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  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    edited November 2014
    Can I please get a ruling on this.
    Im sitting at the bar at PF Changs Thursday night with Mrs rr,doing our ritual of early weekend kick off with a few saki bombs and some soup and appetizers(all healthy thank you) when I go to read the menu.I sware they keep changing the font and making it smaller.The lighting sucked and basically I couldn't see shit as always.So wifey breaks out the illuminated magnifier that looks like a credit card.Now my question is this.Do you think that would make me look way older than my youthful 45,then if I use my bedazzled ,cat lady(this is not a shot at Hedo) librarian,reading specs that my daughter got me as a joke but I kinda dig them(Yes I'm man enough to be secure in my machismo while wearing bedazzled woman's glasses)?In need input here.I think the magnifier makes one look older.And am I the only one that since hitting my 40s have had problems reading anything smaller than a stop sign?
  • kce8kce8 Posts: 1,636
    :)) think you are safe sir....as long as you are not waiting for a new wifey to find you...lol ;)
    Not sure here what´s the real problem...eyes or age... or both? lol
    So, your wifey didn´t raise an objection? You are the man! ;)
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Do it, rr! Like Alan Funt used to say, "it's fun to laugh at yourself" :D

    More and more lately, I have to adjust the distance of what I'm trying to read. It really sucks at work, when often going back and forth between computer screen to hard print-out.

    Brian, many congratulations to you and your wife!
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    kce8 said:

    :)) think you are safe sir....as long as you are not waiting for a new wifey to find you...lol ;)
    Not sure here what´s the real problem...eyes or age... or both? lol
    So, your wifey didn´t raise an objection? You are the man! ;)

    My eyes seem older then I feel
  • JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    as long as your able to see your children and grandchildren.. thats what matters most, right ? my eyes are fine with glasses.. ;) B-) ..
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    rr165892 said:

    Can I please get a ruling on this.
    Im sitting at the bar at PF Changs Thursday night with Mrs rr,doing our ritual of early weekend kick off with a few saki bombs and some soup and appetizers(all healthy thank you) when I go to read the menu.I sware they keep changing the font and making it smaller.The lighting sucked and basically I couldn't see shit as always.So wifey breaks out the illuminated magnifier that looks like a credit card.Now my question is this.Do you think that would make me look way older than my youthful 45,then if I use my bedazzled ,cat lady(this is not a shot at Hedo) librarian,reading specs that my daughter got me as a joke but I kinda dig them(Yes I'm man enough to be secure in my machismo while wearing bedazzled woman's glasses)?In need input here.I think the magnifier makes one look older.And am I the only one that since hitting my 40s have had problems reading anything smaller than a stop sign?

    i agree, the magnifier (no matter how discreet) is going to age you more than the readers, no matter how bedazzled they are lol
    honestly, i am of the opinion that a slight feminine touch in a masculine mans look serves as an accent to the masculinity... Ever notice how somehow some dudes with pony tails or long curly hair look MORE masculine for it? Maybe I am alone here lol I used to wear my wifes headbands to keep my hair out of my eyes and i swore i looked tougher with it on lol
    cheers everybody! Enjoy your weekend if you are lucky enough to get onen
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • oftenreadingoftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,845
    rgambs said:

    rr165892 said:

    Can I please get a ruling on this.
    Im sitting at the bar at PF Changs Thursday night with Mrs rr,doing our ritual of early weekend kick off with a few saki bombs and some soup and appetizers(all healthy thank you) when I go to read the menu.I sware they keep changing the font and making it smaller.The lighting sucked and basically I couldn't see shit as always.So wifey breaks out the illuminated magnifier that looks like a credit card.Now my question is this.Do you think that would make me look way older than my youthful 45,then if I use my bedazzled ,cat lady(this is not a shot at Hedo) librarian,reading specs that my daughter got me as a joke but I kinda dig them(Yes I'm man enough to be secure in my machismo while wearing bedazzled woman's glasses)?In need input here.I think the magnifier makes one look older.And am I the only one that since hitting my 40s have had problems reading anything smaller than a stop sign?

    i agree, the magnifier (no matter how discreet) is going to age you more than the readers, no matter how bedazzled they are lol
    honestly, i am of the opinion that a slight feminine touch in a masculine mans look serves as an accent to the masculinity... Ever notice how somehow some dudes with pony tails or long curly hair look MORE masculine for it? Maybe I am alone here lol I used to wear my wifes headbands to keep my hair out of my eyes and i swore i looked tougher with it on lol
    cheers everybody! Enjoy your weekend if you are lucky enough to get onen
    Of course, you looked like Rambo with it on.
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    hahaha i wish that were the case, it was a good bit more feminine than that lol i had a ten inch beard in those days though so it was a nice offset
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Swear not sware! That's my ruling. :))
  • Swear not sware! That's my ruling. :))

