What do you know about being an old man?

[whiteworks]

Still deciding if I’m gonna go down that route, seems like the cons may outweigh the pros, and continue to trend that way as time passes. The votes still out, but for now I’m sticking it out as things are still pretty good

That being said what are some tricks you’ve picked up that make it not quite as shitty of a deal?

Learning how to use readers by keeping them perched on the end of your nose while you shift your eyes up and down is a skill set. One of my good buddies is about 15 years my senior and I’d say I’m in an old man apprenticeship as he has a good grasp on enjoying the ride and a hell of a mentor. Funny how you meet people along the way that help you get to or through that next level.

 

[boatnam2]

Played golf with two navy guys yesterday, 82 & 84, on the turn at 9 they grabbed a 12 pack of beer and a bag of ice, I thought to myself, 80 don't look so horrible lol.

 

[callbob]

At 73 all I can say is........I forgot what I was going to say

Also you meet new friends and tell new stories

 

[napanutt]

Buy multi packs of readers. Have them in each vehicle, every room in house, any desk you use. You get the picture.

 

[shintoooo]

 

[wash11]

Always leave 5 minutes early for an appointment so you have time to pee when you arrive. Uncomfortable, old men aren't a treat for anyone

 

[~JM~]

The mind is the second thing to go....

 

[LazyLavey]

Sometimes I swear I'm invisible.....

 

[530RL]

The best part of getting old is your shield of apathy becomes very tall and very thick.

 

[HST4ME]

Ported my first block with cheaters last fall. Amazing how good they work lol

 

[callbob]

Played golf with an old guy one time. He said there are 3 things to have to remember when you get old. #1 is never pass up a bathroom. #2 is never trust a fart. #3 is never waste a hard on even if you are by yourself.

 

[Baja 252]

I get to watch all the best movies once a month, cause I can't remember seeing them before.
The older I get, the easier it is to get the kids to do things for me.
The neighborhood man bun fathers have figured out I'm the cool old guy that can tell them how to fix stuff.

 

[coolchange]

I had to wear my fishing sunglasses in the car a couple weeks ago. The kind with the reader in the bottom portion and regular sunglasses on top except these are high contrast.
Worked pretty damn good because the line for the bifocal was at about the hood line so my instrument cluster was in focus, but my driving was normal.

 

[Ziggy]

It’s akin to 50 First Dates.

 

[coolchange]

I also remember the exact day when I decided I needed cheaters, and that my life might depend on it.
Driving a work truck in Long Beach at 4 AM. And the job address is wrong.
Got my Thomas guide out, remember those, and I couldn’t read it.
Had to get out of the truck, stand in front of the headlights, Use my fingers to make the pinhole trick, while looking over my shoulder to not get jacked.

 

[Gelcoater]

Always leave 5 minutes early for an appointment so you have time to pee when you arrive. Uncomfortable, old men aren't a treat for anyone

Sometimes I swear I'm invisible.....

These things!

It’s been a few years now, but I was over 50, so old man-ish.

Driving to work, I’ve got to pee.
Decide to stop at Carl’s Jr. to pee and pick up a couple sausage biscuits.

The store is empty, Hispanic gal running the counter, was cleaning.
I walk in, she see’s me. And continues to clean and organize, then the drive through buzzer buzzes.
She goes to the mic and takes the order and I’m still standing there, starting to get irritated.
Another guy walks into the dining room. She turns and sees him and greets him in Spanish. I realized at that moment I am the invisible white guy. So I interrupted her and say I need a token for the rest room.

She gives me a dirty look and slides a token down the counter like she’s a bartender at an old west saloon.

By this time I’m pissed off and reallllly have to pee. Walking into the rest room, the urinal is way over there! But the trash can is right here!
I pee and pee into the can, so much the weight of my urine pulls the trash can liner down to the bottom of the can.
And I keep peeing.

Washed my hands and walked out.

I can’t say it was my proudest moment, but it was Ohhh so satisfying on a couple of levels.

 

[welldigger00]

Pregaming before the pizza shows up by popping a couple charcoal pills and a few tums.

 

[endobear]

Started daily carrying a good flashlight recently. Need lots of light tinkering in the garage, house or work.
Readers were a game changer.

