Growing older - Pt 2 of many

Morning Mugs

I've had a weekend of peace and quiet. HellsBells camped in the South off France at The Moneypit with MiddleSis and LittleSis  for a few days has meany an unusual calm has descended over the house.

Years ago, I'd have used this stock up my alcohol blood levels. There'd have been loud music as I took the chance to re-listen to CDs and watch music DVDs by the likes of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Takeways would have been the order of every day. It would have been a proper slob-fest. But times have changed. Age is in the bones and muscles. I went out Friday and had 6 whole pints of Guinness. I came home and had 2 more...over 2 hours. I played a Blu-Ray (Celebration Day - Led Zeppelin Live) and then when my daughter came home I put the music through headphones. For 25 minute and then bed after a large glass of water. I did the front and back gardens on Friday to ensure the weekend would be free to 'sit' in the garden and relax. We had one takeaway on Sunday with the other daughter and grandkids etc. 

But most relaxing thing of all?

I played Bowls..yes Lawn Bowls.....4 times over the weekend. A new club that's a 3 minute drive/20 minute walk has opened and I joined. There's plenty of younger people who have joined as well. AND I LOVED IT. Yes ...I actually loved it. It relaxed me. It wasn't rushed. I wasn't committed to 4 or 5 hours playing as you are with golf. You can stop between ads and check your phone, have a sip of your drink or just look across the fields at the views. 

It seems the ageing process foes eventually smooth the edges down, calm the persona and allow you to take the time for a more gentle approach to life. 

I rather like it. 

Later Mugs, GJ