ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
20 January 2020, 06:05 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
When did you get old?
Light hearted question guys. Sunday afternoon. What I mean is at what age did you feel alright I can trust myself, I can take care of those around me and I can go from there it's all good?
|
20 January 2020, 06:07 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Real Name: Larry
Location: Finger Lakes
Posts: 6,007
|
Tbd
|
20 January 2020, 06:08 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Real Name: James
Location: Great Britain
Watch: Air King/Seamaster
Posts: 556
|
When I voluntarily left the pub before closing!
Sent from my SM-J510FN using Tapatalk |
20 January 2020, 06:09 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
|
20 January 2020, 06:09 AM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
|
20 January 2020, 06:21 AM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Real Name: James
Location: Great Britain
Watch: Air King/Seamaster
Posts: 556
|
Haha. Less flippantly I don't think I've fully reached the point you describe but I'm taking the grown up label anyway for reaching the point where not only do I put the needs of others before my own but I'm glad to do so.
Sent from my SM-J510FN using Tapatalk |
20 January 2020, 06:27 AM | #7 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: swmnpoolsmovie*
Posts: 9,094
|
When did I become responsible or when did I get old?
Two very different ages. |
20 January 2020, 06:29 AM | #8 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Vince
Location: England
Watch: Too many!
Posts: 5,707
|
Quote:
I’m not convinced I’m ever going to reach that stage! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune |
|
20 January 2020, 06:31 AM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
|
20 January 2020, 06:35 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Dave
Location: England.
Watch: Various
Posts: 7,305
|
I joined the army at 15, I would like to think it was then, although, realistically it will have been when I was 18.
Although I am 62 now, I only feel 147.
__________________
KINDEST REGARDS DAVE |
20 January 2020, 06:39 AM | #11 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: swmnpoolsmovie*
Posts: 9,094
|
Quote:
Must be a language thing. Here getting old connotes getting feeble, more medical issues, twilight years, feeling invisible, etc etc. On the other hand, being responsible happens at many different ages for different people and means being responsible for your own actions. Here "old" is the last thing anyone wants to be and there are fortunes made attempting to stop/slow down the process. If you asked someone on the street, "when did you get old", they'd probably slap you. Perhaps the most intriguing question is "at what age did you get wise, attain wisdom"? |
|
20 January 2020, 06:43 AM | #12 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
Quote:
|
|
20 January 2020, 06:46 AM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
Posts: 10,423
|
When I looked down one day and my gut protruded past my chest
|
20 January 2020, 06:48 AM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
|
20 January 2020, 06:50 AM | #15 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: swmnpoolsmovie*
Posts: 9,094
|
When I bought a Rolex because it has a cyclops?
Duck and cover!!! |
20 January 2020, 06:59 AM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
|
20 January 2020, 07:00 AM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
|
20 January 2020, 07:24 AM | #18 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Cape Cod
Watch: Submariner 114060
Posts: 1,915
|
I got old a couple of years ago at 52-53, although I sometimes feel weirdly like I'm still in my 20's!!
I started taking care of myself and others probably at 19. It doesn't always work out as well as I want but I do what I can. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 January 2020, 07:25 AM | #19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
I'm 50. I can relate Kevin.
|
20 January 2020, 07:29 AM | #20 |
Banned
Join Date: May 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: USA
Watch: P-01
Posts: 11,772
|
When my greys started coming out.
|
20 January 2020, 07:33 AM | #21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Vince
Location: England
Watch: Too many!
Posts: 5,707
|
Head? Face? Or worse?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune |
20 January 2020, 07:33 AM | #22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: Mark
Location: Michigan
Watch: Rolex GMT Batman
Posts: 31
|
I don't feel it too bad, but this 65 is bothering me. HAD to go on Medicare, no choice. So now I'm an old fart I guess. Still lots to do but do realize the I'm getting closer to the end of the tape measure, HA.
|
20 January 2020, 07:41 AM | #23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: GMT II 16710 Pepsi
Posts: 42
|
When I started complaining about how small everything was on my phone.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 January 2020, 07:44 AM | #24 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 2,911
|
I honestly think I have solved this once subjective question:
You officially have become old when the reactions of those around you to the act of you merely falling down goes from laughter to gasps of horror. So, when falling down goes from being a funny story to a sad story to a third party observer....you are now old. I rest my case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 January 2020, 07:48 AM | #25 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
Quote:
|
|
20 January 2020, 07:49 AM | #26 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hollywood 1950
Posts: 4,059
|
First child = officially a responsible adult
Reading glasses = officially getting older It’s all part of a wonderful life |
20 January 2020, 07:49 AM | #27 |
Banned
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
Posts: 12,194
|
As to your question, not yet. And I am 70.
|
20 January 2020, 07:50 AM | #28 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Vince
Location: England
Watch: Too many!
Posts: 5,707
|
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune |
20 January 2020, 07:55 AM | #29 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 2,911
|
Quote:
Well I answered the question as it relates to your thread title. The answer to your question, which is more about feeling comfortable as an independent adult, it’s all about financial independence. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
20 January 2020, 08:06 AM | #30 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
|
I respectfully disgree to some extent. For me it's about choices. When, or at what age, no matter what, under any circumstance, 'your' choice will the best possible. Financial stability is crucial but its just part of the game IMHO.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.