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Re: Perhaps I can still be gallant here - I think an old man
can look particularly clumsy because men are more likely to give the unspoken message. "I can do this alone, dammit. Leave me alone!" It's like our reluctance to stop and ask directions when we're lost. But I hear you.
posted by
2902
on September 3, 2013 at 4:33 AM
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An old 'person', 2902. This works for women as well, I believe.
posted by
adnohr
on September 3, 2013 at 12:16 AM
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Re: right, FSI! At poetry open mike nights I'm afraid I give a
clumsy demonstration of that fact when it's my turn to get up on the little stage. The 20- or 30- somethings just hop up or take a lomg step up. Me, I look like I'm climbing a mountain.
posted by
2902
on September 2, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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Re: Bob..Good, Rumor! Coming back after an illness is one.
of the triumphs really worth talking about and celebrating - it shows the value of faith in what you still can become! "Press on!"
posted by
2902
on September 2, 2013 at 5:25 PM
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Re: Well, Jay, it's not original, but as a former neighbor, Kitty Terrett,
used to say, growing old is hell but it sure beats the alternative. I was young then and didn't really understand, but remember her saying it.
posted by
2902
on September 2, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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Re: Good one, CC!!!
posted by
2902
on September 2, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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It is all about getting them in sync.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 2, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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I just jump straight out of bed and fall over, but I like your idea better Bob.
posted by
C_C_T
on September 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM
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Bob...
My body just usually says "no", but I keep insisting "yes" with the help of a bed rail for support and so far, most days I've won..
..
posted by
Rumor
on September 2, 2013 at 8:23 AM
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I have an old elbow injury from Vietnam that acts like that each morning...Spot on Bob.
posted by
UtahJay
on September 2, 2013 at 6:39 AM
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