I feel old when I go to Wawa (local philly convenience store/deli) and the college age girl behind the counter tells me to have a good day SIR. I don't feel like a sir yet and sure as heck don't act like a sir.
No one has mentioned "body aches " my knees hurt most of the winter, especially if the temps drop below 20 degrees. Now I'm really feeling "old"
I feel the pending weather changes in my slightly arthritic hands. Of course, I have broke both of my hands more than once... I used to play paddy-cake on the pro circuit.
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I'm embarassed to say this - but all the years of listening to "LOUD" music - I think I have trouble hearing too
huh???
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I'm embarassed to say this - but all the years of listening to "LOUD" music - I think I have trouble hearing too
huh???
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll: so yes, hearing is not the best. :? looking forward to more damage 2x at MSG.
I'm embarassed to say this - but all the years of listening to "LOUD" music - I think I have trouble hearing too
huh???
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll: so yes, hearing is not the best. :? looking forward to more damage 2x at MSG.
I'm embarassed to say this - but all the years of listening to "LOUD" music - I think I have trouble hearing too
huh???
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll: so yes, hearing is not the best. :? looking forward to more damage 2x at MSG.
I can't wait for this conversation...
What... WHAT??? Why is their a train coming through the bar??
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll: so yes, hearing is not the best. :? looking forward to more damage 2x at MSG.
I can't wait for this conversation...
What... WHAT??? Why is their a train coming through the bar??
2005 tour - hit up the gorge, vancouver, calgary and edmonton. thanks to sharing tix with a fellow 10clubber with a better # and traveling, had pretty damn fine seats. needless to say by calgary i was partially deaf. :? honestly, i was a bit scared, my ears were ringing so bad all the time. not funny. i swore i would use earplugs from then on. i must admit tho, i still don't. :oops: i try, and i just can't get myself to stick with em.
I'm embarassed to say this - but all the years of listening to "LOUD" music - I think I have trouble hearing too
huh???
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll: so yes, hearing is not the best. :? looking forward to more damage 2x at MSG.
I'm embarassed to say this - but all the years of listening to "LOUD" music - I think I have trouble hearing too
huh???
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll: so yes, hearing is not the best. :? looking forward to more damage 2x at MSG.
in general, getting old is one thing that scares the hell out of me. older people, seem to grow up, lose their sense of fascination with the world, lose their idealism, lose their sense of adventure and excitement. Getting older to me means settling down, picket fence, getting married, having kids, living in some suburb. To me, I cant think of something I want less than that. its like people who get older, their hearts crust over, they cant feel.
I just had a conversation with my mom the other day. i was explaining my desire to live my life to the fullest, to take risks, my sense of youthful rebellion and exhileration. It was like i was talking in latin. She wouldnt conceed anything and didnt or couldnt understand my wanting to live before i died.
in general, getting old is one thing that scares the hell out of me. older people, seem to grow up, lose their sense of fascination with the world, lose their idealism, lose their sense of adventure and excitement. Getting older to me means settling down, picket fence, getting married, having kids, living in some suburb. To me, I cant think of something I want less than that. its like people who get older, their hearts crust over, they cant feel.
I just had a conversation with my mom the other day. i was explaining my desire to live my life to the fullest, to take risks, my sense of youthful rebellion and exhileration. It was like i was talking in latin. She wouldnt conceed anything and didnt or couldnt understand my wanting to live before i died.
I dont want to get old.
Really?? Frankly just hitting my stride... Except that I need help with reading
in general, getting old is one thing that scares the hell out of me. older people, seem to grow up, lose their sense of fascination with the world, lose their idealism, lose their sense of adventure and excitement. Getting older to me means settling down, picket fence, getting married, having kids, living in some suburb. To me, I cant think of something I want less than that. its like people who get older, their hearts crust over, they cant feel.
From an old lady with a crusty heart - life is what you want it to be, getting older doesn't mean you shrivel up and become glued to the sofa, you make of it what you can. Sure I don't like the fact that if I turn to run somewhere it takes a while for some of the looser areas of my body to catch up, but hey ho, that's life. No spring chicken, but I still have fun, do new things, am constantly amazed by the beauty of the world and am still able to feel love - surely that still makes life worth living even at my age?
in general, getting old is one thing that scares the hell out of me. older people, seem to grow up, lose their sense of fascination with the world, lose their idealism, lose their sense of adventure and excitement. Getting older to me means settling down, picket fence, getting married, having kids, living in some suburb. To me, I cant think of something I want less than that. its like people who get older, their hearts crust over, they cant feel.
