You know you're getting old when . . .

[henry0reilly]

... you talk about historical events with people too young to know of them.

I was telling a coin shop owner about a revolver I had just bought that was originally purchased during the surge in local gun sales after the Hollandburg massacre. It had been test fired and put up in drawer loaded. I asked, "Where were you living in 1977?" His response, "I was just a twinkle in my Dad's eye."

Also my younger sister has grandchildren old enough to drink.

 

[loudgroove]

What I have noticed, is kids would rather be in their bedrooms instead of outside. When I was their age that was a punishment. lol but than again so was getting your mouth washed out with soap! today we have Tide pods lol wow have things changed

 

[tscherry70]

... it takes an eternity to pee.

 

[Emerson Dambiggins]

 

[rosejm]

... those "lifetime" warranties aren't worth the price anymore.

 

[Ingomike]

What I have noticed, is kids would rather be in their bedrooms instead of outside. When I was their age that was a punishment. lol but than again so was getting your mouth washed out with soap! today we have Tide pods lol wow have things changed

Outdoors was freedom, the bike was freedom, the car or truck was freedom. Note, WAS.

The phone IS their freedom. Many do not even want a driver’s license. I suspect that given a choice of sex or phone, most would choose phone…

 

[loudgroove]

Outdoors was freedom, the bike was freedom, the car or truck was freedom. Note, WAS.

The phone IS their freedom. Many do not even want a driver’s license. I suspect that given a choice of sex or phone, most would choose phone…

You aren't lying. But it can be a tossup between a phone or gaming console or both. My dad always carried a handkerchief around to blow his nose. And complained that my generation has lost sight of good hygiene.

 

[WhitleyStu]

I was born at the Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake Indiana. Last I heard it is a museum and contains old medical equipment. My place of birth is that old...

 

[Expat]

I like it when they try to tell you about stuff that you actually lived through.

 

[Cavman]

Outdoors was freedom, the bike was freedom, the car or truck was freedom. Note, WAS.

The phone IS their freedom. Many do not even want a driver’s license. I suspect that given a choice of sex or phone, most would choose phone…

My oldest step son is this... he turned 15 last jan. I told him to study and get a permit. He spent all summer at his dads. We told him he has plenty of time to work and save and to get drivers ed done and a permit. Nevsr did it. Told him a car is the start to independence. Still no interest. Then he expects us to drive him to crap to which I reply.. drive yourself..ooohhh wait.

 

[firecadet613]

My oldest step son is this... he turned 15 last jan. I told him to study and get a permit. He spent all summer at his dads. We told him he has plenty of time to work and save and to get drivers ed done and a permit. Nevsr did it. Told him a car is the start to independence. Still no interest. Then he expects us to drive him to crap to which I reply.. drive yourself..ooohhh wait.

We had my step son start mowing lawns when he was 14. If he wanted a car, he was going to earn it.

We loaned him the $100 and wrote up loan paperwork. After making that first payment to us, he wanted to pay it off ASAP.

He was he only one of his friends with a car and a license. After a year of being their chauffeur and the only one to pay for their outings, he quickly found new friends to hangout with...

 

[Cavman]

We had my step son start mowing lawns when he was 14. If he wanted a car, he was going to earn it.

We loaned him the $100 and wrote up loan paperwork. After making that first payment to us, he wanted to pay it off ASAP.

He was he only one of his friends with a car and a license. After a year of being their chauffeur and the only one to pay for their outings, he quickly found new friends to hangout with...

We've tried excited same thing. His bio dad has told him he doesn't need to work and we should be providing everything so he can play sports.. its a uphill losing battle on our side.

 

[Cavman]

Biggest way I feel old is when I get new soliders in who where born way after 9-11.

 

[mom45]

My grandson is 3 and can't wait to drive! His little sister is also on track to be a good driver, but he steers much better than she does at this point. My daughter and SIL have said they are not getting the kids tablets/electronic toys, and the kids spend most days outside. It really is nice to see them playing and learning. Cole wants to do everything Grandpa is doing, which usually involves mechanical projects of some sort.

 

[mom45]

Back on the topic of the thread...

when 98% of your coworkers could be your children.

 

[littletommy]

Back on the topic of the thread...

when 98% of your coworkers could be your children.

True. Most of the guys I work with are my youngest sons age or younger.

 

[radar8756]

When you read someone famous obituary - and immediately subtract your age from theirs ... and get a negative number

 

[Cavman]

When ya think the 90s where last decade

 

[OneBadV8]

when you think of the 70s as being 20 years ago

Or the "Must be born before..." stickers on cash registers are well past your high school graduation date

 

[OneBadV8]

back injury stories includes things like "slept wrong", "looked at the clock too fast", "picked up a pencil" instead of "lifting 300lbs", "pulled a transmission by myself", "saved a kid by lifting a car"