RubiksCat Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 I have a favorite grocery store. I get excited knowing I'm getting close to being able to pay off my auto loan. I look at the sugar content and then the fiber content of every cereal box I browse in the grocery aisle. "Good Lord" and "Goodness Gracious" are slowly becoming part of my vocabulary. The unsavory curse words are still there every now and then. Quote Link to comment
Hiking Fatty Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Chaperoned a high-school music trip to Williamsburg/Busch Gardens a couple of weekends ago. Rode one roller coaster. Spent the rest of the 10 hours with my husband - walking slowly, sitting a lot to ease my aching joints, riding the tram that goes over the park, riding the train that goes around the park, drinking coffee at an outdoor spot, watching the show in Das Festhaus, then staying there until time to leave because it was SO FREAKING COLD. I realized: I am my parents. I am my parents when I remember them doing the above things while we youngsters ran around like crazy and went on every insane ride. Sigh. 2 Quote Link to comment
farflight Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 First time ever feeling old: at brothers house for a party, nephew ran up and stated "uncle adam, can you move the commercial, its in my way"...I was confused, asked brother what he meant, he wanted me to fast forward through the commercial cause they'd recorded the show on their box...I immediately said "boy when I was your......." and went to get a beer crying (was in late 20s) Other sundry times: walking around grocery store realizing I'm humming the store music (every damn time) Find a few gray hairs in in beard. Second and thirding all the others including: self imposed bed-times, hangovers not worth the drinking, starting to give a shit about my weight...and I have a cardiologist (still 34, which I KNOW isn't OLD, but damn) 3 Quote Fitbit username: farflight (would love to have more people on there) Getting life in order is a challenge worth doing. Happiness is the journey, not the destination (took me forever to learn that) Link to comment
Hiking Fatty Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Oh, I feel your pain about the grocery store songs, farflight! Hilarious! 1 Quote Link to comment
Hiking Fatty Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 My younger son is graduating high school in a few weeks. He will be attending a college nearby, with my older son. (Yay, good public universities and ZERO college debt!) I can't wait to get off the school email lists. I keep going to events and thinking: "Yay, last high school play ... last high school concert ... only one more parent assembly" and dreaming about what I will do when they finally both leave the house (2 years for older son, cross fingers). Mentally designing a "knitting room" in my older son's bedroom. Now THAT is old! 4 Quote Link to comment
Nomad Jay Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Yesterday, I couldn't find my phone. I asked someone to call it, hoping it would ring somewhere I could hear it. Turns out it was in the cargo pocket of my pants. Those involved IRL are now sworn to secrecy.... 2 Quote "If you would improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid." - Epictetus "You just gotta listen to your body, unless it's saying anything about stopping, pain, your joints, or needing water." Level 20 Pilgrim (Adventurer 7, Assassin 3, Druid 2, Monk 10, Ranger 5, Rebel 9, Scout 10, Warrior 4) Link to comment
Silvana Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 I bought tickets for the early comedy show, not the late one. I had to explain my "Glengarry, Glen Ross "Coffee is for closers" reference. I had to write about tanning stickers and I did more research than I did when I write about laser therapy. The list goes on. 2 Quote If possible, be kind. It is always possible. Cutera Link to comment
farflight Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 New one from the other day, was at a school (I work in schools)... Hollered at kids to stop running in the hall.... ...damn 1 Quote Fitbit username: farflight (would love to have more people on there) Getting life in order is a challenge worth doing. Happiness is the journey, not the destination (took me forever to learn that) Link to comment
Silvana Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 I now yell at cars to slow down when they drive down my street too fast. It scares my dogs. Quote If possible, be kind. It is always possible. Cutera Link to comment
