Rodger Pettichord Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Hi all. Most of us who frequent this thread are Old Guys who have watched the world change a lot since the days of our youth. Technology has changed, the cultural norms have changed, life as we live it has changed. In fact, it is safe to say that change itself has changed, happening in ways unimaginable earlier. And that leads to this week's topic. THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: what in your life has remained the same since your youth? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 The memories of, and my love for, my first. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuFun Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 The love of airplanes! My dad was stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB and lived on base next to the USAF Museum. Every school day I would walk by the XB-70, Strawberry Bitch B-24, B-25, B-29, etc. out of the base gate. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 My drinking habits. My love for aviation. My underpants.😝 cheers Gumby 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) Tough question. I'm an old stick in the mud, enjoying the connections to my past, and preserving them. (Now) antique furniture, tableware and silverware that I grew up with living with my grandparents, which I inherited. After Grandma died, my mom and uncle wanted to sell her silver, but I asked them to keep it and give it to me when I married. They agreed, and wife enjoy it greatly to this day. Also grandma's china. Also have some of her crystal, but it's now too fragile to actually use, so it is proudly displayed. Her prized Regency style sofa from 1938 or so, and the Georgian secretary are focal points in our home. Links to the past. Incidentally, we're celebrating our 45th anniversary next week. On the other hand, I greatly appreciate modern wonders! As I noted in earlier threads and posts, as a young kid I improvised "flight simulators" consisting on cardboard boxes, electric motors, and a lot of imagination. Today that has morphed into a really realistic sim using two powerful computers, and lots of realistic hardware. So much has changed in this area, and it's wonderful. ( I'm just now finishing my new cockpit, pictures to follow soon). This from an old hatter, working in a 210 year old hat shop in a living history museum. Ken Edited May 26, 2023 by Ken Q 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 A basic respect for living things. An awareness of something more. A goofy sense of humor. A love of airplanes. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Ken Q said: Tough question. I'm an old stick in the mud, enjoying the connections to my past, and preserving them. (Now) antique furniture, tableware and silverware that I grew up with living with my grandparents, which I inherited. After Grandma died, my mom and uncle wanted to sell her silver, but I asked them to keep it and give it to me when I married. They agreed, and wife enjoy it greatly to this day. Also grandma's china. Also have some of her crystal, but it's now too fragile to actually use, so it is proudly displayed. Her prized Regency style sofa from 1938 or so, and the Georgian secretary are focal points in our home. Links to the past. Incidentally, we're celebrating our 45th anniversary next week. On the other hand, I greatly appreciate modern wonders! As I noted in earlier threads and posts, as a young kid I improvised "flight simulators" consisting on cardboard boxes, electric motors, and a lot of imagination. Today that has morphed into a really realistic sim using two powerful computers, and lots of realistic hardware. So much has changed in this area, and it's wonderful. ( I'm just now finishing my new cockpit, pictures to follow soon). This from an old hatter, working in a 210 year old hat shop in a living history museum. Ken Looking forward to the pics Ken! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: A basic respect for living things. An awareness of something more. A goofy sense of humor. A love of airplanes. Can I ditto you Rodger? - and add I've never really grown up. Cheers Graeme 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 well, my mum (83) next month still looks at me when I say about things in the world as though I am still about 12......don't think that's going to change soon...and also I guess me, you see I always said that I am lucky to be a man for 2 reasons, one being childbirth, glad I miss going through that, and blokes never have to grow up, your kids when they are little want to play and someone has to do it, also I am still playing computer games, though didn't have one when I was small, I think they were the size of a small house but you should all know what I mean, we play PC, XBOX or PS5 and no one bats an eyelid, it's great.... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Reading. My Mum taught me to read when I was 3 years old and I've never stopped. And now at age 90 I have the Kindle Paperwhite which goes into my pocket so I don't need to lug books around. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 4 hours ago, John York said: Reading. My Mum taught me to read when I was 3 years old and I've never stopped. And now at age 90 I have the Kindle Paperwhite which goes into my pocket so I don't need to lug books around. I love reading, always have, I have something like a kindle however I still prefer a book in my hand...usually got a book, an aviation magazine and caravan mag on the go somewhere in the house at the same time.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 My age - which constantly - reminds me to assess the past 88 years and what have I achieved - if anything - except I am still here I get constant reminders of where I sit in this experience - with examples like - wolfco talks about his teenage kids - 3 of my 8 GREAT grandchildren are teenagers - Wain 71 says his mum is coming up to 83 - which means I could be his dad Maybe it's been my restlessness led has made me fly aero planes - simulated and real - sail Yachts solo - and travel the World on business management Maybe it's been a big help - that I have the pleasure to have had a happy Married life of 65 years and 5 years of previous courtship with a wonderful lady and a large loving family Yes ! - that is the answer - Family 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 8 hours ago, John Heaton said: My age - which constantly - reminds me to assess the past 88 years and what have I achieved - if anything - except I am still here I get constant reminders of where I sit in this experience - with examples like - wolfco talks about his teenage kids - 3 of my 8 GREAT grandchildren are teenagers My contribution to the world's overpopulation I started rather late though, only at the age of 43. Now I am 65 and today, June 1st 2023, is the first day of my pension. But you still could be my biological dad. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, wolfko said: My contribution to the world's overpopulation I started rather late though, only at the age of 43. Now I am 65 and today, June 1st 2023, is the first day of my pension. But you still could be my biological dad. welcome to the pensioners corner - Old mate - as for being your dad - Nah! - that was Wayne But then Again ?? - my eldest son is 63 - but he - doesnt sprachen sie Deutche Edited June 2, 2023 by John Heaton 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 16 hours ago, John Heaton said: welcome to the pensioners corner - Old mate Thank you John! I almost forgot that now I am eligible for Orbx' senior citizens discount. Probably an age thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 8 hours ago, wolfko said: Thank you John! I almost forgot that now I am eligible for Orbx' senior citizens discount. Probably an age thing. your main difficulty - unfortunately - is trying to get it Central is not set automatically 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Hello John, Wolfgang, it is not too hard to obtain the senior discount. A support ticket that includes proof of your age will do it every time. Here is the exact link I suspect that the main reason that "Central is not set automatically", is that it has no idea of your date of birth. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Nick Cooper said: Hello John, Wolfgang, it is not too hard to obtain the senior discount. A support ticket that includes proof of your age will do it every time. Here is the exact link I suspect that the main reason that "Central is not set automatically", is that it has no idea of your date of birth. Thanks Nick done ! - once again ! - if at first etc etc Edited June 3, 2023 by John Heaton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 22 minutes ago, John Heaton said: Thanks Nick done ! - once again ! - if at first etc etc Not wishing to derail Rodger's fine topic, you already have the "Senior Discount" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 33 minutes ago, Nick Cooper said: Not wishing to derail Rodger's fine topic, you already have the "Senior Discount" I remember Rodger and the discount some time ago but I never get it - so I gave up Any Chance of a Backdate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Nick Cooper said: Not wishing to derail Rodger's fine topic... I tjink that's one of these senior issues, forgetting what the OP was about. Anyway, thank you for your instructions Nick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfish55 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 To the best of knowledge I have never got a discount despite having registered some years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Hello, as the subject of the topic appears to have moved on, you will only get the 20% senior discount if: There is no existing discount, such as for ownership of the same product in another simulator There is not already a larger discount, such as during a sale The product that you are buying is by Orbx, the senior discount is an Orbx initiative and does not apply to "Partner" products. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 Thanks once again to our excellent Moderator Nick. If a topic gets diverted, he at least makes the side road worthwhile. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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