Signs that you're getting old

McGinniesta · 26-04-2021 08:47PM

I forgot my ATM pin. Twice in the same day.

Fozzie Bear · 26-04-2021 11:43PM

Was trying to kneel down today and it dawned on me that I can no longer put my arse down onto my heels. My quad muscles seem to be about 2 inches long these days and there was absolutely no way they were letting me go down fully like I used to. Instead I now have remain upright as if I was praying in mass. Whats that all about? Why the hell can't i kneel anymore?!?

And I know its probably been done to death already but the amount of hair now growing out of my ears is directly proportional to the amount that no longer grows on the top of my head. My receding hair line is racing back to meet the bald patch on my crown like some sort of out of control wild fire.

I think I'm getting to the point where the mid life crisis is going to kick in and I'll start browsing websites that sell dodgy wigs....

Strumms · 26-04-2021 11:57PM

I looked in the mirror earlier and thought... “ I’ve been told the odd gray flick was distinguished, it probably was, the person who told me that now, might be telling me to get just for men “

New Home · 27-04-2021 12:11AM

Fozzie Bear wrote: »

Was trying to kneel down today and it dawned on me that I can no longer put my arse down onto my heels. My quad muscles seem to be about 2 inches long these days and there was absolutely no way they were letting me go down fully like I used to. Instead I now have remain upright as if I was praying in mass. Whats that all about? Why the hell can't i kneel anymore?!?

And I know its probably been done to death already but the amount of hair now growing out of my ears is directly proportional to the amount that no longer grows on the top of my head. My receding hair line is racing back to meet the bald patch on my crown like some sort of out of control wild fire.

I think I'm getting to the point where the mid life crisis is going to kick in and I'll start browsing websites that sell dodgy wigs....

Whatever you do, please draw the line at this.

27-04-2021 12:21AM

Fozzie Bear wrote: »

Was trying to kneel down today and it dawned on me that I can no longer put my arse down onto my heels. My quad muscles seem to be about 2 inches long these days and there was absolutely no way they were letting me go down fully like I used to. Instead I now have remain upright as if I was praying in mass. Whats that all about? Why the hell can't i kneel anymore?!?

You should start stretching them. Tight quads pull at your knee caps or some part of them and make them more prone to injury. That's what my physio said anyway when I hurt my knee.

razorblunt · 27-04-2021 09:21AM

Deleted User wrote: »

You should start stretching them. Tight quads pull at your knee caps or some part of them and make them more prone to injury. That's what my physio said anyway when I hurt my knee.

It's good advice.
Some stretch & mobility or simple yoga stuff will sort that out in a few weeks. Child poses and pigeon poses and the likes.

True about the quads too, could easily pop your kneecap if they get out of sync with each other.

Fozzie Bear · 27-04-2021 12:34PM

razorblunt wrote: »

True about the quads too, could easily pop your kneecap if they get out of sync with each other.

Popped knee caps - Christ, there’s motivation if ever it was needed. Ya I was actually looking at yoga vids on YouTube to ease myself into it. Have to do something before I damage myself

razorblunt · 27-04-2021 02:24PM

Fozzie Bear wrote: »

Popped knee caps - Christ, there’s motivation if ever it was needed. Ya I was actually looking at yoga vids on YouTube to ease myself into it. Have to do something before I damage myself

Check out Yoga with Adriene on YT. She had 30 days a few years back called "HOME" it was a great introduction.

Her series this year was harder (I felt) but I ended up doing my back anyway so I had to bin it!

JimmyVik · 30-04-2021 09:14AM

I dropped a jar of mayonaise on the kitchen floor yesterday.
Knelt down to clean it up.
Felt a bit of crunching.
Then I needed another cloth. I looked up at the counter where the other cloth was, and it seemed like such an effort to stand up, get the cloth and kneel back down.

Markcheese · 30-04-2021 09:36AM

Oh yeah , the knees -
Well 1 knee in particular , sitting into the car , going down the stairs , ect ect

JimmyVik · 30-04-2021 09:41AM

Markcheese wrote: »

Oh yeah , the knees -
Well 1 knee in particular , sitting into the car , going down the stairs , ect ect

Wouldnt mind except I took up cycling a few years ago at the age of 42 so as not to be doing high impact excercise on the knees.
Both knees were perfect and never had a bit of trouble with them before taking up cycling.
I went to a consultant when it started getting bad first.
First question he asked me was - have you taken up cycling in the last 10 years. I asked him how he knew and he said - Man in his 40s comes in with knee issues = cycling 80% of the time.

cj maxx · 30-04-2021 09:47AM

Hairs growing out of the your ears !

dinorebel · 30-04-2021 10:15AM

Need both hips replaced :eek: I'm 58.

