"You're so butch!"

I'll be turning 50 soon and with on-going my spinal problem, I'm starting to feel my age.   At times, I hardly recognize the haggard, worn-out face starting back at me in the mirror.

This self-image seems to be contradicted by the compliments I've receive on an on-going basis  (not to brag... this is just a fact.)   Here are a few samples from this week:  

Sexy Stylist:  "You're a really handsome guy!"  *
Hottie Cub:   "You're so butch!"
Daughter's 18-year old girlfriend:  "_ _ _ _ 's Dad is hot!"
48-year old hook-up from POF:   "You're a good-looking guy, for someone your age!"   **

* This was after our second round of salon-sex yesterday. I haven't told you about him, have I?

** Annoying! He had to add the qualifier, "For your age!" I sourly pointed out that (a)  I was only two years older, assuming he wasn't lying about his age and (b) I was in better shape than him.

My future driveway at the front of my house.

Over the past two days, I've cut down about 10 trees in my yard with a chain saw.  How butch is that!   I'm building a proper driveway as I'm tired of getting my car stuck in the snow all winter long.

I filmed a video clip of me felling a tree to post on YouTube.  It was very cool but showed too much of my face, so you'll have to make do with a picture of the end result, left.  I might try again with my face obscured by hard hat and safety goggles.

(Note:  this isn't me)