You Know You Are Old When

[Runner]

I keep a big box of wire hangers around for utility use, such as hanging parts for painting, cleaning out drains, etc. For me, plastic hangers work best for everything else except heavy items such as winter coats, coveralls, etc., for which I use wooden hangers.

 

[ultrarunner]

Wood and plastic hangers can’t leave rust stains.

I’ve seen clothes on metal hangers for decades with rust stains.

Of course coated or plated hangers should also be rust free.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Me too...so we're old!
"I’ve seen clothes on metal hangers for decades with rust stains."
My wife is finally getting rid of clothes we had since the 70s!

 

[WinterDeere]

Getting old is a PITA, especially when you misplace the tractor keys, look all over, no luck and then find them in the ignition switch on the tractor.. Do that often.

I did that with my mower when it was time for the yearly maintenance over the Christmas break. I checked the drawer where I normally keep keys, and they weren't there. But I did not have to hunt for them, as I knew right away that I'd find them in the ignition with a dead mower battery. Doh!

When I park the mower at the end of the season, I close the fuel cutoff valve, and just let it run itself dry. I usually remember to retrieve the key from the ignition after that, but apparently forgot last fall!

I also normally install a battery tender, but since the mowing season ran late and I knew I'd be moving it again for maintenance in just a few weeks, I hadn't bothered with that last fall.