You know you're old when...

Esteban · 06-17-2022, 05:07 PM

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When I was a kid we used to make popsicles in the ice cube trays. Just pour orange juice or kool-aid in the tray. Cover the tray with plastic wrap so you could stick a toothpick through the wrap (so the toothpick would stand up) in the center of each section and freeze overnight. Was a nice treat in the summertime.

We had one of these high tech Tupperware popsicle molds when I was a kid.

We eventually moved up to those.

Esteban · 06-17-2022, 05:17 PM

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Yes, I agree with you. Even thought they say on that site it is Marilyn as Theda that doesn't look like Marilyn. I would know Marilyn Monroe no matter the makeup or costume. At least I think I would.

Sorry for stepping on your lawn.

Not a problem. You are welcome anytime.

M_Six · 06-18-2022, 04:54 PM

I had to move a pile of crappy 3/4"x4'x8' plywood sheets and some railroad ties that an AWOL contractor left in my yard. Maybe 12 sheets of plywood and 8 9"x9"x8' ties. My 30-something, fit-as-hell neighbor came over to help. When we were done, he went back to his yard to play with his kids in the pool. I went in to collapse in front of a fan with a cold drink. I'm beat.

sygazelle · 06-23-2022, 12:34 PM

....if you get this and think it's funny...

M_Six · 06-23-2022, 01:57 PM

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....if you get this and think it's funny...

"Why can't I find an oven like that?"

rwheels · 06-23-2022, 02:02 PM

You once believed the science.

Unfortunately, it aged like stale milk.

M_Six · 06-23-2022, 04:12 PM

Yep. Go up into the woods out back and dig a hole. Years later when I got my degree in environmental geology, I had a lot of things to atone for.

sygazelle · 06-24-2022, 10:02 AM

....when this is reality:

M_Six · 06-24-2022, 10:22 AM

Old is when you think about having a third beer and then decide it's not worth the risk of a hangover the next day.

UncleWede · 06-24-2022, 10:58 PM

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Old is when you think about having a third beer and then decide it's not worth the risk of a hangover the next day.

Shit, glad I'm not old yet after 3 double Cadillac margaritas.

I am old enough to have forgotten to get another bottle of tequila before drinking the other 2

Esteban · 06-25-2022, 01:26 AM

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Old is when you think about having a third beer and then decide it's not worth the risk of a hangover the next day.

Hangovers?

We don't need no stinkin' hangovers!

3.0L · 06-25-2022, 08:33 PM

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Hangovers?

We don't need no stinkin' hangovers!

Shit faced.

Sedan_Clan · 06-25-2022, 09:14 PM

You guys are making me dread my 50's. Can I just remain in my 40's forever?!?!

Esteban · 06-25-2022, 09:44 PM

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Hangovers?

We don't need no stinkin' hangovers!

Shit faced.

Actually my pic above was supposed to be a funnier version of this "stinkin'" one.

vreihen16 · 06-26-2022, 12:38 PM

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3798j · 06-27-2022, 10:45 AM

..if you remember Zager and Evans...

3.0L · 06-27-2022, 09:19 PM

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...when you used to help grandma wring water out of the washed clothes using a wringer attached to the top of the washing machine.

That's about the time dad explained the meaning of "tit in the ringer" to me.

sygazelle · 06-27-2022, 09:29 PM

...when you attend a graveside service and there are not enough chairs for all the guest. My wife and I stand around to give the chairs few remaining chairs to the older guests. All the other standing guests gesture to my wife and me to sit down in the precious remaining chairs. I look at her and she looks at me, we both look at the guests and realize that WE are the old guests everyone was waiting to give the remaining seats to. A bit depressing, but at least we are still above ground.

sygazelle · 06-27-2022, 09:34 PM

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You guys are making me dread my 50's. Can I just remain in my 40's forever?!?!

Don't dread it. It's the best part!

Stay fit and keep loading up your 401k or other retirement vehicle so you can retire at a reasonable age and in good health.

My wife and I are having the time of our life! We know people who are 1/2 our age and think they are over the hill and act like it. Sad really.

20 years from now post on this forum and tell everyone how right I was back then. I may even respond if I'm not out climbing a mountain or traveling to some exotic island.

Sedan_Clan · 06-27-2022, 09:39 PM

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You guys are making me dread my 50's. Can I just remain in my 40's forever?!?!

Don't dread it. It's the best part!

Stay fit and keep loading up your 401k or other retirement vehicle so you can retire at a reasonable age and in good health.

My wife and I are having the time of our life! We know people who are 1/2 our age and think they are over the hill and act like it. Sad really.

20 years from now post on this forum and tell everyone how right I was back then. I may even respond if I'm not out climbing a mountain or traveling to some exotic island.

Fit: Check!
Loading up the deferred compensation to supplement my pension: Check!

I'm planning to hang up the duty belt and turn in the badge and duty gun by 59.

sygazelle · 06-27-2022, 10:02 PM

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Fit: Check!
Loading up the deferred compensation to supplement my pension: Check!

I'm planning to hang up the duty belt and turn in the badge and duty gun by 59.

Good for you. Embrace each year. Getting old is something you get to do if you are lucky. With health, enough money, and all the knowledge you've accumulated (and will continue to accumulate), you won't believe how fun retirement can be. For example: I'm headed to Alaska next week to go halibut and salmon fishing. We are fishing for 4 days but staying three more days just because we can. No hurry, no worries, no in basket to clear. I just have to be back in time to go on my week-long hiking trip in the Sierra.

Kowalski2011 · 06-28-2022, 01:12 PM

That empty field next to the cemetery in your home town when you were a kid, not so empty anymore.

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M_Six Free Thinker 19282 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	I had to move a pile of crappy 3/4"x4'x8' plywood sheets and some railroad ties that an AWOL contractor left in my yard. Maybe 12 sheets of plywood and 8 9"x9"x8' ties. My 30-something, fit-as-hell neighbor came over to help. When we were done, he went back to his yard to play with his kids in the pool. I went in to collapse in front of a fan with a cold drink. I'm beat. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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M_Six Free Thinker 19282 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Old is when you think about having a third beer and then decide it's not worth the risk of a hangover the next day. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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