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[Humour] How you know you’re getting old.
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Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
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Deciding I need to do/find something around the house and then forgetting what it is when I arrive in the room I need to do it/find it in. Retracing my steps to where I started to be able to remember is a worry, but it normally works. I like to think it’s because I’ve got so much on my mind...it’s not!
Telling someone a joke that I have already told them a few days/weeks ago. That would never have happened when I was young!
Telling someone a joke that I have already told them a few days/weeks ago. That would never have happened when I was young!
Looking at CVs for potential new staff that are younger than your kids 
Forgetting the name of someone introduced to you, immediately. Then desperately hoping that you catch the name again, without having to ask.
Using subtitles on the TV.
Using subtitles on the TV.
SIMMO SAYS
Well-known member
I now need help to cross the road 
Looking at CVs for potential new staff that are younger than your kids
Being the equivalent of two gen's older than a new Albion first team starlet.
Looking at CVs for potential new staff that are younger than your kids
Hiring people who have never used a desk phone / landline before.
When you have to enter your age on line the drop down needs a lot of scrolling downwards!!!
maltaseagull
Well-known member
I was saying the other day that you know you're getting old when your granddaughter is at the Reading festival.
No Deal Brexit makes sense to you.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
You are the one not working
- Jul 10, 2003
- 25,804
I pulled a calf muscle getting out the car last week.
Having to do warm up exercises before getting in and out of car
Having to do warm up exercises before getting in and out of car
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,152
When you spot THIS in a Lewes antiques shop
B-right-on
Living the dream
After a mildly strenuous activity the day before, the next morning you feel like you've done a marathon and Iron Man the day before and everything is creaky and aches.
My life has improved immeasurably since I started turning the subtitles on the TV. I just wish I could do it with people as well.
- Jul 10, 2003
- 25,804
You make involuntary noises when sitting down and standing up (primarily still from the vocal areas, thank god !)
happypig
Staring at the rude boys
You get to the holiday accommodation, see that everyone else round the pool is 60+ and think "Oh good, should be peaceful" (but also think "best not mention Brexit")