An OLD friend sent me these.  If you are still a young'un, you will identify with this sooner than you think.

~Your kids are becoming you...and you don't like them...but your grandchildren are perfect! 

~Going out is good.. Coming home is better!

~When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" 

~When you needed the discount, you paid full price. Now you get discounts on everything... movies, hotels, flights, but you're too tired to use them. 

~You forget names.... but it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!! 

~The 5 pounds you wanted to lose is now 15 and you have a better chance of losing your keys than the 15 pounds. 

~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything.... especially golf. [or art, in my case] 

~Your spouse is counting on you to remember things you don't remember. 

~The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore. 

~Your spouse sleeps better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than he or she does in bed.  It's called their "pre-sleep". 

~Remember when your mother said, "Wear clean underwear in case you GET in an accident"? 
Now you bring clean underwear in case you HAVE an accident! 

~You used to say, "I hope my kids GET married... Now, "I hope they STAY married!" 

~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch.. 

~When GOOGLE, ipod, email, modem.... were unheard of, and a mouse was something that made you climb on a table 

~You tend to use more 4 letter words ...."what?"..."when?"... ??? 

~Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere. 

~Your husband/wife has a night out with the guys or gals but is home by 9:00 P.M. Next week it will be 8:30 P.M. 

~You read 100 pages into a book before you realize you've read it. 

~Notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!! 

~What used to be freckles are now liver spots. 

~Everybody whispers.

 ~Now that your spouse has retired ...you'd give anything if he/she would find a job!

~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet ...2 of which you will never wear. 

old songs,   
old movies,   
And best of all, OLD FRIENDS!! 

 

I don't have a problem with any of these, but then I'm only 18. ;-)

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And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...

As me old Mom had on her fridge my whole life:

"Old Friends are the Best Antiques".. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again

 

 

 

 

 

Remember when anyone over 30 was the enemy....

Now its everyone under 50

heh heh heh...too troo!!

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again

 

 

 

 

 

Just call me antique Annie!

pre-sleep ----------> :sleep:

 

“For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.”

[Stuart Chase]

I don't mind getting older...it beats the heck out of the alternative.

Has anyone besides me noticed that if you take advantage of the "senior drink" in a fast food joint, the cup is so small that you end up going back to the drink dispensers more often to get enough to wash down the meal?

That's why I just order a normal-sized small drink...you save more money by not wearing out your shoes.

This is not my "second childhood". I'm not finished with the first one yet.

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

"I'd like to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather....not screaming in terror like the passengers on his bus." - Jack Handy

Laughing at so few who are admitting their age.  Bryster, whose picture is that with your name captioned to it on subcommittee page?  Your father?

 

My bet is he will reply with one of those four letter words described above..."what?"

Hehee

I can relate to maybe 2 of them. grin

The Bryster:
Are those 18 Marsian years?
A Marsian year counts for 7 Earth years, right?

Corrie

1 martian year =1.882 earth years

18 martian years = 33.88 earth years unless like february 29th he was born on martian leap year, then he could be (18*(76/45))*1.882 or 57.15 earth years.

wait..everyone here is old?? ACK!! i've hanging around with the ancients??? oh no! :lol: :lol: 

 

Calm down rosie...we can't bite...lol

 

“For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.”

[Stuart Chase]

Electro said: 1 martian year =1.882 earth years

18 martian years = 33.88 earth years unless like february 29th he was born on martian leap year, then he could be (18(76/45))1.882 or 57.15 earth years.

I was gonna make a witty comment but actually, Electro's comment is pretty amazing and something I hadn't realised.

In fact, this June I will be 56 (Earth years).

Kinda spooky really.

Oh and Rosie? Behave or I'll tell folks how old you really are....:lol:

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And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...

rosie now a quiet angel..contemplating the wonders of being perpetually young... :mellow:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosie, you are only as old as you think you are.  If Chris can only remember 18 years of his life and he thinks and acts like a 18 year old, then he is 18.  He can't help his body looks older than that. 

