When are you old?

Mr H
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edited February 2016 in General Chat #1

I have just stopped seeing my father's image whenever I look at a mirror. Now it is my Grandad. So it got me thinking when are you old. I think my mother is old, as she is 100, but she thinks all the other residents in her sheltered accomodation are old. This despite her being by far the oldest. My kids have thought I am old for many years. So I put it to you when are you old?

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  • rogher
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    edited February 2016 #2

    You're old when you've passed it

  • Rubytuesday
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    edited February 2016 #3

    When your body tells you , and the wrinkles need ironing Surprised

    like us all I feel 25 in the head , but body and wrinkles tell me a lot different Sad

  • taffyY
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    edited February 2016 #4

    You're old when you've passed it

    Passed what???  Laughing

  • Fisherman
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    edited February 2016 #5

    Our local surgery considers 85 as the age when they consider someone old.

  • Pageantpete07
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    edited February 2016 #6

    Thats goog i have 2 or 3 years to go yet then.

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited February 2016 #7

    Somebody called me an OAP recently and I asked them not to as it made me sound 'old' and I don't feel old or like an OAP.

    To me, 80 years is old.  Happy

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  • Tammygirl
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    edited February 2016 #8

    I think it all depends on the person, my Dad died at 66. My brother is now 66 but nothing like my Dad was. My children now in their 40's say that we in our 60's are not old, but agree Grandad was old. My OH is 65 this year fit and healthy, couldn't imagine
    my Dad at that age driving a car/caravan or motorhome all the way to the tip of Spain. We are still youngsters compared to some we meet on our travels, the oldest I think we have met was in his early 90's and still towing a caravan to France every year. 

    You are as old as you feelSmile

  • Whittakerr
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    edited February 2016 #9

    You would never get old if mirrors didn't exist. Happy

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited February 2016 #10

    True Tammygirl and I think the generation my grandparents came from always appeared old to us.

    We have a friend who, I think, was born 'old'. Even in his 30s he had all the 'grandad' traits; his manner, his looks, and particularly his dress sense. 

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  • volvoman9
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    edited February 2016 #11

    Whe the candles cost more that the cake and your doctor is telling you too slow down and not the police.Happy

    v9

  • Oneputt
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    edited February 2016 #12

    Think I was old at 12 but I now feel 18 at nearly 70Wink

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #13

    I do not feel that old Undecided but I do get upset when on the underground or buses OH and I get offered a seatSurprised it seems to be happening moreEmbarassed,Who say manners are a thing of the pastSmile

  • Bugs
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    edited February 2016 #14

    When you prefer going to the cinema with another meerkat rather than Nicole Kidman

    Wink

  • Nuggy
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    edited February 2016 #15

    My brain thinks I am 40. In the mornings my back is about 80 but during the day it gets younger until it reaches about 50. My knees are about 40, knuckles on left hand about 75. Left ankle was 65 after I fell off the caravan step but now getting younger,
    thank goodness. As for eyes and hearing, not sure.

  • redface
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    edited February 2016 #16

    You are old if you can remember the advert on the trams/buses of 'IDRIS when IS DRI'.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited February 2016 #17

    I will consider myself old when I can no longer appreciate the photo that ValDa posted of her OH (Daniel Craig)
    Winkawhile back, he was walking out of the water with swim trunks on, you all which one I meanLaughing

  • taffyY
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    edited February 2016 #18

    "Old" is about 20 years older than me!!  Laughing

  • bestboy
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    edited February 2016 #19

    My youngest granddaughter's birthday is next week. She says she will be 6 years
    old.

  • huskydog
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    edited February 2016 #20

    what's age got to do with anything ? , just get on and enjoy life Happy

  • Kennine
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    edited February 2016 #21

    Most people's perception of the age when somebody is considered old is 10 years older than they themselves are at any given time.  

    K 

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited February 2016 #22

    Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

  • cyberyacht
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    edited February 2016 #23

    It's only when you find a task challenging that previously wasn't that you realise you are getting older. You mind and body seldom agree.

  • chasncath
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    edited February 2016 #24

    A quote from '24 Hours in A&E' last week:

    "Growing old isn't much fun, but it's better than the alternative"

    Made us smile, and then we booked the ferry when we got ok medical test results.

  • ADP1963
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    edited February 2016 #25

    Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

    Write your comments here...Your not too fussy then Rocky.

  • Bugs
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    edited February 2016 #26

    Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

    You're old when you have to Google who "JessieJ" is!

    Smile

  • sailorgirl2
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    edited February 2016 #27

    I think it all depends on the person, my Dad died at 66. My brother is now 66 but nothing like my Dad was. My children now in their 40's say that we in our 60's are not old, but agree Grandad was old. My OH is 65 this year fit and healthy, couldn't imagine
    my Dad at that age driving a car/caravan or motorhome all the way to the tip of Spain. We are still youngsters compared to some we meet on our travels, the oldest I think we have met was in his early 90's and still towing a caravan to France every year. 

    You are as old as you feelSmile

    Write your comments here...No you are as old as your kids allow you to be.........SG

  • tigerfish
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    edited February 2016 #28

    Well I'm 71 and I don't think I am really old. I'm trying to grow old discracefully and I don't think Ive managed it yet.

    Plenty of caravanning left still but nowadays I dont struggle with the awning much. Well only on Grass pitches cannot manage those infernal all weather surfaces any more.

    Thinking about it though if it dosen't stop raining soon the grass will get like sea weed!

    I think that I might start building a ruddy big boat, and start drinking Rum!  The Admiral will be proud of me then.

    TF

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited February 2016 #29

    Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

    Write your comments here...Your not too fussy then Rocky.

    I like em feisty ADP, that Lady is a Goddess.

    Bugs, Rita Ora is a close 2nd(surely you'll not need Mr Google for Rita?)

  • Bugs
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    edited February 2016 #30

    Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

    Write your comments here...Your not too fussy then Rocky.

    I like em feisty ADP, that Lady is a Goddess.

    Bugs, Rita Ora is a close 2nd(surely you'll not need Mr Google for Rita?)

    Heyyy - I wasn't meaning me Wink

  • Rubytuesday
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    edited February 2016 #31

    Well I'm 71 and I don't think I am really old. I'm trying to grow old discracefully and I don't think Ive managed it yet.

    Plenty of caravanning left still but nowadays I dont struggle with the awning much. Well only on Grass pitches cannot manage those infernal all weather surfaces any more.

    Thinking about it though if it dosen't stop raining soon the grass will get like sea weed!

    I think that I might start building a ruddy big boat, and start drinking Rum!  The Admiral will be proud of me then.

    TF

    Write your comments here...you could even change your name to Noah Smile

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