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Old 08-23-2016, 11:30 AM   #21
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To me, getting old is a gravity issue. I hope I never become a grumpy old man! As to the discounts that are available, I'll take all they give, I really don't care about their motive. I could say more but one of the things I have learned as I got older, is when to stop talking and keep quiet... And to enjoy ever day I wake up on the right side of the grass. and with that said I think I'll take a ride in the '29 pickup.
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Old 08-23-2016, 11:44 AM   #22
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Just got this as an email from a friend, perfect..
1. My goal for 2016 was to lose just 10 pounds … only 15 to go ...

2. Ate salad for dinner …Mostly croutons & tomatoes ... Really just one big, round crouton covered with tomato sauce ... And cheese... FINE, it was a pizza... I ate a pizza …

3. How to prepare Tofu: 1. Throw it in the trash. 2. Grill some Meat.

4. I just did a week's worth of cardio after walking into a spider web ...

5. I don't mean to brag but… I finished my 14-day diet food in 3 hours and 20 minutes ...

6. A recent study has found women who carry a little extra weight live longer than men who mention it ...

7. Kids today don't know how easy they have it... when I was young, I had to walk 9 feet through shag carpet to change the TV channel...

8. Senility has been a smooth transition for me...

9. Remember back when we were kids and every time it was below zero out they closed school? Me neither.

10. I may not be that funny or athletic or good looking or smart or talented … I forgot where I was going with this ...

11. I love being over 70 … I learn something new every day … and forget 5 others ...

12. A thief broke into my house last night … He started searching for money … so I woke up and searched with him...

13. My dentist told me I need a Crown … I said, "You bet, pour mine over rocks" …

14. I think I'll just put an "Out of Order" sticker on my forehead and call it a day ...


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Old 08-23-2016, 12:01 PM   #23
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To me, getting old is a gravity issue. I hope I never become a grumpy old man! As to the discounts that are available, I'll take all they give, I really don't care about their motive. I could say more but one of the things I have learned as I got older, is when to stop talking and keep quiet... And to enjoy ever day I wake up on the right side of the grass. and with that said I think I'll take a ride in the '29 pickup.
A wise man indeed ! Keep up the healthy outlook on life. Wayne
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Old 08-23-2016, 01:06 PM   #24
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Holdover, these are PRICELESS!!!!!!!
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Old 08-23-2016, 01:46 PM   #25
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To all my fellow Model A drivers that are young, good looking, virile and single like me, our own, "Happy Young, Good Looking, Virile and Single Day" is coming soon, I'll post that too when I find out when it is....I once knew but I forgot!!!!!
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Old 08-23-2016, 03:48 PM   #26
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Just turned 92. I will tell you when I get old. Darn still limping around since I broke my hip in December. The funny part about my problem is the artificial knee hurts like h-ll. Ol step and a half Tony
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Old 08-23-2016, 06:24 PM   #27
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I am 71 and still working so I only have weekends to work on my Model A and T.
I leave home at 6:30 AM and get back at 6PM.

On top of that it takes me twice as long to do anything on the vehicles today as it did a few years ago.

I need to live until 103 to complete the projects that are on my current to do list -assuming that the list does not grow.
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Old 08-23-2016, 07:31 PM   #28
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Hallmark must have invented it. Is there a card available? If so, Hallmark or some other card company.
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Old 08-23-2016, 09:33 PM   #29
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Old 08-24-2016, 12:23 AM   #30
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If being labelled as being a senior is seen as a negative thing why does this forum refer to its long standing and experienced members as senior too? Surely that is seen as positive.
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Old 08-24-2016, 06:50 AM   #31
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If being labelled as being a senior is seen as a negative thing why does this forum refer to its long standing and experienced members as senior too? Surely that is seen as positive.
I think in that case, anyone could be a senior without the bennies, just post enough times and BINGO!!!!! you be a senior.... I think there should be a count on how many one stars a member gets and make that member a GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think in that case, anyone could be a senior without the bennies, just post enough times and BINGO!!!!! you be a senior.... I think there should be a count on how many one stars a member gets and make that member a GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have to be the all time most one star recipient ! Wayne
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Anybody CAN be a senior! I'm still under 50...for a few more months...
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Ya don't got to be a Geezer to be a SENIOR. In some places at age 50 a person gets entitled to half price on a plate of Eggs n' SPAM.
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Eggs and spam, only in prison! Spam is used to throw under your wheels if you get the A stuck in mud or snow. Wayne
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Old 08-25-2016, 05:56 AM   #36
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I'm 32 years younger than my 31' and so I guess a medium old fart
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Our local Chili's restaurant here has a policy to card everyone ordering alcoholic drinks, regardless of age. It is a bit confusing to order off the Senior's menu, but still have to show ID to prove your old enough to purchase alcohol when you order a beer with that meal. Makes my 68 year old wife giddy with glee to be asked for her ID card though. Me, I get a kick out of watching her when they ask for her ID. :-)
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Our local Chili's restaurant here has a policy to card everyone ordering alcoholic drinks, regardless of age. It is a bit confusing to order off the Senior's menu, but still have to show ID to prove your old enough to purchase alcohol when you order a beer with that meal. Makes my 68 year old wife giddy with glee to be asked for her ID card though. Me, I get a kick out of watching her when they ask for her ID. :-)

When you get to be a senior you begin to realize just how STUPID people can be. And they STILL don't listen to us!
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