It was just a fun thing and I took it the way it was given as we had shared some moans before she went on holiday. She said she couldn't resist buying it as it reflected our conversation. Im looking for something similar on line to pay her back as her birthday is in June. We are very close friends and know its all in fun.
Funny as it is I hate being given anything like that and I particularly don’t like birthday cards with similar stuff on them. I never send them to my friends.
It’s bad enough getting old without being constantly reminded.
Of course, I understand perfectly. Actually, my friend and I had been having a moan about our aches and pains just before she went on holiday. She said when she saw the tea towel it would make me laugh because of our recently shared moans about old age not coming alone. She is a dear friend and wouldn't for one minute hurt my feelings purposely. It's only with people close to us who we can share things like this.
Sorry no offence intended to you or your friend. Most of my conversations with friends are about our ailments it’s just the birthday cards are one of my pet hates.
Good Reply Iris. We laugh & Joke, ma In Law & me. But Hubby does all the Cooking these days, Except This Morning, He managed to get me Flour, So Between each Breadth (had Oxygen on ) I baked a Banana Cake .. (had Two over Riped Bananas ). I miss all my Baking. (May send a slice to Ma In Law). Ha Ha . Love to you Both. XXX C.
I haven't made any cakes for ages, but must have a go, I miss the simple raisin buns I used to make, 24 to fill the tin up and pass some to grandson! Tony loves bananas, has one mashed with cream for breakfast most days. Tony only cooks one meal, sausages and mash, so I get a day off now and again. Only have easy meals these days, and even they wear me out. Love Iris x
I was thinking of Cheese Scones Next,or Pastry little savoury Tarts, The mind is playing overtime. I think I'll go in the Garden with a Vino... and THINK about it...Ha Ha. xxxx
I realised when I was building an extension on a house in a small village. The labourer provided was a young "Jack the lad type". A tubby girl about his age from the same village walked by and asked him for a cigerette. His reply was " show me your tits and you can have one" I was giggling to myself until the girl said " not with that OLD BLOKE there". I looked around for an old bloke, no one there. Suddenly I realised she ment me. Sad day.😩😩😩
Ha ha you have reminded me of this one........ when you are 16 and say something, someone in their 20 s will say nar you know nothing wait till you get to my age, at 21 someone who is 30 + will say nar you know nothing wait till your my age, thus it keeps on going even at 50 I can remember someone saying to me, you are still young just wait till you are my age...
Its a bit of a one way road, young people still don't get what its like to be older, and that in many respects is healthy, good manors and respect is good these days. So a good oil painting does not really want a brand new frame, a brand new frame wants something it can feel comfortable with. Had you been younger maybe you might have lost all your cigarettes.
Age is just a number, we all have different skills in life, at different times in our lives.
The outer casing looks aged, a bit worn however its what's inside that counts, many mature folk are very young inside its just the zimmer frames "that hold" us up.
I like that idea! That's really good I'll remember that one. Actually it would be great if others on the forum follow suit and compose a couple of lines. Who knows, perhaps we could put them together to make our own "Forum Follies". If you think of any more, post them.
The thing is we are all getting older and old age doesn't come alone. These aches and pains are no joke as we oldies know but we would be lost without a sense of humour!
True story: My husband's aunt went to the GP and took a friend with her. The GP asked Aunt her name. 'What's my name?' she asked her friend. 'Buggered if I know!' said the friend. Then both remembered together and chorused, 'It's Molly!' No dementia involved, just a bit of old age messing about.
Reminds me of the day I visited my Mum in her care Home. She greeted me with "who are you?" LAughing, I said "Have you got any children, Mum? " "Yes, YOU, !" She said, triumphantly, and we both laughed, but it made me sad. Iris x
That's a good one Don. If you can think of any more please post them. Lyd12 sent a good one and suggested we make up our own tea towel. I'm going to try and think of one later on.
Oh yes! I feel the same as you. In fact I sometimes can't believe I'm76. My head tells me Im not anywhere near that age but my body has its own story to tell.
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Welfare benefits when you live with a lung condition
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ant to let you know that your electric company does a priory list and it's free
Portable oxygen use; do you know of a convenient walker device that can hold a cylinder?