From an old lady with a crusty heart - life is what you want it to be, getting older doesn't mean you shrivel up and become glued to the sofa, you make of it what you can. Sure I don't like the fact that if I turn to run somewhere it takes a while for some of the looser areas of my body to catch up, but hey ho, that's life. No spring chicken, but I still have fun, do new things, am constantly amazed by the beauty of the world and am still able to feel love - surely that still makes life worth living even at my age?
Great attitude Claireack! Keep it up!!
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I got memories. I got shit so much it don't show."
in general, getting old is one thing that scares the hell out of me. older people, seem to grow up, lose their sense of fascination with the world, lose their idealism, lose their sense of adventure and excitement. Getting older to me means settling down, picket fence, getting married, having kids, living in some suburb. To me, I cant think of something I want less than that. its like people who get older, their hearts crust over, they cant feel.
From an old lady with a crusty heart - life is what you want it to be, getting older doesn't mean you shrivel up and become glued to the sofa, you make of it what you can. Sure I don't like the fact that if I turn to run somewhere it takes a while for some of the looser areas of my body to catch up, but hey ho, that's life. No spring chicken, but I still have fun, do new things, am constantly amazed by the beauty of the world and am still able to feel love - surely that still makes life worth living even at my age?
Great attitude Claireack! Keep it up!!
She can't hear you... Her batteries ran out about an hour ago...
in general, getting old is one thing that scares the hell out of me. older people, seem to grow up, lose their sense of fascination with the world, lose their idealism, lose their sense of adventure and excitement. Getting older to me means settling down, picket fence, getting married, having kids, living in some suburb. To me, I cant think of something I want less than that. its like people who get older, their hearts crust over, they cant feel.
From an old lady with a crusty heart - life is what you want it to be, getting older doesn't mean you shrivel up and become glued to the sofa, you make of it what you can. Sure I don't like the fact that if I turn to run somewhere it takes a while for some of the looser areas of my body to catch up, but hey ho, that's life. No spring chicken, but I still have fun, do new things, am constantly amazed by the beauty of the world and am still able to feel love - surely that still makes life worth living even at my age?
you ALWAYS make me smile claire. truly.
and seriously, reading that earlier post i just thought, wtf? apparently you've not met many "older" people. or just need to widen your circle. most people i know, my age and older...have an incredible passion for life, many even MORE SO than when they were younger. generally speaking...you appreciate what you have, and know what you want, more. sure, for some that might mean sitting on the sofa, for most i know tho...it's still doing ALL they did in their younger years, and even MORE.
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll: so yes, hearing is not the best. :? looking forward to more damage 2x at MSG.
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll: so yes, hearing is not the best. :? looking forward to more damage 2x at MSG.
can't hear and you've developed a stutter
i just noticed that....? wtf?! :wtf:
apparently i am getting so old, i don't even know how to post properly. :?
Really?? Frankly just hitting my stride... Except that I need help with reading
damn straight.
people who are passionate at 20....are passionate at 70. this seems to be my experience.
if you just fuck about and talk and do nothing in your youth....probably do the same in older years, tho thankfully, sometimes, people do find their way and get passionate later on. however, most who are in love with life and truly LIVE....do so at every age. my mother is 82, i can only hope to enjoy life and be as involved as she is when i - hopefully - reach that age. age IS just a number, it's not necessarily "growing old."
i just noticed that....? wtf?! :wtf:
apparently i am getting so old, i don't even know how to post properly. :?
don't be hard on yourself. most likely, you forgot you had already replied.
If I had known then what I know now...
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only an old person would use the expression "old coot"
do you call kids "whippersnappers"?
If I had known then what I know now...
