Beerball Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Sometimes in class I think back to when I was learning how to add and read Go Dog, Go and know I'm into Algebra, Pre-Calc, and analyzing the most boring of books. Not sure if it should make me feel old, but it does. :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Sometimes in class I think back to when I was learning how to add and read Go Dog, Go… One of my favorite childhood books. Love the illustrations. The dogs in the boat playing checkers, etc. Now get off my lawn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Sometimes in class I think back to when I was learning how to add and read Go Dog, Go and know I'm into Algebra, Pre-Calc, and analyzing the most boring of books. Not sure if it should make me feel old, but it does. And before you know it you'll be having sex for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 And before you know it you'll be having sex for the first time. And then a couple years after that he'll find an actual partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Turned 42 back in January. I've been on a pretty regular walking regimen for about a year. A lap around my neighborhood is .75 miles. A couple weeks ago, I thought I'd run it once around. I made it without stopping and felt pretty damn good about myself. Dreams of 5K races and 1/2 marathons were running through my mind. Then I woke up then next morning. And the next 14 mornings after that. My left leg felt like it was stabbed repeatedly with a dull butter knife, then stomped on for good measure. I don't anticipate ever running again. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Sometimes in class I think back to when I was learning how to add and read Go Dog, Go and know I'm into Algebra, Pre-Calc, and analyzing the most boring of books. Not sure if it should make me feel old, but it does. The handle, this post, it's all a bit, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 As Dr. J once said: "The older I get, the better I used to be." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I swear, the instant I turned 40 my eyesight started to go. I'm 46 now and I can't read anything within two feet of my eyes without reading glasses. It's amazing how much longer it takes to get in shape, or how quickly it takes to lose it once you're in decent shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optometric Insight Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) The handle, this post, it's all a bit, right? Nope; if i was that much of a creep, why would I be here with a bunch of old dudes who are passionate (more or less) for this snakebitten team!? It's amazing how much longer it takes to get in shape, or how quickly it takes to lose it once you're in decent shape. Psh, that still happens with me. 3 months of conditioning with baseball, got to a under 7 minute mile. Then we had a winter break for 2 weeks and i went back up to an 8 minute mile if I pushed myself. Edited July 5, 2013 by Teen Insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Nope; if i was that much of a creep, why would I be hear with a bunch of old dudes who are passionate (more or less) for this snakebitten team!? Other than Beerball, I have no idea who you could be talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 When I think about how the girls at work I'm joking around with have parents about my age is when I realize I'm old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 The first time a waitress north of the Mason-Dixon line called me "hon" - - they only do that if they think you're harmless. Felt like strangling her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 So for the last half an hour, I've been on the toilet. What's the big deal, you may ask? I mean, 30 min is about right anyway...time enough to get comfortable, start the pre-dump activities, find the appropriate reading material, get in a good power wipe at the end, and then hit the soap and water. Well, the problem in this instance is that for the last 20 of those 30 mins, I was asleep. I've dozed off in some odd places before, but the toilet?? I woke up and my legs were both completely asleep, so I had to shift my butt side to side to let the blood flow get back in there...then I stood up just in time for the pins and needles to hit, which is always fun. I turned41 in May, and I guess I was sort of waiting for that one important moment that would just epitomize my transition to the "later" years of my life, and I think this may have been it. Anyone else have a story of when it first became clear that they'd hit the point of no return? I'm just wondering how you didn't fall off? Turned 42 back in January. I've been on a pretty regular walking regimen for about a year. A lap around my neighborhood is .75 miles. A couple weeks ago, I thought I'd run it once around. I made it without stopping and felt pretty damn good about myself. Dreams of 5K races and 1/2 marathons were running through my mind. Then I woke up then next morning. And the next 14 mornings after that. My left leg felt like it was stabbed repeatedly with a dull butter knife, then stomped on for good measure. I don't anticipate ever running again. Ever. I started running in January, thinking I can do my first 5K. Well, 4 months into the training I quit. I have never had so much lower back pain as I do now. I used to be able to take up any new sport w/o any problems. Started playing tennis back in 1999. Was one of the best players in my class. I quit for about 5 years then started up again. Had a very difficult time keeping up with the younger people in classed. Sucked big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Other than Beerball, I have no idea who you could be talking about. Anyone over 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I don't remember who said it first (might have been Darin), but you know you're old when the Playmate of the Month was born after you graduated high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 So for the last half an hour, I've been on the toilet. What's the big deal, you may ask? I mean, 30 min is about right anyway...time enough to get comfortable, start the pre-dump activities, find the appropriate reading material, get in a good power wipe at the end, and then hit the soap and water. Well, the problem in this instance is that for the last 20 of those 30 mins, I was asleep. I've dozed off in some odd places before, but the toilet?? I woke up and my legs were both completely asleep, so I had to shift my butt side to side to let the blood flow get back in there...then I stood up just in time for the pins and needles to hit, which is always fun. I turned41 in May, and I guess I was sort of waiting for that one important moment that would just epitomize my transition to the "later" years of my life, and I think this may have been it. Anyone else have a story of when it first became clear that they'd hit the point of no return? 30 minutes on the toilet? I think the first time that happened to you, should have made you realize that you were getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I have a pretty bad stigmatism in one eye and I've worn glasses since I was 6 so I didn't have to go through the whole reading glasses at 40. I have progressives and I love them. Yeah, might have to look into that...progressives. Right now, I walk around the reading glasses, way down low on my nose, so I can see over them for distances...works okay, but I swear, it gives me an headache, constantly shifting my eyes back and forth. Just in the last two months I feel like the eyes have gotten very noticably, worse. I can't live in denial on this issue any more. I used to have the reading glasses strictly for low-lighting situations, but now, the lighting doesn't matter...I just can't see **** right n front of my face...I thought it was becasue I am normally going on 4 hours of sleep every day and my eyes always feel tired...but now i think it is just the ravages of old age...I have a big family (6 sisters and a brother), and everyone, except my broter and I, had pretty bad eye-sight pretty early on...I was always the one who got called in to find a contact lens that was dropped on the floor...but now, diminishing eyesight, and chronic sore knees have taken all my super powers away...very humbling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Oh man so many things… When I said to my wife “those kids are playing their music way too loud” When I catch myself saying things like “how could their parents let them leave the house wearing that?” When a friend of mine saw a pic of me that showed the top of my head and said “What happened to your hair!?” When I buy clothes for myself I always look to see whats on sale first instead of going to name brands And lastly…. When having a cup of coffee and reading the paper on a Sunday morning sounds delightful Edited July 5, 2013 by Canadian Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 When I said to my wife “those kids are playing their music way too loud” When I catch myself saying things like “how could their parents let them leave the house wearing that?” Give yourself a break, I started saying these things when I was 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I don't remember who said it first (might have been Darin), but you know you're old when the Playmate of the Month was born after you graduated high school. After my kids graduated is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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