I somewhere around 14.  I can't wait until I am old enough to drive and have dates.

Quote - wait..everyone here is old?? ACK!! i've hanging around with the ancients??? oh no! :lol: :lol: 

 

It ain't contagious Rosie, just incre-mental....

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again

 

 

 

 

 

Have a paper and pencil handy to record your answers. Your mind isn’t as sharp as it once was (in case you hadn’t noticed)! This is NOT a pushover test. It’s a Baby Boomer Era test! There are 20 multiple choice questions. Average total score is 12. This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking!

My score was 17.

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?

A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil

 

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was:

A. Sugar Ray Robinson.
B. Roy Orbison.
C. Gene Autry.
D. Rudolph Valentino.
E. Fabian.
F. Mickey Mantle.
G. Cassius Clay.

 

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, ‘We have met the enemy and….

A. It’s you.
B. He is us.
C. It’s the Grinch.
D. He wasn’t home.
E. He’s really me and you.
F. We quit.
G. He surrendered.

 

4. Good night, David.

A. Good night, Chet.
B. Sleep well.
C. Good night, Irene.
D. Good night, Gracie.
E. See you later, alligator.
F. Until tomorrow.
G. Good night, Steve.

 

5. You’ll wonder where the yellow went.

A. When you use Tide.
B. When you lose your crayons.
C. When you clean your tub.
D. If you paint the room blue.
E. If you buy a soft water tank.
F. When you use Lady Clairol.
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.

 

6. Before he was the Skipper’s Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie’s friend:

A. Stuart Whitman.
B Randolph Scott.
C. Steve Reeves.
D. Maynard G. Krebs.
E. Corky B. Dork.
F. Dave the Whale.
G. Zippy Zoo.

 

7. Liar, liar…

A. You’re a liar.
B. Your nose is growing.
C. Pants on fire.
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher.
F. On the wire.
G. I’m telling Mom.

 

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and…..

A. Wheaties.
B. Lois Lane.
C. TV ratings.
D. World peace.
E. Red tights.
F. The American way.
G. News headlines.

 

9. Hey kids! What time is it?

A. It’s time for Yogi Bear.
B It’s time to do your homework.
C. It’s Howdy Doody Time.
D. It’s time for Romper Room.
E. It’s bedtime.
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour.
G. Scoopy Doo Time.

 

10. Lions and tigers and bears….

A. Yikes.
B. Oh, no.
C. Gee whiz.
D. I’m scared.
E. Oh my.
F. Help! Help!
G. Let’s run.

 

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone….

A. Over 40.
B. Wearing a uniform.
C. Carrying a briefcase.
D. Over 30.
E. You don’t know.
F. Who says, ‘Trust me’.
G. Who eats tofu.

 

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women’s stockings:

A. Troy Aikman
B. Kenny Stabler
C. Joe Namath
D. Roger Staubach
E. Joe Montana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway

 

13. Brylcream…

A. Smear it on.
B. You’ll smell great.
C. Tame that cowlick.
D. Grease ball heaven.
E. It’s a dream.
F. We’re your team.
G. A little dab’ll do ya.

 

14. I found my thrill…

A. In Blueberry muffins.
B. With my man, Bill.
C. Down at the mill.
D. Over the windowsill.
E. With thyme and dill.
F. Too late to enjoy.
G. On Blueberry Hill.

 

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by:

A. Clark Gable.
B. Mary Martin.
C. Doris Day.
D. Errol Flynn.
E. Sally Fields.
F. Jim Carrey.
G. Jay Leno.

 

16. Name the Beatles:

A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

 

17. I wonder, wonder, who.

A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?

 

18. I’m strong to the finish…

A. Cause I eats my broccoli.
B. Cause I eats me spinach.
C. Cause I lift weights.
D. Cause I’m the hero.
E. And don’t you for get it.
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me.
G. To outlast Bruto.

