You know you're getting older when
Nov 28, 2023 18:17:42 #
Ncdonny
Loc: Nc
retired mason here i understand all the things yall going through. after 35byears wrestling brick block and stone the body breaks down, but we always got fishing lets go
Nov 28, 2023 19:13:40 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
troyfrd1 wrote:
Of course I remember. We had to work in the fields. Tobacco, cucumber, bean, watermelon. You name it. Strawberry fields before School. My brother and I worked on the farm feeding hogs and washing out hog houses. Money was good and went a long ways. I remember gas was $.50 a gallon. We had to cut wood for the old wood heater. Walk to School carrying our lunch. We may have grown up but memory of how it use to be makes us more appreciated for where we came from.
I remember when gas was around 20cents.
Kerosene was 8 to 10 cents a gallon.
I had 2weeks of unemployment when I took the job on the farm.
$78 a wk. Free house n utilities n a gal of fresh milk a day.
10 1/2 hrs 6 days a week.
Sunday went in at 5am.
When milking feeding n clean up was done I had the rest of the day.
Usually around 10:30
If I worked extra I'd be compensated
I started working when I was 12.
Farms orchards whatever.
30cents for picking a 10qt bucket of cherries in the orchards.
Farm work paid $1.00 n hr.
My supportive (NOT) parents made me buy my own clothes for school.
Forgot one summer setting up pins at the bowling alley 😳
We have stories to tell brother 👍😊
Nov 28, 2023 19:21:25 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Fishing Couple wrote:
No hogs or feed sacks for me but being a contract painter I wrestled a lot of ladders, up to a 135lb 40 ft aluminum, twirling it like I do fishing poles now, if the arthritis let's me. I go to bed with my wife every night but she never finds me there in the morning. I keep wearing out recliners, but she sleeps better.
10yrs at the orchard as the foreman.
Trees so tall a 24' rung ladder wouldn't reach. Climb the rest n got as much as possible.
Definitely kept me in shape.
Only job I really didn't like was 6 months in n office.
Didn't like working inside.
Can you imagine 12 yr Olds working on a farm or in the orchards now days 🤔
Nov 28, 2023 19:31:25 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Ncdonny wrote:
retired mason here i understand all the things yall going through. after 35byears wrestling brick block and stone the body breaks down, but we always got fishing lets go
NC I know a couple retired masons.
All broken up.
Hands twisted up. Manual labor will do that to a body.
When I finally got a job with the county the kids would come in all puffed up.
Talking about wanting to operate equipment n do construction.
I told them if you get into any type of construction it will be for life if you stay passed 40.
Your body starts getting to aching more. Joints start swelling n cracking.
Your back wakes you up unless your neck gets you first.
I can't speak for y'all but I'd do it all over again if given the chance 👍☺️
Nov 28, 2023 19:34:23 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
troyfrd1 wrote:
After my first enlistment I considered getting out... (show quote)
You paid your dues n then some my friend.
It's your time to relax n enjoy every day you can 👍😊
Nov 28, 2023 19:39:58 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
SPUDRUNNER wrote:
I already forgot what I was gonna say so that may be number 21.
Spud we'll add that to the list 🤣🤣.
The shot I took to the head in the accident sure didn't help my memory or focus.
I'm working on getting some of it back
As long as we all keep waking up n enjoying the day
That's all we can hope for 👍😊
Nov 29, 2023 05:45:52 #
Nov 29, 2023 07:27:20 #
sytheteacher wrote:
To keep young you need a girlfriend that is half your age...
LOL you may not be or feel/ Look young after a few day, weeks, months. Depends on a lot of things.
Nov 29, 2023 08:26:32 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
sytheteacher wrote:
To keep young you need a girlfriend that is half your age...
You forgot the large bank account 🤣
Nov 29, 2023 17:32:21 #
Fishing Couple wrote:
I still have my teeth but can relate to many items listed. One that's not there is how many times in a day I forget where I left my coffee cup. But I'm over 65 so maybe I can claim an excuse.
I eventually find mine in the microwave. Where I put it, some time ago, to reheat it.
Nov 29, 2023 17:34:50 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Hapycamper21 wrote:
I eventually find mine in the microwave. Where I put it, some time ago, to reheat it.
Hapy I always find mine just where I left it 👍🤪
Nov 29, 2023 17:47:24 #
SPUDRUNNER wrote:
I already forgot what I was gonna say so that may be number 21.
I took less than ten steps befor I forgot where I was going or what I was going to do! So that may be number 22.
Nov 29, 2023 17:57:20 #
Grandpa Knows How
Loc: Bahia De Los angeles, Mexico
I’ve decided I’m no longer getting any older, but the warranties on my body parts have completely expired.
Nov 29, 2023 19:33:35 #
ShortorderCook62
Loc: Grand Junction, Colorado
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Aw you have a long way to go Bobby 👍😊.
Follow my lead. You know I still act like a kid. 🤪
Follow my lead. You know I still act like a kid. 🤪
The saying goes: Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
Btw: I turned 79 on 11/28. I still do stupid stuff but I do a lot slower.
Nov 29, 2023 20:02:25 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
ShortorderCook62 wrote:
The saying goes: Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
Btw: I turned 79 on 11/28. I still do stupid stuff but I do a lot slower.
Btw: I turned 79 on 11/28. I still do stupid stuff but I do a lot slower.
SOC I figure if we let our inner child die.
We become one of the walking dead.
I served my time as a responsible adult.
Now I have two options.
A well aged teenager or the ever popular crazy old man 🤣🤔
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