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Original poster

42 is fucking old isn't it?

204 replies

StillSmallVoiceOfCalm · 20/08/2016 21:30

Wrinkled. Old. Saggy.

Fucking hell.

OP posts:
sunnydayinmay · 20/08/2016 21:31

Is it? I'm older than that and I'm looking fit and gorgeous today.Grin

Noonesfool · 20/08/2016 21:31

No. No it isn't.

Wine
NeedACleverNN · 20/08/2016 21:31

142 is old

42 is middle aged

ProbablyMe · 20/08/2016 21:32

Crap I hope not. I turned 42 last Monday! Youngest child is only 15 weeks too.

TheFairyCaravan · 20/08/2016 21:32

Speak for yourself!

Original poster
StillSmallVoiceOfCalm · 20/08/2016 21:32

Middle aged is worse than old

Much. Much. Worse.

OP posts:
WatchMeSoar · 20/08/2016 21:32

I think you are confusing 42 with 82.

Propertyquandry · 20/08/2016 21:32

I hadn't even had my DD by 42!

citybushisland · 20/08/2016 21:32

No, at least I hope not, I'm 46, I don't feel old.

elQuintoConyo · 20/08/2016 21:33

Really? Oh shit! I've got 6 months to go...

My mind is 23 though Grin

JennyBunn · 20/08/2016 21:33

Oy! I'm 42 and don't consider myself old.

Or middle-aged

EddieStobbart · 20/08/2016 21:33

Only if your name is Bagpuss. If not, I bet you are just gorgeous Smile

Original poster
StillSmallVoiceOfCalm · 20/08/2016 21:33

I'm sure I was 28 last time I checked

OP posts:
EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 20/08/2016 21:33

No it fucking isn't!

I've nearly finished being 42 & it's been a fabulous year.

lulucappuccino · 20/08/2016 21:33

Well in to middle age. Not old though.

TheScottishPlay · 20/08/2016 21:34

44 here, enjoy your last 2 years of youth.

ChardonnayKnickertonSmythe · 20/08/2016 21:34

Did you get your will ready?

Who gets the cat photos?

Penfold007 · 20/08/2016 21:34

It's a quarter of a century away from retirement so not old in any way

TheRealAdaLovelace · 20/08/2016 21:34

'middle aged' yes. What you need OP, is a nice flowery frock and a hand knitted white cardi and a poodle perm.
Then you will be sorted.....Grin
(51 here)

Crispsheets · 20/08/2016 21:34

Just you op.

Musicaltheatremum · 20/08/2016 21:34

I'm 53 and still young.

HelsinkiLights · 20/08/2016 21:34

Don't be daft, 42 is young!

Original poster
StillSmallVoiceOfCalm · 20/08/2016 21:34

It's not happening until tomorrow. I think I should put it off a bit.

OP posts:
NorksAreMessy · 20/08/2016 21:34

But you have the secret of life, the universe and everything!

Boogers · 20/08/2016 21:35

H is 42. He's not old.