Old dogs who got taught new tricks

For the old dogs among us (50+ years old) and/or those of a younger vintage who self-identify as old dogs:

What new skills, experiences or perspectives have you obtained ~ or perhaps, to some degree, been transformed by ~ relatively late in life?

Originally posted by FMF
For the old dogs among us (50+ years old) and/or those of a younger vintage who self-identify as old dogs:

What new skills, experiences or perspectives have you obtained ~ or perhaps, to some degree, been transformed by ~ relatively late in life?

Define "relatively late" please. I mean, would the last 10 years qualify?

Originally posted by divegeester
Define "relatively late" please. I mean, would the last 10 years qualify?

Any point where you were surprised by something new because you may have thought it was 'too late in life' to be affected ~ or modified ~ in the way you were.

Originally posted by FMF
For the old dogs among us (50+ years old) and/or those of a younger vintage who self-identify as old dogs:

What new skills, experiences or perspectives have you obtained ~ or perhaps, to some degree, been transformed by ~ relatively late in life?

I have finally been able to put into practice the idea of not excessively worrying about things I have no control over. That kicked in about 15 years ago.

Computer skills have improved a bunch because of employment. Still not the best with the things but I have a decent enough working knowledge to get by.

Tell us FMF, what new tricks have you?

Originally posted by joe beyser
Tell us FMF, what new tricks have you?

I'll think on it. The question was inspired by my sister-in-law who learnt to drive at the age of 48.

I learned basic HTML coding in my late, late 30s

Originally posted by Seitse
I learned basic HTML coding in my late, late 30s

Oh [i ]really[/ i], [b ] gosh, [/ b], I mastered it absolutely years ago. [quote]If at first you [b ] don't, [/ b]succeed, etc.[quote] and, [b ]wait[/ b]... isn't [i ]late, late 30s[/ i] internet lingo for "[b]44[/ b]?

Desktop computers didn't come into common use until after I turned 50. Since then it's been fun, though a bit daunting at times, keeping up with new ideas and developments every time I turn around.

Originally posted by FMF
Oh [i ]really[/ i], [b ] gosh, [/ b], I mastered it absolutely years ago. [quote]If at first you [b ] don't, [/ b]succeed, etc.[quote] and, [b ]wait[/ b]... isn't [i ]late, late 30s[/ i] internet lingo for "[b]44[/ b]?

Too complex, I have a headache now!

Originally posted by FMF
For the old dogs among us (50+ years old) and/or those of a younger vintage who self-identify as old dogs:

What new skills, experiences or perspectives have you obtained ~ or perhaps, to some degree, been transformed by ~ relatively late in life?

Made me think!
Really should be doing more with life!

I learnt to dance in my late 30's and then taught it in my 40's.

Re-trained as teacher when 45.

Learnt to play bridge at 51. (Quite decently)

Learnt how to look after a baby at 54.

Need a new challenge I think ......... 😞

Originally posted by Seitse
I learned basic HTML coding in my late, late 30s

You mean in your youth!

Originally posted by FMF
I'll think on it. The question was inspired by my sister-in-law who learnt to drive at the age of 48.

[misogynist]
My wife passed her test at 18.

But she is still learning to drive.

[/misogynist]

Originally posted by wolfgang59
Need a new challenge I think ......... 😞

I'm thinking of learning how to play chess. I'm giving myself ten years to make a start.

Originally posted by wolfgang59
Made me think!
Really should be doing more with life!

I learnt to dance in my late 30's and then taught it in my 40's.

Re-trained as teacher when 45.

Learnt to play bridge at 51. (Quite decently)

Learnt how to look after a baby at 54.

Need a new challenge I think ......... 😞

It's made me think too!

I passed my motorcycle test and learned to scuba dive quite late on. I also did some armature dramatics (of sorts) which I was surprisingly ok at.

I need a new challenge 🙂

Originally posted by divegeester
It's made me think too!

I passed my motorcycle test and learned to scuba dive quite late on. I also did some armature dramatics (of sorts) which I was surprisingly ok at.

I need a new challenge 🙂

I highly recommend dance!

CeRoc, Salsa, Ballroom, line dancing...

very sociable and very invigorating.

I often say I wasted 30 years not dancing.