GREAT THREAD!
I am 48, but live in a retirement community. My wife is JUST old enough...so it makes ME eligable.
I LOVE it here, because the older folks still have the old fashioned values.
When you hold a door they say "thank you"...they are NEVER to BUSY (like some younger folks on their cellphone) for common curtousy.
They are very active...and healthy..and are ALWAYS willing to share their wisdom with someone who shows just a bit of respect.
In fact they are often anxious to do it. My life has taken a big turn for the better since I have moved here.
I have learned more on the golf course in the last couple years than in ALL my college days.
My normal interests are Golfer/shooter and wildlife photographer (Grand Canyon Guide), and there are plenty of folks here that share those same interests. 50 is the new 40, etc.
My Dad's 82, and works out with me at the Gym 3days/week!!! Going STRONG!!! Looks like he's 60, and teaches computer photography, etc.
Great Thread, ArPaul...you are smart enough to learn this at the comfortable side of 30...and are AHEAD of the game.