70th Anniversary

[Javajoe]

Well, my parents just had there 70th. Dad is 97, moms 94. Still going strong. Traveling, road trips, 5k events. Great health. Never argue. 9 kids. Best parents ever

 

[WhatExit?]

Congrats to them and to you and your family! 70 years is a helluva long time for anything!

 

[RitcheyRch]

That's awesome and happy anniversary to them.

 

[boatpi]

Wow!! That’s a Guinness book of records maybe

 

[JB in so cal]

That's Awesome!

 

[Bullet28]

Congratulations that’s awesome.

 

[F.U.IRS]

No exit plan needed. Congrats

 

[monkeyswrench]

That's truly badass and amazing!
I'm knocking on 21, and can't figure out how my wife puts up with me!

 

[snowhammer]

So cool, such genuine smiles!

 

[jeteater1]

Congratulations to them . My parents hit the the 56 year mark last month

 

[Javajoe]

None of my brothers or sisters have heard them even argue. Even tempered. Pretty chill. First thing my dad always asks when I come over is “ Can I get you a beer?” Then we bullshit about his latest thing he is working on in the yard, or the stock market or current event. He’s a retired Mechanical Engineer, lots of patents, and still builds shit around the house and does the stock market in his office for a few hours everyday after he walks 3 miles and rides his stationary bike. Says nothing hurts when I ask him. Good Genes I guess. They travel all over doing 5k’s with my brother who does 1/2 marathons. Raised 5 Sons, 4 daughters, Corp of Engineers in WW2. Just great people. Mom was a nurse when they met then just raised kids her whole life and did Meals on Wheels since I was little and volunteered at the hospital and other places everyday. Still does to this day. She also goes to LA Fitness everyday and can beat all my sisters arm wrestling . They both drive and are really sharp. They may out live me. I’m 54, I’m number 8, Oldest child is 69. No health issues in any of us. No history of cancer or anything. Pretty fortunate. It’s crazy knowing my parents only have a few years left but they lived it well. Really proud of them. Mom is number 11 of 13 children. She has 11 brothers. Irish Catholic. She’s Irish. St. Paddy’s day is always a big deal at the house. Thought I would just share some good news here with my fellow boaters

 

[n2otoofast4u]

RAD!

 

[Havasu blue label]

very nice congrats

 

[79 HUSTLER]

Amazing!!!!!

 

[HNL2LHC]

Awesome!!!! Must be something in the water at Dos Lagos.

 

[Andy B.]

None of my brothers or sisters have heard them even argue. Even tempered. Pretty chill. First thing my dad always asks when I come over is “ Can I get you a beer?” Then we bullshit about his latest thing he is working on in the yard, or the stock market or current event. He’s a retired Mechanical Engineer, lots of patents, and still builds shit around the house and does the stock market in his office for a few hours everyday after he walks 3 miles and rides his stationary bike. Says nothing hurts when I ask him. Good Genes I guess. They travel all over doing 5k’s with my brother who does 1/2 marathons. Raised 5 Sons, 4 daughters, Corp of Engineers in WW2. Just great people. Mom was a nurse when they met then just raised kids her whole life and did Meals on Wheels since I was little and volunteered at the hospital and other places everyday. Still does to this day. She also goes to LA Fitness everyday and can beat all my sisters arm wrestling . They both drive and are really sharp. They may out live me. I’m 54, I’m number 8, Oldest child is 69. No health issues in any of us. No history of cancer or anything. Pretty fortunate. It’s crazy knowing my parents only have a few years left but they lived it well. Really proud of them. Mom is number 11 of 13 children. She has 11 brothers. Irish Catholic. She’s Irish. St. Paddy’s day is always a big deal at the house. Thought I would just share some good news here with my fellow boaters View attachment 992687

That's fucking awesome they look great!!

 

[Ducksquasher]

Congrats...if we could all be so blessed!

 

[24 Sleekenforcer]

That’s just awesome. Congratulations and happy anniversary!

 

[SoCalDave]

Wow, we're only halfway there...what an accomplishment that is in today's society. God bless them!

 

[shintoooo]

Love it.

 

[Bob Bitchen]

Salt of the earth. God has truly blessed them and you. Enjoy every moment you can with them.

 

[RichL]

What a great story. Congrats to them.

 

[OLDRAAT]

That is amazing, wishing them the best for continued happiness.

 

[havasuhusker]

WOW! Congratulations to our parents! What a milestone.

 

[Ziggy]

Truly inspiring!
You're lucky to have those great genetics within you

 

[rivermobster]

Life well lived. Congrats.

 

[AZmike]

What a great story! Good for them. My parents retired at 50 and I can't seem to get them to do much of anything. Traveling was the only thing they wanted to do but since Rona they haven't been anywhere.

 

[Lucky Larry]

Awesome post ~ congratulations to M & B. They truly are blessed.

Larry says get back to work or he’ll tell Tom you’re posting when you should be working.

