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TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:09 pm
by Gob
TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD:

1. Falling asleep in front of the TV

2. Feeling stiff

3. Groaning when you bend down

4. Losing your hair

5. Hating noisy pubs

6. Thinking teachers / policemen / doctors look really young

7. Getting more hairy - ears, face, eyebrows, nose etc.

8. Struggling to use technology

9. Forgetting people's names

10. Not knowing any songs in the Top 10

11. Choosing clothes and shoes for comfort rather than style

12. Driving slowly

13. Developing a fondness for sherry

14. Complaining more

15. Joining the Women's Institute

16. Misplacing glasses / bag / car keys

17. Young colleagues

18. Listening to the Archers

19. Moving from Radio One to Radio Two

20. Allowing yourself a mid-afternoon nap

21. Joining the National Trust

22. Becoming a Parish Councillor

23. Complaining about the rubbish on television these days

24. Ears growing bigger

25. Preferring a Sunday walk to a lie-in

26. Being shocked by racy music videos

27. Going on a 'no children' cruise

28. Taking a keen interest in the garden

29. You like getting asked for ID

30. Knowing your alcohol limit

31. Wearing corduroy trousers

32. Telling people exactly what you are thinking, even if it isn't polite

33. Owning a carriage clock

34. Falling asleep after one glass of wine

35. Taking an unnaturally keen interest in the local free newspaper

36. Applying for an allotment

37. Driving instead of drinking

38. Not being able to lose weight quickly

39. Never going out without your coat

40. Taking a keen interest in dressing for the weather

41. Taking a cushion to the football because the seats are so uncomfortable

42. Putting everyday items in the wrong place

43. Choosing radio over television

44. Wearing cardigans

45. Booking train tickets in a quiet carriage

46. Buying newspapers everyday

47. Watching adverts for vacuum cleaners

48. Give up reading broadsheets

49. Paying by cash or cheque

50. Wearing head-to-toe beige

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Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:18 pm
by The Hen
Chalk me up for 19 signs.

I'm just off to walk the dog. I'll grab me coat.

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:31 pm
by Gob
I'll admit to 17, but should probably fess up to at least three more. :D

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:34 pm
by Reality Bytes
Hmmmm out of that list I can identify with ....

1. Falling asleep in front of the TV - absolutely without fail just after a nice Sunday lunch usually just before half time of whichever rugby match I really really want to see ..... :roll:

2. Feeling stiff

3. Groaning when you bend down

5. Hating noisy pubs - thats become one of my real pet hates, not being able to have a nice conversation with friends because of the noise.

6. Thinking teachers / policemen / doctors look really young

9. Forgetting people's names - yeah well thats pretty normal for me so no real change there lol

10. Not knowing any songs in the Top 10 - mmm I might but I have no idea what songs are even IN the top 10 these days :lol:

11. Choosing clothes and shoes for comfort rather than style - kinda sorta I do choose clothes and shoes for comfort however just cos something is comfy does not mean it isn't stylish!

15. Joining the Women's Institute actually I first joined the WI in my 20's and will do so again when I'm less busy - its a fallacy that its all old women

16. Misplacing glasses / bag / car keys - thats the menopause not age! (thats my excuse and you can borrow it if you want)

19. Moving from Radio One to Radio Two - I'm a TOG and proud of it!

20. Allowing yourself a mid-afternoon nap - :oops: :oops: :oops:

27. Going on a 'no children' cruise - sounds like heaven

29. You like getting asked for ID

30. Knowing your alcohol limit - umm I've always known my limit...haven't always stuck to it but I've always known it :lol:

32. Telling people exactly what you are thinking, even if it isn't polite

35. Taking an unnaturally keen interest in the local free newspaper - ermmmm whats so bad about that?

37. Driving instead of drinking - thats been my default for years - has nothing to do with age and everything to do with not liking being driven

41. Taking a cushion to the rugby because the seats are so uncomfortable - not a cushion - yet - but certainly have taken fleecy blankets to sit on and snuggle under - it gets fecking freezing!!

42. Putting everyday items in the wrong place - they are not in the wrong place they are in a SAFE place ..... I just cant remember where that is ....

44. Wearing cardigans - I own a couple.....they are back in fashion!

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:39 pm
by thestoat
I think I have 11 but I shall revisit in a different frame of mind ...

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:52 am
by Guinevere
I've always worn cardigans, cords, and enjoyed the garden. But I still listen to Radio One!

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:13 am
by Rick
What's radio one?

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:32 am
by Sean
BBC Radio One is chart music for the young 'uns Keld. Radio two is a bit... gentler.

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:33 am
by Gob

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:45 am
by Lord Jim
32. Telling people exactly what you are thinking, even if it isn't polite
If that's the criteria, this place must be a bloody nursing home.... :mrgreen:

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:29 am
by thestoat
Lord Jim wrote:
32. Telling people exactly what you are thinking, even if it isn't polite
If that's the criteria, this place must be a bloody nursing home.... :mrgreen:
Lol :lol:

Re: TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE GETTING OLD

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:44 pm
by Guinevere
I listen VIA my satellite radio subscription. Wish they would chat a bit less and play more music, I love hearing new and different stuff!