Timothy Dalton is 79 today. That is absolutely absurd. I watched Licence To Kill last week and he was only about 40, and that's a recent film in my head.
Ian Wright is 61. Also ridiculous, he only retired about 5 years ago.
My new neighbour appears to be an adult, but was born this century, which doesn't make sense as I distinctly remember celebrating the new millennium a couple of years back.
Find this stuff terrifying. I'm 45 years old, still not decided what to do when I grow up but simultaneously feel like I'll be 75 in what will seem like a fortnight.
Separately from that, a couple of things I read recently that fascinated me.Taggart from Beverly Hills Cop was 35 when it was filmed in 1984 (his character's personality and appearance suggested 50).
Danny Glover was only 42 when he said "I'm too old for this shit" in Lethal Weapon.
I was round my brothers in laws today, he had a Charlton V Man City 1987 programme on a shelf for some reason (he's West Ham), it had Jim Melrose on the front. I said I remember going to this game because I think it was 5-0. Inside Carl Leaburn is pictured in the youth team section as a future prospect. I said to my BIL his son's playing for us now.
I watched an old film on BBC iPlayer. John Betjeman walks The Edgware Road from Marble Arch to Edgware (they made some exciting tv in the 60s). As I watched the old man bumbling about in black and white, in what seemed like the London of the long and distant past I realised that for a few short years our lives had crossed. Then I realised, more worryingly, that there's a good chance I am now older than the old man was back then.
Sometimes when I am driving, the car in front does something stupid and I say to my wife, I bet it is an old person, then she reminds me that I am nearly 80, so how old are these "old duffers".
Falling over … I’m fast approaching the ripe old age of 66 and over the last couple of months, I’ve fallen over and really hurt myself
first off, I was walking the dog, she’s still an adolescent, she saw another dog and wanted to go on a meet and greet. She turned tail, I tried to stop myself from standing on her and ended up face planting the pavement. Fell on my car keys and asthma inhaler which went right into my leg - very painful - and I ripped a hole in my nice lambs wool jumper - ruined. The dog is licking my face and I had to rely on a young lad to help me up.
Yesterday, I was in a rush to catch an Elizabeth line train at Ealing, I misjudged the gap between the platform and the train, smashed my shin on the footplate and crashed into three people in the carriage. I have a nice gash on my shin. But at least I managed to get a seat.
I’d actually forgotten the pain of getting hit in the balls, until last week when having a kick about with a bunch of lads at the community centre. Fook me, it must be be about 30 odd years since the time before.
I’d actually forgotten the pain of getting hit in the balls, until last week when having a kick about with a bunch of lads at the community centre. Fook me, it must be be about 30 odd years since the time before.
I’d actually forgotten the pain of getting hit in the balls, until last week when having a kick about with a bunch of lads at the community centre. Fook me, it must be be about 30 odd years since the time before.
Women say the worst pain is childbirth and then have another baby.
Don't think any bloke would want to be kicked in the balls again.
Falling over … I’m fast approaching the ripe old age of 66 and over the last couple of months, I’ve fallen over and really hurt myself
first off, I was walking the dog, she’s still an adolescent, she saw another dog and wanted to go on a meet and greet. She turned tail, I tried to stop myself from standing on her and ended up face planting the pavement. Fell on my car keys and asthma inhaler which went right into my leg - very painful - and I ripped a hole in my nice lambs wool jumper - ruined. The dog is licking my face and I had to rely on a young lad to help me up.
Yesterday, I was in a rush to catch an Elizabeth line train at Ealing, I misjudged the gap between the platform and the train, smashed my shin on the footplate and crashed into three people in the carriage. I have a nice gash on my shin. But at least I managed to get a seat.
Oh the joys of getting old 😭
To be honest, that step up at Ealing Broadway is bloody lethal. You're not the first person to come a cropper there:
Went to GP today for my Shingles jab as I now qualify due to my poxy age - to be told "congratulations you get a BOGOF today". I said what ? Nurse says you get the pneumonia one too if you want it. Seems only yesterday I was getting my childhood jabs!
OMG the shingles one has made me feel crap - but to me it is a must. Recently seen someone with a bad case and they are still suffering.
It will be worth it in the long run!
I’ve just recovered from shingles and it was not fun. I’m just glad I went to see my doctor within the 72 hours of the symptoms breaking out and started the medication immediately. If it’s not treated within 72 hours of the first symptoms it can last for a long time and be really, really unpleasant!
OMG the shingles one has made me feel crap - but to me it is a must. Recently seen someone with a bad case and they are still suffering.
This may soften the blow - news out today.
Pascal Geldsetzer, at Stanford University, said: “For the first time we are able to say much more confidently that the shingles vaccine causes a reduction in dementia risk. If this truly is a causal effect, we have a finding that’s of tremendous importance.”
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Ian Wright is 61. Also ridiculous, he only retired about 5 years ago.
My new neighbour appears to be an adult, but was born this century, which doesn't make sense as I distinctly remember celebrating the new millennium a couple of years back.
Find this stuff terrifying. I'm 45 years old, still not decided what to do when I grow up but simultaneously feel like I'll be 75 in what will seem like a fortnight.
Separately from that, a couple of things I read recently that fascinated me.Taggart from Beverly Hills Cop was 35 when it was filmed in 1984 (his character's personality and appearance suggested 50).
Danny Glover was only 42 when he said "I'm too old for this shit" in Lethal Weapon.
That made me feel very old.
first off, I was walking the dog, she’s still an adolescent, she saw another dog and wanted to go on a meet and greet. She turned tail, I tried to stop myself from standing on her and ended up face planting the pavement. Fell on my car keys and asthma inhaler which went right into my leg - very painful - and I ripped a hole in my nice lambs wool jumper - ruined. The dog is licking my face and I had to rely on a young lad to help me up.
Don't think any bloke would want to be kicked in the balls again.
The third still has some way to go before hitting 40.
I’ve just recovered from shingles and it was not fun. I’m just glad I went to see my doctor within the 72 hours of the symptoms breaking out and started the medication immediately. If it’s not treated within 72 hours of the first symptoms it can last for a long time and be really, really unpleasant!
Edit: Or poor parenting from me as they have not seen it
These only included pictures of tulips from my garden ... and an Asda bag for life ...
I need to get out more.
Pascal Geldsetzer, at Stanford University, said: “For the first time we are able to say much more confidently that the shingles vaccine causes a reduction in dementia risk. If this truly is a causal effect, we have a finding that’s of tremendous importance.”