| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 4/19/2008 11:57:17 PM | | OH heck...your as old as you feel. And a lot f us are feeling young at heart & young in looks & have more pep than the younger ones do. Yes I think for our age we are doing very well in deed. Also we have been there & done this & that and they have yet to go through all those trials of life. And when they insult our age they are also insulting their aunts,uncles,parents & grandparents. Do they think of that ? Hmmmmmmm......................... | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/6/2008 1:39:28 PM | | Royalpain, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" refers to the offspring takes characteristics like the parent. Your user name says a lot about what you might be like. No, you can't start over when a child has developed bad habits and become adults, it is too late then. Why let children develop unpleasant manners in the first place? We hope that they will become adults when we get them as a baby and should start them on the right road to become good adults from that time by watching how we relate with them and with others. You should not get in such a huff, you brought the subject up yourself. | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/6/2008 1:57:09 PM | I know what the expression "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" means, missdix. I just couldn't believe someone was dissing me for having the kids that I have. Now I'm being dissed for my name, too.
Who's the rude one here? | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/6/2008 2:31:09 PM | LOL - a few months back I had some young punk try and pick a fight with me in a parking lot after I suggested he drive a little more slowly around pedestrians (he was spinning his tires and driving like an idiot).
He goaded me with "Cmon old man..." but at the same time he was wide open and no hint of a guard plus he was flabby. I'm 48, 6'2 and fairly fit. I had no doubts I could take him before he knew what hit him and was just itching to break his nose which he richly deserved.
Sadly "maturity" overcame me so I just laughed at him instead..... | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/6/2008 4:27:34 PM | Heading to the van after a little league game, watching the grandkids...
I was wheeling down the hill on the road, in my wheelchair of course....
feet up in the air.... going "wheeeeeeeeeeeee" while I coasted! (hehe)
Behind me I hear a little boy say real loud to his mom, "LOOK AT THE OLD LADY HAVING FUN!".
I burst out laughing and stopped, turned around, and happily said, "yep, old ladies like to have fun too!"
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/6/2008 4:31:45 PM | Young Chippie: "I mean, like, your [sic] old."
Schadybaby: "You're right; you're too young to have anything meaningful to contribute to Mankind." | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/6/2008 5:27:40 PM | If you like that one, Cinner, try this one:
Chipster: "Like, y'know, I mean, your [sic] old!"
Schady: "Who asked you to display your Carbon-14 dating expertise?" | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/6/2008 9:28:03 PM | What I find interesting is that someone your age gave this enough thought to get opinions on it.
usually women in their mid-20s who I am NOT trying to pick-up, say to me "You're old" You go out of your way to state this and I'm not sure why. | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/6/2008 9:43:55 PM | as many have posted, that comment doesnt really warrant an answer... you neednt make an excuse for the number of years you have been on the planet (you mentioned that these are women in their mid 20's who you are NOT trying to pick-up
sooooo what is their point??) pointless in my opinion
age is a matter of mind... if you dont mind... it doesnt matter! | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/7/2008 4:46:58 AM | Ground them, send them to their room, no TV, internet access, cell phone and NO PROM.
You will have them begging for mercy in mere moments.
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/7/2008 11:54:19 AM | Having discontinued having 'Birthdays' .. several years ago ..
I'm _Proud_ to be a Considerate, Polite, Respectful, Affectionate Gentleman ..
and Not a Selfish, Rude, Arrogant, Bad-boy, Macho-Slob !!
True....I'm in a Very small Minority, in todays society.. but still Proud..!!
I may have lost 30% of my hair and 40% of my looks ..from the 70's ..
but I still hold a 10 hcp in Golf .. and can compete in Any sport you can name
- From Frisbee to Hockey..!! -
I recently celebrated the 18th anniversary of my 35th Birthday ..
-{I _Refuse_ to get any Older !!} -
..and may even adjust That down .. once I find that last elusive *One-and-Only*
Lady that will share her life with me..!!
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/7/2008 12:53:03 PM | I agree with all the postings. What I'd like to understand is WHY is this even considered an insult? My pet peeve is when people (and most of them surprizingly have been men) who are over 50 and DO EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO PROVE TO ME THAT THEY ARE NOT OLD!!!!
My grandmother lived to be 102. I watched her go through the natural process of what I call gorwing old gracefully. I am so tired of men who brag about their "abilities" and then find out that they take mega pills, etc., and eat nothing but pablum and veggies in order to keep up the facade that they're "all that".
Why can't we, as we age, just accept it as natural and try to do the best we can to maintain a "healthy" body without pushing ourselves to the point of hurting ourselves just to PROVE we've still got it?
