When are you old?

Mr H replied on 07/02/2016 11:33

Posted on 07/02/2016 11:33

I have just stopped seeing my father's image whenever I look at a mirror. Now it is my Grandad. So it got me thinking when are you old. I think my mother is old, as she is 100, but she thinks all the other residents in her sheltered accomodation are old. This despite her being by far the oldest. My kids have thought I am old for many years. So I put it to you when are you old?

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 07/02/2016 18:20

Posted on 07/02/2016 18:20

Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

cyberyacht replied on 07/02/2016 18:26

Posted on 07/02/2016 18:26

It's only when you find a task challenging that previously wasn't that you realise you are getting older. You mind and body seldom agree.

chasncath replied on 07/02/2016 18:43

Posted on 07/02/2016 18:43

A quote from '24 Hours in A&E' last week:

"Growing old isn't much fun, but it's better than the alternative"

Made us smile, and then we booked the ferry when we got ok medical test results.

ADP1963 replied on 07/02/2016 18:56

Posted on 07/02/2016 18:56

Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

Write your comments here...Your not too fussy then Rocky.

Bugs replied on 07/02/2016 18:59

Posted on 07/02/2016 18:59

Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

You're old when you have to Google who "JessieJ" is!

Smile

sailorgirl2 replied on 07/02/2016 19:18

Posted on 07/02/2016 19:18

I think it all depends on the person, my Dad died at 66. My brother is now 66 but nothing like my Dad was. My children now in their 40's say that we in our 60's are not old, but agree Grandad was old. My OH is 65 this year fit and healthy, couldn't imagine my Dad at that age driving a car/caravan or motorhome all the way to the tip of Spain. We are still youngsters compared to some we meet on our travels, the oldest I think we have met was in his early 90's and still towing a caravan to France every year. 

You are as old as you feelSmile

Write your comments here...No you are as old as your kids allow you to be.........SG

tigerfish replied on 07/02/2016 19:29

Posted on 07/02/2016 19:29

Well I'm 71 and I don't think I am really old. I'm trying to grow old discracefully and I don't think Ive managed it yet.

Plenty of caravanning left still but nowadays I dont struggle with the awning much. Well only on Grass pitches cannot manage those infernal all weather surfaces any more.

Thinking about it though if it dosen't stop raining soon the grass will get like sea weed!

I think that I might start building a ruddy big boat, and start drinking Rum!  The Admiral will be proud of me then.

TF

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 07/02/2016 20:19

Posted on 07/02/2016 20:19

Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

Write your comments here...Your not too fussy then Rocky.

I like em feisty ADP, that Lady is a Goddess.

Bugs, Rita Ora is a close 2nd(surely you'll not need Mr Google for Rita?)

Bugs replied on 07/02/2016 20:21

Posted on 07/02/2016 20:21

Im with TG on this, when you stop gawping at the opposite sex with 'that look' you are both old & past it. . . .Daniel Craig?, nah-JessieJ?, oh yesLaughing

Write your comments here...Your not too fussy then Rocky.

I like em feisty ADP, that Lady is a Goddess.

Bugs, Rita Ora is a close 2nd(surely you'll not need Mr Google for Rita?)

Heyyy - I wasn't meaning me Wink

Rubytuesday replied on 07/02/2016 20:43

Posted on 07/02/2016 20:43

Well I'm 71 and I don't think I am really old. I'm trying to grow old discracefully and I don't think Ive managed it yet.

Plenty of caravanning left still but nowadays I dont struggle with the awning much. Well only on Grass pitches cannot manage those infernal all weather surfaces any more.

Thinking about it though if it dosen't stop raining soon the grass will get like sea weed!

I think that I might start building a ruddy big boat, and start drinking Rum!  The Admiral will be proud of me then.

TF

Write your comments here...you could even change your name to Noah Smile

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