Old People Thread

[kozzman555]

Hello old people of CP! Do you ever think about wanting to talk about problems you and other old people have? Is this football forum the only place on the internet you know how to get to? Well look no further! This old man thread is here for you to talk about your trials and tribulations.

Have an itch to complain about how the young generation doesn't know what hard work is? Post it in here! Are there some birds that need yelled or do you have neighbors that play music too loud? We'd love to hear about it! Did you fill your diapers and want to complain about the poor quality of Chinese products? Please regale us!

So if you can barely see letters in this thread without zooming in, but refuse to give up your drivers license, we'd love to read what you have to tell us! Come on in, bring your Werther's candy, and folksy tales of how things used to be!

[crayzkirk]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Sorry no experience with that but I have sciatica which is really painful if that makes you feel better.

I joined that crowd this year, too. Yay old age! Still better than the alternative.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

Also...if you are close to retirement learn the term Swedish Death Cleaning.

OMG, what a subject!

Having been married for over 52 years, we have a shit ton of stuff and have been retired off the grid for 10.

Two years ago, we decided to sell this place and move closer to medical care, but after a few months, me experiencing rage when driving in Springfield, my wife hating everything we looked at, we changed our mind and decided to die here.

My biggest regret, other than the $10,000 we wasted going through that process, was getting rid of my engine hoist and engine stand! It is a horrible feeling not having them!

We have been giving away stuff every time the kids/grandkids visit, but they are starting to decline.

After googling your term "Swedish Death Cleaning" I may have come to grips with downsizing a full closet of suits that I haven't worn since retiring. My wife has no problem getting rid of stuff, in fact I am hauling another load to "good will" today, but me not so much.

[crayzkirk]

Originally Posted by Katipan

I'm so sorry, that sounds so awful and frustrating.

Did you try smoking it?
An edible high is biologically different.

Engineer brains get super uncomfortable when they feel sluggish. You can curate an inhaled high.

No pity necessary; I got a lot of good from my grandfather. It's all part of the luck of the draw; you don't get to choose your parents.

Smoke, vape, edibles. The effect is slightly different although it always seems to have a similar effect. I'm one of those people that wonder why anyone would want to feel this way.

The frustrating part is that it's made worse by the stress of knowing it's going to happen. It's like having the yips when doing anything that requires fine motor control. I'm okay until I pick up the pen, tool or mouse and then it's Charlie Brown trying to kick the football... Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh.


As usual, we are our own worst enemies...

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

Probably late C4 or an early C5. Don't want anything any older, and it has to fit in my budget. Oh and it has to be a manual.

Those had overheating issues so be careful. Hope you find a good one.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by HemiEd

OMG, what a subject!

Having been married for over 52 years, we have a shit ton of stuff and have been retired off the grid for 10.

Two years ago, we decided to sell this place and move closer to medical care, but after a few months, me experiencing rage when driving in Springfield, my wife hating everything we looked at, we changed our mind and decided to die here.

My biggest regret, other than the $10,000 we wasted going through that process, was getting rid of my engine hoist and engine stand! It is a horrible feeling not having them!

We have been giving away stuff every time the kids/grandkids visit, but they are starting to decline.

After googling your term "Swedish Death Cleaning" I may have come to grips with downsizing a full closet of suits that I haven't worn since retiring. My wife has no problem getting rid of stuff, in fact I am hauling another load to "good will" today, but me not so much.

You are living the dream man. I want a survival house off the grid. It just seems like so much to get it set up. I need my son to get older as well.

[BEAVER]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I've always had this. ADD, complete ass short term memory, long term use of copious amounts of alcohol and ativan. All great for short term memory.

I rely on doing the same things at the same times and putting the same things in the same places. Belts on the back of the bathroom door, work clothes hanging on bathroom door the night before, shoes by towel rack. Etc. If my wallet, keys, or glasses aren't in the place they belong in come morning it's usually a 30 minute derailment per item.
Anything unplanned happens in the morning to screw with my routine I'll end up going to work without a belt, my wallet, etc.

I keep a spare belt and deodorant in my desk at work. Just in case.

[displacedinMN]

Originally Posted by BEAVER

I keep a spare belt and deodorant in my desk at work. Just in case.

I have extra clothes

[BEAVER]

Originally Posted by tredadda

I don’t know about anyone else here, but I like to keep crown moulding around because you never know when you are gonna need it.

I used a bolt out of my "Bolt Bucket" this weekend. I know without a doubt that particular bolt had been in there since the late 90's. It was a life affirming experience.

[BEAVER]

Originally Posted by BWillie

At what age am I am old person? Anyone in their 20s and kids thinks Im old but Boomers think Im young.

I am looking forward for the seniors 50 year old+ poker tournaments. They will be so soft...I guess less soft by the time I get there in over a decade

I'm 55 - but I've been practicing being old since I was 35.

Old guys can play some poker, I slow rolled 4 of a kind on an 80 yo guy last weekend and he called me a little ****er.

[Zebedee DuBois]

I, too, have created ritualistic patterns around certain parts of the day so that I can reliably get things done properly.

Two observations on that: 1.) It is amazing how messed up a routine can become by just adding one foreign element, like picking up an errant dish or cup when getting ready for bed. The whole routine can go off the rails and become wildly inefficient. 2.) I think the dog looks at me and thinks, "I don't want to hear any crap about me turning around 3 times before goin to sleep - not from you and your shtick."

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by BEAVER

I'm 55 - but I've been practicing being old since I was 35.

Old guys can play some poker, I slow rolled 4 of a kind on an 80 yo guy last weekend and he called me a little ****er.

Apparently I've been practicing being old for much longer than that. I'll talk about some old farty thing I currently do or think, and people who've known me for 40+ years will say "you were the same way in high school, asshole!"

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by BEAVER

I'm 55 - but I've been practicing being old since I was 35.

Old guys can play some poker, I slow rolled 4 of a kind on an 80 yo guy last weekend and he called me a little ****er.

sounds like you deserved it

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by HemiEd

OMG, what a subject!

Having been married for over 52 years, we have a shit ton of stuff and have been retired off the grid for 10.

Two years ago, we decided to sell this place and move closer to medical care, but after a few months, me experiencing rage when driving in Springfield, my wife hating everything we looked at, we changed our mind and decided to die here.

My biggest regret, other than the $10,000 we wasted going through that process, was getting rid of my engine hoist and engine stand! It is a horrible feeling not having them!

We have been giving away stuff every time the kids/grandkids visit, but they are starting to decline.

After googling your term "Swedish Death Cleaning" I may have come to grips with downsizing a full closet of suits that I haven't worn since retiring. My wife has no problem getting rid of stuff, in fact I am hauling another load to "good will" today, but me not so much.

I was born and raised in Springfield, Mo. I hated driving there when I was 16. It’s worse at 65. I’m not moving back.

[BEAVER]

Originally Posted by BWillie

sounds like you deserved it

I did, but he has become my nemesis of late. Whenever I have a decent hand - there he is running it up and sucking out. Well......that is how I choose to remember it anyway. Couldn't possibly be crap play on my part.

[Brody Wa]

I’m worried about liver problems because I’m taking 3-4 thousand milligrams of acetaminophen a day for osteoarthritis. I separated my shoulder when I was a youngster and it’s coming back to haunt me.