Getting old gives me a unique perspective...

Having 4 kids in 5 years we ended up with a few "Kids eat free on Tuesday Night" coupons. The wife explained that eating out was a very special thing, and they needed to be on their best behavior. So, we went to Fritch's one Tuesday for the Salad Bar! The kids were orderly and polite. I never worried about their behavior again. That started when the youngest was 3 and the oldest 8. Before that my wife always took a crying baby to a lobby or restroom.

I have noticed that my kids did the same training with the grandkids. So, if all 19 of us end up in the restaurant, It will not be ciaos.

Ivan

Worst thing I ever saw them do: We were in Don Pablo's for a Sunday lunch. The older two boys (14 & 16) were sitting away from the rest of us. I would notice the older son drop a chip over the balcony and sit back "Hiding". After four or 5 of these I walked to the edge of the balcony to see what was going on. There were 4 High School blondes at the table below. They were laughing hard and plotting revenge, so I stayed out of it!
 
Bob; I'm afraid that my banter offended you. It wasn't intended as criticism, but actually as praise.

I sincerely apologize for my buffoonery, and jest; In some ways, I'm like you, and in some ways, I'm your opposite. I too am hermit-like, but not by choice, eccentric, not a wee bit, but a large amount, and Sad, not happy. Yip that's me. Your happiness makes me envious; may it last your entire lifetime.

I hope that, you can, and will, loosen up a bit and fully appreciate the talent that you indeed possess.

If it's possible I'd like to become your true your cyber friend.

Chubbo
 
Chubbo, thanks for your reply.

A sage friend once said, "You cannot be taken advantage of without your permission."

I would suggest the same to those who say, "You've offended me." They've given in or given up.

I've given no one permission to offend me. That, my friend, is my choice.
 
two-bit cowboy said:
Chubbo, thanks for your reply.

A sage friend once said, "You cannot be taken advantage of without your permission."

I would suggest the same to those who say, "You've offended me." They've given in or given up.

I've given no one permission to offend me. That, my friend, is my choice.
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Fantastic post. While I might(am) be a Codger those who say "You've offended Me" usually get the response " I don't care!"
I am very hard to offend but sometime a response is needed. Sometimes it's something like" I'm old, go away." Or something better like a Winston Churchill quote if My feeble mind can recall.
 
dave1918a2 said:
Fantastic post. While I might(am) be a Codger those who say "You've offended Me" usually get the response " I don't care!"
I am very hard to offend but sometime a response is needed. Sometimes it's something like" I'm old, go away." Or something better like a Winston Churchill quote if My feeble mind can recall.
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Winston was once approached by a matron who said "Sir Winston, you are drunk."

Churchill replied "Yes, I am drunk. But in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly."


Another one said "If I were your wife, I'd give you poison."

He replied "If I were your husband, I'd drink it."


The guy had a quick wit. :D

John
 
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two-bit cowboy said:
Chubbo, thanks for your reply.

A sage friend once said, "You cannot be taken advantage of without your permission."

I would suggest the same to those who say, "You've offended me." They've given in or given up.

I've given no one permission to offend me. That, my friend, is my choice.
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Bob thanks for your frank reply to my tomfoolery. It proves that no one is better at making an asp of one, than ones, self.

I f nothing else was accomplished by our discussion, I acquired something that I value dearly; 'friendship', and even that depends upon whether your statement was true when you called me, "my friend".

Chubbo
 
AHHHHH, they say live long enough you'll eventually run into yourself. Well, the OP IS ME. The ONLY difference here is that from the time I went into the Navy at 17, retired at 38, and to this day, I've never cared what opinions others had as my opinion was THE only, well, not counting moms and pops.
 
"Old Age is hardest for those who never grew up in the first place."
"What you are when you grow old is merely a continuation of what you were all along."
One of the Great Lessons of Life I have learned is the fine art of Tuning Out.
Learning not to pay attention to people and things that don't have an effect me, don't interest me, and don't cost me anything. Polymer and aluminum framed hand guns, e.g. Movie and TV stars. Sports figures, etc.
 
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This past Tuesday I went to a Celebration of Life for a lady I've known for 30+ years. I had no idea she had any health issues. She was younger than me.

I hang out a lot at the Eagles, VFW, American Legion and the Bar Association in Frederick County, MD. If it was just a matter of sitting drinking beer and watching TV I could do that at home by myself. But I want to be out and show people that I'm upright, walking around and taking nourishment. And in a figurative sense that is why spend the time here that I do.

And when I talked about spreading joy along with Golden Dollars, I see a lot of faces light up when I give out a stack of Golden Dollars for tips.
 
At almost 70, I still work full time, in what has become my second career. People ask me why I do it, and I tell them I have to have a reason to get out of bed in the morning...I'm not the type to "do nothing". But of course, there's more to it than that: I enjoy my job, they pay me well, the work I do is important and worthwhile, and my co-workers are like family.

Demographically, my workplace is very interesting. We have 15 employees, two supervisors, and our director. We could be the poster people for the diversity of our country: name the demographic, and it's represented there. I am by far the oldest employee: the next youngest is 54, and our newest hires are in their late 20s. Associating every day with young people -- especially good young people who are mission-oriented, committed, and professional -- really does help keep you young. I learn a lot from them, and I would like to think they learn a lot from me...

Palladin, I loved your post! I agree with most of what you said...but I can't call myself a curmudgeon...yet. :)
 
Chubbo said:
... that depends upon whether your statement was true when you called me, "my friend".
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I hear guys use those two words as a routine part of speech with every other guy they talk to.

It's almost as tiresome as two gals who send each other off with a phony "luv you" each time they part.

I'm a writer, but I don't write fiction -- I'm not that creative.
 
two-bit cowboy said:
I hear guys use those two words as a routine part of speech with every other guy they talk to.

It's almost as tiresome as two gals who send each other off with a phony "luv you" each time they part.

I'm a writer, but I don't write fiction -- I'm not that creative.
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You have certainly answered my question, rejected my offer, and made your wishes clear.


I'll honor your wishes and avoid further contact with you in the future.

Chubbo
 
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