 

19. When it’s least expected, you’re elected, you’re the star today.

A. Smile, you’re on Candid Camera.
B. Smile, you’re on Star Search.
C. Smile, you won the lottery.
D. Smile, we’re watching you.
E. Smile, the world sees you.
F. Smile, you’re a hit.
G. Smile, you’re on TV.

 

20. What do M & M’s do?

A. Make your tummy happy.
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket.
C. Make you fat.
D. Melt your heart.
E. Make you popular.
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
G. Come in colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are the right answers:

1. D – Wonder Bread
2. G – Cassius Clay
3. B – He Is us
4. A – Good night, Chet
5. G – When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. D – Maynard G. Krebs
7. C – Pants on fire
8. F – The American Way
9. C – It’s Howdy Doody Time
10. E – Oh my
11. D – Over 30
12. C – Joe Namath
13. G – A little dab’ll do ya
14. G – On Blueberry Hill
15. B – Mary Martin
16. G – John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. D – Who wrote the book of Love
18. B – Cause I eats me spinach
19. A – Smile, you’re on Candid Camera
20. F – Melt in your mouth not in your hand

 

I didn't cheat, promise.  20 right

I got 13.
But a lot of these are/were US only.

 

Corrie

I got all of em right....and I didn't need to cheat....I really do remember that stuff....lol

Thats the way it is when you are older than dirt.

 

“For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.”

[Stuart Chase]

10/20, but there were a lot of questions from the USA.

Oh, and there's nothing wrong with me that a complete body transplant wouldn't fix. :lol:

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And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...

1 A

2G

3B

4A

5G

6D

7C

8F

9C

10A

11D

12C

13G

14G

15B

16G

17D

18B

19A

20F

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again

 

 

 

 

 

Looks like I missed 1 & 10..., 1 because at that age we had no TV and Mom baked all the bread I ate till I was 16-[1964] and 10 because my Mom considered TV and non Bible stories to be the work of the Devil...guess I'm reeeealy old then.. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again

 

 

 

 

 

Quote - I didn't cheat, promise.  20 right

 

In that case you'll prob'ly really identify with my latest OT post in this forum

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again

 

 

 

 

 

Bobby, I lucky guessed #1 (the knew the rest) #10 is from Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland line.

20/20

58 in August and a trivia buff...

 

Speaking of Mary Martin as Peter Pan, how many know the name of her famous son?

And don't Google it!!!

This is not my "second childhood". I'm not finished with the first one yet.

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

"I'd like to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather....not screaming in terror like the passengers on his bus." - Jack Handy

Steve? tjohn?

I know...I know...holding hand up

Initials are L.H. to give someone else a chance...I love trivia.

 

“For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.”

[Stuart Chase]

5.. um..er.. !! 

Annie, LH??? 

Hehehe...Ummm...LH...Left Handed?

 

Didn't he get shot on TV awhile back?

Hey, I fought for all 50 years and I'm claiming every one of them.

As  surviver as well I agree.....earned every freakin line, both smile and frown.. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again

 

 

 

 

 

AnnieD and electroglyph know the answer... :^)

This is not my "second childhood". I'm not finished with the first one yet.

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

"I'd like to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather....not screaming in terror like the passengers on his bus." - Jack Handy

Clue: He was also an astronaut for a few years on TV.

This is not my "second childhood". I'm not finished with the first one yet.

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

"I'd like to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather....not screaming in terror like the passengers on his bus." - Jack Handy

oh, now I know.  Involved in a famous shooting.

Oh Darn, I got all the questions right in the quiz, do I get a prize?

It shows that my brain is still working, hehe!!!

 

Cheers,

 

David

I got all 20, but I have been on your planet a long time studying your transmissions.

@tjohn- "book 'em Danno".

Hehehe…OK, ok…Medicare and social security checks for the winners. ;-D

 

Going on 64 and getting back into Bryce 7? Why just yesterday it was Bryce 3D! Where did all the time go? Somehow I missed 4, 5, and 6.....

Spam! Yuck!