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To ask about 56 year old men?

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Jumell · 05/12/2024 07:58

Just that really.

What kind of things do they like in general? Have they got good stamina ? I suppose it depends how they live their lives. Would love some feedback on things like -

kind of things they’d like to receive for birthdays /Xmas

music they like?

in case someone’s asking - I’ve got a little crush 🤣

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MrsMoastyToasty · 05/12/2024 08:06

DH is 56. He likes (in no particular order).

Cooking
Formula 1.
Beer
Rugby
Family time.
DIY tools.
Drinking fizzy drinks (doesn't drink hot drinks).
Queen
80's music.

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Jumell · 05/12/2024 08:06

And died * young

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EnterFunnyNameHere · 05/12/2024 08:06

Well, they are all one amorphous mass, so having never met this man I can confidently say he's:

Really into cars
Loves vintage movies
Hates spam
Moderate stamina
Has a fake leg but it's very well concealed
Would have been an adventurer but took an arrow to the knee (hence the fake leg)
Likes dry bumming
Mostly enjoy hurdy gurdy music
Would love a multi pack of blancmange (Princes brand, nothing but the best)

Hope that helps!

username299 · 05/12/2024 08:06

Jumell · 05/12/2024 08:04

Thank you 🙌

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You're welcome.

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Jumell · 05/12/2024 08:06

Fireworknight · 05/12/2024 08:04

They can vary. I know someone recently who died from alcohol poisoning at that age, and others who does long distance swims.

Music - again, the choice is huge - rock, blues, folk, punk. They were teens in the 80s so could have been a New Romantic ( Duran Duran) or into heavy metal (The Damned).

Present - whiskey is my first thought, but equally they may not drink whiskey.

Sorry to hear about the one who died

my mum had alcohol issues added young (relatively)

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tuvamoodyson · 05/12/2024 08:05

Jumell · 05/12/2024 08:04

No not at all !

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Then how can we know what 56 year old men like? Are they all the same?

Fireworknight · 05/12/2024 08:04

They can vary. I know someone recently who died from alcohol poisoning at that age, and others who does long distance swims.

Music - again, the choice is huge - rock, blues, folk, punk. They were teens in the 80s so could have been a New Romantic ( Duran Duran) or into heavy metal (The Damned).

Present - whiskey is my first thought, but equally they may not drink whiskey.

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Jumell · 05/12/2024 08:04

username299 · 05/12/2024 08:03

What kind of things do they like in general?
Watching sports, bird watching, DIY, fast cars and gardening.

Have they got good stamina ?
They can walk up a flight of stairs without pausing.

birthdays /Xmas
4 cans of premium lager and some pork scratchings.

music they like
Oasis, The Jam, Chemical Brothers, The Orb and Blondie.

Thank you 🙌

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Jumell · 05/12/2024 08:04

tuvamoodyson · 05/12/2024 08:03

I don’t know. Are 56 year old women all the same?

No not at all !

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Jumell · 05/12/2024 08:03

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 05/12/2024 08:03

I'm a bloke aged slightly older than that. I'd say it depends entirely on the individual.
I like fine wine and classical music, I have friends who prefer beer and heavy metal. So sorry - can't really help other than to suggest you ask him about himself.

Thank you. He likes football 🙌

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tuvamoodyson · 05/12/2024 08:03

I don’t know. Are 56 year old women all the same?

username299 · 05/12/2024 08:03

What kind of things do they like in general?
Watching sports, bird watching, DIY, fast cars and gardening.

Have they got good stamina ?
They can walk up a flight of stairs without pausing.

birthdays /Xmas
4 cans of premium lager and some pork scratchings.

music they like
Oasis, The Jam, Chemical Brothers, The Orb and Blondie.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 05/12/2024 08:03

I'm a bloke aged slightly older than that. I'd say it depends entirely on the individual.
I like fine wine and classical music, I have friends who prefer beer and heavy metal. So sorry - can't really help other than to suggest you ask him about himself.

AlbertCamusflage · 05/12/2024 08:01

I suspect they are all different.