Panthro · 30-04-2021 10:16AM

The recession!
No not that one, receding hairline. When the hell did that happen. Good lord!

WildWater · 30-04-2021 10:31AM

McGinniesta wrote: »

I forgot my ATM pin. Twice in the same day.

Tip that might help for the next time this happens; think of the patten that you make when entering your pin rather than the actual number. It’s less stressful on the brain than trying to recall a set of numbers.

I remember years ago watching a TV programme with my dad (RIP). The guy on TV was talking about skin elasticity and how it becomes inelastic with age. He invited the viewers to pinch up the sink on the back our your hand and watch how quickly it resets. Both my self and my dad did it. I was late teens at the time and mine shot back instantly. I looked at my dad and said ‘what about yours’. 'It wouldn’t get a speeding ticket’ says he. Well, I just pinched my skin again and it wouldn’t get a speeding ticket either.

the beer revolu · 30-04-2021 10:55AM

When picking up a watering can leaves you immobile and in pain for days.

What was I thinking,watering the garden at 51?

ohnonotgmail · 30-04-2021 10:59AM

WildWater wrote: »

Tip that might help for the next time this happens; think of the patten that you make when entering your pin rather than the actual number. It’s less stressful on the brain than trying to recall a set of numbers.

I remember years ago watching a TV programme with my dad (RIP). The guy on TV was talking about skin elasticity and how it becomes inelastic with age. He invited the viewers to pinch up the sink on the back our your hand and watch how quickly it resets. Both my self and my dad did it. I was late teens at the time and mine shot back instantly. I looked at my dad and said ‘what about yours’. 'It wouldn’t get a speeding ticket’ says he. Well, I just pinched my skin again and it wouldn’t get a speeding ticket either.

I must still be a teenager. Happy Days.

brownbinman · 30-04-2021 11:00AM

having a wash done the night before so it can go straight out on the line when there's 'good drying weather' the next day

Pandiculation · 30-04-2021 04:41PM

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

I must still be a teenager. Happy Days.

Me too. That being said my ancestors never had wrinkles, just osteoarthritis and the odd unexplained heart attack lol, but they all looked great!

Sharpyshoot · 30-04-2021 04:44PM

No mid week coitus.

Purple Mountain · 30-04-2021 04:51PM

Sharpyshoot wrote: »

No mid week coitus.

What about us single people that are just "No coitus!"

Pandiculation · 30-04-2021 04:54PM

That word makes it sound almost as attractive as getting a migraine.

chicorytip · 30-04-2021 05:02PM

Shop assistants mostly tend to address me as "Sir" these days. I'm fifty six.

Purple Mountain · 30-04-2021 05:04PM

chicorytip wrote: »

Shop assistants mostly tend to address me as "Sir" these days. I'm fifty six.

I get referred to as a "woman" now not a "girl".

YellowLead · 30-04-2021 05:25PM

I do love the way at the moment with masks the shop assistants do have to linger for a moment when looking at you to determine age for selling alcohol. I’m like the longer they stare the younger I feel...Pre masks they would barely have to glance.

byhookorbycrook · 30-04-2021 05:28PM

Of the 10 past pupils on staff, I taught 9. Worse again , teaching some of their kids in senior classes too.

byhookorbycrook · 30-04-2021 05:35PM

Purple Mountain wrote: »

I get referred to as a "woman" now not a "girl".

When we were in our 20s/30s hospitality staff called us “ ladies.” Since we got into our 50s, we became “ girls!”

ohnonotgmail · 30-04-2021 07:10PM

Pandiculation wrote: »

Me too. That being said my ancestors never had wrinkles, just osteoarthritis and the odd unexplained heart attack lol, but they all looked great!

oh indeed. Externally i'm fine but inside I'm a wreck.

appledrop · 30-04-2021 10:37PM

McGinniesta wrote: »

I forgot my ATM pin. Twice in the same day.

I did the same yesterday. I'm just so used to tapping the cards now and not using the pin when they said 'Oh that didn't go through will you enter your pin, I panicked and couldn't remember. Nearly got my card blocked.

JupiterKid · 01-05-2021 02:06AM

To realise that it’s on the guts of 30 years since I finished school.

Signs that you're getting old

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