Moaning and Groaning, 50 telltales that your getting old?

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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:41 pm

Mostly UK based, but might apply anywhere.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/07/23/moaning-and-groaning-50-telltale-signs-that-you-re-getting-old-115875-23289791/

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:59 pm

I thought #2 on the list, the opposite would happen to guys as they get older!! Mr. Green

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:06 pm

Quote:

10. Not knowing songs in the Top 10

I haven't know what's been in the top 10 since I was in my mid twenties!

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:32 pm

Faithfully reading the obits in the morning to see if you are still on this side of the grass and if any of your friends are on the other side of the grass.

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:00 pm

16 out of the 50 Laughing

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:09 pm

5 out of 50. Very Happy

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:51 pm

Some of them just don't apply outside a certain area, or I just don't know what they're talking about:

15. Joining the Women's Institute - for half the population, that can't apply.

18. Listening to the Archers - not in my part of the world.

19. Moving from Radio One to Radio Two - I don't understand that one.

33. Owning a carriage clock - what is a carriage clock?

36. Applying for an allotment - huh?

A few others:

5. Hating noisy pubs - I don't go to them.

9. Forgetting people's names - That's always been a problem.

12. Driving slowly - I don't drive.

13. Developing a fondness for sherry - I hate the stuff.

30. Knowing your alcohol limit - I don't drink.

34. Falling asleep after one glass of wine - I hate that too.

35. Taking an unnaturally keen interest in the local free newspaper - I don't read it.

37. Driving instead of drinking - I don't drive.

41. Taking a cushion to the football because the seats are uncomfortable - I don't go to the football.

45. Booking train tickets in a quiet carriage - that's actually not possible.

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:05 pm

Shit!
I'm about 70% there and I know it's all true.
It's happening...

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:57 am

At least half apply to me, but 23, 31, and 46 I did when I was in my 20s.

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:37 am

13/50

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27/50

I'm 24 Confused

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Yastreb wrote:

45. Booking train tickets in a quiet carriage - that's actually not possible.

Oh yes it is! I do it every time ... Embarassed

Go to www dot the trainline dot com and book yourself onto a Virgin train service Rolling Eyes

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:44 pm

Quote:

15. Joining the Women's Institute

I'd never really thought about joining the WI until I saw that. I don't quite know if I'd be more amused than worried if they'd have me. Twisted Evil

It's definitely going on my bucket list though. Cool

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:53 pm

Only 15/50 directly apply...................and I'm over 50 !

('It's never too late to enjoy a second childhood')

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:27 pm

@ N N N - I believe Yastreb is an antipodean, so thetrainline won't do him any good Wink

I think I'm in the crossover stage between Radio 1 and 2 (depending on whether R1 is playing crap and whether Jeremey Vine's guest is annoying or not Laughing

)

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:21 pm

I'm 44, this is what applies to me:

2. Feeling stiff: Since I hit puberty, I still function. Very Happy

3. Groaning when you bend down: 3 back surgeries will do that
6. Thinking teachers/policemen/ doctors look really young: They all look like they just finished high school
10. Not knowing songs in the Top 10: Well I know they're crap
14. Complaining more: Kids will do that to ya
23. Complaining about the rubbish on television these days: Why I have no cable or satellite TV
32. Telling people exactly what you are thinking, even if it isn't polite: But it makes me feel good to do this
38. Not being able to lose weight quickly: As long as I'm healthy, who cares!!
43. Choosing radio over television: Have so for years.
49. Paying by cash or cheque: Cash only for me

Some of the other items sort of apply, others are strictly for the UK folk, or I just don't understand.

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:34 pm

I moan and groan regularly darling. Nothing to do with age though. Wink

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:36 am

Badger,

You paying attention? Cougar needs you!!

Cleanup in aisle 9!!

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Oh bugger 43/50 its official I’m old at 53 ... anyway its nanna nap time.

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:08 pm

my doctor said I should keep healthy by doing light exercise, just something every day that took about half an hour, raised my pulse over 100 and left me somewhat out of breath. I said "Like going upstairs to the bog?", he wasn't amused.

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:00 am

51. The Sun Life Over 50 plan becomes relevant and interesting - and that free pen they offer suddenly looks terrific!

3 stages of married life:
Tri-weekly*
Try-weekly
Try-weakly

*or 'Tri-daily' if your name is Cougar Wink

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:17 am

You all are old, I tell ya! Laughing

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:16 am

44. Wearing cardigans

I accidentally wandered into some trendy clothes shop called Uniqlo, last weekend and it was full of cardies so they can strike that off their list.

The young lady assistant, told me I look "well buff" when I tried one on so there. Razz

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sunshine wrote:

Quote:

10. Not knowing songs in the Top 10

I haven't know what's been in the top 10 since I was in my mid twenties!

I am in my mid 20's, and I don't know a single song on the top 10.

16/50, but I do feel young.

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:18 am

6/50,

2. Feeling stiff - more aches than feeling stiff, but similar enough
4. Losing your hair - thankfully not much, but i'm always losing some Razz

10. Not knowing songs in the Top 10 - to be honest there has never been a time when i did know
11. Choosing clothes and shoes for comfort rather than style - never been much of a fashion guru, i just buy clothes, even given up clothes that looked good because of slight iritations Razz

20. Allowing yourself a mid-afternoon nap - i'm a student, what do you expect?!
23. Complaining about the rubbish on television these days - You can't beat the old legends (Morph, trapdoor, original pokemon, power rangers, etc Razz

)

Thankfully i'm let off easily... but then, i am only 20 anyway Razz

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