How to tell you're getting old - Page 3

Felix_MC · 12-04-2007, 08:02 PM

I no how it feels to have dad turn 40...
Mine's taking the 'four oh' in the spring... My mom still has two years left before she hits it too..

Im turning 'one five' at the really, really, really end of this month...

NovaScotian · 12-04-2007, 08:03 PM

My wife said (when our eldest turned 40): "I can't believe I've got a 40-year old daughter". My reply: "How do you think your mother feels?" (89 and going strong). My kids are now 39, 41, & 45; my big seven-O has come and gone.

johngpt · 12-04-2007, 10:18 PM

We had once gotten a birthday card for my mother which said,

"A little gray hair doesn't mean you're getting older..."

[open card]

"Unless it's on your children!"

NovaScotian, perhaps you can create a card for your mother-in-law, but substitute "grandchildren!"

NovaScotian · 12-04-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by johngpt


	We had once gotten a birthday card for my mother which said, "A little gray hair doesn't mean you're getting older..." [open card] "Unless it's on your children!" NovaScotian, perhaps you can create a card for your mother-in-law, but substitute "grandchildren!"

It would be appropriate too -- my son is getting grey at the temples - who can tell with a female of the species?

johngpt · 12-04-2007, 11:19 PM

As if today's posts here weren't enough, tonight I received this link from a friend of 40 years, also a baby boomer.

When clicking on this link, make sure your speakers are on.

http://weblogs.newsday.com/news/opin...y_boomers.html

This one is good enough to also post in the 'favorite joke' thread.

specter · 12-13-2007, 05:45 AM

Getting old (or, rather more serious) is when you start thinking that the majority of the younger generation are dumber, less flexible, more computer-dependent, of no values, soulless, less sportive, unable to go without their parents' control...
I don't thinks so often, but sometimes I start to get the thought that those who are younger lack some features that we have and vice versa

johngpt · 12-13-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by specter


	Getting old (or, rather more serious) is when you start thinking that the majority of the younger generation are dumber, less flexible, more computer-dependent, of no values, soulless, less sportive, unable to go without their parents' control... I don't thinks so often, but sometimes I start to get the thought that those who are younger lack some features that we have and vice versa

Too true specter. Many of the posts here are humorous, but what you've pointed out is true. When we start feeling somewhat as you've described, that truly is a sign of getting older.

johngpt · 12-13-2007, 07:01 AM

specter, your post caused me to think of something else. Sadly, I've been noticing folks of 'my generation' are exhibiting more frequently, a tendency to not want to learn new things. I notice it most regarding technology, but also in my profession of physical therapy.

Felix_MC · 12-13-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by johngpt


	...exhibiting more frequently, a tendency to not want to learn new things. I notice it most regarding technology...

That explains why my dad doesn't want to switch to a Mac... It's not like he can't afford one, but I guess it's because he's been using PC's since highschool and college and even at his first job...

johngpt · 12-17-2007, 11:39 AM

From a patient this morning:

Games for when we are older
• Sag, you’re it.
• Pin the toupee on the bald guy.
• 20 questions shouted into your good ear.
• Kick the bucket.
• Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says, “Bend over.”
• Doc Doc Goose.
• Simon says something incoherent.
• Hide and go pee.
• Spin the bottle of Mylanta.
• Musical recliners.

aehurst · 12-17-2007, 02:14 PM

If you remember where the dimmer switch for your headlights used to be before they moved it to the steering column......... you just might be an old guy.

If you've ever sailed an 78 rpm vinyl record (the original frisbee)... you just might be an old guy.

NovaScotian · 12-17-2007, 03:57 PM

What does it mean when you remember where the starter was on a 1934 Ford Coupe?

I should perhaps mention that the car was 20 years old when I drove it.

aehurst · 12-17-2007, 04:06 PM

Think that means you just might be a REAL old guy.

Cool ride, man. I remember some older cars with a starter button on the dash or even on the floorboard... or was that the tractor? Sure eliminated breaking off the key in the switch!

ArcticStones · 12-17-2007, 04:22 PM

.
Some people spent their youth wishing they looked more like Marlon Brando or Elizabeth Taylor.

...then spent their middle age years ... praying that they wouldn’t end up looking like Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor...
.

ArcticStones · 12-17-2007, 04:27 PM

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And I suppose being in your 40s and 50s means complaining about how contemporary music lacks decent guitar solos. And even though it’s got a beat, doesn’t have a human being manning the drums... (sic)
.

johngpt · 12-17-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aehurst


	If you remember where the dimmer switch for your headlights used to be before they moved it to the steering column......... you just might be an old guy. If you've ever sailed an 78 rpm vinyl record (the original frisbee)... you just might be an old guy.

Ouch!

johngpt · 12-17-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by aehurst


	Think that means you just might be a REAL old guy.

