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My boys hardly ever respond to what’s app messages on our group, unless they are talking amongst themselves. The only time of late that they did reply was a week ago when I asked for some ideas on what they want for Christmas. All 3 replied “Money” not even a please. I’ve since left said what app group and no mention of it from them. . They will get their money ..:.£1 each. That will we teach them for buying me presents like lynx Africa and cheap aftershave called….Bondage (one of them actually did that a few years ago), no doubt purchased from some shitty market.Raith_C_Chattonell said:This morning I sent 4 messages to my family Whatsapp group - none of which have merited a response from my nearest and dearest.
I have realised for a while that I talk to myself more and more as I age, but now it seems I'm also doing it by text.
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A friend of mine who was always generous with presents got fed up with the ungrateful greed from his church going family, so he bought each family member their own ‘goat for Africa’. Lovely picture of ‘their’ goat and updates going forward presented after Christmas lunch.ricky_otto said:
My boys hardly ever respond to what’s app messages on our group, unless they are talking amongst themselves. The only time of late that they did reply was a week ago when I asked for some ideas on what they want for Christmas. All 3 replied “Money” not even a please. I’ve since left said what app group and no mention of it from them. . They will get their money ..:.£1 each. That will we teach them for buying me presents like lynx Africa and cheap aftershave called….Bondage (one of them actually did that a few years ago), no doubt purchased from some shitty market.Raith_C_Chattonell said:This morning I sent 4 messages to my family Whatsapp group - none of which have merited a response from my nearest and dearest.
I have realised for a while that I talk to myself more and more as I age, but now it seems I'm also doing it by text.
Apparently Christmas pud was a quiet event.10 -
I like his style.Redrobo said:
A friend of mine who was always generous with presents got fed up with the ungrateful greed from his church going family, so he bought each family member their own ‘goat for Africa’. Lovely picture of ‘their’ goat and updates going forward presented after Christmas lunch.ricky_otto said:
My boys hardly ever respond to what’s app messages on our group, unless they are talking amongst themselves. The only time of late that they did reply was a week ago when I asked for some ideas on what they want for Christmas. All 3 replied “Money” not even a please. I’ve since left said what app group and no mention of it from them. . They will get their money ..:.£1 each. That will we teach them for buying me presents like lynx Africa and cheap aftershave called….Bondage (one of them actually did that a few years ago), no doubt purchased from some shitty market.Raith_C_Chattonell said:This morning I sent 4 messages to my family Whatsapp group - none of which have merited a response from my nearest and dearest.
I have realised for a while that I talk to myself more and more as I age, but now it seems I'm also doing it by text.
Apparently Christmas pud was a quiet event.0 -
While watching the rugby on TV, a player who you remember as young and fresh faced, making his debut for his club, (Danny Care), is described by the commentary as a veteran.1
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The final update they got must have gone down even worse. I remember having a goat curry in Abuja once, very nice it was too though having to spit out the grissle and chopped up bones that were thrown into the dish did take away some of the enjoyment.Redrobo said:
A friend of mine who was always generous with presents got fed up with the ungrateful greed from his church going family, so he bought each family member their own ‘goat for Africa’. Lovely picture of ‘their’ goat and updates going forward presented after Christmas lunch.ricky_otto said:
My boys hardly ever respond to what’s app messages on our group, unless they are talking amongst themselves. The only time of late that they did reply was a week ago when I asked for some ideas on what they want for Christmas. All 3 replied “Money” not even a please. I’ve since left said what app group and no mention of it from them. . They will get their money ..:.£1 each. That will we teach them for buying me presents like lynx Africa and cheap aftershave called….Bondage (one of them actually did that a few years ago), no doubt purchased from some shitty market.Raith_C_Chattonell said:This morning I sent 4 messages to my family Whatsapp group - none of which have merited a response from my nearest and dearest.
I have realised for a while that I talk to myself more and more as I age, but now it seems I'm also doing it by text.
Apparently Christmas pud was a quiet event.0 -
Just restrain yourself if you develop a liking for salmon coloured slacks.Stig said:Blessed with naturally good looks, I've never felt the need to worry too much about clothes or fashion. I'm sure those Lifers that know me would be able to testify to the second part of that, if not the first. Anyway, as I've aged, I've found that my minimal interest in matters sartorial has diminished to the point of complete indifference; I simply couldn't give a fuck about what I look like. It's a wonderful place to get to, so liberating. My clothes choice criteria are strictly limited to, what's available, what's comfortable, what's clean? And if the truth be known, the third of those is increasingly looking like a restriction too far. Considerations like, 'does this match' and 'does this look old fashioned' and even 'is this appropriate' have gone out of the window. My current attire of choice is jogging bottoms with hiking boots. Just a year ago this combination would have been unthinkable, but now I revel in the devil may care sense of independence that such a pairing gives. I'm very much looking forward to the summer though to try out the fabled sock/sandal amalgam, it looks ideal for a man like me. There are some real benefits to old age.
