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    Mike Ellison
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    Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

    www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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      Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

      www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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      jeron1
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      For me it too was the eyes. I noticed one day that everything I reading I was holding at arms length (a couple of months after I turned 40). So off I went to the eye doctor where the first question that was asked was are you 40 yet? :((

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        Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

        www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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        stephen hazel
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        For me: weight, high blood pressure and eyes... I still don't have glasses yet, but just cuz when I went to the eye doc, he said he wouldn't prescribe any since my vision is on the edge and I probably wouldn't wear em anyway. Mostly just for readin'. Otherwise I'm fine.

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          Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

          www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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          PIEBALDconsult
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          I can't think of anything... hmmm... maybe that's not good. :(

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          • M Mike Ellison

            Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

            www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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            Joe Simes
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            Gall bladder. I had it out and now my eyesight is much better too. I don't squint as much anymore! :-D

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            • M Mike Ellison

              Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

              www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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              It's my eyes already and I'm not even 20 yet.. doesn't predict much good

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              • M Mike Ellison

                Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

                www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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                Dalek Dave
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                If your eyes are going, get your ears pierced! Sailors believed this, and there is some evidence that it is the case although it is counter-intuitive. It is thought to be akin to acupuncture.

                ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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                  If your eyes are going, get your ears pierced! Sailors believed this, and there is some evidence that it is the case although it is counter-intuitive. It is thought to be akin to acupuncture.

                  ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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                  Oh, huh, I have my left ear pierced (twice), but not the right. I've worn (rather strong) glasses since I was ten.

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                    It's my eyes already and I'm not even 20 yet.. doesn't predict much good

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                    Big Daddy Farang
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                    What problem do you have with your eyes? I'm guessing that it's seeing things at a distance. People who don't get that by the time they turn 40 generally have problems seeing things up close, as the OP referred to.

                    BDF People don't mind being mean; but they never want to be ridiculous. -- Moliere

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                      Oh, huh, I have my left ear pierced (twice), but not the right. I've worn (rather strong) glasses since I was ten.

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                      Dalek Dave
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                      Think how blind you's be otherwise \OO/

                      ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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                      • M Mike Ellison

                        Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

                        www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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                        ian dennis 0
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                        Being 60 is REALLY bad ... the eyes, etc, have already gone.   Now my mind is going as well   :sigh:

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                        • M Mike Ellison

                          Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

                          www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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                          Ravi Bhavnani
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                          I think my memory was the first to go, but I can't remember. ;P /ravi

                          My new year resolution: 2048 x 1536 Home | Articles | My .NET bits | Freeware ravib(at)ravib(dot)com

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                            What problem do you have with your eyes? I'm guessing that it's seeing things at a distance. People who don't get that by the time they turn 40 generally have problems seeing things up close, as the OP referred to.

                            BDF People don't mind being mean; but they never want to be ridiculous. -- Moliere

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                            Yea I can see approx 15cm's close by, but who wants that? It's more useful to be able to look at the horizon - and see it :)

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                              I think my memory was the first to go, but I can't remember. ;P /ravi

                              My new year resolution: 2048 x 1536 Home | Articles | My .NET bits | Freeware ravib(at)ravib(dot)com

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                              Douglas Troy
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                              Ravi Bhavnani wrote:

                              I think my memory was the first to go, but I can't remember

                              WHAT!?!?! What'd you say?!?! You think you have a lawn to mow, in the month of September?!?! Why the heck would I care about that?!!?


                              :..::. Douglas H. Troy ::..
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                                Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

                                www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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                                I am 49 Years Old. Some of the thnigs I do and they are very importanrt.. 1.0 Eat Some Blueberry-Wild every Day 2.0 Do the exercise. http://www.eye-exercises-for-good-vision.com/chinese-eye-exercises.html[^] 3.0 Start Jogging Like 12 year Kid. 4.0 Eat Fruits and Veggies- Avoid Red Meat

                                Tapas Shome System Software Engineer Keen Computer Solutions 1408 Erin Street Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3E 2S8 http://www.keencomputer.com www.ias-research.com/blog

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                                  If your eyes are going, get your ears pierced! Sailors believed this, and there is some evidence that it is the case although it is counter-intuitive. It is thought to be akin to acupuncture.

                                  ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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                                  Henry Minute
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                                  Dalek Dave wrote:

                                  If your eyes are going, get your ears pierced!

                                  Absolutely! Then you will have somewhere to attach those chord thingies that stop you losing your specs. :)

                                  Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”

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                                    I think my memory was the first to go, but I can't remember. ;P /ravi

                                    My new year resolution: 2048 x 1536 Home | Articles | My .NET bits | Freeware ravib(at)ravib(dot)com

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                                    LloydA111
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                                    You need more RAM ;P

                                    If everything was not true, would it be not true that everything is not true? So by saying everything is not true, you are automatically denying that everything is not true. Im so confused...

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                                      For me it too was the eyes. I noticed one day that everything I reading I was holding at arms length (a couple of months after I turned 40). So off I went to the eye doctor where the first question that was asked was are you 40 yet? :((

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                                      M dHatter
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                                      Its called you stare at a computer too much

                                      "I do not know with what weapons World War 3 will be fought, but World War 4 will be fought with sticks and stones." Einstein "Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." Mark Twain

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                                      • P PIEBALDconsult

                                        Oh, huh, I have my left ear pierced (twice), but not the right. I've worn (rather strong) glasses since I was ten.

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                                        PIEBALDconsult wrote:

                                        since I was ten.

                                        Hmm. That probably puts to rest the reason my Mum told me I'd go blind - unless you were an early developer. (and I'm not talking cutting code)

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                                          Hi all. Now that I've been 40 years old for several months, I'm beginning to be haunted by comments friends of mine made when I was 39... each telling me what would be the first thing to go. The ones that were younger than 40 were just giving me a hard time of course, but I paid attention to the ones who were over 40. The one comment that seemed to come back again and again was "the eyes" - "the muscles in your eyes will start to go shortly after you turn 40" was a prediction made by a friend about me. I'm beginning to think she was right! My eyes lately are starting to give me problems, and in some weird ways. I think I need a trip to the eye doctor and maybe a set of glasses. For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go" for you? I still feel like a little kid in many ways (the good kinds :-) ) but I think my eyes are feeling their age.

                                          www.MishaInTheCloud.com

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                                          BillWoodruff
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                                          Mike Ellison wrote:

                                          For the 40+'ers out there, what was the "first thing to go"

                                          Hi Mike, Age 40 was when I "jumped ship" from being on track for a Ph.D. in the social sciences to playing with computers : the first thing that went was the wife. best, Bill

                                          "Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844

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