Since I no longer have a dog to walk for 1 1/2 hours a day, I have been swimming lengths for 30 mins and treading water for 15mins at the pool early mornings. I try for 6 days a week if possible.
A significant number of people come to socialize and do exercises together informally in a part of the shallow end. They have fun gossiping and have been coming for years. I try to be polite greeting all and socialize for about 5 mins but focus on my goals.
Earlier this week, one of the exercising ladies asked me why I keep my pool routine so focused on such vigorous activity. I honestly answered that I was replacing my dog walking exercise.
She then asked me how old I was. I wished that I had good response to that question.
I have found that once individuals reach a certain age, they seem to settle for less activity and limit their interest in trying new things. This can be any age from 30+ and up. I refuse to limit myself so don't share my age with anyone.
Do you have any witty wisdom in how to answer the question - how old are you?