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    =))
  • oftenreadingoftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,845
    rgambs said:

    hahaha i wish that were the case, it was a good bit more feminine than that lol i had a ten inch beard in those days though so it was a nice offset

    Feminine enough that you will be featured in the Hot Girls of 10 Club calendar?? :D
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527

    rgambs said:

    hahaha i wish that were the case, it was a good bit more feminine than that lol i had a ten inch beard in those days though so it was a nice offset

    Feminine enough that you will be featured in the Hot Girls of 10 Club calendar?? :D
    Hahahaha!!
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697

    rgambs said:

    rr165892 said:

    Can I please get a ruling on this.
    Im sitting at the bar at PF Changs Thursday night with Mrs rr,doing our ritual of early weekend kick off with a few saki bombs and some soup and appetizers(all healthy thank you) when I go to read the menu.I sware they keep changing the font and making it smaller.The lighting sucked and basically I couldn't see shit as always.So wifey breaks out the illuminated magnifier that looks like a credit card.Now my question is this.Do you think that would make me look way older than my youthful 45,then if I use my bedazzled ,cat lady(this is not a shot at Hedo) librarian,reading specs that my daughter got me as a joke but I kinda dig them(Yes I'm man enough to be secure in my machismo while wearing bedazzled woman's glasses)?In need input here.I think the magnifier makes one look older.And am I the only one that since hitting my 40s have had problems reading anything smaller than a stop sign?

    i agree, the magnifier (no matter how discreet) is going to age you more than the readers, no matter how bedazzled they are lol
    honestly, i am of the opinion that a slight feminine touch in a masculine mans look serves as an accent to the masculinity... Ever notice how somehow some dudes with pony tails or long curly hair look MORE masculine for it? Maybe I am alone here lol I used to wear my wifes headbands to keep my hair out of my eyes and i swore i looked tougher with it on lol
    cheers everybody! Enjoy your weekend if you are lucky enough to get onen
    Of course, you looked like Rambo with it on.
    Rambo or Richard Simmons?
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    rgambs said:

    rr165892 said:

    Can I please get a ruling on this.
    Im sitting at the bar at PF Changs Thursday night with Mrs rr,doing our ritual of early weekend kick off with a few saki bombs and some soup and appetizers(all healthy thank you) when I go to read the menu.I sware they keep changing the font and making it smaller.The lighting sucked and basically I couldn't see shit as always.So wifey breaks out the illuminated magnifier that looks like a credit card.Now my question is this.Do you think that would make me look way older than my youthful 45,then if I use my bedazzled ,cat lady(this is not a shot at Hedo) librarian,reading specs that my daughter got me as a joke but I kinda dig them(Yes I'm man enough to be secure in my machismo while wearing bedazzled woman's glasses)?In need input here.I think the magnifier makes one look older.And am I the only one that since hitting my 40s have had problems reading anything smaller than a stop sign?

    i agree, the magnifier (no matter how discreet) is going to age you more than the readers, no matter how bedazzled they are lol
    honestly, i am of the opinion that a slight feminine touch in a masculine mans look serves as an accent to the masculinity... Ever notice how somehow some dudes with pony tails or long curly hair look MORE masculine for it? Maybe I am alone here lol I used to wear my wifes headbands to keep my hair out of my eyes and i swore i looked tougher with it on lol
    cheers everybody! Enjoy your weekend if you are lucky enough to get onen
    My thoughts on the Magnifier exactly.And yeah Gambs I'm rocking those fucking glasses
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    rr165892 said:

    rgambs said:

    rr165892 said:

    Can I please get a ruling on this.
    Im sitting at the bar at PF Changs Thursday night with Mrs rr,doing our ritual of early weekend kick off with a few saki bombs and some soup and appetizers(all healthy thank you) when I go to read the menu.I sware they keep changing the font and making it smaller.The lighting sucked and basically I couldn't see shit as always.So wifey breaks out the illuminated magnifier that looks like a credit card.Now my question is this.Do you think that would make me look way older than my youthful 45,then if I use my bedazzled ,cat lady(this is not a shot at Hedo) librarian,reading specs that my daughter got me as a joke but I kinda dig them(Yes I'm man enough to be secure in my machismo while wearing bedazzled woman's glasses)?In need input here.I think the magnifier makes one look older.And am I the only one that since hitting my 40s have had problems reading anything smaller than a stop sign?

    i agree, the magnifier (no matter how discreet) is going to age you more than the readers, no matter how bedazzled they are lol
    honestly, i am of the opinion that a slight feminine touch in a masculine mans look serves as an accent to the masculinity... Ever notice how somehow some dudes with pony tails or long curly hair look MORE masculine for it? Maybe I am alone here lol I used to wear my wifes headbands to keep my hair out of my eyes and i swore i looked tougher with it on lol
    cheers everybody! Enjoy your weekend if you are lucky enough to get onen
    Of course, you looked like Rambo with it on.
    Rambo or Richard Simmons?
    hahaha the headband was much closer to richard simmons than rambo but the overall look was still more rambo than simmons thankfully!
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524

    rgambs said:

    hahaha i wish that were the case, it was a good bit more feminine than that lol i had a ten inch beard in those days though so it was a nice offset