Mark D Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 About 16 years ago I went on vacation with my in-laws. I was late getting out, so I met everyone at the beach. When I arrive there I saw a beautiful young lady in a black bikini, who turned around and said "Hi Uncle Mark!" It was my wife's niece, who was 17 at the time. Not only felt old, felt like a dirty old man. I met a bartender (hence someone old enough to drink) once who didn't understand my Blazing Saddles reference. The same bartender had no idea who Dom DeLouise was. I was once asked if Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings, and if Julian Lennon's father was a musician too. 4 Quote My character: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58572/ Current Challenge:http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/83683-mark-d-walks-up-to-a-barbell/ Previous Challenges: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Link to comment
Harleytrypp Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 18 hours ago, Mark D said: I was once asked if Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings, and if Julian Lennon's father was a musician too. WOW!?!? That doesn't speak to our age, it speaks to the ignorance of the kids..... oops... nope, it's our age... 1 Quote Level: 2 Celt Adventurer Str: 3 Dex: 2 Sta: 2 Con: 4.25 Wis: 4.75 Cha: 4 Challenges: 1 / 2 Link to comment
fitnessgurl Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 I had to explain to some 16 year olds who Elvis was. 4 Quote L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to comment
ilsudur Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 I quoted Tolkien to an 8th grade class and got one, and only one "pity chortle." I was then asked (same day) to put on a YouTube video of the Harlem Shake and thought, "What is this drivel? ... When did I start using the word drivel?" Bonus points if you can guess the Tolkien quote. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chesire Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I had a 24yo man ask me if his plaid flannel shirt was "too grunge looking." I said "Nah, you're not wearing Doc's. You're fine." I had to explain what Doc's are. I guess I really am 40+. And I do have a favorite grocery store! 5 Quote daily dare 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 Link to comment
DaemonCorax Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 The highlight of my week last week was my husband getting a non-scary list of things to do from the dentist after not going for a decade. That was really the highlight. Because I hope the word "crown" never enters my house. (Now I should probably do something about the fact that I probably haven't been since 2006.) 1 Quote Previous Challenge: DaemonCorax starts 8 weeks of stronglifts (2022 Level 1 Hunter: STR 23; STA 29; DEX 11; CON 14; WIS 22; CHA 4.) When in doubt, pick up heavy things. Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 On 6/3/2018 at 9:47 PM, ilsudur said: I quoted Tolkien to an 8th grade class and got one, and only one "pity chortle." I was then asked (same day) to put on a YouTube video of the Harlem Shake and thought, "What is this drivel? ... When did I start using the word drivel?" Bonus points if you can guess the Tolkien quote. this makes me so sad my guess: 2 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Luds Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 throwing this at peeps to edumacate them.. and realised i havent one iota of an idea what hick's equivalent for de young uns these days is Quote Remember that sensory deprivation causes hallucinations Link to comment
Tides Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 As a teacher, I get these moments all the time, but the best one this last school year was explaining to fourth graders what a phone book was and why it was so important to have one at the time. They stared at me like I was speaking another language. And I'm only 30! 1 Quote ~ The Tides Rise And Fall ~ Battle Log of the Tides Link to comment
WolfDreamer Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Listening to pop music with my daughters and thinking, "What the hell are they talking about?" Quote Who am I? -- My NF Character Current Challenge: WolfDreamer Enters Spartan Training Past Challenges: Spoiler Winter is Coming, Wolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the People, Wolfen Strengthens His Chakras, Wolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental Toughness, Wolfen Joins the Wander Society, Soulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger Things, Wolfen Becomes a Warrior Elite, Wolfen Goes Here and There and Back Again, Wolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior Elite, Wolfen Returns to His Roots, Wolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and Body, Wolfen Owns the Day, Wolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His Life, Wolfen Hits the