I say tell Kathleen & Erin I said hello


“Lucky’s Wife”

 

[c_land]

Congrats to them, they look great!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Wow congrats to all of you and of course your mom and dad. A life worth living

i am number 7 of 11 kids in my family. Yep, same mom and dad but both passed.

I am sure you have been asked: “Same mom and dad?” “Are you guys catholic?” “Are you guys mormons?” Lol

 

[nowski]

Congrats to the Cute Couple...

This gets my Vote for "Thread of the Year" !!!

 

[92562]

That is awesome! We will celebrate our 30th this year so by their comparison we're just getting started!

Happy Anniversary!!!

 

[Rotten deal]

What a great run they are on.

 

[DanG]

That's awesome. Such an inspiration. Congrats to them and your entire family.

 

[Javajoe]

Wow congrats to all of you and of course your mom and dad. A life worth living

i am number 7 of 11 kids in my family. Yep, same mom and dad but both passed.

I am sure you have been asked: “Same mom and dad?” “Are you guys catholic?” “Are you guys mormons?” Lol

Same mom and Dad. Yep they are Catholic

 

[Javajoe]

Awesome post ~ congratulations to M & B. They truly are blessed. ✝✝

Larry says get back to work or he’ll tell Tom you’re posting when you should be working.

I say tell Kathleen & Erin I said hello


“Lucky’s Wife”

Lol Too Funny
I left and have been with Tilden-Coil for 3 years
Hope all is well

 

[73mandella]

Well, my parents just had there 70th. Dad is 97, moms 94. Still going strong. Traveling, road trips, 5k events. Great health. Never argue. 9 kids. Best parents ever
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You should post their wedding photo along with this one. That would be cool. Congrats to your family!

 

[Javajoe]

You should post their wedding photo along with this one. That would be cool. Congrats to your family!

I will. There wedding photo is bad ass

 

[Lucky Larry]

Hey Joe,

Happy 100th Birthday to your dad. And 95th to your mom.

My sissy sent me pics that your sissy posted.


“Mrs.”

 

[FROGMAN524]

That’s just amazing. Congratulations to them!

 

[Javajoe]

Just celebrated his 100th birthday during Thanksgiving. Going Strong My moms 95 and will easily make 100
That’s an ice cream cake shaped as a Turkey lol

 

[C-2]

Geesh, simply awesome. An inspiration to everybody; makes me smile.

 

[JFMFG]

Amazing. Congrats to both of them and what a long life to get to live together. There will truly never be anything like their generation again.

 

[Mandelon]

Amazing!

 

[Javajoe]

You should post their wedding photo along with this one. That would be cool. Congrats to your family!

Great idea. I took a pic of their wedding photo to do that after you mentioned it but forgot to post it. So here ya go…
1951 is when they got married. 9 kids ago

 

[73mandella]

Great idea. I took a pic of their wedding photo to do that after you mentioned it but forgot to post it. So here ya go…
1951 is when they got married. 9 kids ago
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That is classic...thanks for the post

 

[Lucky Larry]

OMG Joe ~ what I remember of you as a little kid ~ you looked a lot like your dad’s wedding pic.

Funny when I told Larry that I knew you from
St. Catherine’s and then he said that you two used to work together. Small world.

Your family is truly blessed and your parents a perfect example of what life should be.

“Mrs.”

 

[Javajoe]

OMG Joe ~ what I remember of you as a little kid ~ you looked a lot like your dad’s wedding pic.

Funny when I told Larry that I knew you from
St. Catherine’s and then he said that you two used to work together. Small world.

Your family is truly blessed and your parents a perfect example of what life should be.

“Mrs.”

Thanks. He had to go down to the DMV last year and renew his license. So of course he studied the book lol but they only wanted him to take the eye test. He walked out with a 5 year extension until he is 104. Crazy shit. They still drive all over and sometimes up north or Sedona. Best parents ever. Never even heard them argue. Best of friends etc.
Thanks for the kind words. We will have to get together one of these days

 

[RIVERBORN]

Might I add if it hasn’t been said, although cheers to them, you are very lucky to still have them around. I lost my mom when I was 7, and dad when I was 24. That being said I’m super happy for their awesome life and you being able to enjoy them also. That’s freaking awesome. I only wish I can live long, not only for my wife, but for my son. I’m 40 now so hopefully I see 97 at least. Lol.

 

[Javajoe]

Might I add if it hasn’t been said, although cheers to them, you are very lucky to still have them around. I lost my mom when I was 7, and dad when I was 24. That being said I’m super happy for their awesome life and you being able to enjoy them also. That’s freaking awesome. I only wish I can live long, not only for my wife, but for my son. I’m 40 now so hopefully I see 97 at least. Lol.

Yes I’m 57 and know I am very lucky especially with both of them in perfect health. Hopefully I have the good Genes. Sorry to hear your story. Must be tough losing parents early in life especially at such a young age. I can’t imagine it. I asked my middle brother who is 66 if he retires what he plans on doing the next 34 years. He said it’s real unfortunate we are going to live so long. We both just laughed. It was at my dads 100th. My mom may out live everyone