
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I hang out with other mid life to elderly guys on tigerdroppings
Where? I need this…
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:31 am to 4Bagger
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:37 am to lsufan112001
quote:boucoup trashy
Stay single and spend time with your kids.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:44 am to 4Bagger
Get a good road bike, nothing crazy expensive, and start riding. I love the way I feel after about an hour or so on the bike.
Also, play golf or just hit balls at the range. Its therapeutic for me.
Also, play golf or just hit balls at the range. Its therapeutic for me.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:52 am to RogerTheShrubber
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As you get older from here, you'll be unimpressed with a lot of things you used to care about. Embrace it, you're weeding out the noise
Truly one of the blessing of getting older.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:58 am to 4Bagger
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Be a good person. Be humble and grateful. Surround yourself with people who are genuine. Avoid toxic personalities.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 11:11 am to 4Bagger
Never forget how many pounds overweight you should be at age 50.
ETA: I’ll spot you 10 if you are big boned.
ETA: I’ll spot you 10 if you are big boned.
This post was edited on 3/8/25 at 11:13 am
Posted on 3/8/25 at 11:18 am to 4Bagger
Survive until you retire, then things really get great.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 11:55 am to RohanGonzales
You nailed it, Rohan.
I am 71. My interests are: walking, biking, fishing, maintaining my boat, yard work, fixing things around the house, word games, maintaining & washing the cars. They all keep me in a good frame of mind.
I am 71. My interests are: walking, biking, fishing, maintaining my boat, yard work, fixing things around the house, word games, maintaining & washing the cars. They all keep me in a good frame of mind.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 12:02 pm to TigerKurt
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I am 71. My interests are: walking, biking, fishing, maintaining my boat, yard work, fixing things around the house, word games, maintaining & washing the cars. They all keep me in a good frame of mind.
I'm 72 and spent a good portion of a day earlier this week giving my touring motorcycle a good cleaning. Cleaning a motorcycle is not like cleaning a car with so many small places to access and to do it right it required removing the saddle bags, windshield, lowers and a few other pieces to get to the brunt of the work. Lots of black and chrome to polish afterwards, but well worth it when done.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 12:03 pm to 4Bagger
Maybe try and find a sparring boxing gym.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 12:04 pm to 4Bagger
Stay in good shape, hit the gym, limit alcohol, don’t consume pr0n, be romantic with your wife and spend time with your kids. That would be my advice for any family man.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 12:31 pm to 4Bagger
quote:Depends on variables: Married? Kids? Parents still around? Income level? Amount of free time/independence?
What's your best Mid-life guy advice?
But generally speaking, in middle age men should still have decent energy, some resources, and picked up some wisdom: make the best of the intersections of those curves.
Keep banking all three of those commodities: stay fit, be good with money and keep learning.
Good will likely follow.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 12:37 pm to 4Bagger
Whoever came up with the name corn hole must not have watched Beavis and Butt-head
Posted on 3/8/25 at 12:54 pm to 4Bagger
Don't let yourself be fat. It makes every part of life more difficult and exponentially more difficult as you age.
Posted on 3/8/25 at 1:05 pm to James11111
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Go to Vegas and get involved with cartel strippers.
I’m interested
Posted on 3/8/25 at 1:11 pm to 4Bagger
Don't set yourself on fire
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