Maintenance, you vs. the dealership..

Camper G wrote:
I have to tell you guys, I'm dang impressed with y'all! It's my sincerest wish that when I'm in my 60s and 70s like y'all, I'll still be physically capable of doing my own work.

I do as much as I can now also. I'm not a great carpenter but do what i can. I enjoy plumbing and electrical. I'm a former meduim/heavy truck tech and do all my own vehicle and equipment repairs. I simply don't trust others working on my stuff. Seen way too many mistakes over the years.

Y'all have inspired me today. I'm in my 40s now and can tell now I'm slower than i was in my 20s. One of my biggest fears is getting older and not being able to turn wrenches and take care of my equipment anymore, so thanks for all these posts from you older guys. I really appreciate them.

Another 60-something here, hoping to inspire you. So far the body is holding its own, pretty much. The one thing that is difficult, when it comes to doing maintenance work, is my eyesight. I had 20-20 vision until my mid-forties. Then I started needing reading glasses. Now it's bifocals. It's a b**ch trying to crane my neck to see screws and bolts and such that are in tight places. You'd be surprised how much of a difficulty this can pose. But I guess the key to being able to keep doing stuff during your 60's and 70's is to take good care of yourself and just keep doing it. Ignore the joint pain, suck it up, and just keep going. As long as you can. Fear not.

-Speak