JUST FOR FUN: You know you are getting older when...

Joe_0206 · Post by **Joe_0206** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:35 pm

When I was younger, I noticed all the prescription bottles in my parent's and grandparent's medicine cabinet. I would think, "Why would anyone need all those pills?" Now, forty-years later; as I open MY medicine cabinet, I discover I AM my parents and grand parents.

In my 20s, I looked forward to the weekend with such passion. Friday night, I would go out and party; I would start my Saturday partying early and then stay out late getting (as they say now) 'crunked.' Usually, tasting some 'hair of the dog' Sunday afternoon. Jump ahead 35-years; I look forward to the weekend with the same amount of passion. Only now, the excitement consists of "I can sleep in on Saturday, I can take a nap Saturday afternoon, I can sleep late Sunday, I can nap Sunday afternoon."

People in their 20s look at me funny when I use the word 'crunked!'

Back then, I would wake the next day with a hangover. Today, I am still waking with a hangover, the only problem; I was NOT getting 'crunked' the night before. No excuses!

Just the other day, I saw a car I wanted to purchase when I was in my 20s. Now, that same vehicle, sports an 'antique' license plate.

My pants waist measures higher than my pants length.

One day, a young server at a burger joint asks me, "Were you around in the 70s?" Stunned, I respond with, "The 70s, the 60s and part of the 50s!"

In my 20s, there was a great rock band I thought would change the world. Now, I WISH there were a politician who would change the world.

While flipping through the TV channels, I stop on C-Span and think to myself, "Wow this looks interesting." And, yes, I am watching the Sunday morning news shows. Of course, I Tivo them and watch AFTER I wake.

I know I am getting older when 'David Oreck' talks me into buying one of his vacuum cleaners; and, when it arrives, I think it is soooo cool.

Years ago, I could easily crawl under my car and change the oil and oil filter. Today, I cannot fit under my car... much less find the oil filter.

Back then, it was "always the interstate, never the back roads." Today it's, "always the back roads, never the interstate."

I am receiving notices from AARP saying, "It's never too early."

Def: CRUNCKED

SLEEPYCD · Post by **SLEEPYCD** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:39 pm

Joe,
Great Post!!!! I opened an old trunk of mine a couple months ago, it was filled with old cards, letters from girlfriends/boyfriends, mementos, invitations, ect. My journey with that trunk began around the age of 13. My emotions were like a roller coaster, laughing on the way up and crying on the way down. It was a wonderful reflection on my life. Like you, AARP will be contacting me soon, and the 13 year old girl in me will be laughing!!!!!
Carolyn

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:46 pm

SLEEPYCD wrote:Like you, AARP will be contacting me soon . . .

You guys are killin' me here. AARP already has contacted me. In another year I'll even be eligible for all sorts of senior discounts. (I'm not that old, yet.)

Regards,
Bill (feeling a whole lot younger than a few months ago, until today, you guys)

HappyHoser · Post by **HappyHoser** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:31 pm

I knew I had past a milestone when it became necessary to shave my ears. And that's a GREAT vacuum by the way!

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:45 pm

"Just the other day, I saw a car I wanted to purchase when I was in my 20s. Now, that same vehicle, sports an 'antique' license plate. "

And I still can't afford it.

AARP uses more pulp to make paper to line our wastebaskets that the home building indrusty does to make new housing.

Joe_0206 · Post by **Joe_0206** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 4:21 pm

I just thought of another one...

In my teens and twenties, I loved whatever the hottest stereo system was on the market. Today, I wish I had a low frequency-seeking missle I could fire at every car that drives by with it's sub-woofer blastin'. It would not kill anyone, just disable the vehicles electrical system.

Ah those good ol' eight-track tapes and FM convertors to listen to FM radio on my AM car radio. In the early 70's there was only one FM station to listen to.

It's a shame every one of these is TRUE!

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:17 pm

Joe_0206 wrote:Ah those good ol' eight-track tapes and FM convertors to listen to FM radio on my AM car radio. In the early 70's there was only one FM station to listen to.

Aww, man, the good stuff was Chuck Berry and the early Beatles.

"Ridin' along in my automobile . . ., my baby beside me at the wheel . . ."

Regards,
Bill

SLEEPYCD · Post by **SLEEPYCD** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 6:18 pm

To All,
Eight track tapes, I'm getting older by the minute!!!! I have a huge plastic container full of ALBUMS, I can't seem to part with (worth a mint, I'm sure). They may fund my retirement!!! Just kidding, yes old Rock & Roll, nothing sounds better than that!!!
Carolyn

deedster · Post by **deedster** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 6:58 pm

I am definitely hanging on to my vinyl to fund my retirement. I have an unopened Cream album.

I am also looking forward to all those Senior discounts at restaurants, and those Senior shopping days with discounts at department stores.

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:25 pm

FWIW, anyone interested in oldies (in order to improve your sleep quality while using CPAP, of course) might want to check out http://www.shoutcast.com . There you can listen to oldies in their original audio quality from hundreds of internet radio broadcasters. Plus, just like any commercial radio station, you can legally record directly off the audio streams using a utility called Stationripper.

This info is provided strictly in the interest of improving your sleep quality, of course.

Regards,
Bill

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:33 pm

NightHawkeye wrote:
Joe_0206 wrote:Ah those good ol' eight-track tapes and FM convertors to listen to FM radio on my AM car radio. In the early 70's there was only one FM station to listen to.
Aww, man, the good stuff was Chuck Berry and the early Beatles.

"Ridin' along in my automobile . . ., my baby beside me at the wheel . . ."

Regards,
Bill

I'm so old I can remember AM Radio and although they had no stereo, they had the best Rock & Roll 1962-1965. FM and nothing back then here.

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:39 pm

Goofproof wrote:I'm so old I can remember AM Radio and although they had no stereo, they had the best Rock & Roll 1962-1965.

That's the honest truth, Goofproof. Part of what made it so good was that radios were still vacuum tube back then and had excellent bass response. (Audiophiles pay thousands of dollars to get that tube sound today.) Just can't beat that old time Rock and Roll.

Regards,
Bill

Snoozie · Post by **Snoozie** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:04 pm

LOL, very good post!

I used to make fun of my Mom and Dad for getting AARP magazine. In the past few months, I was served my notice. I chose to ignore it.

However, I found myself actually reading one the last time I was in the Dr.'s office. I hid the cover so no one would see what I was reading. The bad part is that it had some good articles in it!

Joe_0206 · Post by **Joe_0206** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:58 pm

NightHawkeye wrote:Audiophiles pay thousands of dollars to get that tube sound today

Yep, all this digital technology and we are trying to capture that classic analog sound. It's true, digital is flatter, less warmth.

I've got one of those console style AM radio with a built-in turntable. It has the original tubes ... and ... it still works!!

Joe_0206 · Post by **Joe_0206** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:01 pm

Snoozie wrote:LOL, very good post!

I used to make fun of my Mom and Dad for getting AARP magazine. In the past few months, I was served my notice. I chose to ignore it.

However, I found myself actually reading one the last time I was in the Dr.'s office. I hid the cover so no one would see what I was reading. The bad part is that it had some good articles in it!

Snoozie, I do the same thing. Last time in (found out I have gout ) I was reading a local 'Senior Health' magazine. There is some pretty informative stuff in those mags.

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