Fellow meathedz you've known that have passed.

[Howard]

I was thinking about making a meathead road trip and heading to SW Ohio to visit some old gyms still in business when I lived there 30 years ago.

The World Gym about 15 miles NW of Cinn was still going strong in the same location. Cool .I checked it out .

I was soon bummed out to learn that long time owner Ken Reynolds passed away in 2020 .

He was 74 , so he wasn't some young guy and his longtime wife Ruth is still alive . Granted I'm getting older having recently hit 65 , but too many old bodybuilding bros have dropped in the last 10 years.

Most gyms and contests come and go along with the bodybuilders I've known over the years.

Think about it . The original Golds gym of Pumping Iron fame stopped being a gym within a couple years after filming. With the exception of the Olympia and Arnold, most pro contests don't last long .

I dunno , but it seems like the entire bodybuilding culture lacks stability and longevity.

Your thoughts?

[bigmikecox]

We are getting old bro!!!! I knew a few gym bros that have passed and its sad.

Its good to see some of my old meathead friends on FB still. Good to keep in touch

[Howard]

We are getting old bro!!!! I knew a few gym bros that have passed and its sad.

Its good to see some of my old meathead friends on FB still. Good to keep in touch

I hear that

[Griff11]

I know a few

[Bob S]

Shawn Perine

[Beti ona]

I am much younger than you and I have observed the same thing for a long time: people die and things change.

Getting older sucks, for all kinds of reasons.

[Bestia]

The fact that we are mortal and finite gives meaning importance to the time that we have above ground. Money and material things are a means to an end and necessary but it is the relationships that we have with those we care deeply about and the experiences we have while here that matter

[bigmikecox]

The fact that we are mortal and finite gives meaning importance to the time that we have above ground. Money and material things are a means to an end and necessary but it is the relationships that we have with those we care deeply about and the experiences we have while here that matter

This!!! No matter how much money you have, there is no brink truck at our funeral. As long as I have a roof, food, gym and decent health, im good!!!

[Beti ona]

Accumulating hundreds of millions makes no sense since that money will be enjoyed by others:

Ungrateful children and relatives who will squander your money, never give value to things and will fight among themselves to obtain the inheritance

The state

Universities, scientific research or "charitable" organizations

[Bestia]

Accumulating hundreds of millions makes no sense since that money will be enjoyed by others:

Ungrateful children and relatives who will squander your money, never give value to things and will fight among themselves to obtain the inheritance

The state

Universities, scientific research or "charitable" organizations

I think there is something to be said for accumulating wealth to pass to your children but it is my opinion that it should not be all encompassing and important above all other things in your life

If you raise your kids to be grounded and to instill good values and stress the importance of hard work and striving for their dreams, wealth you pass down to them can allow them not to be beholden to others. However without those values and a strong work ethic, then the situation you describe becomes more likely

My father has always said he hopes to go in the ground while he is spending his last cent. Frankly, that is how it should be and I hope that is the case.

[Howard]

The fact that we are mortal and finite gives meaning importance to the time that we have above ground. Money and material things are a means to an end and necessary but it is the relationships that we have with those we care deeply about and the experiences we have while here that matter

Timeless wisdom

[Howard]

Accumulating hundreds of millions makes no sense since that money will be enjoyed by others:

Ungrateful children and relatives who will squander your money, never give value to things and will fight among themselves to obtain the inheritance

The state

Universities, scientific research or "charitable" organizations

I have never seen a parent's death that didn't have some conflict and bickering over their " estate" .

[Howard]

This!!! No matter how much money you have, there is no brink truck at our funeral. As long as I have a roof, food, gym and decent health, im good!!!

That's my life philosophy

[1Patrick]

This!!! No matter how much money you have, there is no brink truck at our funeral. As long as I have a roof, food, gym and decent health, im good!!!

No weed????

[letsrun4it]

If you want a boat to enjoy your life to the fullest, great, but the boat won't hold your hand when you're dying.