I believe NovaScotian reigns at emeritus status.

aehurst · 12-17-2007, 08:04 PM

Hey... I said "MIGHT"

Felix_MC · 12-17-2007, 08:18 PM

Quid vos conferunt senes?

johngpt · 12-17-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix_MC


	Quid vos conferunt senes?

conferunt?
What are we conferring/debating/calling old?

12-04-2007, 08:02 PM	#41
Felix_MC All Star Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 891	I no how it feels to have dad turn 40... Mine's taking the 'four oh' in the spring... My mom still has two years left before she hits it too.. Im turning 'one five' at the really, really, really end of this month... __________________ FelixMC.com MileaLabs Twitter Forrst

12-04-2007, 08:03 PM	#42
NovaScotian Hall of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 4,946	My wife said (when our eldest turned 40): "I can't believe I've got a 40-year old daughter". My reply: "How do you think your mother feels?" (89 and going strong). My kids are now 39, 41, & 45; my big seven-O has come and gone. __________________ 17" MBP, OS X 10.8.3; 27" iMac, OS X 10.8.3

12-04-2007, 10:18 PM	#43
johngpt MVP Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,091	We had once gotten a birthday card for my mother which said, "A little gray hair doesn't mean you're getting older..." [open card] "Unless it's on your children!" NovaScotian, perhaps you can create a card for your mother-in-law, but substitute "grandchildren!" __________________ John My Flickr Last edited by johngpt; 12-04-2007 at 10:21 PM.

12-04-2007, 11:19 PM	#45
johngpt MVP Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,091	As if today's posts here weren't enough, tonight I received this link from a friend of 40 years, also a baby boomer. When clicking on this link, make sure your speakers are on. http://weblogs.newsday.com/news/opin...y_boomers.html This one is good enough to also post in the 'favorite joke' thread. __________________ John My Flickr

12-13-2007, 07:01 AM	#48
johngpt MVP Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,091	specter, your post caused me to think of something else. Sadly, I've been noticing folks of 'my generation' are exhibiting more frequently, a tendency to not want to learn new things. I notice it most regarding technology, but also in my profession of physical therapy. __________________ John My Flickr

12-13-2007, 05:45 AM	#46
specter All Star Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 578	Getting old (or, rather more serious) is when you start thinking that the majority of the younger generation are dumber, less flexible, more computer-dependent, of no values, soulless, less sportive, unable to go without their parents' control... I don't thinks so often, but sometimes I start to get the thought that those who are younger lack some features that we have and vice versa

12-17-2007, 11:39 AM	#50
johngpt MVP Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,091	Games for when we are older From a patient this morning: Games for when we are older • Sag, you’re it. • Pin the toupee on the bald guy. • 20 questions shouted into your good ear. • Kick the bucket. • Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says, “Bend over.” • Doc Doc Goose. • Simon says something incoherent. • Hide and go pee. • Spin the bottle of Mylanta. • Musical recliners. __________________ John My Flickr

12-17-2007, 02:14 PM	#51
aehurst MVP Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,286	If you remember where the dimmer switch for your headlights used to be before they moved it to the steering column......... you just might be an old guy. If you've ever sailed an 78 rpm vinyl record (the original frisbee)... you just might be an old guy.

12-17-2007, 03:57 PM	#52
NovaScotian Hall of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 4,946	What does it mean when you remember where the starter was on a 1934 Ford Coupe? I should perhaps mention that the car was 20 years old when I drove it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 17" MBP, OS X 10.8.3; 27" iMac, OS X 10.8.3 Last edited by NovaScotian; 12-17-2007 at 04:00 PM.

12-17-2007, 04:06 PM	#53
aehurst MVP Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,286	Think that means you just might be a REAL old guy. Cool ride, man. I remember some older cars with a starter button on the dash or even on the floorboard... or was that the tractor? Sure eliminated breaking off the key in the switch!

12-17-2007, 04:22 PM	#54
ArcticStones Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 3,152	. Some people spent their youth wishing they looked more like Marlon Brando or Elizabeth Taylor. ...then spent their middle age years ... praying that they wouldn’t end up looking like Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor... . __________________ . "You say this gadget of yours is for ordinary people. What on earth would ordinary people want with computers?" HP executive to Steve Wozniak

12-17-2007, 04:27 PM	#55
ArcticStones Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 3,152	. And I suppose being in your 40s and 50s means complaining about how contemporary music lacks decent guitar solos. And even though it’s got a beat, doesn’t have a human being manning the drums... (sic) . __________________ . "You say this gadget of yours is for ordinary people. What on earth would ordinary people want with computers?" HP executive to Steve Wozniak

12-17-2007, 08:04 PM	#58
aehurst MVP Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,286	Hey... I said *"MIGHT"*

12-17-2007, 08:18 PM	#59
Felix_MC All Star Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 891	Quid vos conferunt senes? __________________ FelixMC.com MileaLabs Twitter Forrst

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