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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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]?

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?

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

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.

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

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 ......... 😞

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 🙂