> > Sometimes you just have to ask yourself 'Will I live to be 80?' > > I recently chose a new primary care physician. > > After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing > 'fairly well' for my age. > > A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, > > Do you think I'll live to be 80? > > He asked, Do you smoke tobacco or drink alcoholic beverages? > > No, I replied. I don't do drugs, either. > > Then he asked, Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs? > > I said, No, my other doctor said that all red meat is unhealthy! > > Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, > boating, fishing or relaxing in the beach? > > No, I don't, I said. > > He asked, Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex? > > No, I said. I don't do any of those things. > > Then he looked at me and asked, > > Then why do you give a ****. HDG gone now