It's Great To Get Old... Not!

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Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a check-up, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.
Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks.
'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?'
'Sure.'
'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' she asks.
'No, I can remember it.'
'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?'
He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.'
'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?' she asks.
Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness sake!'
Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate for a moment.

'Where's my toast?'
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An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen.
The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, 'Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly.'
The other man said, 'What is the name of the restaurant?'
The first man thought and thought and finally said, 'what is the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know...the one that's red and has thorns.'
'Do you mean a rose?'

'Yes, that's the one,' replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, 'Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went to last night?'
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Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet, who insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital.
After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator.
On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him.

'I don't know,' he said. 'She's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown.'
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A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy:
'So I hear you're getting married?'
'Yep!'
'Do I know her?'
'Nope!'
'This woman, is she good looking?'
'Not really.'
'Is she a good cook?'
'Naw, she can't cook too well.'
'Does she have lots of money?'
'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.'
'Well, then, is she good in bed?'
'I don't know.'
'Why in the world do you want to marry her then?'

'Because she can still drive!'
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A man was telling his neighbor, 'I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art. It's perfect.'
'Really,' answered the neighbor. 'What kind is it?'

'Twelve thirty...'
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Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical.
A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm.
A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're really doing great, aren't you?'
Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.''

The doctor said, 'I didn't say that... I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful.'
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One more!

A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool... After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split.
The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?'
'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'
 
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OK, true story coming up here about getting old and forgetting stuff. Disclaimer; I am 46 years old (Keep that in mind).:p
Prolly about 6 or 7 years ago I am standing at my accountants front desk area on a Monday afternoon. I notice a rather attractive Woman, maybe about 50, walking up to the door. I pay no attention. She walks in, sees me, smiles and grabs my arm and says "Jim, long time no see!". I look at her, and have no idea who she is, and I'm thinking this is somebody I dated over 20 years ago who recognizes me.:eek: Now, there are two ways to handle this situation. You can try to fake it and hope you don't get embarrassed, or just be honest. I chose the latter. I looked at her and said "I'm sorry, this happens to me all the time, I can't place you". She looked at me like I'm the biggest dork in the world and said "yesterday, after church, I sat next to you at lunch and talked to you for about an hour".:confused: Ohhhhh, sure, now I remember! (Hey cut me some slack, it HAD been 24 hours).
I was in my early 40s at the time. I can't wait to see what happens in a few more years.
Jim
 
I do not mind being old and readily admit my age. There are benefits to being old.

1. I get discounts on food in restaurants, Burger King, car insurance and medical insurance.

2. Old men can say things to ladies that would get young men slapped.

3. You can speak your opinion without people getting offended.

4. Over the years, a lot of wisdom is gathered. I no longer make the mistakes I did when I was younger.

5. While social security is not making anyone rich, it sure adds to the monthly income.
 
Ma and Pa were in the house when Ma says " You know, you really need to fix that outhouse".

Pa gets out there and can't see anything wrong. "You got to go inside" Ma says.

Pa gets in there and still can't find anything wrong. "You got to stick your head in the hole" yells Ma.

Grumbling, Pa sticks his head in the hole and still can't find anything wrong. As he pulls his head out, his beard catches on the seat and he yells out loud. Ma says "Hurts, don't it"!
 
A ninety year old man goes to the doctor for a hearing exam.
The doctors tells him that he has a fair amount of hearing loss, but there is a new hearing aid so tiny that can be implanted in your ear and nobody will see it.
It will make you hear like a teenager again.
He tells the doctor to fit him for one.
He comes back the next week and the doctor implants the hearing aid, and tells him to come back in 30 days for a follow up visit.
A month later the old man returns to the doctor.
The doc asks him, "How has it been working for you?"
The old man tells him, "Doc, it is amazing. Just like you said. I can hear like a teenager again. I hear the slightest sounds."
"What did your family say" asked the doctor.
The man replied, "I haven't told them yet, but I changed my will three times."

Don't mess with old people.
 
I love being older. I get to say and do outrageous things and all I get is someone shaking they're heads in disbelief. It helps if they think you're crazy.:)
DW
 
A doctor told me this one about older people---he knows a couple who took both a laxative and a sleeping pill at the same time---not a happy ending!
 
You fellers just wait. One of these days you will look in a mirror and see a old man looking back at cha!
 
The other day, my 15 year old Granddaughter calls me from school as wants me to take her to lunch ( a common occurance)

She was driving and I was telling her about Solomon and his Book of Proverbs. I tell her that gray hair on a man is a "crown of wisdom", She looks at me and smiles, "your crown is pretty thin".
 
The other day, my 15 year old Granddaughter calls me from school as wants me to take her to lunch ( a common occurance)

She was driving and I was telling her about Solomon and his Book of Proverbs. I tell her that gray hair on a man is a "crown of wisdom", She looks at me and smiles, "your crown is pretty thin".

That's one of my favorite verses, 'cept the King James version says "A hoary head". My hair has been getting hoary since I was about 6, and today at 46 it looks really cool. I earned every one of 'em.:cool:
Jim
 
Ain't Buyin

My darlin bride had this door to door ear-n-aid salesman come by our place the other day. She's thinkin I'm a needin help hearing her every word.

This huckster was givin me his best pitch...All the while, my darlin bride is talkin a mile-a-minute at the both of us.

Salesman looks me in the eye and sez, "You ain't gonna buy one are ya!" My reply,"Nope." :D


Su Amigo,
Dave
 
You fellers just wait. One of these days you will look in a mirror and see a old man looking back at cha!

"One of these days" was years ago! :D

I invented a medical term to describe my inability to remember things. My doctor said that he will use it to describe himself.

AAADD - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.
 
"One of these days" was years ago! :D

I invented a medical term to describe my inability to remember things. My doctor said that he will use it to describe himself.

AAADD - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.


Actually I believe the proper medical terminoligy is CRS :D

Three old guys were walking in the park one blustery afternoon.
First one says "It's Windy!"
Second one replys "No-it's Thursday."
Third one replies "SO am I-lets go get a beer."
 
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