Getting old is funny

[bicycletricycle]

I am not that old, but I am starting to hear myself saying old man kinda stuff.

"$8 dollars for a tube is Highway robbery"
"Apollo 13 isn't that old of a movie"
"10 speed parts aren't vintage"

I have heard real people say they have never ridden a metal bicycle before, it is very hard for me to integrate this fact into my world view


Anyone else want to share some unexpected "older than I thought I was" moments?

[Kirk007]

I found that parenting teenagers triggered this - hard not to sound like your own parents sometimes ..... and then finding yourself thinking "I swore I would never say that."

[bicycletricycle]

Originally Posted by Kirk007

I found that parenting teenagers triggered this - hard not to sound like your own parents sometimes ..... and then finding yourself thinking "I swore I would never say that."

I am starting the parenting adventure soon, I am sure I will find myself blurting out all kinds of surprising things

[Spaghetti Legs]

I quoted a line from "Stripes" to a 20 something not long ago and got a blank stare. Never heard of the movie.

My kids get a big kick out of the "becoming your parents" commercials. "everybody has a silence button on their phone, it's right here"

[dsimon]

SO we bought a 160 year old home and in 4 year have replaced alot of major items the fact that i can rattle of the price of duel zone hvac, new roof well and plumber crap is absurd i truly feel like im the dude on the Geico commercials

[smead]

Originally Posted by bicycletricycle

I am not that old, but I am starting to hear myself saying old man kinda stuff.

"$8 dollars for a tube is Highway robbery"
"Apollo 13 isn't that old of a movie"
"10 speed parts aren't vintage"

I have heard real people say they have never ridden a metal bicycle before, it is very hard for me to integrate this fact into my world view


Anyone else want to share some unexpected "older than I thought I was" moments?

Heck I still don't consider 9 speed stuff vintage.

[eolson124]

I find that aging (61 yo) has adversely affected my cycling physiology in two ways - (i) recovery time is prolonged, and (ii) a seemingly constant need for a nature break. Otherwise, it's all good.

[Ozz]

Originally Posted by eolson124

I find that aging (61 yo) has adversely affected my cycling physiology in two ways - (i) recovery time is prolonged, and (ii) a seemingly constant need for a nature break. Otherwise, it's all good.

From an equipment perspective, I now understand the appeal of compact gearing......

[javendan]

Yeeeeears ago, I was with my much younger cousin and we’re in line waiting to pay for some items.

He turns to me and starts describing a movie but couldn’t remember the title of the movie.

He goes on and on and I’m like... Lost In Space?!

He says yes and I tell him that I used to watch that series on TV.

He says, “That was on TV?”

He didn’t know the movie he watched was a remake of the TV show.

I guess we can have a list of remakes, too.

Battlestar Galactica anyone

Oh! I have two adult girls... they don’t get me.

LOL.

Joel


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[bicycletricycle]

Right? I find it confusing that I can't just go pick up an ultegra 9 speed cassette or replacement hoods for older levers.

Originally Posted by smead

Heck I still don't consider 9 speed stuff vintage.

[barnabyjones]

Are you over 35?

[azrider]

Originally Posted by bicycletricycle

I am starting the parenting adventure soon, I am sure I will find myself blurting out all kinds of surprising things

Oh man......exciting times ahead for you, and kids only exacerbate the "getting old" phenomenon

[2LeftCleats]

When he sees me, my oldest breaks into, “Old man, take a look at your life.”

[azrider]

Originally Posted by 2LeftCleats

When he sees me, my oldest breaks into, “Old man, take a look at your life.”

that's just wrong

[Hindmost]

This was actually many years ago: at work I was talking to a new employee and for some reason, I reached into my desk and pulled out my college slide rule and began showing them how it worked. I explained that I did all my college work with it. They looked in wonder at it and me as if we were archaeological specimens.