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only an old person would use the expression "old coot"
do you call kids "whippersnappers"?
don't have em.
kids or whippersnappers.
oh damn, nevermind....apparently reading comprehension goes out the window with age as well. :oops: hahaha. i am not representin' our age group well am i? tho, my fascination, passion and loust for life, well....i hold it up against the best of em. i lived a LOT in my first 25 years....and i am doing my damndest to do even more in the next!
and hey, i was merely utilizing the vernacular i thought you would identify with.
and hey, i was merely utilizing the vernacular i thought you would identify with.
for others, I prefer codger, geezer or fogey
for myself, sugar daddy
If I had known then what I know now...
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VIC 07
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Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
in general, getting old is one thing that scares the hell out of me. older people, seem to grow up, lose their sense of fascination with the world, lose their idealism, lose their sense of adventure and excitement. Getting older to me means settling down, picket fence, getting married, having kids, living in some suburb. To me, I cant think of something I want less than that. its like people who get older, their hearts crust over, they cant feel.
From an old lady with a crusty heart - life is what you want it to be, getting older doesn't mean you shrivel up and become glued to the sofa, you make of it what you can. Sure I don't like the fact that if I turn to run somewhere it takes a while for some of the looser areas of my body to catch up, but hey ho, that's life. No spring chicken, but I still have fun, do new things, am constantly amazed by the beauty of the world and am still able to feel love - surely that still makes life worth living even at my age?
Amen to all this.
And there are young people with crusty hearts AND brains abounding...passion is not relegated to the young. Either you got it or you don't, it doesn't get lost with time.
As far as I'm personally concerned, I keep ramping up
in general, getting old is one thing that scares the hell out of me. older people, seem to grow up, lose their sense of fascination with the world, lose their idealism, lose their sense of adventure and excitement. Getting older to me means settling down, picket fence, getting married, having kids, living in some suburb. To me, I cant think of something I want less than that. its like people who get older, their hearts crust over, they cant feel.
From an old lady with a crusty heart - life is what you want it to be, getting older doesn't mean you shrivel up and become glued to the sofa, you make of it what you can. Sure I don't like the fact that if I turn to run somewhere it takes a while for some of the looser areas of my body to catch up, but hey ho, that's life. No spring chicken, but I still have fun, do new things, am constantly amazed by the beauty of the world and am still able to feel love - surely that still makes life worth living even at my age?
Amen to all this.
And there are young people with crusty hearts AND brains abounding...passion is not relegated to the young. Either you got it or you don't, it doesn't get lost with time.
As far as I'm personally concerned, I keep ramping up
And Dream, I love those lyrics and that song
yea....all pretty amazing.
and seriously, BD and i were chatting, and he rightly pointed out - you think you're going to meet anyone on this board who thinks old?! :wtf: i think not. anyone who has the pasion to love pj, well.....can't be too "old"....hell, most of the band is older than i am - thank bejeebus - and not a one of em is even approaching "old". it's a mindset, not an absolute.
Oh crap this almost happened to me at a U2 concert as I ran around asking attendents deperate for a spot to pee at the stadium. After a desparate 10 minute search I found a short line and had the longest pee in my life....1 minute 5 seconds. The guy behind was impressed as he expressed it with a *damn*, all I could say was you just don't know how close.....
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Oh crap this almost happened to me at a U2 concert as I ran around asking attendents deperate for a spot to pee at the stadium. After a desparate 10 minute search I found a short line and had the longest pee in my life....1 minute 5 seconds.
which is why I'm never w/o my depends!
p.s. you timed your pee??? :shock:
If I had known then what I know now...
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
And there are young people with crusty hearts AND brains abounding...passion is not relegated to the young. Either you got it or you don't, it doesn't get lost with time.
As far as I'm personally concerned, I keep ramping up
And Dream, I love those lyrics and that song
yea....all pretty amazing.
and seriously, BD and i were chatting, and he rightly pointed out - you think you're going to meet anyone on this board who thinks old?! :wtf: i think not. anyone who has the pasion to love pj, well.....can't be too "old"....hell, most of the band is older than i am - thank bejeebus - and not a one of em is even approaching "old". it's a mindset, not an absolute.
I think I am going to try some language the kids might understand...
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so humble...you were the Wayne Gretzky of professional paddy-cake
huh???
