January 28, 1947 was a big day in my life. That's when I came into this crazy world, making me 70! today. It's kind of a big deal. When I was diagnosed with diabetes some 35 years ago I was told to expect to live to 70 and at that time that was a reasonable guess. We didn't even have glucometers yet never mind Lantus (slow-acting insulin) and a lot of the other management systems we have today.

So here I am, still standing and seemingly not leaving in the near future. I'm much more likely to die WITH diabetes rather than FROM diabetes. I'll take it!

Dick (the Volvo owner) is coming over to take me out to lunch and then, with any luck, the Volvo will get it's new engine fired up for the first time. Looking forward to that. Sounds like an excellent birthday.

Dan

Is the track open there this time of year? A 1320' pass to celebrate would be fun.
Congrats.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Glad to hear that you are winning your battle with diabetes. Feel good about it because many are finding out that it's a debilitating disease.

I wish mine was a little more successful. When I hit 60 this past year, first a major heart attack and then congestive heart failure. Now my MB venture is very limited. Just waxing the car is a process that takes several days.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

Happy birthday!

What time should I be there?

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1983 300CD Turbodiesel

Had my heart attack 14+ years ago. Good doctoring has kept me out of congestive heart failure (I'm on a ton of drugs) but I've been running on 3/4 of a heart since the heart attack. The left outer wall is kaput. I put HUGE effort into staying up and running but it's been more than worth it. I test blood sugars before each meal and adjust insulin bolus dosage and food intake accordingly. Because I'm an engaged patient the endrocrinologist (sp?) has turned me loose with sliding scales for both Lantus and Humalog and I slide 'em! And fer God's sake, NO cheese! Concentrated fat!

Anyhow, so far I'm doing OK though with some limitations. I'm a lucky guy for a whole bunch of reasons.

Dan

When you coming? I'll pick you up at the airport (airport code is "ILM").

Dan

Congratulations and Happy Birthday Dan! You're only two months behind me but I lack your health challenges. The two diesels and I keep plugging along. Hope all goes well during your "bonus years."

Jeremy

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

haha


thx Dan, wish I could make it!

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1983 300CD Turbodiesel

Congratulations a big day indeed and Happy Birthday!

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01 e320
05 cdi
85 chev c10

Congratulations Dan on your 70th I am about 10 yrs. behind you and and had an attack 4 yrs. ago Dr. told me stop drinking and take the meds. if I did'nt I would die so I took his advice and am still wrenching as good as ever. Thank you for all your knowledge you have shared with this forum and Happy Motoring.

Happy Birthday!

Yes a milestone in many of our lives. The wife and myself where discussing that she hits it this coming march just yesterday.


I hope it is a good year for you.

Thanks Yuke and all the rest of you folks!

And Yuke - some of the knowledge I've shared is even accurate but you have to pick the gems out of the gravel. Good luck with that - though I don't deliberately hide the gems.

Dan

Well, I'm 5 days older than you, & I didnt even get a lousy tee-shirt.

-c-

(01-23-47)

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"I applaud your elaborate system of denial"

Damn old man!

Dan