tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post9209220732530303967..comments2023-09-08T10:02:42.274-04:00Comments on Thoughts From the Camel: Turning SixtyJohn Cammallerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-44075406775408432102012-08-06T18:43:44.857-04:002012-08-06T18:43:44.857-04:00Thanks, Celia. I'm glad you stopped by, and th...Thanks, Celia. I'm glad you stopped by, and thanks for the follow.John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-43931638367576435482012-08-06T18:21:09.396-04:002012-08-06T18:21:09.396-04:00Nice dedication to the age, love how you worked in...Nice dedication to the age, love how you worked in a little cultural background on reaching this milestone. Happy birthday. Keep writing!CeliaBoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853394584222194483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-40270151924377323042012-07-30T18:38:26.999-04:002012-07-30T18:38:26.999-04:00Hi, Gigi - so we meet again! In reality, I'm l...Hi, Gigi - so we meet again! In reality, I'm loving every minute of my post-retirement life and wouldn't change a thing. I'm enjoying writing and getting involved in various aspects of it. I've also gone to your blog and followed it. Glad to get to know you.John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-132091959621938562012-07-30T17:54:55.192-04:002012-07-30T17:54:55.192-04:00Congratulations to reach that wonderful age and gr...Congratulations to reach that wonderful age and great article. I am closer to the next one, and enjoy life tremendiously after, well, that, you can read in my blogspot. Writing at my Talon series. Love it, just love it. I hope you will follow me as well, because i am following you now.<br />All the best for the next 10 years.<br />Gigi<br />http://maticatalon.blogspot.com.au/Talonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003094444353157163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-43641024923302740882012-07-30T09:58:23.821-04:002012-07-30T09:58:23.821-04:00Thanks, Chrystal! It was a great time, might as we...Thanks, Chrystal! It was a great time, might as well continue to enjoy it!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-34420604581448563022012-07-30T09:43:33.265-04:002012-07-30T09:43:33.265-04:00Hey there, we are all "young" hippies at...Hey there, we are all "young" hippies at heart! It's easy to feel young & wonderful at any age, while living in this beautiful paradise! Enjoy, happy birthday!Chrystal Hartiganhttp://www.chrystalhartiganpresents.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-51996437835403880552012-07-29T22:29:52.288-04:002012-07-29T22:29:52.288-04:00Thanks, Valeria! I feel better now!Thanks, Valeria! I feel better now!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-5638557732437873622012-07-29T08:09:55.238-04:002012-07-29T08:09:55.238-04:00Oh, that's true! Sorry, John, this is Valeria....Oh, that's true! Sorry, John, this is Valeria. See? It's not you getting old!drwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649741168205221359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-2537924321924995982012-07-28T16:55:24.514-04:002012-07-28T16:55:24.514-04:00Thanks, Krissi! At least I assume you're Kriss...Thanks, Krissi! At least I assume you're Krissi, the comment came through from Anonymous! Otherwise, thanks, Mike!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-7079999361669364222012-07-28T15:40:28.300-04:002012-07-28T15:40:28.300-04:00Happy Birthday, Uncle John!!! We love you lots an...Happy Birthday, Uncle John!!! We love you lots and wish you many more happy years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-49901648463307518572012-07-27T20:01:11.533-04:002012-07-27T20:01:11.533-04:00Thanks Linda & Frank! I'm guessing the nex...Thanks Linda & Frank! I'm guessing the next 10 years until the next big zero are going to fly by even faster! But, I'm loving what I'm doing now and couldn't be happier. All the best to you!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-11247345269449256402012-07-27T19:29:13.589-04:002012-07-27T19:29:13.589-04:00Hey John....a VERY belated Happy Happy !!! So if...Hey John....a VERY belated Happy Happy !!! So if <br />the big six-O came as a surprise you're just gonna <br />love the next big zero !!!! Stay well and keep <br />enjoying what you love to do..<br />oxoxox Linda and Frank PattiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-52540509122630739572012-07-27T16:41:56.397-04:002012-07-27T16:41:56.397-04:00Hi, Lois. Great timing. Your comment came through ...Hi, Lois. Great timing. Your comment came through as I was responding to the ones above. I didn't know, or didn't remember (I am 60 now and tend to forget things!) that you played golf. When you come back to Florida, I'll be happy to show you just how bad I am!