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seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll:
seriously, i KNOW i do.
i've had my hearing tested not that long ago. granted, i already KNEW this...b/c i am always asking people "wha, wha, what?"...... :oops: :roll:
i've read similar things, that the middle-aged brain ain't so bad. however, i have to say i resent this:
"But as it turns out, modern middle age is from 40 to 65."
so me and a 65 year old....both in middle age?
yikes.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
What... WHAT??? Why is their a train coming through the bar??
2005 tour - hit up the gorge, vancouver, calgary and edmonton. thanks to sharing tix with a fellow 10clubber with a better # and traveling, had pretty damn fine seats. needless to say by calgary i was partially deaf. :? honestly, i was a bit scared, my ears were ringing so bad all the time. not funny. i swore i would use earplugs from then on. i must admit tho, i still don't. :oops: i try, and i just can't get myself to stick with em.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
can't hear and you've developed a stutter
I just had a conversation with my mom the other day. i was explaining my desire to live my life to the fullest, to take risks, my sense of youthful rebellion and exhileration. It was like i was talking in latin. She wouldnt conceed anything and didnt or couldnt understand my wanting to live before i died.
I dont want to get old.
"30" is the "NEW 20 " and "40 " is the "NEW 30 " the saying goes something like that.
So that means most of us are still in are 20's and 30's - Does that make any sense ?
From an old lady with a crusty heart - life is what you want it to be, getting older doesn't mean you shrivel up and become glued to the sofa, you make of it what you can. Sure I don't like the fact that if I turn to run somewhere it takes a while for some of the looser areas of my body to catch up, but hey ho, that's life. No spring chicken, but I still have fun, do new things, am constantly amazed by the beauty of the world and am still able to feel love - surely that still makes life worth living even at my age?
Great attitude Claireack! Keep it up!!
I got memories. I got shit so much it don't show."
you ALWAYS make me smile claire. truly.
and seriously, reading that earlier post i just thought, wtf? apparently you've not met many "older" people. or just need to widen your circle. most people i know, my age and older...have an incredible passion for life, many even MORE SO than when they were younger. generally speaking...you appreciate what you have, and know what you want, more. sure, for some that might mean sitting on the sofa, for most i know tho...it's still doing ALL they did in their younger years, and even MORE.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
i just noticed that....? wtf?! :wtf:
apparently i am getting so old, i don't even know how to post properly. :?
damn straight.
people who are passionate at 20....are passionate at 70. this seems to be my experience.
if you just fuck about and talk and do nothing in your youth....probably do the same in older years, tho thankfully, sometimes, people do find their way and get passionate later on. however, most who are in love with life and truly LIVE....do so at every age. my mother is 82, i can only hope to enjoy life and be as involved as she is when i - hopefully - reach that age. age IS just a number, it's not necessarily "growing old."
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
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St. Paul 14, Denver 14
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smartass. or should i say, old coot.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
only an old person would use the expression "old coot"
do you call kids "whippersnappers"?
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
don't have em.
kids or whippersnappers.
oh damn, nevermind....apparently reading comprehension goes out the window with age as well. :oops: hahaha. i am not representin' our age group well am i?
and hey, i was merely utilizing the vernacular i thought you would identify with.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
for others, I prefer codger, geezer or fogey
for myself, sugar daddy
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VIC 07
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Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
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Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
oooooooooooooooooo....sweet!
chiqui kindly reminded me of some very fitting lyrics:
And the young, they can lose hope cause they can't see beyond today,...
The wisdom that the old can't give away
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
And there are young people with crusty hearts AND brains abounding...passion is not relegated to the young. Either you got it or you don't, it doesn't get lost with time.
As far as I'm personally concerned, I keep ramping up
And Dream, I love those lyrics and that song
yea....all pretty amazing.
and seriously, BD and i were chatting, and he rightly pointed out - you think you're going to meet anyone on this board who thinks old?! :wtf: i think not. anyone who has the pasion to love pj, well.....can't be too "old"....hell, most of the band is older than i am - thank bejeebus
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Oh crap this almost happened to me at a U2 concert as I ran around asking attendents deperate for a spot to pee at the stadium. After a desparate 10 minute search I found a short line and had the longest pee in my life....1 minute 5 seconds. The guy behind was impressed as he expressed it with a *damn*, all I could say was you just don't know how close.....
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
which is why I'm never w/o my depends!
p.s. you timed your pee??? :shock:
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Word, that's dope...