Signs that one is getting old

[BTravlin]

Looked at my old high school yearbook and saw pictures of my teachers from 35 years ago who I remember thinking were old at the time and many of them are still teaching today. Whoa!

 

[Avalon]

I recently tried to brew a pot of coffee in a percolator without adding water. It takes longer than you might think. And the aroma is quite unique as well. The last time I attempted this was years ago in the aft fire room of a destroyer. Results were the same.

 

[Amethyst]

I actually like being called Ma'am. It's better than being ignored, or having doctor's office staff [-]condescend [/-]cozy up to me by using my first name, while the doctor is still referred to as "Doctor."

Amethyst

 

[Meadbh]

I recently tried to brew a pot of coffee in a percolator without adding water. It takes longer than you might think. And the aroma is quite unique as well. The last time I attempted this was years ago in the aft fire room of a destroyer. Results were the same.

So....after the fire brigade left, did you still have a place to live?

 

[FreeAtLast]

Few weeks back, went to a gas station for gas and a few other products. Had to go inside to pay for the gas and left the station without putting gas in the tank. Realized my screwup 2 miles down the road and returned back to the station. While I was embarassed, the cashier seemed amused.

Golfnut

I did the same thing with the dry cleaning. I paid and left the clothes at the shop and drove home.

 

[FreeAtLast]

When you scroll down and read all of the posts and don't remember what the OP was all about.

 

[Glo]

All of these stories are a hoot! Thanks for the entertainment !

 

[TromboneAl]

I remember, on date X, looking at an older photo of myself and thinking, "Whoa, I looked a lot younger then than now." Years later, I looked at a photo of myself taken around the time of date X, and thinking "Whoa, I looked a lot younger then than now."

This cycle has now been repeated about 10 times!

 

[Ronnieboy]

When talking about the Skipper and Gillian, getting confused looks....and yes I am talking about a t.v. show.

 

[Avalon]

So....after the fire brigade left, did you still have a place to live?

Yes fortunately. And I've improved on my mistake by leaving out the coffee instead of the water. Now, I simply pour a nice steaming cup of hot water and stir in some instant.

 

[happy2bretired]

The other day, I misplaced my glasses. I asked my dog..."have you seen my glasses?" and looked at her like I expected an answer before I came to my senses.

 

[Nemo2]

The other day, I misplaced my glasses. I asked my dog..."have you seen my glasses?" and looked at her like I expected an answer before I came to my senses.

If you had a Border Collie he/she would have found the glasses and also checked to see that your prescription was up to date.

 

[happy2bretired]

My little one just ain't that smart....

 

[Free To Canoe]

Young engineer- my boss
"What does one have to do to get you x technical skill"
Me
"In 1983 I got into the technical society for x and have been building ever since."
Young engineer
" I wasn't born yet"
Me
Boy am I old.

 

[East Texas]

I bought a new pair of running shoes a few days ago. The teenager that was fitting me commented on how I needed a wider shoe than most people. I said it was probably due to the amount of weight that my feet were subjected to. He said no - it was my age and that feet spread when you get older.

I wish that was all that spread as I aged......

 

[Khan]

I think about the hereafter; I walk into a room and wonder: what did I come in here after?

 

[Ally]

I know what you mean! The past month I've noticed the crepey arms. I excercise with hand weights all the time (10 lbs.) and have good muscle tone, but suddenly my skin is getting that look. Ugh, that does make me feel old.

 

[KingB]

I dreamt that I am peeing and I woke up because I felt something wet and warm. Not a dream after all.

 

[bbbamI]

I think about the hereafter; I walk into a room and wonder: what did I come in here after?