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-46885467606558206122012-07-27T16:38:57.212-04:002012-07-27T16:38:57.212-04:00Thanks for dropping by, Sandy. I hope you make it ...Thanks for dropping by, Sandy. I hope you make it a regular destination. you may want to look at some of my earlier posts - there are only seven so far. I try to post something monthly so it's not too much work for me or too overwhelming for my readers. You're right about the "half century" remark. That puts it in another light. Sometimes I'll think back and say, 60 years before I was born, it was 1892! That makes me seem even older!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-72733572415217056042012-07-27T16:33:18.802-04:002012-07-27T16:33:18.802-04:00Thanks! Actually, I know a few people who don'...Thanks! Actually, I know a few people who don't like Springsteen, but that means I know not to trust their opinion on anything else! I'm at a loss, though. You're coming through as DRW, and I'm just not connecting the initials. Don't forget, I am 60 now!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-83566313312008717902012-07-27T16:30:27.137-04:002012-07-27T16:30:27.137-04:00Thanks, Linda. I really don't care about actin...Thanks, Linda. I really don't care about acting my age. I don't think about it - I just do what I do. Fortunately, most people I know who are my age do the same things. None of us grew up!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-456972264446191782012-07-27T16:28:15.649-04:002012-07-27T16:28:15.649-04:00Thanks, Donna. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Maybe ...Thanks, Donna. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Maybe I'm lucky because most of my relatives do read it. When I post something I let them, and all my friends, contacts on FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. know about it. This is only my seventh post since starting the blog, so maybe they just haven't grown tired of it yet. I hope they continue to read it, as I hope I continue to write something worth reading!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-84923630980837401312012-07-27T16:28:12.677-04:002012-07-27T16:28:12.677-04:00Happy Birthday, John. I know what a good writer yo...Happy Birthday, John. I know what a good writer you are, but look forward to finding out how you play golf! You might keep in mind the mantra I rely on for my golf game: "Lower your expectations and you will enjoy it more."<br /><br />Congratulations on your many achievements. That's more worth celebrating than a birthday.<br /><br />LoisLois Pattonhttp://www.lois-patton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-68096747772335105362012-07-27T16:16:01.999-04:002012-07-27T16:16:01.999-04:00Thanks, Deb. Actually 60 really isn't botherin...Thanks, Deb. Actually 60 really isn't bothering me. I still feel young inside, and I agree, our family does look younger than we are. I like your line about "fun in dysfunction"! I may have to borrow it some day. Maybe we should touch base for some more family stories - I know I have more books in me.John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-48493314741358428872012-07-27T16:12:19.047-04:002012-07-27T16:12:19.047-04:00Thanks! You're only showing up as "anonym...Thanks! You're only showing up as "anonymous" so I don't know who you are, but I appreciate the comment.John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-34829568349133462002012-07-27T16:11:09.694-04:002012-07-27T16:11:09.694-04:00Thanks, Gini. It's nice to be called "kid...Thanks, Gini. It's nice to be called "kid"!! I usually get "old fart"!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-86073661116042317692012-07-27T16:10:20.913-04:002012-07-27T16:10:20.913-04:00Thanks, Serena. I'm sorry I missed the Weavers...Thanks, Serena. I'm sorry I missed the Weavers but I've had so much going on lately I couldn't make it. From the FB posts I understand Ava did a great job. I should be at the next meeting.John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-88922126358390884882012-07-27T16:07:53.702-04:002012-07-27T16:07:53.702-04:00Thanks, Etya. You're right about sixty being a...Thanks, Etya. You're right about sixty being a number, and I do feel young inside - I just hope you never catch me playing air guitar - you may never recover from it!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-79233955219833874902012-07-27T16:06:31.829-04:002012-07-27T16:06:31.829-04:00Hi, Vance. Glad you dropped by. Great story about ...Hi, Vance. Glad you dropped by. Great story about your dad. Sounds like you both had a wonderful relationship. And I agree, I hope we all get better as we go along - it's something to strive for!John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957693371050501845.post-18814745750364555162012-07-27T16:03:44.338-04:002012-07-27T16:03:44.338-04:00Thanks for stopping by and following my blog, Merl...Thanks for stopping by and following my blog, Merlene. I went to yours and followed it, too. Interesting style of poem you're working on. I don't write poetry, but I think those who do are extremely creative - especially working within the rhyme schemes of various types of poetry.John Cammallerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045509225418341866noreply@blogger.com