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| Rita Curd Bender 64 |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 14:11:44
During a chat with a classmate, it was mentioned that growing old could be an entertaining and interesting topic. And so, if you have any words of wisdom, funny stories, or something that you want to share about growing old, please post it here.
I read a quote that you may understand and enjoy. Because I can't remember how to correctly post the quote, I will do it the only way that I know. 
"There is always a lot to be thankful for, if you take the time to look. For example, I'm sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt." |
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| ML2006 |
Posted - 03/18/2007 : 00:15:52
Norma: That is a beautiful poem. It IS cute and provides a funny mental image but is also beautiful. |
| Norma Walker Zopp 45 |
Posted - 03/17/2007 : 22:52:57
This topic wouldn't be complete without ...
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other people's gardens
And learn to spit.
You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.
But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.
But maybe I ought to practise a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple. |
| Connard Estep 53 |
Posted - 03/17/2007 : 16:11:36
I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones that everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can't afford one. S o, I'm wearing my garage door opener.
You know, I spent a fortune on deodorant before I realized that people didn't like me anyway.
I was thinking that women should put pictures of missing husbands on beer cans!!!
I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is "when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it."
I thought about making a fitness movie for folks my age, & call it "Pumping Rust."
I know when people see a cat's litter box, they always say, "Oh, have you got a cat ?" Just once I want to say, "No, it's for company" !!!
Employment application blanks always ask "who is to be notified in case of an emergency." I think you should write, "a good doctor & attorney !!"
Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office ? What are we supposed to do - write to these men ? Why don't they just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the mailmen could look for them while they deliver the mail ? Or better yet, arrest them while they are taking their pictures !!!
I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older. Then, it dawned on me, they were cramming for their finals. As for me, I'm just hoping God grades on the curve.
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| Rita Curd Bender 64 |
Posted - 03/16/2007 : 09:02:12
You know you are getting old when you carry a brain game book in your purse wherever you go. It promises to boost memory power, sharpen reasoning skills and more.
An example of problem solving and analysis:
What will be the next letter in this logical progression?
O, T, T, F, F, S, S, ___
Sad to say but my ten-year-old granddaughter got it before I did.
Check back later for the answer. |
| Connard Estep 53 |
Posted - 03/16/2007 : 08:32:52
Thanks Marilyn, I liked it also. That Quip was actually sent to my Mother some years ago by a Cousin of mine that lives in no other than wv...... |
| ML2006 |
Posted - 03/15/2007 : 23:28:04
Connard: You did not author it but you get the A++++ for the submission! I don't think I can top that one. haha! |
| Connard Estep 53 |
Posted - 03/15/2007 : 17:41:55
Just a line to say I'm living,
That I'm not among the dead,
Though I'm getting more forgetful
And more mixed up in the head.
For sometimes I can't remember
When I stand at the foot of the stairs,
If I must go up for something--
Or have I just come down those stairs?
And before the refrigerator so often
My poor mind is filled with doubt.
Have I just put the food away
Or have I come to take it out?
And there's times when it's dark out
With my night cap on my head,
I don't know if I'm retiring--
Or just got out of bed.
So if it's my turn to write you
There's no need in getting sore.
I may think that I have written
And don't want to be a bore.
So remember, "I do love you,"
And wish that you were here.
But now it's nearly mail' time
So I must say "Good bye, Dear."
There I stood beside the mailbox
With a face so very red-Instead
of mailing you my letter,
I opened it instead.
This quip was not authored by me....
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| Rita Curd Bender 64 |
Posted - 03/15/2007 : 14:55:41
Charlie and ML, those are good. I hate to admit it but some of them are so very true.
If you want to take a brain test click on the link below.
http://www.mybraintrainer.com/ |
| Charlie 63 |
Posted - 03/15/2007 : 13:06:52
GAMES FOR WHEN WE ARE OLDER
1. Sag, you're it.
2. Hide and go pee.
3. 20 questions shouted into your good ear.
4. Kick the bucket.
5. Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says Bend Over.
6. Musical recliners.
7. Simon says something incoherent.
8. Pin the Toupee on the Bald Guy.
OLD IS WHEN:
1. Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face.
2. You don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't have to go along.
3. Getting a little action means you don't need fiber today.
4. Getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot.
5. An all-nighter means not getting up to pee! |
| ML2006 |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 18:48:49
You know you are "older" when the wear path on your carpet goes directly from the front door to the recliner. |
| ML2006 |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 18:47:05
Being "over the hill" is much better than being under it!
17.. Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew up. |
| Rita Curd Bender 64 |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 09:40:42
Hi Ron, My body and fat have been together so long that they are best friends.
Charlie, you are very funny and I resemble some of your comments.
ML, my get up is gone too and I can't remember where to find it.
Andy,if you are 60 years old, then I must be too. When did that happen?
And Dale,
1) You are getting old when your doctor begins every sentence with, "Well, at your age..."
2) You are getting old when your son is talking about retirement.
3) You are getting old wisdom from Maxine, "You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks two sizes."
4) You are getting old when you realize that all old men are good looking.
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| Andy Aide Pendleton 64 |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 23:06:58
Ok Rita and Dale,
We are the babies of this Alumni Family.
We do have four years younger Alumni siblings
The the Class of '64 have reached their milestone year by blowing out sixty candles. 
I believe yesterday we blew out 16 candles.
Much to my surprise a few days prior to my big day, my birthday, I received my first card in the mail......Automatic delivery without registration......
The Golden Mountaineer Card.....
It is a yellow and gold card when used a senior citizen receives a discount......
Day before yesterday we were 20
Yesterday we were 40
Today we are 60
Tomorrow if we are lucky we will be 80
OH!!!I forgot something.....but I forgot what I forgot
Andy |
| Dale Tincher 64 |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 22:30:23
These are great - very fun, Rita!
Charlie, like Marilyn, I certainly identify with your very funny AAADD. A few others I like:
Don't worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you.
You're getting old when you're sitting in a rocker and you can't get it started.
You're getting old when someone compliments your lizard skin shoes and you are barefoot.
As for me, except for an occasional heart attack, I feel as young as I ever did.
You're getting old when you don't care where your wife goes, just so you don't have to go along.
It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything. |
| ML2006 |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 21:16:39
HaHaHaHa! Charlie, you described my life exactly! That is the cutest thing I've read in a long time!
We can add this verse from a poem which I'll find and post later:
"How do I know my youth is all spent?
My get up and go, got up and went..." |
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