I got thinking today about comparisons of my Grandpa, my Dad and myself. I was thinking that since I'm somehow in my eighties I could show Grandpa , Dad and me all in our eighties. I couldn't or don't know how to get similar photos of each.
To start off I was the first grandson so here I am in Grandpa's arms...his first grandson.
It was hard for me to get my head around the fact that we could be all compared in our eighties. Grandpa was born in 1864, Dad 1912 and me 1939. That's 75 years apart.
What an interesting post to compare the three of you at the same age range! In the first picture I think your Dad and Grandfather look a lot alike. You all three look really good to be in your 80's!
ReplyDeleteWe enjoy good health, but we don't look alike.
DeleteWow! Red the photos are really something. I like them a lot. Your dad sure looked strong and healthy at the age of 80 and he looks more like in his 50s. Those are good strong genes you have in you. A very happy 81 to you. I hope I am doing just as well as you are when I reach 81. Have a wonderful rest of your week too.
ReplyDeleteThe lived active lifestyles.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI see the resemblance, you are all handsome men. 81 is still young. Wonderful family photos. Take care, enjoy your day!
Well, thanks for the complement.
DeleteClearly you come from a hale and hearty line! An interesting comparison and love the old photos.
ReplyDeleteThe family was very strong. I am fortunate to have very good health at this age.
DeletePeople in their eighties now look much younger than the former ones. Better lives with no hard works, better food, better housing it all makes us older and healtier. But the good genes of a family will help a lot too. My fathers family were also in their eighties.
ReplyDeleteYour summary of living conditions that help us to live longer more active lives is exact.
DeleteAnd here we are in 2020. Thank you for the wonderful pictures of your family in their eighties, along with you, Red. You are looking good!
ReplyDeleteWe usually think of Grandparents and parents as old but not me. Well, I am old.
DeleteMy dad as also born in 1912 but I didn’t enter the world until 1947, and I was his frost and only.
ReplyDeleteThey lived in very different times.
DeleteWhat a wonderful post! It's fun seeing all the members of your family!
ReplyDeleteIt was some what humbling for me to see that I'm in that group.
DeleteHow wonderful it is that you have these photos of your grandfather and father when they were in their 80s. You look great, Red!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThose are great photos and wonderful the longevity you have in your family. You do not look at all alike. I understand , I think, your reference to the passage of time as compared to where we were and where we are now . At 56 I have had a couple of these "wow" moments in my life already.
DeleteYou look younger than your father and grandfather at similar ages. Eighty is not old today like it was for them.
ReplyDeleteThe difference in photography makes a difference too.
DeleteThat is a good way of looking at things.
ReplyDeleteIt puts a different perspective on things.
DeleteHappy Birthday Red! You must look like your Mom as I thin your Dad and Grandpa look very much alike! Stay safe! and warm! :)
ReplyDeleteI probably do look like my Mom's side.
DeleteYou can't fool me Young Red! That third picture is of The Beach Boys on their farewell tour with Brian Wilson on the left... "I wish they all could be California girls..."
ReplyDeleteWe're a handsome bunch of dudes.
DeleteYou have great genes, Red. My dad was born in 1905 and I was the first born too. He got married when he was 44 and I was born 3 years later in 52. Great old pictures, always nice to look back.
ReplyDeleteIt's also interesting to see how the generations get skewed.
DeleteLooks like you have longevity in your family, Red! All healthy looking in their eighties!
ReplyDeleteYes were are healthy but we also know that at this age we are fragile.
DeleteIt's kind of hard for us to think that we have reached our grandparents' ages.
ReplyDeleteThat's what got me thinking about this topic.
DeleteYou each look quite robust.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching 81 years of life! I will turn 80 in about four months. We can no longer think of ourselves as young. Well, we can, but we would be mistaken.
ReplyDeleteRobust is a good word for us.
ReplyDeleteWell, Red, I came down here to say that your grandfather and dad have very strong jawlines. You keep yours well hidden.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
Congrats on making it into the 8th decade. I like that 1 candle cake. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteBut still going strong ... congrats!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting post! These photos are very special.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing these heartwarming images dear Red !
ReplyDeletehow fortunate to be able to compare with your grandpa and father :)
since people of modern era have more awareness about health and life they look younger than former ones ,i think positive approach plays really important roll in this ,toady people know well how to uplift their days with appropriate hobbies ,old people were more serious and sensitive with their responsibilities and less though about having fun or feeling light
Was it your birthday recently? If so, Happy Belated Birthday, Red! I hope I have as much energy and memory as you do when I reach that birthday.
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