102-Year-Old Man Leaving To Start New Life In New Zealand


	102-Year-Old Man Leaving To Start New Life In New Zealand

gingembre

1-4-2008 5:44 PM

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inspiration, heartwarming, adventure, seniors, new zealand

gingembre says:

You have to admire this guy's outlook on life!

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1-4-2008 6:59 PM

Socratoad

Ever onward and upward.

1-4-2008 7:43 PM

debbyski

Every year we promise ourself to do something. This guy really inspires me to start living life the way I really want to . . .

1-5-2008 11:14 AM

MARYSTRACK

Age doesn't really matter Our lives for how ever long is an adventure Change is so healthy

1-5-2008 11:24 AM

gingembre

One of the most inspiring aspects of this man's quest for a new life is that he still looks forward to the future. Even at 102 years old. How many of us are cultivating that kind of optimism?

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