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In reply to the discussion: How did you know you were officially old? Me, i hate [View all]Ysabel
(2,080 posts)24. Ah! Thanks...
That seems pretty good (I hope the conservatives don't flip the politics / policies). I didn't know it was so close to Quebec. I've been wanting to visit Quebec some day (for our honeymoon which we haven't ever gotten around to maybe it'll have to be for our 35th anniversary). Then maybe we can check out Ottawa too...
Oh yeah and I'm 65 going on 66 real soon and we will have our 35th anniversary in 2026 (maybe we won't be able to go travelling until five or six years from now when my husband retires)...
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You know you're getting old when the rebellious songs of your youth are being played on the elevator... on the pan flute
keithbvadu2
Nov 2024
#37
How about the first time you're called ma'am at the grocery store instead of miss?
Tadpole Raisin
Nov 2024
#52
I live in the South. Ma'am is deeply ingrained, especially if speaking to someone more than
yellowdogintexas
Nov 2024
#69
When my wife's son's girlfriend said I reminded of her grandpa before he went crazy.
Harker
Nov 2024
#9
Dropped an actual paper ass dollar on the ground and thought, "Well that's a shame," and continued on my way.
Iggo
Nov 2024
#12
I have no fackin clue what anyone under 30 is talking about anymore lol
The Wandering Harper
Nov 2024
#19
When the words "like" (used as a filler) and "bro" (which is not a word) make you want to throw something.
LoisB
Nov 2024
#33
When im walking around the house and my knees hurt and my back hurts so im walking kinda
Figarosmom
Nov 2024
#40
When your mind says "Yeah, I can do that" and your body says "you must be joking".
Ferrets are Cool
Nov 2024
#43
I knew I was old when somebody told me I didn't need chisel and hammer to use a tablet.
Doodley
Nov 2024
#65