I just turned 67 a few days ago and I have always been a proponent of non-denial, so embrace your inner geezer! Of course it's much easier when the Social Security Administration sends you a check every month instead of taking a slice out of your paycheck. So I make it a point whenever I happen to interact with one of the younger people that I refer to as the "still working" to thank them and point out that the FICA deduction in their most recent paycheck was sent directly to me, last Wednesday!
If that. He was a young kid manning the self checkout at 7 AM. That's the best time to visit Walmart. The typical Walmartians haven't rolled out of bed yet. Avoid the place on Friday afternoon, and all day Saturday, unless you're there for the entertainment value.
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Cal you're in a big city area. Try a Krav Maga class and keep at it for as long as you are into it. It's a great workout and it's a straight to the point self defense style and fun. After about a year you could easily put three guys like that into another orbit lol. I walk with my car ignition key between two fingers in my fist as a default no matter where I am. Things like that scenario if they go sour require an instance reaction, something those three dudes wouldn't see coming or expect from an old geezer lol 🙂
Hey that's FUNNY!
Being 66 now, I get that same check.....LOL!
But my friends, a tad younger than me, razz me...
"When ya gettin' your government welfare check pops!"
I tell 'em that they're just jealousthat I can sit on my rear while they still gotta work.
It happened to me long time ago when the cashiers no longer ask me for ID when I purchase adult beverage.Since then, this is no longer on my list of alarm worthy events.
Yeah it seems like yesterday I was asked for ID to buy beer, now they ask if I qualify for the seniors discount!
And you shouldn't trust anyone who tells you they're 39.
I am 39, but I have 18 years experience. 😉
I am 39, but I have 18 years experience. 😉
First time I said yes, then no, then yes. I wasn't ready for that either.
I took the discount with my tail between my legs. Hey 5 bucks is 5 bucks, right?
Gawd, I feel so compromised.
I'm pissed off they're thinking of doing away with the free bus pass for the over 60s, now what do I have to look forward to?
Oh god!
I can see where this is going.....
There's an old saying:
"When you're young, you and your friends brag about you conquests....
But when you grow old, you sit around and talk about your aches, pains, and bowel movements"
I can see where this is going.....
There's an old saying:
"When you're young, you and your friends brag about you conquests....
But when you grow old, you sit around and talk about your aches, pains, and bowel movements"
So nothing has changed. It started in my forties that women looked through me as though I were transparent.
Two of many possible comments:
How fast do you still draw, pops?
What do you have to protect you from being adressed as "pops", pops?
If you face 20 drunken lads - you may be aware of more trouble than someone calling you "pops" - go figure🙂
Several years ago I saw a TV interview with Les Paul. He said something like " at my age the only things I think about is going to the bathroom and playing my guitar." He was in his early 90's.
My behavior has grown to reflect my age lately, but I was dressed in shorts and a tank top since Walmart is on my way home from the gym.
I do get carded when I ask for the senior discount sometimes. That's usually at the movies where the discount is substantial and the ticket person is usually under 20 years old.
No, but some are looking for a money donor, AKA Sugar Daddy.
A few months ago I complained to my physician about several small aches I had when getting up in the morning.
He looked at me and said, "Jan, at your age, if you wake up and feel nothing, you're dead". So I use that as my modus operandus.
Jan
He looked at me and said, "Jan, at your age, if you wake up and feel nothing, you're dead". So I use that as my modus operandus.
Jan