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annsixty Wed 24-Jul-19 09:44:52

My D is going through the menopause.

Anniet Thu 25-Jul-19 09:31:18

I agree with blondenana. I don't feel old, only old-ish. My son is 51 (we were married for 8 years before we had him), eldest granddaughter 21. I know people look at me and consider me to be old because I too get offered a seat on the tube/bus etc. Our son works in the Far East sometimes and they have a lovely way of putting it. "Respected Elders."

sue01 Thu 25-Jul-19 09:28:55

Likewise Katy K ! My son is law turned 50 recently... my daughter is 50 next year. Plus the Grandchildren are now 6 feet 4 and 6 feet 2... and kiss the top of my head !

But I still jump in puddles !!

blondenana Wed 24-Jul-19 20:08:53

I don't feel my age either, but my eldest is 58, and oldest grandson is 35 ,it is the only thing that reminds me i am old --ish grin

Deedaa Wed 24-Jul-19 19:40:31

My 90 year old aunt told me I would feel really old when my daughte was 60!

dragonfly46 Wed 24-Jul-19 18:48:16

I still don’t feel old!

Lizzie4377 Wed 24-Jul-19 18:43:51

confused

Lizzie4377 Wed 24-Jul-19 18:43:39

I’ve bought gold sandals for a River cruise.

Septimia Wed 24-Jul-19 18:37:37

I went to my uncle's funeral and his granddaughters were looking at his photo albums., They were asking me who people in the photos were. I suddenly realised that I was the 'senior generation' of that branch of my family and was expected to know everything!

grannyqueenie Wed 24-Jul-19 18:11:13

nina... and the 2nd question is “where’s the toilet?” wink

Marmight Wed 24-Jul-19 15:32:00

When I spend the day out as recently, in London - an early start & a long day - and then have to 'recover' for the next few days, unable to commit to anything more taxing than a long lie down & a good book

ninathenana Wed 24-Jul-19 12:34:14

When I think about going somewhere and the first thing I need to know is 'how close can I park'

lovebeigecardigans1955 Wed 24-Jul-19 12:29:07

I look at the fashions - mini-skirts, flared trousers, flicked up eyeliner and think that I wore them once - but never again as I don't want to repeat myself.

Framilode Wed 24-Jul-19 12:02:21

I start to panic if I don't think I will get my afternoon nap.

Grannybags Wed 24-Jul-19 11:08:25

When I prefer to go to bed with a good book rather than a night on the town!

Oldandverygrey Wed 24-Jul-19 11:08:18

I know I am getting old when my granddaughter asks me what did I used to do in the olden days!

shysal Wed 24-Jul-19 11:04:29

When I hear the Pelican crossing beeping from some distance away, I no longer run to cross, but hang back and wait for the next light change.

Blinko Wed 24-Jul-19 10:56:43

When I realised that if my GKs ran off, I wouldn't be able to catch them.

crazyH Wed 24-Jul-19 10:49:53

When I'm puffed out, running around with the grandkids .

grizzlybear27 Wed 24-Jul-19 10:42:17

When I realised my grandson is 20!!!!

GabriellaG54 Wed 24-Jul-19 10:36:44

When I look in a mirror.

humptydumpty Wed 24-Jul-19 10:34:46

When I actually appreciated being offered a seat on the Tube.

Nannylovesshopping Wed 24-Jul-19 09:59:17

When I realised I wanted to sit in the shade rather than basking in the sun☀️

EllanVannin Wed 24-Jul-19 09:58:54

When my eldest D will turn 60 in a year and a half ! Her husband is 60 towards the end of the year. They were only "kids" when they married.

A " pensioner " daughter. Unbelievable.

KatyK Wed 24-Jul-19 09:55:51

Our son-in-law reaching 50 this year made me realise I'm old!

Pittcity Wed 24-Jul-19 09:53:14

We have reached the stage where DD, DM and I are all the same age wink