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Posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 9:29:07
It's only 25 degrees and it seems like 25 below, my knees hurt when I squat, my wife and I look at each other and silently say, "maybe later" all too often, I say phrases like, "it was much better back then" with increasing frequency, I have extra skin as if I lost a lot of weight but I still weigh the same, I have difficulty retrieving words I know from my memory, my job is interesting but somehow harder, I've abandoned as futile cutting the grey hairs out of my moustache, I've become convinced that scientists are creating new more virulent viruses all the time, I don't always recognize myself in the mirror, I find it increasingly difficult to identify with the characters on popular television shows, I think about retirement a lot even though it's more than a decade away...
Yesterday I yelled at some kids who were harmlessly playing on my yard.
What's happening to me?
Posted by allisonross on December 2, 2005, at 10:16:35
In reply to Rust, posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 9:29:07
It's called.....age
LOL, LOL
Hey, I am 59, but I feel 20, and act it too (people guess my age at 17 years younger than I am....brag, brag, LOl, LOL),
BUT
I believe that ATTITUDE is everything, and I have a real SASSY attitude, LOL
I work at a university, where it looks like the 1960's all over again (clothing-wise), except for the students that wear the word "JUICY" on their butts......ick.
I believe in more subtler forms of advertising!
Grins, Ally
Posted by Tabitha on December 2, 2005, at 10:46:29
In reply to Rust, posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 9:29:07
I try to look on the bright side.
1) You don't need to remember most of that stuff you've forgotten anyway.
2) Being the grouchy old dude who yells "you kids, get off the grasss!" is really cool.
3) Gray hair is just free highlights.and the kicker
4) Would you really want to be 20 again?
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 2, 2005, at 14:08:09
In reply to Re: Rust, posted by Tabitha on December 2, 2005, at 10:46:29
> I try to look on the bright side.
> 1) You don't need to remember most of that stuff you've forgotten anyway.
> 2) Being the grouchy old dude who yells "you kids, get off the grasss!" is really cool.
> 3) Gray hair is just free highlights.
>
> and the kicker
> 4) Would you really want to be 20 again?Actually, you had me with #1.
Although that's only comforting if I could remember how much I've forgotten.....
Uhhh....what was the question?
Lar
Posted by alexandra_k on December 2, 2005, at 14:13:36
In reply to Re: Rust » Toph, posted by allisonross on December 2, 2005, at 10:16:35
> except for the students that wear the word "JUICY" on their butts......ick.LOL!
Yes, what is up with having words on your butt???
Posted by rainbowbrite on December 2, 2005, at 15:49:42
In reply to Re: Rust, posted by alexandra_k on December 2, 2005, at 14:13:36
>
> > except for the students that wear the word "JUICY" on their butts......ick.
>
> LOL!
>
> Yes, what is up with having words on your butt???
>
>They're cute.. I have juicy pants :-)
Although I dont wear them out anymore. IMO They are sorta last year lol ;-)
Posted by rainbowbrite on December 2, 2005, at 15:53:24
In reply to Re: Rust, posted by rainbowbrite on December 2, 2005, at 15:49:42
-- IMO They are sorta last year lol ;-)
I mean the words on the butt.
Posted by Shortelise on December 2, 2005, at 16:07:14
In reply to Rust, posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 9:29:07
lolol
Ah, my dear, you are "maturing"!
Posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 16:40:00
In reply to Rust, posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 9:29:07
I realize that its all about attitude. You guys all seem so perky. I'm not always a whiner, just today. As for wearing "juicy" on my butt, I think "Danger: No Smoking" would be more appropriate these days.
Posted by rainbowbrite on December 2, 2005, at 16:51:02
In reply to Re: Rust, posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 16:40:00
> I realize that its all about attitude. You guys all seem so perky. I'm not always a whiner, just today. As for wearing "juicy" on my butt, I think "Danger: No Smoking" would be more appropriate these days.
You always crack me up Toph! you are not a whiner. We all have moods. And btw, I often yell at chidren who annoy me ;-)
haha on danger!!
Posted by Shortelise on December 2, 2005, at 18:38:05
In reply to Re: Rust, posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 16:40:00
Sorry, Toph, I hope I didn't hurt your feelings by laughing. I was laughing more at myself than at you - everything you describe fits me.
Getting older has its advantages ... For one, I am calmer, wiser and kinder.
As for yelling at kids, well, it's better if I don't, but sometimes the little punks are are the sidewalk screaming like banshees, or they throw garbage on the ground. They deserve having someone draw the line and if I'm there, I do it. Too many kids are out of control with no respect for themselves, their peers or the world around them. So, as an example of irrate old age, I'm afraid yelling at kids doesn't wash. We are part of a community, and so are the kids - talking to them, in kindness or to chastise, I think is part of our job as human being, as members of the world.
Last summer, there were three teenaged girls walking down the street and one of them screamed blood curdling screams a couple of times. I ran outside. There they were, cool as they could be. I said to them, if someone attacked you, would you want me to come and help, to help you defend yourself? Yes, they said. Well, if you scream like that when nothing is wrong, prettty soon I'm not going to bother to come running, so when you really need help, noone is going to come. Ahh. They might have thought I'm an old bat (hey, I 'm only 50) but maybe they heard me.
