The "things that make you realise you're getting older" thread

[General Dryness]

The first (and only) time I went to a chiropodist the cheeky cow told me I jad a Hengeland's Deformity, more common known as a Pump Bump.

 

And then she had a look at your feet.

 

Badum tish.

[Carvalho Diablo]

still not sure what it is.  A bunion of some sort?

 

A bone spur on the point of the heel aparently.

[stringvest]

ah, that's where he was joined to the kit.  Like in Airfix.

[Furmedge]

When I'm getting my hair cut and the barber trims my ear fluff without asking.

[manwiththestick]

Got tickets for Reeves and Mortimer and remembering when I seen them in about '91.

[Bobby Hundreds]

I love getting in, when I was younger I loved going out.

[Liverpool lad]

My day off is spent getting a MOT and some fencing. 

 

Might break it up by working on my works qualification

 

 

When did I become old?

[Champ]

My day off is spent getting a MOT and some fencing. 

 

Might break it up by working on my works qualification

 

 

When did I become old?

Oh, but the satisfaction when you put your new slippers on later

[VladimirIlyich]

My day off is spent getting a MOT and some fencing.

 

Might break it up by working on my works qualification

 

 

When did I become old?

You arent old,you're just a lad.

[Section_31]

Deploying your funds the way a good general deploys his troops. 

 

Today I'm wearing a Sainsbury's coat and a Tesco T-shirt (my first ever), however, I'm also wearing M&S socks and expensive Gor-Tex boots that keep the water OUT. The T-shirt is Dad's Army and the socks and boots are Nubian cavalry. 

[stringvest]

ECCO shoes. The most comfortable shoes known to man.  I have at least half a dozen pairs, including golf shoes.  

[Champ]

ECCO shoes. The most comfortable shoes known to man.  I have at least half a dozen pairs, including golf shoes.  

 

Its the 'comfortable' that condemns you, there, stringy. And the shoes. In fact, just knowing of the existence of the brand. You're doomed

[stringvest]

Its the 'comfortable' that condemns you, there, stringy. And the shoes. In fact, just knowing of the existence of the brand. You're doomed

 

I will be mortified if anyone has a go at me because of my age.  Some things are just beyond the pale.  

 

I should add to this by saying I get my very robust brogues and formal shoes from the likes of Paul Smith and Grenson's.  I have several pairs of shoes that are well over 10 years old and still look the business.  

 

Don't scrimp on shoes. 

[Champ]

I will be mortified if anyone has a go at me because of my age.  Some things are just beyond the pale.  

 

I should add to this by saying I get my very robust brogues and formal shoes from the likes of Paul Smith and Grenson's.  I have several pairs of shoes that are well over 10 years old and still look the business.  

 

Don't scrimp on shoes. 

 

As a friend of a friend once said, 'Why do comfort when you can do glamour?'

 

Sadly, in reality, this is a state I can only aspire to rather than actually live

[stringvest]

As a friend of a friend once said, 'Why do comfort when you can do glamour?'

 

Sadly, in reality, this is a state I can only aspire to rather than actually live

 

me too.  But shoes are an exception. And suits.

[lifetime fan]

I will be mortified if anyone has a go at me because of my age.  Some things are just beyond the pale.  

 

I should add to this by saying I get my very robust brogues and formal shoes from the likes of Paul Smith and Grenson's.  I have several pairs of shoes that are well over 10 years old and still look the business.  

 

Don't scrimp on shoes. 

 

You wear comfy shoes.

 

I'm not surprised.

[Champ]

You wear comfy shoes.

 

I'm not surprised.

How come?

[Furmedge]

How come?

Comfort over style every time. I wore a coat to town last night and was mocked by the youngest member of the group. They were laughing the other side of their face at 2am near the Albert Dock and it felt about -2 allegedly. I wouldn't know, I was toasty in my coat.

[Section_31]

Liking dark chocolate.

[Jairzinho]

Comfort over style every time. I wore a coat to town last night and was mocked by the youngest member of the group. They were laughing the other side of their face at 2am near the Albert Dock and it felt about -2 allegedly. I wouldn't know, I was toasty in my coat.

 

What the fuck were they mocking?

[Furmedge]

What the fuck were they mocking?

Just the one was doing the mocking. Apparently wearing a coat to town is a silly thing to do. The other four of us gently reminded him of this when he was shivering waiting for a cab.

[stringvest]

Just the one was doing the mocking. Apparently wearing a coat to town is a silly thing to do. The other four of us gently reminded him of this when he was shivering waiting for a cab.

 

If you don't wear a coat to go to town at this time of year it's because you can't afford one.  Don't be too hard on the fucker, just tell him he should spend a few nights in watching the telly to save up for a decent coat. 

[Mook]

Just the one was doing the mocking. Apparently wearing a coat to town is a silly thing to do. The other four of us gently reminded him of this when he was shivering waiting for a cab.

What if town is in the Arctic Circle?

 

Some people are mental.

[Carvalho Diablo]

What if town is in the Arctic Circle?

 

Some people are mental.

 

Freezing cold mental scruffs.

[Champ]

If you don't wear a coat to go to town at this time of year it's because you can't afford one.  Don't be too hard on the fucker, just tell him he should spend a few nights in watching the telly to save up for a decent coat.

 

It really is an age thing, stringy