I was dating a man wh ois 69 and looks about 60. Had he never told me, I would never have known. But then I found out all the WORK he does every day to achieve that look..the word high-maintenance comes to mind. Fortunately, I didn't date him for long because it turns out that after all his puffed up airs about what a stud he was (he has NEVER been in a relationship with a woman that wasn't AST LEAST ten years younger than him) I found out he has prostate problems and erectile dysfunction and can't use any "male enhancers". I didn't care because I let him know I don't do casual sex, but the point is, everything about him was a lie. He just needed to feel like he was Mr. invincible and he won't give up. Last I heard he was woking on his truck, getting it ready to go camping and pulled a bunch of leg muscles becasue he didn't pace himself and overdid it.
OUR BODIES ARE NOT MEANT TO WORK FOREVER! We are supposed to take care of them as best we can and when our bodies cry out in pain to tell us that we're over doing it, then we NEED TO LISTEN! It's no BIG DEAL!
I'm waiting for the day when I'm referred to, with affection, as an "old fart". I've earned that title ; my kids know it and realize that some day, it will happen to them, too.
In summary, "don't sweat the small stuff" and believe me, getting old really is just a state of mind. Also along that vein, while there is something to be said for maturity, I do often think that it is just a tad bit over-rated at times. There are times when I'd just lilke to smack a young know it all upside the face for their immaturity, but MATURITY prevents me from doing so (well, actually it's more than that, but maturity does play a part.
I think the best response when "accused" of this "insult" is either no response or to smile sardonically and say "your poiont to this is WHAT?????" and walk away.However, it is a different matter if a youner person is saying it to protect you, as in when my 16 year old son said to me the other day, "here Mom, let me lift that box for you. It's heavy and you're old and I don't want you to hurt yourself." Even if he hadn't said he didn't want me to hurt myself, I would have known he was only trying to protect me and I wouldn't have been offended.
And I guess, if we take it one step further, sometimes we older people maybe insult the younger people by saying the same thing to them, as in "you're young, you don't know a dang thing." The irony in that is often, they actually DO KNOW what they're talking about....hmmm...now there's a scary thought, huh????
Peace and blessings and thanks for letting me ramble,
Kathryn | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/7/2008 1:22:43 PM |
i have two just turning into their early 20's and one still a teen. i'm almost 60. be happy you are "just" old. in middle school they would have you in a coffin by now. mine still cannot get over that anyone over 30 can still "have sex". my boy is very fearful that i will die any minute now that i'm "so old". i explained to them that us 60's people created all the "moves" and mtv is just cashing in on our glory. my eldest thought about it, grinned and said: gee thanks mom. i never thought about it thay way before! my youngest said: i still think it's disgusting! i told my son, i could still take him by the ear if i wanted to and make him sit still, despite my overall elderly frailty. i also told him to "wrap it" if you get my innuendo. he giggled.
sorry, you are old. so am i. according to them, so is everyone over 30. or at least until 40, you are middle aged. they are just born as far as i'm concerned and need a curfew.  | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/7/2008 1:56:57 PM | The only time I recall overhearing anyone say such a thing about me (much less to my face) was when I was only about 30 and my niece begged me to go with her to a bar (which catered to a younger crowd) where she she was supposed to join some friends. She had just become of age and had never been to a bar period. Table Sand chairs were set up in long rows and we had been there for an hour or so when a guy at the next row of tables turned around, saw me and said "Alright! An older woman!" I stood up, grabbed his collar, yanked him out of his chair, and said "Who you calling old, BOY?!" His response: "OMG! I am soooo turned on right now!" LOL! I danced with him all night and had a helluva time.  | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/7/2008 2:30:39 PM | msg 142
What I'd like to understand is WHY is this even considered an insult?
That's the key.
It's an insult only if you consider (think) it's an insult.
IMO too many people let others dictate what they think. | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/7/2008 3:09:10 PM | Realistically, if some 20-something says to me "You're Old!" I would have to respond "What was your first clue?"
(You need to look at my profile pic to appreciate this.) | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/8/2008 5:41:06 AM | | when someone points it out im old I always say yes i am and smile,older woman make good lovers LOL.I look in the mirror every day and say gee woman sure do look prettyer at closeing time just a little sence of humor here. | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/8/2008 10:57:16 AM | ...I generally consider the Source . . then . . Laugh!!! . .
I don't need a cane or walker...[yet]...
and I can Still Out-Dance most guys 1/2 my age...
-{Mostly because they are embarrased to make the Effort to dance....[Macho-slobs]..
which is why there are so many females dancing together, these days..!! }- | |
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| When someone points out that you're old..
Posted: 5/8/2008 2:23:14 PM | | Age gets us all sooner or later. As to the ignorant chippie I would remind her that the forums are intended for ADULTS and that she ought to go back to the myspace forums to talk to other kids of her ilk. | |
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