Trails, Wolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the Resistance, Wolfen Goes Back to the Source, Wolfen Begins the Hero's Journey, WolfDreamer Returns to the People, WolfDreamer Pushes Back, WolfDreamer Prioritizes, Burpees, Books, and Brainwork, Burpees, Books, Brainwork, and Bodywork, WolfDreamer Masters the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Returns to Sparta, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth Adventure, WolfDreamer and the Fall, WolfDreamer Forges His Own Path, WolfDreamer Has Hope, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Reads Harder, Breathes Harder, and Journals More, WolfDreamer Embraces His Wild Poet, The Mad Poet Becomes Supernatural, WolfDreamer, The Mad Poet, Becomes Superhuman, WolfDreamer Elevates, WolfDreamer Becomes IronBorn, WolfDreamer Wakes the White Wolf, The Mad Poet Recovers by Keeping it Simple, WolfDreamer Clears His Mind to Find His Wild Heart, WolfDreamer Resets, WolfDreamer Strives to Become an Eminently Qualified Peaceful Warrior, WolfDreamer Springs Forward, WolfDreamer Returns (For Real This Time), WolfDreamer is RespaWinning, WolfDreamer Reboots, WolfDreamer Thinks About the Roman Empire “I'd rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” -- Jack London “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.” -- Leo Tolstoy "I feel love rising in my chest again Rising like a burning sun into the day..." -- Gungor, "Hurricane" "...wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17b Link to comment
TaylaraRavynthall Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 When I was 18 (back in 2000) my 13-year-old sister was looking through a CD catalog and asked me who Joey MacIntyre was. I just figured she didn't remember his name, so I said, "He's the youngest member of New Kids on the Block." She still had no idea what I was talking about. Quote Taylara Ravynthall of the Mistwalker Clan Level 0 Stats: STR 0 CON 0 DEX 0 INT 0 WIS 0 CHA 0 Link to comment
Super Boo Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 I literally told someone to get out of my yard this week. I live in a community with overnight rentals, they were playing in my front yard/creek. I (politely) advised them where the common area is (adjacent to my property) and told them I didn't want to be liable for any accidents on my property. My sister calls me Mr. Mertle (The Sandlot) 1 Quote Link to comment
Bookish Badger Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 1. [about 15 years ago] Monday morning and I was one of several women in the Ladies' room before work started. There was general chatter and gossip around the sinks when someone said, "I guess Eileen is already having a bad day; her rabbit died." "Eileen is pregnant?!" "No....her rabbit died." "So she's pregnant." "No, her...wait, what?" Which led to the 30-somethings explaining the Rabbit Test to the 20-somethings. Me: "So now you know the meaning behind that Aerosmith line, 'can't catch me 'cause the rabbit done died.'" 20-something: "What's an...ae-ro-smith?" Me: "Don't make me hurt you." (No, she really did know who Aerosmith was.) 2. [a few years ago] Doing group introductions on the first day of training for a group of new hires, and realizing that I was old enough to be the mother of the youngest in the group (he was 23) - even if I'd had kids at a normal age! I didn't even have the consolation of "old enough but only if it were a teenage mistake." 1 Quote "'It's time for a few small repairs,' she said." - Shawn Colvin Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 7 hours ago, Bookish Badger said: 1. [about 15 years ago] Monday morning and I was one of several women in the Ladies' room before work started. There was general chatter and gossip around the sinks when someone said, "I guess Eileen is already having a bad day; her rabbit died." "Eileen is pregnant?!" "No....her rabbit died." "So she's pregnant." "No, her...wait, what?" Which led to the 30-somethings explaining the Rabbit Test to the 20-somethings. Me: "So now you know the meaning behind that Aerosmith line, 'can't catch me 'cause the rabbit done died.'" 20-something: "What's an...ae-ro-smith?" Me: "Don't make me hurt you." (No, she really did know who Aerosmith was.) I'm 37 and I don't know about the Rabbit Test 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 It’s a pregnancy test. They’d inject a rabbit with a woman’s urine. If the rabbit’s ovaries changed the amount (type?) of hormone she secreted it meant the woman was pregnant. I think it was in use through the 70’s. “The rabbit died” meant pregnant. Fun fact, all the rabbits died because they killed them to examine the ovaries. 1 Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
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