 

[rivermobster]

Played golf with two navy guys yesterday, 82 & 84, on the turn at 9 they grabbed a 12 pack of beer and a bag of ice, I thought to myself, 80 don't look so horrible lol.

And you have time to do the things you've always wanted to do!

 

[Kachina26]

Played golf with an old guy one time. He said there are 3 things to have to remember when you get old. #1 is never pass up a bathroom. #2 is never trust a fart. #3 is never waste a hard on even if you are by yourself.

There's a 4th one, but I forget what it is...

 

[TPC]

You realize your regrets

Your body hurts for no reason

Your wife hasn’t called you by your name in the past 20 years

You feel good in your own skin and can sincerely compliment those that deserve it, and it means a lot to those you do compliment, and means even more to yourself.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Bought my first cheaters from the clearance shelf in Home Depot last year...pair in the car and one on the end table. Just bought an 8 pack off Amazon last week...a bit stronger

An inmate just recently introduced me to safety glasses that are readers...gotta get me a couple pair

Spent some time in my 20's with a walker or a cane. Looking forward to using a cane again. More annoying people in the world it seems, and a cane can be damn useful

 

[92562]

When you start needing joint replacements, be sure to pick a guy that works on sponsored pro athletes. My guy is the go to for most MX riders and the Metal Mulisha guys, etc. Quick recovery times are key for those guys to keep sponsorships and quick recovery times are key for me when there is more sand in the bottom of the hour glass!

 

[TPC]

When you start needing joint replacements, be sure to pick a guy that works on sponsored pro athletes. My guy is the go to for most MX riders and the Metal Mulisha guys, etc. Quick recovery times are key for those guys to keep sponsorships and quick recovery times are key for me when there is more sand in the bottom of the hour glass!

I need a hip replacement.
I hear it’s an easy job.
Just getting started getting it dialed in.

At one time it was “nylon or titanium or stainless or aluminum choices”
Has carbon fiber made it to the surgery menu?
What’s “da kine” hip?

 

[coolchange]

Hips are easier I hear. I’ve had 2 tkr’s.
When I did it asked what they’re made from, Teflon? He sad no titanium and the friction joints are plastic. So I asked what kind of plastic. He looks at me like really? Ok he says “ HDPE” smart guy.
My jaw drops and I said “ trash bags?”
He gives me the wtf look.
High density poly ethylene is thrash bags, I say.
He just shakes his head and laughs.
It’s ULTRA high density poly ethylene if that makes you feel better!

 

[cofooter]

These comments are funny because they are spot on and I can really relate. I don't consider myself "old" at 62 but some of the symptoms are sure there! I focus on staying moving and trying to be healthy and continuing to do the things I love despite the fact that its not as easy as it used to be. I try to heed the advice of Clint Eastwood and "Don't let the old man in".

 

[sprintcvx]

NAPS! I worked construction for 40 years and never knew what a nap was.. Retired last year and a good afternoon nap is fucking awesome..

 

[Orange Juice]

Living close to good healthcare, with safe living conditions.

 

[TimeBandit]

Allow for bathroom stops, check.
Write notes, check.

keep up the good fight getting old is not for pussies.

 

[Todd Mohr]

"An inmate just recently introduced me to safety glasses that are readers...gotta get me a couple pair"

MW, my readers are my safety glasses, let me know what you find.

 

[TimeBandit]

"An inmate just recently introduced me to safety glasses that are readers...gotta get me a couple pair"

MW, my readers are my safety glasses, let me know what you find.

I've had these for years.

I had safety glasses made up in my reading prescription.

When you're on your back under a car or looking up under a dashboard your eyes need to look in all directions.

 

[500bbc]

Buy multi packs of readers. Have them in each vehicle, every room in house, any desk you use. You get the picture.

If one pair is too weak slap a second pair on...

 

[Chili Palmer]

When you’re on the freeway and really gotta pee, I just find a nice wide shoulder area and pull over, turn on the hazards, walk around to the passenger’s side of the truck, open the door and pee toward the door hinge. I’ve found out that there is no shoulder on the 605 north from the 91 all the way to just before Rose Hills Rd….and that sucks when you’re stuck in traffic.

 

[JDKRXW]

About getting old; It's clear to me that Einstein was right. 'Life's like riding a bicycle - stop pedaling and you're going to fall off'.

