What's it like "being old"?

[tamor]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. Rico,

How old are you? You don't know what you are talking about, young man!!

I love you as a brother but I am not lying. I do not color my hair, never have,

(I am only speaking for myself, I don't condemn anyone). I enjoy walking and

my husband of 48 yrs. and I walk on the track near our home. I am living in

the present (NOW) and I am not old!

I am on no medication! I can bend forward and place my hands FLAT on

the floor without bending my knees! Can you do that?

I am getting older but I AM NOT OLD!!

Now, are you willing to repent???

Blessings,

Falla39

Woo-Hoo! You tell him Sister!!

[Rico]

Originally Posted by tamor

Woo-Hoo! You tell him Sister!!

And a great big to you too!

[TalkLady]

Helpful Tips for the over 50s

• Never attempt bending down, except under strict medical supervision.

• Develop the power of a photographic memory – take photographs of everyone you need to remember.

• Use your ailing health to blackmail your children into doing all your gardening and housework.

• Avoid the company of young people they are a sad reminder of your long lost youth.

• Keep a diary – it will be a great source of comfort and a handy reminder of what you did yesterday.

• Cultivate friendships with people much older than yourself. This will make you feel so much younger.

• Finding your false teeth can be difficult when you mislay your spectacles. Always keep these vital items attached to you by pieces of string.

• No one will ever notice your frightful wrinkles if you only go out when it’s dark.

• Modern science enables even fifty year olds to have the youthful looks of a teenager – a simple head transplant is all it takes.

• Should you ever get the urge to go ‘all night clubing’ apply the simple rule – forget it!!

• Buy a computer, digital camera and a MP3 player. Although you’re incapable of understanding how to use them at least you’ll appear trendy.

• Take the strain off your tired out memory by labelling all household objects – bed, fridge, television etc.

• Look twenty years younger in an instant – borrow a baby and train it to call you ‘mummy’.

• Save all hairs that come loose when you brush your hair – one day medical science may develop a means of replanting them.

• Borrow a pram (baby carriage) – pushing it around looks better than clutching a zimmer (walker).

• Try to enjoy your fifties as much as is possible – after all the horrendous sixties are looming.

The positive side of being an oldie:
• You’ll never have to endure those harrowing visits to the dentist again.
• You’ll save a fortune on shampoo.
• Your hernia operation will make you a star at the local gathering place.

• You will look distinguished with your receding hairline, double chin and wrinkles.

• You have survived the humiliation of middle age.

• You’ll no longer have to suffer the disappointment of thwarted ambitions – you no longer have any.

• You can finally sell those dreadful diet and exercise books that have sat unopened on the bookshelf for years.

• You’ll be the champ at history questions in the public gathering quiz.

• You can embarrass your family by entering glamorous granny or good-looking grandfather competitions.

• You don’t need to make an effort anymore – people will expect you to be frumpy, boring and cantankerous.

• Your failing memory allows you to convince yourself that you’re a super at everything you do.

• You’ll be able to talk incessantly about the good old days.

• Your failing eyesight saves you the anguish of seeing your disintegrating body.

[Rico]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. Rico,

How old are you? You don't know what you are talking about, young man!!

I love you as a brother but I am not lying. I do not color my hair, never have,

(I am only speaking for myself, I don't condemn anyone). I enjoy walking and

my husband of 48 yrs. and I walk on the track near our home. I am living in

the present (NOW) and I am not old!

I am on no medication! I can bend forward and place my hands FLAT on

the floor without bending my knees! Can you do that?

I am getting older but I AM NOT OLD!!

Now, are you willing to repent???

Blessings,

Falla39

Hehehe! Sister, did I get ya riled up a bit? Sorry about that. The smiley face was intended to let anyone reading know that I was messin around. If I didn't have this big old belly I am sure I could touch the floor without bending my knees. (BTW, that is not a young vs old thing.)

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by Rico

Hehehe! Sister, did I get ya riled up a bit? Sorry about that. The smiley face was intended to let anyone reading know that I was messin around. If I didn't have this big old belly I am sure I could touch the floor without bending my knees. (BTW, that is not a young vs old thing.)

Bro. Rico,

You didn't really get me riled up at all. I saw the little green

smiley face. I was just playing along with you. That proves I

may be older but not old. If I was "OLD" I could have been

riled up a lot but I am not old. And I have never in my almost

68 yrs., colored my hair. I thought God did a great job with

it!

Blessings, and I love you, Bro. Rico!!!

Falla39

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by Rico

Hehehe! Sister, did I get ya riled up a bit? Sorry about that. The smiley face was intended to let anyone reading know that I was messin around. If I didn't have this big old belly I am sure I could touch the floor without bending my knees. (BTW, that is not a young vs old thing.)

Bro. Rico,

Not just bending and touching the floor but putting my

palms flat on the floor without bending my knees!!! LOL!!!

Blessings,

Falla39

[Rico]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. Rico,

Not just bending and touching the floor but putting my

palms flat on the floor without bending my knees!!! LOL!!!

Blessings,

Falla39

My sister can do that, and she is flat footed. Are you flatfooted as well? There aren't very many people who can do that.

[TalkLady]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. Rico,

How old are you? You don't know what you are talking about, young man!!

I love you as a brother but I am not lying. I do not color my hair, never have,

(I am only speaking for myself, I don't condemn anyone). I enjoy walking and

my husband of 48 yrs. and I walk on the track near our home. I am living in

the present (NOW) and I am not old!

I am on no medication! I can bend forward and place my hands FLAT on

the floor without bending my knees! Can you do that?

I am getting older but I AM NOT OLD!!

Now, are you willing to repent???

Blessings,

Falla39

I think Sis. Falla39 should be the AARP Covergirl!...You go, girl/Sis. - if you can do this. ....I thought I was in good shape for my age (age-I ain't tellin') ...Wow, congrats. I don't feel old, even though I am over 50. I feel better than in 30s and 40s.. I take no meds or vitamins either...However, I can't do what you described above. WOW, I am impressed. lol.

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by Rico;[B

217021Every last one of you who is 40 or over, and denying you are old need to repent for LYING!!!! Ya know good and well that yer old and just don't want to admit it!! Embrace your grey hairs and learn to love them, 'cause no matter how much Clairol you use they're still grey underneath the dye!! Y]ou know good and well you'd rather drive than walk, even if it is just a couple of blocks 'cause you will pay for it later!!! Live in the now and right now you are OLD!!!!

[/B]

Now, Bro. Rico,

You can come out of hiding now. We are not mad at you even

though you posted last evening and then ran and hid!

We love you and just want you to say you're sorry. We are

loving, forgiving people but we want to hear the truth!!

Blessings,

Grandma Falla39

[Trouvere]

Rico,
I don't dye my hair bub and its black.I have very few white hairs.Yes my friends are envious.Speak for yourself.I walk alot every day.I have a job
that requires it.For at least six months I climbed six flights of stairs one way for my job.The elevator was broken.No one believes my age.I almost have
to break out my DL.I am far from old.