Alpo 7,739 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 It used to be important. "I'm five and a half years old." "I'm 11 and 3/4 years old." Then as a teenager there were milestones. 15, where you could get your learner's permit. 16, where you can get your operators. 17, when you can get in a dirty movie. Then 21, when you can buy booze. 25, when your car insurance rates drops. It was important back then to know how old you were. But after that? Why did it matter? I had a guy ask me today how old I was, and I wasn't sure. One of those, "What year is it?" moments. So simply - without having to stop and think - do you know how old you are? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sawhorse Kid 724 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Nope, I have long since passed the age where birthdays matter. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cactus Jack Calder 760 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 People used to ask me “How old will you be this year?” Meaning how old will you be at your next birthday. I was born in December. If I answered the question posed in the Spring, when my birthday finally arrived they thought I was a year older than I actually was. People forget what they ask and remember what your response is. I always respond “Today I am xx years old!” Notice I didn’t tell you I am 76 years old. OOPS! CJ 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smoken D 2,682 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I'm 92, of course I know. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bgavin 1,724 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 18.. with 52 years of experience Just ask my wife. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 1,037 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I'm two months from being 67, and RETIRING! So, yeah, I'm keeping track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,511 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 51 minutes ago, Alpo said: It used to be important. "I'm five and a half years old." "I'm 11 and 3/4 years old." Then as a teenager there were milestones. 15, where you could get your learner's permit. 16, where you can get your operators. 17, when you can get in a dirty movie. Then 21, when you can buy booze. 25, when your car insurance rates drops. It was important back then to know how old you were. But after that? Why did it matter? I had a guy ask me today how old I was, and I wasn't sure. One of those, "What year is it?" moments. So simply - without having to stop and think - do you know how old you are? I seem to think I am a year older to everyone, as that is what they were told. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 28,688 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 In years- 60 Physically? A lot older than I am mentally. Mentally? Somewhere between 12 and 25 on any given day. I recently discovered in the past couple of years that I am no longer indestructible. But I keep pushing the envelope anyway. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 1,723 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) Plus or minus one year. I sometimes have to look at my driver's license to be sure. The two guys I shoot with the most are both older than I am. So I remember that and try to be respectful to the old pharts. Edited April 13 by Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 3,121 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was?” - Satchel Paige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 7,187 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Yes. No doubt. It's my birthday. So, I know how old I am. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michigan Slim 9,985 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 My wife says about twelve..... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 6,210 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Earlier this year I celebrated the 47th anniversary of my 21st birthday!! 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dantankerous 4,741 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 8 minutes ago, Michigan Slim said: My wife says about twelve..... And thar ain't nuthin' the matter with that! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dantankerous 4,741 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Part of me is over 50 but parts of me feel a lot older. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Kloehr 1,199 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I always remember my lady's birthday, just not which one. Me? Over 21 but I joke like I'm 14. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 6,210 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 As an aside, I became drinking age the year that they made drinking age 18! They raised it to 21 LOOOONG after that!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 2,145 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Eighteen...but I have done it four times. Imis 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,132 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Yes I do. And I’m reminded of it every time I bend over to put on my boots in the morning. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 8,134 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sawhorse Kid said: Nope, I have long since passed the age where birthdays matter. I just turned 79 and the only reason I know is both of my kids and my grandson sent me cards (rude reminders). A month from now I'll have to count the years. I don't do birthdays any more, haven't since I was about 45 or 50. Edited April 14 by Forty Rod SASS 3935 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 7,097 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Of course I know how old I am and I have my driver's license to check it in case I forget! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeaconKC 2,451 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 "If she looks young, she's old. If she looks old, she's young. If she looks back, follow her!" Bob Hope 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocWard 5,718 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I know my chronological age, yes. I don't really need to think about it. The age my body feels and the age I act are two different things entirely. I agree with this one: 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 4,164 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I’m a 10-year-old trapped in a 74-year-old body. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 1,000 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I'm 73. It hasn't been that hard to keep track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Lizard 1,162 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, Sawhorse Kid said: Nope, I have long since passed the age where birthdays matter. Me to...But my twins are two days after mine...My daughter half of that will not let me forget... Texas Lizard 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 28,688 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I don’t much agree with a lot of things Hunter S. Thompson said but I read this as a teen and have tried to keep to this concept. I must say though, I do believe I am wearing out the moving parts of my body too quickly. Hahaha 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 1,037 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 26 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I must say though, I do believe I am wearing out the moving parts of my body too quickly. Hahaha My shoulders sound like Rice Krispies at times. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highwall 268 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I'll be 70 next month. I walk at least 2 miles every day I must say my hips are shouting out to me to stop but I will continue to work it out for as long as I can. Walking with the wife of 48 years keeps me going! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smuteye John SASS#24774 3,195 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 4 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Yes. No doubt. It's my birthday. So, I know how old I am. 19 and months, right? How many months is privileged information and none of anyone's business. We went to church with the lady that lived across the street, so I had the pleasure of being invited to her 60th Annual 19th Birthday Party. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watab kid 1,276 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 i do - i have had a lot of folks telling me they didnt think i was that old when they found out , my wife keeps thinking im still 50 or less as she gets miffed at what i say i cant do anymore [at least as fast as she wants me to] and some mornings when i get up i feel a whole lot older , so i guess it depends on when you ask me , im only as old as i happen to feel at any given moment and im not real concerned anymore with age - but if it makes you feel any better i do have those moments , when asked , that i have to do that 'what year is it agin?' things too 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maddog McCoy SASS #5672 259 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 After shooting Cowboy for 27 years, (SASS Member 24 years), in 1 year and 11 days, I will be old enough to shoot Senior category. Depending on several different things, I will be old enough to retire in 1,107 days but I will most likely have to wait 2,933 days to retire. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Old Man 190 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Monday, taking Kylie my Granddaughter to school, she asked me how I got so old. She told me I would need to start using a walker pretty soon. She's 6 and I'm 71. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth 6,832 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 12 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Yes. No doubt. It's my birthday. So, I know how old I am. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noz 2,018 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Let me tell you. EL PATRON ain't as fun as I expected 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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