 

[92562]

I need a hip replacement.
I hear it’s an easy job.
Just getting started getting it dialed in.

At one time it was “nylon or titanium or stainless or aluminum choices”
Has carbon fiber made it to the surgery menu?
What’s “da kine” hip?

So far I've "only" done knees and shoulders. While in PT the "hip" people seemed to recover pretty quickly.

 

[2Driver]

Just in case, I stopped buying green bananas a couple years ago.

 

[cofooter]

I've had these for years.

I had safety glasses made up to a reading prescription.

When you're on your back under a car or looking up under a dashboard your eyes need to look in all directions.

My Ray Ban sunglasses are prescription. I have a few pairs. Sometimes I wear them in the early evening when I need to see and people ask me why I wear my sunglasses at night. Cause its the only way I can see, and I look like a dork in readers, haha.

 

[bilz]

When my hair went gray, and started leaving me i said screw it. Real Bifocalglasses and sunglasses.

 

[Ziggy]

And you have time to do the things you've always wanted to do!

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Where is the campground in your pics? That looks peaceful

 

[bilz]

Something I have learned with hearing loss, just because you can't hear what you're saying under your breath, your wife in the next room can.

 

[rivermobster]

Where is the campground in your pics? That looks peaceful

Up in Mammoth. There is a nice stream right behind where I took that pic.

I met @Xring01 up there and he got me Fuckin shit faced on that amazing bourbon he makes.

Good times!

Sherwin Creek Campground
(760) 924-5500

https://g.co/kgs/CWxDgxg

 

[Bobby V]

When you’re on the freeway and really gotta pee, I just find a nice wide shoulder area and pull over, turn on the hazards, walk around to the passenger’s side of the truck, open the door and pee toward the door hinge. I’ve found out that there is no shoulder on the 605 north from the 91 all the way to just before Rose Hills Rd.

Thats why I keep a empty plastic bottle in both of my vehicles.

 

[Ziggy]

Up in Mammoth. There is a nice stream right behind where I took that pic.

I met @Xring01 up there and he got me Fuckin shit faced on that amazing bourbon he makes.

Good times!

Sherwin Creek Campground
(760) 924-5500

https://g.co/kgs/CWxDgxg

Way nicer than the typical 10' gap between campsites you see these days.

 

[bilz]

Thats why I keep a empty plastic bottle in both of my vehicles.

Don't forget to cut a hole in the floor!

 

[rivermobster]

Way nicer than the typical 10' gap between campsites you see these days.

It's a super tight campground though. I had to thread the needle to get my trailer backed in there!

 

[Rajobigguy]

Old man potty training.

If you poop just before leaving the house you can probably count on the fact that there is one more little grogan hiding in there just waiting for you to get someplace where bathroom access is difficult. Always carry some of your own TP because what they supply the Walmart rest room with is more like adding machine tape than real TP

 

[napanutt]

If one pair is too weak slap a second pair on...

Been there done that.

My Ray Ban sunglasses are prescription. I have a few pairs. Sometimes I wear them in the early evening when I need to see and people ask me why I wear my sunglasses at night. Cause its the only way I can see, and I look like a dork in readers, haha.

I have prescription sunglasses too. They're for distance.
My distance vision isn't as bad as my up close vision but the prescription shades do clear things up a bit. I wear them inside stores all the time. I'm sure people think I'm just trying to be cool but they really do help.

 

[TPC]

"When your hair turns grey and your balls turn blue, ya try to get a little and your dick bends in the middle,, Did it ever occur to YOU?"

 

[rivermobster]

That being said what are some tricks you’ve picked up that make it not quite as shitty of a deal?

Get up and get moving...

I do my stretchs, hit the weights, I'm up to 40 pushups now, and then a three to four mile walk.

If I DON'T do these things, my legs and back will ache like a bitch from a lifetime of working on cars.

Push it. Push it Real good. It keeps all the pain away.

 

[Rajobigguy]

Get up and get moving...

I do my stretchs, hit the weights, I'm up to 40 pushups now, and then a three to four mile walk.

If I DON'T do these things, my legs and back will ache like a bitch from a lifetime of working on cars.

Push it. Push it Real good. It keeps all the pain away.

I really think i need need to do a better job of committing to this kind of program. The lazier I get, the more uncomfortable I become.