Rodger Pettichord Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Can you remember the first time you had to stare Old in the face? My moment came when I was talking to a beautiful young woman. I had my stomach well sucked in and was, I thought, holding my own in the conversation. When the conversation came to a close, the beautiful young woman put her hand tenderly on my arm and said, "It's been nice talking to you, Sir. You remind me so much of my grandfather." My youth died its final death right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArGee Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Mine was about 10 years ago in my early 60's. I was, and still am, relatively fit and healthy, and I caught a bus into the city one day. The bus was full with a few people standing. This didn't bother me as the trip was only a couple of kilometers and I am quite used to "strap hanging". A middle aged gentleman jumped up and offered me his seat. I was somewhat taken aback, as this had never happened before, but took the seat and thanked him. Then thought to myself 'good manners are one thing but do I really look that old'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence aldrich Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Maybe you guys need to post this in the compatibility forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Pilot Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The first time I made a reference to a movie star and heard "Who is that". Dale We have been blessed with two important attributes, 1 - we are on the right side of our faces, and 2 - we don't think about how old we are until somebody or our bodies remind us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzelle Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I was parking the car in a supermarket car park and there was an idiot trying to park illegally on the narrow bit where pedestrians walked. So I hooted him and yelled out my window not to park there! He yelled back " Silly old sod". He was older than me by a few years - my hair went white early - a family trait. God I was annoyed. When he went into the shop I let all 4 tires / tyres down. Hah! That showed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Did you enjoy your night in the cells? Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzelle Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 5 hours ago, teecee said: Did you enjoy your night in the cells? Teecee. Nah, got away with it. O dang! It's public now! Hey, who's that banging on my door at this time of night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 That's not age, but Yorkshire behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzelle Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, macca22au said: That's not age, but Yorkshire behaviour. Actually it was in Hastings at Christmas so "Southern behaviour"! I've only lived in Yorkshire for 6 years and have no intention of leaving here now. Such beautiful countryside and such friendly people. Any wonder they consider it "God's Own Country"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 So which Shire is best to be old in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 There's a "Best" place to get old? Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc_Z Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Rode a classmate's Harley a bunch of times while in college, but never had an accident. Wanted another bike later on, but spouse said I couldn't;t fly and have a motorcycle. I chose flying. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 T On 3/22/2018 at 8:51 AM, teecee said: There's a "Best" place to get old? Teecee. Touche, Teecee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc_Z Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Senior moment personified! My post above about motorcycles should have gone in the Old Coots thread where they are talking about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplane Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I was doing OK until the day I bought a couple of bags of groceries at the supermarket and the 18 year old girl at the register asked me if she could call someone to help me carry the bags to the car. I knew right then and there that it was all over..........Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 A mild disagreement, Triplane--it's when you accept the offer to carry the groceries to the car that it's all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 " I knew right then and there that it was all over..........Doug " Mate I am still laughing as I try to type this.. Magic, Love it..Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 My realisation I was old came about on the golf course. When I got to the 15th. I had nothing left and my partners 'phoned the pro' who kindly came out in a buggy, took me back to the clubhouse, sat me down and gave me a drink of...….. WATER! I haven't played since but regularly visit twice a week and sit with the other old men who can't play and take the rise out of those who still can! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplane Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 3/24/2018 at 7:24 PM, Rodger Pettichord said: A mild disagreement, Triplane--it's when you accept the offer to carry the groceries to the car that it's all over. It depends on who volunteers to carry the bags. Somethings age never changes.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Trolleys are the answer. No-one offers to push your trolley for you, It would be very suspicious if they did! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Pilot Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Here is a tip for Johnny and for the rest of us that have or are running out of steam. When my wife died one of the things she left behind was her wheelchair. It is a good chair and I had replaced the front wheels with wheels from a bariatric chair which are larger and travel over rough ground and gravel walkways much better than the originals. We used to go camping and me being her wheelchair motor for 7 years I learned what did and did not work. Back to the tip. When the time came that using a walker became necessary for me I decided to use her chair instead, which has the added benefit of giving me a place to sit and rest when the need arises. It takes up less space in my car than my walker and I can place my cooler and camera bag in it. All and all, a win-win. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I inherited a folding rolling walker from my father. It has brakes, a fold-down seat, and a small carry basket. I used it after hip surgery for a few weeks and found it very handy. It will be my go-to when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I still walk, well, stagger would be more apprpriate, with a nice wooden walking stick to help. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Cox Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I use a walker to get around the house. been using it since I started having falls 3 1/2 years ago. A Community Nurse got it from the hospital for me. Makes a good seat when preparing meals as I cannot stand for long. When I go shopping I use a wheelchair as I can cover more distance. I am now considering upgrading to a mobility scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 It comes to us all: not gradually in some cases but in long periods of stable abilities, a threshold, and down to the next level. I inherited a walker which I don't need to use as yet, but a walking stick in case of the woozies...and my loyal mobility scooter which my medical daughter totally decries but gives me some freedom. She thinks walking more is altogether better. I ask her whether collapsing in the street is OK, she says yes, I think she sees it as more heroic. My kind wife otherwise drives me wherever needed. But my scooter still takes me to do radio work at the local Coastguard base. But I can still sit here and fly my 787 from Gatwick to Dallas with great scenery. It is not perfect, that is the beauty of this hobby it is never quite right. I shall tweak until I am incapable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 A pic I took with my little PS3 on my eightieth - straight "v" key . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Looking real good my man. How high up are you ond. Looks like yeah flying a gyrocopter.No "Bolshevik" you do NOT look 80 (I only had one beer tonight and I'm not lying but it's still early). Cheers k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 olderndirt--clever screenshot. I had to look closely before I realized you weren't in a plane. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Pilot Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 12:19 AM, Rodger Pettichord said: I inherited a folding rolling walker from my father. It has brakes, a fold-down seat, and a small carry basket. I used it after hip surgery for a few weeks and found it very handy. It will be my go-to when the time comes. I also have one of them but I discovered that it did not serve me well traveling over the dirt and gravel I have to walk on. The wheels were too small. I also discovered that it took up more space in my car because it did not fold up as flat as the wheelchair. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 10 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: olderndirt--clever screenshot. I had to look closely before I realized you weren't in a plane. Nice job. Photoshopped over 'Old Rhinebeck' in NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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