    Feminine enough that you will be featured in the Hot Girls of 10 Club calendar?? :D
    Nothing like starting Sunday morning with a laugh...thanks!
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Coffee and Bagels with a shmear being served in the lounge this morning.CNN is on all the tvs.Its safe in here.Come in early and stay late.Get out of the shit,Lets work on keeping shit in perspective and chill a little.Hope everyone's day get better and is safe.Peace
  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    rr165892 said:

    Coffee and Bagels with a shmear being served in the lounge this morning.CNN is on all the tvs.Its safe in here.Come in early and stay late.Get out of the shit,Lets work on keeping shit in perspective and chill a little.Hope everyone's day get better and is safe.Peace

    Perfectly put!! I'll take a wheat bagel please!
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697

    rr165892 said:

    Coffee and Bagels with a shmear being served in the lounge this morning.CNN is on all the tvs.Its safe in here.Come in early and stay late.Get out of the shit,Lets work on keeping shit in perspective and chill a little.Hope everyone's day get better and is safe.Peace

    Perfectly put!! I'll take a wheat bagel please!
    That's a lot of gluten Whispering,but come and get it.Washing it down with cocktails this evening is recommended
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    I miss New York bagels!

    When my grandmother came to visit California from NY in the late 60s, she brought a suitcase filled with them - got a photo of it somewhere.

    Anyone else have a short day tomorrow?
  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Short day no.But long weekend yes.So it is all good.
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Honestly, I'd be ok as well if we weren't leaving early. It's my favorite week of the year! So with you on it all being good...

    ...although earlier I got a "ha!" email from my husband - poor baby has to work only 2.5 hours tomorrow.

    Damn those overly-nice employers!
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Long day, no day off, no weekend :((
    I am not a fan of bagels...too tough! Who has energy to chew so hard in the morning? I would have to start drinking coffee to eat bagels. Now a muffin....blueberry....yes please!
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    edited November 2014
    rgambs said:

    Long day, no day off, no weekend :((
    I am not a fan of bagels...too tough! Who has energy to chew so hard in the morning? I would have to start drinking coffee to eat bagels. Now a muffin....blueberry....yes please!

    :D

    Gotta find yourself better bagels, gambs! Crusty outside, all soft and airy inside.

    *Homer drool*

    Love me some muffins too though.

    *edit - and the fuck, no day off?! Hope you're being well-compensated!
    Post edited by hedonist on
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Yeah I guess a legit bagel would be necessary to make a fair judgement. Lenders aren't exactly topnotch eh?
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Ouch - you work for one?

    (lender, not bagel :D )

    I've never had bad experiences with them on the personal side, like with re-fi's of our mortgage - answered all questions, no misrepresentations...above-board.

    The ones I deal with regularly through work - usually seem stressed (but at least they get long weekends here and there!).
  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    rr165892 said:

    rr165892 said:

    Coffee and Bagels with a shmear being served in the lounge this morning.CNN is on all the tvs.Its safe in here.Come in early and stay late.Get out of the shit,Lets work on keeping shit in perspective and chill a little.Hope everyone's day get better and is safe.Peace

    Perfectly put!! I'll take a wheat bagel please!
    That's a lot of gluten Whispering,but come and get it.Washing it down with cocktails this evening is recommended
    Except that I am in NO WAY messing up my nearly 5 months sober!! Lol I'll just take some coffee.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,334

    rr165892 said:

    rr165892 said:

    Coffee and Bagels with a shmear being served in the lounge this morning.CNN is on all the tvs.Its safe in here.Come in early and stay late.Get out of the shit,Lets work on keeping shit in perspective and chill a little.Hope everyone's day get better and is safe.Peace

    Perfectly put!! I'll take a wheat bagel please!
    That's a lot of gluten Whispering,but come and get it.Washing it down with cocktails this evening is recommended
    Except that I am in NO WAY messing up my nearly 5 months sober!! Lol I'll just take some coffee.

    mmmm... coffee! :-D

    "Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!"
    -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"

    "Try to not spook the horse."
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  • rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697

    rr165892 said:

    rr165892 said:

    Coffee and Bagels with a shmear being served in the lounge this morning.CNN is on all the tvs.Its safe in here.Come in early and stay late.Get out of the shit,Lets work on keeping shit in perspective and chill a little.Hope everyone's day get better and is safe.Peace

    Perfectly put!! I'll take a wheat bagel please!
    That's a lot of gluten Whispering,but come and get it.Washing it down with cocktails this evening is recommended
    Except that I am in NO WAY messing up my nearly 5 months sober!! Lol I'll just take some coffee.
    Good for you.keep it going.
  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    :-D
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