You Know You Are Old When

[stuckmotor]

When you won't get a new pet because it's life expectancy would be greater than yours.

 

[newbury]

That's why I quit keeping tortoises.

 

[stuckmotor]

That's why I quit keeping tortoises.

A wise decision.

 

[MossRoad]

That's why I quit keeping tortoises.

We have a Russian that's about 10. Doesn't look a day over 50.

 

[WinterDeere]

Your more apprehensive of starting larger projects.

My father-in-law said something funny last year, "hell, I'm so old I don't even buy eggs more than a half-dozen at a time anymore."

For those slow on the uptake, he's not sure he'll be around long enough to finish a full dozen.

 

[Jstpssng]

My father-in-law said something funny last year, "hell, I'm so old I don't even buy eggs more than a half-dozen at a time anymore."

For those slow on the uptake, he's not sure he'll be around long enough to finish a full dozen.

Another saying is "we don't even buy green bananas!"

 

[MoKelly]

When you won't get a new pet because it's life expectancy would be greater than yours.

Awww - now that made me sad.

But, luckily, my wife is much younger so we can still get a new pet!!!

 

[Jstpssng]

That's why I quit keeping tortoises.

Parrots are another which can easily outlive us... if you remember to keep it's wings clipped.

 

[masseyrider]

My father-in-law said something funny last year, "hell, I'm so old I don't even buy eggs more than a half-dozen at a time anymore."

For those slow on the uptake, he's not sure he'll be around long enough to finish a full dozen.

Oh? OK?
Thanks for the clarification.
I would never have figured that one out,
I thought he was just a cheap ASSHOL-.

 

[masseyrider]

Another saying is "we don't even buy green bananas!"

Yes, We have no green bananas today.

 

[JasperFrank]

When you have over 5 or 6 magnifying glassed spread all over the house cause you can not read anything any more. Or has type just gotten smaller over time.......

 

[stuckmotor]

When you have over 5 or 6 magnifying glassed spread all over the house cause you can not read anything any more. Or has type just gotten smaller over time.......

The lights are seldom bright enough anymore, either.

 

[masseyrider]

You resist going towards the light.

 

[jjeff]

Ease of fixing and servicing something yourself your interested in buying is a selling point.

 

[jjeff]

One step further I guess. you look for grease fittings on stuff your interested in buying, now much rarer, never was a big fan of sealed bearings. And never had to replace a u joint that had grease fittings that were actually used on it.

 

[MoKelly]

When you have over 5 or 6 magnifying glassed spread all over the house cause you can not read anything any more. Or has type just gotten smaller over time.......

Plus cheater glasses in every room!!

 

[jjeff]

Lol I know have cheaters permanently located at cabin, in RV, desk, and shop. To bad they didn't make a compact foldable out of the way cheater screen for smart phones lol

 

[Jstpssng]

The lights are seldom bright enough anymore, either.

That, and I wish people would quit mumbling.

 

[Jstpssng]

One step further I guess. you look for grease fittings on stuff your interested in buying, now much rarer, never was a big fan of sealed bearings. And never had to replace a u joint that had grease fittings that were actually used on it.

I have, especially on my '91 Dakota.. It was quite a discussion a while back... everyone told me that the reason the tiny u-joints didn't get greased properly was because the driveshaft was bad.

 

[RobertEH]

Plus cheater glasses in every room!!

Heck, I keep a pair on my keychain...

Amazon.com

Along with a rechargeable flashlight!

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-73302-Keychain-Rechargeable-Flashlight/dp/B09351YJFC/ref?th=1