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18/01/2025 10:10 am
Top Ten Old Man Traits I’ve Noticed in Myself Lately (I am becoming my grandfather)
1. Reheating yesterday’s coffee, because who needs “fresh” when “microwaved” builds character?
2. Groaning when I stand up, not because I’m in pain, but because it’s tradition.
3. Complaining about gas prices, even though I still remember paying $1.19 per gallon like it was yesterday.
4. Suddenly caring deeply about weather forecasts, and then sharing them with anyone who will listen.
5. Keeping a flashlight in every room, you never know when there might be a blackout or you just want to feel prepared for something.
6. Saying “They don’t make ‘em like they used to”, about everything, from cars to toasters to music.
7. Giving unsolicited life advice, because I’ve “seen some things” and you need to hear it.
8. Saving random plastic containers, because they’re “perfectly good” and will definitely come in handy someday.
9. Falling asleep during movies, especially if I insisted on watching it in the first place.
10. Checking the thermostat obsessively, and muttering, “Who touched this?!” like it’s Fort Knox.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
18/01/2025 10:18 am
OMG John! #'s 2, 6 & 9!
2: Groaning because I really AM in pain.
6:Yep; said about everything.
9: I am up every morning, come hell or high water, at 4 AM. Do my basement Gazelle and light weight regimen and by evening movietime i sometime nod off. Ok, Ok, near every night!
Good post my friend!!
Topic starter
18/01/2025 10:24 am
@perrone1, I decided to add one more, "They just don't make Old Guy lists like they used to. Why, when I was a kid, ten best lists always had fifteen, and they were cheaper!"
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
18/01/2025 10:26 am
I like the one more you added! 
18/01/2025 10:35 am
Many apply to me. I remember gas prices for regular at 39.9 cents per gallon in 1969 and early 1970’s in Chicago. I still use a Zenith transistor radio while eating breakfast to listen to news (780 AM). The radio is over 50 years old.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
18/01/2025 10:47 am
They all sound about right. I guess I am an old foggy.
18/01/2025 12:50 pm
Wow, I'm glad I am not an old guy! LOL
18/01/2025 2:25 pm
@perrone1 Wait a minute here Tony.....you keep a gazelle in your basement??? I'm calling the SPCA!
18/01/2025 2:34 pm
18/01/2025 2:36 pm
Good God....I remember buying Matchbox Toys when they were 38 cents! The world is completely out of control!
18/01/2025 4:00 pm
John, those are ALL great! But I didn't think anyone was complaining about gas prices (for those who still buy gasoline ). This pic was taken about 10 days ago...
18/01/2025 4:07 pm
@chris I think the "number putter upper" guy might be looking for a new job......
18/01/2025 4:15 pm
I think the "number putter upper" guy might be looking for a new job......
No, no.... this is a 100% REAL photo! These ARE actual prices of gasoline in America as of January 6, 2025. That's why I'm surprised people are complaining. 🤔 🤔
Assuming you don't drive an EV and need to buy gas, are you guys paying more?
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