Toph, I intend to do my very best to grow old gracefully. I need more exercise though.
ShortE
Posted by Phillipa on December 2, 2005, at 22:01:44
In reply to Rust, posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 9:29:07
Toph you're becoming an oldie but goodie like I am. Sleep ahhhh. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on December 2, 2005, at 22:05:21
In reply to Re: Rust » Toph, posted by Shortelise on December 2, 2005, at 18:38:05
How about a Board for us old foogies? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ClearSkies on December 2, 2005, at 22:08:27
In reply to Re: Rust, posted by Toph on December 2, 2005, at 16:40:00
My butt would say "Caution - Wide Load"
And no Daisy Dukes, it would bring out The Fashion Police (even here in Florida).ClearSkies
Posted by alexandra_k on December 2, 2005, at 22:24:13
In reply to Re: Rust, posted by rainbowbrite on December 2, 2005, at 15:49:42
hmmm.
you can spot the international students from north america...
they're the ones with words on their butts ;-)i swear, i've never seen anyone else wear them...
some people even have the name of their college on their butt
bizzare...
Posted by rainbowbrite on December 2, 2005, at 23:22:40
In reply to Re: Rust » rainbowbrite, posted by alexandra_k on December 2, 2005, at 22:24:13
> hmmm.
>
> you can spot the international students from north america...
> they're the ones with words on their butts ;-)
>Thats very true!! there is a look...
> i swear, i've never seen anyone else wear them...
>hehe yeah to be honest I got sick of them about 3 years ago. Im suprised they have lasted this long. Everything has something on the butt these days! and sparkles on everything too, been there done that, now save them for special occasions already lol
> some people even have the name of their college on their butt
>
> bizzare...hmmm, well....um...its possible, that I have a pair of those too :-) hiding in my closet
maybe Bob should make babble butt pants!
Posted by alexandra_k on December 3, 2005, at 0:03:53
In reply to Re: Rust » alexandra_k, posted by rainbowbrite on December 2, 2005, at 23:22:40
> hehe yeah to be honest I got sick of them about 3 years ago.
yeah, it was a couple of years ago i noticed a whole bunch of people wearing them.
> > some people even have the name of their college on their butt
> > bizzare...
> hmmm, well....um...its possible, that I have a pair of those too :-) hiding in my closetROFL!!!!
What cracks me up is that they make them in the first place.> maybe Bob should make babble butt pants!
you are just too funny...
:-)
Posted by Toph on December 3, 2005, at 9:45:21
In reply to Re: Rust » alexandra_k, posted by rainbowbrite on December 2, 2005, at 23:22:40
>
> maybe Bob should make babble butt pants!
>In large print it would say, " *SS " lol.
Posted by Tabitha on December 3, 2005, at 9:48:24
In reply to Re: Rust » Toph, posted by ClearSkies on December 2, 2005, at 22:08:27
> My butt would say "Caution - Wide Load"
Mine would say "I've fallen and I can't get up"
Posted by Tabitha on December 3, 2005, at 9:49:58
In reply to Re: Rust » rainbowbrite, posted by Toph on December 3, 2005, at 9:45:21
How 'bout "Please Be Civil"?
Hey, that would kinda make a cute T-shirt.
Posted by ClearSkies on December 3, 2005, at 10:21:02
In reply to Re: Rust » Toph, posted by Tabitha on December 3, 2005, at 9:49:58
> How 'bout "Please Be Civil"?
>
> Hey, that would kinda make a cute T-shirt.Uh-oh, I feel a genuine Babble project looming here. What a fantastic idea!
Posted by rainbowbrite on December 3, 2005, at 11:52:12
In reply to Re: Rust » rainbowbrite, posted by alexandra_k on December 3, 2005, at 0:03:53
>
> ROFL!!!!
> What cracks me up is that they make them in the first place.
>I know, they were cute when the first ones came out, I cant remember who started the trend and then they went too far lol
we are infested!
Posted by rainbowbrite on December 3, 2005, at 11:52:47
In reply to Re: Rust » rainbowbrite, posted by Toph on December 3, 2005, at 9:45:21
> >
> > maybe Bob should make babble butt pants!
> >
>
> In large print it would say, " *SS " lol.
hehe
:-)
Id get a pair
Posted by gardenergirl on December 3, 2005, at 13:48:24
In reply to Re: Rust » rainbowbrite, posted by Toph on December 3, 2005, at 9:45:21
> >
> > maybe Bob should make babble butt pants!
> >
>
> In large print it would say, " *SS " lol.ROFL!!!!
Thanks for the laughs with this thread.
And you know, grey hair on men is distinguished, right? But glad your humor and fun personality contradicts that. I love goofy. :)
gg
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 3, 2005, at 15:08:24
In reply to Re: Rust » rainbowbrite, posted by alexandra_k on December 2, 2005, at 22:24:13
> hmmm.
>
> you can spot the international students from north america...
> they're the ones with words on their butts ;-)
>
> i swear, i've never seen anyone else wear them...
>
> some people even have the name of their college on their butt
>
> bizzare...I don't know I've ever seen it at all. What people won't do to make an individual statement that's just like all the others.
Lar
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