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re: Tell me the perks of getting old

Posted on 12/16/24 at 2:55 pm to
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
84495 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 2:55 pm to
quote:

I'm here looking for the silver linings of slowly morphing into a goblin
I find I am entertained by simpler things. No longer must I bust my arse at my hobbies to enjoy them.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
14530 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:01 pm to
Perks:

Being rich

Comfort

Can’t think of many cons. I’m 47, eat decent and run marathons so can’t relate to fat asses blaming their digression on age.

Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
282854 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:04 pm to
You become far less impressed with material things and spend more time pursuing interests of the mind and heart.
Posted by DemonKA3268
Parts Unknown
Member since Oct 2015
20603 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:05 pm to
Still alive for starters
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
45713 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:06 pm to
You get to start developing unpopular opinions but you don't give a shite about it.
Posted by texn
Pronouns: Y'All/Y'All's
Member since Nov 2019
4020 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:06 pm to
Failing memory = being able to hide your own eggs at Easter
Posted by Lowercase G
Member since Jul 2022
947 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:09 pm to
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Failing memory = being able to hide your own eggs at Easter


I wrap all the Christmas presents. By the time we unwrap them, it's a friggin surprise to me too
Posted by caro81
Member since Jul 2017
5661 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:10 pm to
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You also start to lose a lot of the fricks you gave at a younger age, that definitely allows for less emotional turmoil in life.


this is number 1
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
282854 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:12 pm to
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I find I am entertained by simpler things. No longer must I bust my arse at my hobbies to enjoy them.


Definitely.

I have a renewed interest in a lot of things I overlooked long ago. I dont need constant stimulation anymore and find peace in simplicity.
Posted by mttiger
Metairie
Member since Sep 2004
127 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:12 pm to
Buy clothes off the rack, drive an old beater, socks and slides to Home Depot. It’s nice to no longer need or care to impress.
Posted by HonoraryCoonass
Member since Jan 2005
19220 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:12 pm to
I get $5 off my haircuts.

The sad thing is I’ve never shown those folks an ID….they just looked at me and decided I was old enough to qualify.
This post was edited on 12/16/24 at 3:16 pm
Posted by Gus007
TN
Member since Jul 2018
13302 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:13 pm to
At 82, I no longer sit and lust after good looking women. You may admire the beauty....
I'm thankful for the blessings I have enjoyed. It will soon be 57 years of marriage. Four healthy grand children who love/respect their Grandpa.
Posted by dakarx
Member since Sep 2018
7886 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:14 pm to

I can still dislike almost everyone, it's just accepted now

I can still appear angry all the time, it's just accepted now (mostly because of people, see above)



Posted by FLBooGoTigs1
Nocatee, FL.
Member since Jan 2008
57337 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:14 pm to
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quote:
Tell me the perks of getting old


Long, lingering hugs with large breasted women are no longer perceived to be quite as creepy.


well glad I am not alone on this one I love a good ole sweater puppy hold down. She says you can let go now I just used the I am deaf in that ear too. This old thing has it's privileges
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
130580 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:16 pm to
You gain wisdom.


Which is really just realizing you never knew shite in the first place
Posted by FLBooGoTigs1
Nocatee, FL.
Member since Jan 2008
57337 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:16 pm to
One more thing that "stay off my lawn" means something now
This post was edited on 12/16/24 at 3:42 pm
Posted by Seldom Seen
Member since Feb 2016
47019 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:18 pm to
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Tell me the perks of getting old




My father is 80, he says there's nothing to recommend about getting old.
Posted by bird35
Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
13144 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:21 pm to
The one and only perk of getting old is still being alive.

I’ve watched my in-laws (mid to late 80’s) and parents (early 80’s) age. I was surprised how hard they cling to living another year, season, month, week, and day.

These are people who have 100% certainty the second they die they will be with Jesus in Heaven. These are people who have seen time rob them of their abilities, friends, siblings, and freedom.

These are people who sacrificed greatly for their family and have watched themselves become a burden to that same family.

Yet

They claw, scratch, and fight for just a little more time. I’ve learned, no matter how young or old you are when your time comes it was never long enough.
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
139098 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:23 pm to
You will have posts older than kids
Posted by Stumpknocker
SWLA
Member since Mar 2021
701 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:24 pm to
I wore my pajama bottoms and prison issue flip flops + a 20 year old fleece from goodwill with the name Holly on it to the corner store for lottery ticket and a BabyRuth. I DGAS!
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