Well now, NIrish-guy, let’s look at the positives of being fifty, there’s . . . er . . . em . . . well then there’s . . . oh dear, I’m having trouble thinking of any. Ah-ha, yes, there’s . . . no, not that one, it doesn’t qualify. But then there’s . . . nope, that one doesn’t qualify either, it’s more of a negative.

Hmmm . . . let me think, there must be loads, ah, yes, I’ve thought of three things . . .
  1. They say fifty is the new forty, don’t they? Yes, I’m sure they do.
  2. And, what joy! Soon you will qualify for a Thai retirement visa – what fun you’re going to have applying for it! Just ask all those members currently trying to figure out if they qualify.
  3. And cripes, how could I have forgotten, your free bus pass is a mere 10 years away. Bet you can’t wait!

There must be many others, sorry I just can’t think of any. Perhaps other members can jump in and make up for my temporary memory lapse.