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Don’t listen to him @StigSensei said:
Just restrain yourself if you develop a liking for salmon coloured slacks.Stig said:Blessed with naturally good looks, I've never felt the need to worry too much about clothes or fashion. I'm sure those Lifers that know me would be able to testify to the second part of that, if not the first. Anyway, as I've aged, I've found that my minimal interest in matters sartorial has diminished to the point of complete indifference; I simply couldn't give a fuck about what I look like. It's a wonderful place to get to, so liberating. My clothes choice criteria are strictly limited to, what's available, what's comfortable, what's clean? And if the truth be known, the third of those is increasingly looking like a restriction too far. Considerations like, 'does this match' and 'does this look old fashioned' and even 'is this appropriate' have gone out of the window. My current attire of choice is jogging bottoms with hiking boots. Just a year ago this combination would have been unthinkable, but now I revel in the devil may care sense of independence that such a pairing gives. I'm very much looking forward to the summer though to try out the fabled sock/sandal amalgam, it looks ideal for a man like me. There are some real benefits to old age.
https://www.moss.co.uk/moss-1851-tailored-fit-salmon-stretch-chino-966558114
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Pertinent to this time of year, you really appreciate paying that little bit more for a roll of good quality, durable kitchen foil7
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AFKABartram said:Pertinent to this time of year, you really appreciate paying that little bit more for a roll of good quality, durable toilet roll.0
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I got in touch with my inner self today, thats the last time I buy cheap toilet paper.guinnessaddick said:AFKABartram said:Pertinent to this time of year, you really appreciate paying that little bit more for a roll of good quality, durable toilet roll.2 - Sponsored links:
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That reminds me, is gold finger on TV over the Christmas?EricBanterna said:
I got in touch with my inner self today, thats the last time I buy cheap toilet paper.guinnessaddick said:AFKABartram said:Pertinent to this time of year, you really appreciate paying that little bit more for a roll of good quality, durable toilet roll.4 -
When you get anxiety just before opening the recycling bin to see if the dustmen emptied it today4
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When you realise how much older you are than Ben Watson.0
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You’re probably better at football than him though.Jonniesta said:When you realise how much older you are than Ben Watson.1 -
When a player you remember seeing play live has a GRANDSON who is now a professional.
Ian Wright's grandson (and son of Shaun) made his debut today for Stoke.8 -
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......when you'd rather watch grainy Charlton videos from 1983 than be arsed with the current offering.2
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Before picking something up off the floor the first thing you do is look for something to lean on8
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AFKABartram said:Before picking something up off the floor the first thing you do is look for someone else to do it.
FIFY.
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you go to the Chemists and pick your Mr and Mrs prescriptions up!3
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Wigan away comes round, and the walk from the station has become a definite cab ride.0
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When Wigan away comes round and you don't think twice about swerving it....jonseventyfive said:Wigan away comes round, and the walk from the station has become a definite cab ride.1 -
Stage two.charlton4ever said:you go to the Chemists and pick your Mr and Mrs prescriptions up!
You have them delivered and you are on first name terms with the Pharmacy lady her delivers them!1 -
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Reading the youth cup thread and realising the first youth cup game I went to was 14 years ago when we beat Sheff Utd 6-0. Some of that team are in their 30s. That team included Shelvey, Solly and Wagstaff.4
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When you realise your first youth cup game was 35 years ago and the players are in their 50's...Scoham said:Reading the youth cup thread and realising the first youth cup game I went to was 14 years ago when we beat Sheff Utd 6-0. Some of that team are in their 30s. That team included Shelvey, Solly and Wagstaff.1 -
And some have grandsons who are professional footballers?...SporadicAddick said:
When you realise your first youth cup game was 35 years ago and the players are in their 50's...Scoham said:Reading the youth cup thread and realising the first youth cup game I went to was 14 years ago when we beat Sheff Utd 6-0. Some of that team are in their 30s. That team included Shelvey, Solly and Wagstaff.0 -
When you kick a football that rolls your way back to some kids, resulting in most bones in your body hurting.2
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When you watch a fa youth cup game, see someone called Hinshelwood is playing for the opposition and can remember both a Martin and Paul Hinshelwood playing for Palace.
And then realising that the kid playing for Brighton is actually the grandson of Paul!4 -
I'm not sure how long this has been going on as it is quite subliminal, but I've recently realised that my donning trousers routine includes getting into position with good balance followed by the words 1, 2, 3, Aaeee up-arrh.
It's a bit like performing a circus trick. The 1 2 3 replacing a drum roll and the up-arrh a smart rap on the hi hat symbol as my foot appears at the other end. Not really a problem at home, but if I've been doing this at the swimming baths there may have been a few raised eyebrows in adjacent cubicles.
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