Attention Signs you're getting old.

[smokeshadow]

You also should remember the biggest advantage of having a landline instead of a cell phone

 

[FunGayGuy]

You know you're old when you look forward to the rectal exam at the Urologist.

 

[lockeroomguy]

You know you're old when you look forward to the rectal exam at the Urologist.

I asked my urologist for a second opinion. He used 2 fingers.

 

[thewiz]

Is taking pictures off of the wall in the hallway, of folks gone 22 years ago a sign of getting old?
I mean, his parents are gone that long and now he's gone. Is it ok to move the pictures to the spare bedroom? Still on display for the kids but out of my daily view?

I just don't know. I figure anything I do will be the wrong thing for someone.

I've slowly begun moving pictures of Barry to a storage bin. I'm packing all of his (paternal) grandparents' pictures and information to send to his brother since he's the last of Barry's siblings that ever cared about them. Barry's sister never liked any of her grandparents (the feeling was mutual) and Barry's mother would gleefully burn them. I'm about to do another purge on the closet and will probably give most of the rest of the things I kept to remember Barry by to the Salvation Army. I'll never fit into any of them and the memories I have are in my heart and not tied to his clothes anymore.

I remember when a friend helped me do the first purge. I always cried when I went into our walk-in closet. My friend, Cassidy, came over and said he'd help me organize. We filled about a half-dozen garbage bags of suits, clothes, tuxedo coats and shoes. I probably neared hyperventilation a few times but when done, I could go in and not have a daily cry.

 

[me203]

You remember a time when things were simpler with Tide laundry detergent. It either was Tide, or it wasn't. Not five billion different variations.

 

[smokeshadow]

you remember lording your banana seat and rabbit-ear handlebars over other kids bicycles

 

[fredroy]

you remember lording your banana seat and rabbit-ear handlebars over other kids bicycles

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Never had one but I sure was wanting one.

 

[smokeshadow]

^^in my case, my parents took the standard bicycle that I had, swapped out the regular saddle for a banana seat and the standard handlebars for the "rabbit ear" style; and, I had to make do with that

 

[Kahaih]

you remember lording your banana seat and rabbit-ear handlebars over other kids bicycles

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Why was it called a 'sissy bar', and what is the point of a backrest on a bicycle, especially when it seems to sit back too far to be of use?

 

[Alistair]

Why was it called a 'sissy bar', and what is the point of a backrest on a bicycle, especially when it seems to sit back too far to be of use?

Because it was copying the motorcycles of the 70s

I had a black one.

 

[Alistair]

This is from 2023 so add a year. I know some of you would argue right off and I didn’t fact check because I don’t really give a fuck

 

[smokeshadow]

remember this?

 

[Araucaria]

Do you have a collection of pebbles or rocks that you've accumulated over the years, at events or occasions where you're instructed that whenever you see the rock or pebble, it will remind you of something? Well, I have a collection of pebbles and rocks, and now I can't remember what any of them are supposed to remind me of.

 

[fredroy]

I do have a pile of souvenir rocks. I can recall where one, just one, came from.

 

[TickTockMan]

The thought a year ago of going without internet scared the the hell out of me. Now on my upcoming trip I don't plan to take any tech except my phone. My eyes are crap enough I can't really play online with my phone. Oddly I am okay with signing off for a few days.

 

[me203]

The thought a year ago of going without internet scared the the hell out of me. Now on my upcoming trip I don't plan to take any tech except my phone. My eyes are crap enough I can't really play online with my phone. Oddly I am okay with signing off for a few days.

There is a possibility that in the coming months that I'll have to shift my Internet use to a smart phone. If so, it'll be a big change, and will have a big impact on my habits. I don't see myself happily using a phone as an only device, but it would be enough to keep me marginally connected so I can check weather forecasts, stay connected to important e-mail, etc. I'll have to use computers elsewhere to supplement, which will be a pain. At that point, there is a very real possibility I'll quietly fade away from JUB, since I don't particularly want Big Tech using all that clever spy technology they put in phones to associate me with a site with so much porn! Not that I'll be missed.

On the plus side, though, I think being less connected to the Internet in general might be a good thing for my mental health, the way this crazy world is going.

About 10 years ago, I knew a couple who killed home Internet--although I thnk they did have/keep smart phones--and one of them reported to me that it made a large and positive difference in their lives.

 

[NotHardUp1]

I still cry when I watch Titanic.

No, not for the story. They can drown Jack as many times as they like.

No, not for the hundreds who were dragged down, mostly from steerage.

It's for the loss of all that work. Ships of the line don't last terribly long anyway, but to go down on its maiden voyage. Such a horrible waste of millions of hours of labor and skill and materials. And for folly.

 

[Kahaih]

There is a possibility that in the coming months that I'll have to shift my Internet use to a smart phone. If so, it'll be a big change, and will have a big impact on my habits. I don't see myself happily using a phone as an only device, but it would be enough to keep me marginally connected so I can check weather forecasts, stay connected to important e-mail, etc. I'll have to use computers elsewhere to supplement, which will be a pain. At that point, there is a very real possibility I'll quietly fade away from JUB, since I don't particularly want Big Tech using all that clever spy technology they put in phones to associate me with a site with so much porn! Not that I'll be missed.

On the plus side, though, I think being less connected to the Internet in general might be a good thing for my mental health, the way this crazy world is going.

About 10 years ago, I knew a couple who killed home Internet--although I thnk they did have/keep smart phones--and one of them reported to me that it made a large and positive difference in their lives.

The largest difference is having the internet in your pocket. 24 hours a day.

But, learn about using your phone as a portable hotspot. You can easily use your phone data with your desktop or tablet WiFi connected to your phone. See tethering as well --- Bluetooth or USB.

 

[NotHardUp1]

There is a possibility that in the coming months that I'll have to shift my Internet use to a smart phone.

Is your computer dying, or do you mean internet service?

If so, it'll be a big change, and will have a big impact on my habits. I don't see myself happily using a phone as an only device, but it would be enough to keep me marginally connected so I can check weather forecasts, stay connected to important e-mail, etc. I'll have to use computers elsewhere to supplement, which will be a pain. At that point, there is a very real possibility I'll quietly fade away from JUB, since I don't particularly want Big Tech using all that clever spy technology they put in phones to associate me with a site with so much porn! Not that I'll be missed.

Pish!

 

[jjonn3]

There is a possibility that in the coming months that I'll have to shift my Internet use to a smart phone. If so, it'll be a big change, and will have a big impact on my habits. I don't see myself happily using a phone as an only device, but it would be enough to keep me marginally connected so I can check weather forecasts, stay connected to important e-mail, etc. I'll have to use computers elsewhere to supplement, which will be a pain. At that point, there is a very real possibility I'll quietly fade away from JUB, since I don't particularly want Big Tech using all that clever spy technology they put in phones to associate me with a site with so much porn! Not that I'll be missed.

If it is a computer issue - consider a tablet rather than just trying to use your phone - it is a lot easier to read and manipulate!

As for not being missed - that isn't true - you would be - so hopefully you don't go.

On the plus side, though, I think being less connected to the Internet in general might be a good thing for my mental health, the way this crazy world is going.

About 10 years ago, I knew a couple who killed home Internet--although I thnk they did have/keep smart phones--and one of them reported to me that it made a large and positive difference in their lives.

Taking a break from online can be good - a few days - maybe even a few weeks.

But to permanently step away? I don't think it is possible in this day and age.