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The point at which you're old...

142 replies

SleepingStandingUp · 07/01/2022 18:38

... Is when someone comments you look good for your age?

I got told I look good for 40 today.

No one ever said that in my 30s

I feel old

OP posts:
AngelinaFibres · 07/01/2022 23:16

@SleepingStandingUp

... Is when someone comments you look good for your age?

I got told I look good for 40 today.

No one ever said that in my 30s

I feel old

When your youngest child hits 30. They are not 'young' young anymore so you must be old ShockShock
Confrontayshunme · 07/01/2022 23:40

The moment you hear Gardener's Question Time on Radio 4 and wonder if there IS a way to keep those slugs off your geraniums. Death is near. Wink

Butchyrestingface · 07/01/2022 23:44

When I was 23, someone asked me how old I was. When I told them, they hurriedly responded, "Well, don't worry. You don't look it."

Confused
Scrabblecrabapple · 07/01/2022 23:45

I am 50.. Had my eyebrows dyed literally days ago. Today I plucked a long bloody white hair out! What has life got in store that I need long white eyebrows to deal with it?

I’m 40 and I have had grey strands in my brows since my 20s. Although don’t have much grey head hair really.

Life taketh and life giveth!

LadyinRead · 07/01/2022 23:54

When I fell walking down the slippery steps at Glastonbury Tor and a teenaged couple rushed over to help me to my feet.

LadyinRead · 07/01/2022 23:59

"When your memories are more uplifting than your dreams."

Can't remember which film that is from, but definitely true for me.

LowlandLucky · 07/01/2022 23:59

You are old when you can't bend over to pick something ithout making some kind of noise.

LadyinRead · 07/01/2022 23:59

@LadyinRead

When I fell walking down the slippery steps at Glastonbury Tor and a teenaged couple rushed over to help me to my feet.
That was 20 years ago, I might add.
WineAway · 08/01/2022 00:01

Walking home from my sisters tonight on a suburban street I used the torch on my phone as the street lights weren’t quite good enough & I don’t want to fall .

TheBestForLast · 08/01/2022 00:06

When on a National trust day one of the volunteers asked my 7 year old son if he enjoyed days out with grandma 😳 instantly pissed me off for the day!! I'm 47.

HanSolo · 08/01/2022 00:37

@TheBestForLast

When on a National trust day one of the volunteers asked my 7 year old son if he enjoyed days out with grandma 😳 instantly pissed me off for the day!! I'm 47.
Don't worry TheBestForLast - one of my former classmates became a gran the week I became a mum! People have children at all ages really.
PattyPan · 08/01/2022 00:44

I commented to DP that the Times concise crossword was disappointingly easy today so pretty sure I’m ready for my blue rinse now!

Fedupsotired · 08/01/2022 07:55

@TheBestForLast

When on a National trust day one of the volunteers asked my 7 year old son if he enjoyed days out with grandma 😳 instantly pissed me off for the day!! I'm 47.
I don't get why people do this, always say child as it will be a compliment then if you are a grandparent!!
WeBuiltCisCityOnSexistRoles · 08/01/2022 09:54

When you are doing a MN survey and you realise you have gone up a category in the age range question.

Exhausteddog · 08/01/2022 10:00

A friend who is 12 years younger than me said she was surprised I don't dye my hair because most women my age do. (42)

CounsellorTroi · 08/01/2022 10:07

I am 60. I suppose I am old but I don’t feel it.

Belledan1 · 08/01/2022 10:10

I got told I was a laugh for my age by a work colleague 25 years younger. Think it was a compliment lol. Same age as her mom but apparently her mom is a nag!!

TheTurn0fTheScrew · 08/01/2022 10:13

I reckon the benchmark is when you graduate from "she fell over" , where people chuckle, to "she had a fall", and people worry.

Based on a minor incident in a car park last week, I am not yet old.

hesbeen2021 · 08/01/2022 10:13

I've noticed recently a few 'oh bless' comments when talking with retail assistants, bank workers etc
Not sure where it's coming from, I'm only early 60's, fit, healthy and normal weight

notacooldad · 08/01/2022 10:15

Old is when the soup of the day sounds like a lovely warming lunch option.
I'll never be old then.🤮

llansanan · 08/01/2022 10:16

When you see someone, or an actor/actress on tv or in film, and you can remember seeing one of their grandparents as a young person.

CounsellorTroi · 08/01/2022 10:18

One thing that does make me feel old is seeing international rugby players whose dads I remember playing.

RuthW · 08/01/2022 10:19

I'm 53. I'm not old. 40 is very young to me. Old is over 80.

RuthW · 08/01/2022 10:19

[quote Timeforatincture]@BitchyHen agreed.

You are old when they say you have "had a fall" rather than just fell over.[/quote]
Exactly this.

seekinglondonlife · 08/01/2022 10:20

When you start thinking everyone is very attractive, and think nothing of telling them so (because it's very innocent!). Saw one of ds'old school friends recently, and before I could literally think I told him how attractive he has become. I realized at that point that I've prematurely turned into my grandmother. Poor boy didn't know where to look.