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What made you feel old today? (4 Viewers)
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Al Czervik
Not wearing pants
Wish I still saw gray. I get surprised when I see how white my hair is.Just looking in the mirror or seeing myself on Teams calls. So much gray hair, double chin and bags under the eyes.
nirad3
Footballguy
Mine started near the temples, then the chin (goatee), then like all of a sudden I am Santa Claus.Wish I still saw gray. I get surprised when I see how white my hair is.Just looking in the mirror or seeing myself on Teams calls. So much gray hair, double chin and bags under the eyes.
Over the past year or two, I would occasionally get a stray gray in one of my eyebrows (which I would summarily pluck). I looked the other day and there were like 10 (5 or so in each brow). WTH...
Oh, and as a bonus I yank ear hair from time to time and it's always gray/white.
Al Czervik
Not wearing pants
LOL. Same.Mine started near the temples, then the chin (goatee), then like all of a sudden I am Santa Claus.Wish I still saw gray. I get surprised when I see how white my hair is.Just looking in the mirror or seeing myself on Teams calls. So much gray hair, double chin and bags under the eyes.
Over the past year or two, I would occasionally get a stray gray in one of my eyebrows (which I would summarily pluck). I looked the other day and there were like 10 (5 or so in each brow). WTH...
Oh, and as a bonus I yank ear hair from time to time and it's always gray/white.
Was just telling my wife last night that I wish I had a crystal ball back in the day. I could have died my hair Billy Idol white/blonde and looked forever "young".
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Yes but that same psychiatrist was also capable of pulling your football away at the last moment.
nirad3
Footballguy
Back in the very late 90's / early 2000's, when bleached blonde hair was a big thing, I tried doing that. It turned out orange.LOL. Same.Mine started near the temples, then the chin (goatee), then like all of a sudden I am Santa Claus.Wish I still saw gray. I get surprised when I see how white my hair is.Just looking in the mirror or seeing myself on Teams calls. So much gray hair, double chin and bags under the eyes.
Over the past year or two, I would occasionally get a stray gray in one of my eyebrows (which I would summarily pluck). I looked the other day and there were like 10 (5 or so in each brow). WTH...
Oh, and as a bonus I yank ear hair from time to time and it's always gray/white.
Was just telling my wife last night that I wish I had a crystal ball back in the day. I could have died my hair Billy Idol white/blonde and looked forever "young".
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
You shut your mouthDefinitely had that experience, but at what age does it become the norm?Getting out of bed
Seems like most people start breaking down in their mid-50s, and even doing everything "right" doesn't delay it much.
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
Feeling younger every day. LFG 
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
This one in genuinely puzzling. Where do you live that doesn't have ice cream trucks?
I figure whoever wrote "Music Box Dancer" retired on that.
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
That shot is rough for pretty much everyone, though only old people need it
belljr
Footballguy
OHHHHHHHHH POOR BABIES YOUR FULL HEAD OF HAIR TURNED WHITE.......LOL. Same.Mine started near the temples, then the chin (goatee), then like all of a sudden I am Santa Claus.Wish I still saw gray. I get surprised when I see how white my hair is.Just looking in the mirror or seeing myself on Teams calls. So much gray hair, double chin and bags under the eyes.
Over the past year or two, I would occasionally get a stray gray in one of my eyebrows (which I would summarily pluck). I looked the other day and there were like 10 (5 or so in each brow). WTH...
Oh, and as a bonus I yank ear hair from time to time and it's always gray/white.
Was just telling my wife last night that I wish I had a crystal ball back in the day. I could have died my hair Billy Idol white/blonde and looked forever "young".
F YOU
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
Not trying to criticize; genuinely curious. You're among the mid/late-50ish people on this board who've talked about their experience with intermittent pain, and I'm only a few years younger than you.You shut your mouthDefinitely had that experience, but at what age does it become the norm?Getting out of bed
Seems like most people start breaking down in their mid-50s, and even doing everything "right" doesn't delay it much.
Realizing no two people are identical, I was just trying to gauge the room: at what age does daily pain become a reality? I'm not talking about debilitating pain, just waking up a little sore, with occasional pain severe enough to limit activity.
I'm not at that point, fortunately. I've had a handful of instances when low back pain flares after age 40, as well as waking up sore for no apparent reason, though the latter occurs maybe once a month, or less. I have no idea if this is the norm. But posts like @Hawks64's make me wonder what lies ahead.
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
How so?Feeling younger every day. LFG
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Mr R and I got sore arms for a day, and that was it. No biggies at all.That shot is rough for pretty much everyone, though only old people need it
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
No offense taken. I was just messing with you.Not trying to criticize; genuinely curious. You're among the mid/late-50ish people on this board who've talked about their experience with intermittent pain, and I'm only a few years younger than you.You shut your mouthDefinitely had that experience, but at what age does it become the norm?Getting out of bed
Seems like most people start breaking down in their mid-50s, and even doing everything "right" doesn't delay it much.
Realizing no two people are identical, I was just trying to gauge the room: at what age does daily pain become a reality? I'm not talking about debilitating pain, just waking up a little sore, with occasional pain severe enough to limit activity.
I'm not at that point, fortunately. I've had a handful of instances when low back pain flares after age 40, as well as waking up sore for no apparent reason, though the latter occurs maybe once a month, or less. I have no idea if this is the norm. But posts like @Hawks64's make me wonder what lies ahead.
I don’t really have unexplained pain. The pain I have is generally associated with what I do. I work on my feet and sometimes my feet hurt. when I was drinking more, I had more inflammation and It was worse. The biggest difference is recovery. It takes longer and is real. As you know, I’m very active and I think that really helps. I don’t mind being sore from physical activity. In fact I actually sort of enjoy it because it means I can still move.
I started to notice decline in my physical ability when I was around 47. It was at that point that I got really into the gym and working out regularly. I would say that I’m in better shape now then I was at 47 stronger more flexible and better cardiovascular.
Sullie
Footballguy
Mr R and I got sore arms for a day, and that was it. No biggies at all.That shot is rough for pretty much everyone, though only old people need it
Post reported for cyber-bullying and making fun of the elderly.
I'm pretty hearty, I don't get sick all that often but it's odd how certain things effect people differently. I remember, years ago, when our son was in pre-school, he came down with strep throat, next my wife got it and it was like a normal sore throat or cold for them. They had no downtime at all. When I got it, I had never been so sick in my life. I think I was down for a week and every time I've gotten it since, it does the same thing, not much for them but it completely wipes me out.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Big fan of his daughter.
Zow
Footballguy
Is like a Lawrence Fishburn's daughter type situation?
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Zow
Footballguy
I assume she doesn't even know what that is.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
jamny
Footballguy
I recently turned 60 and thankfully have no pain on a regular basis. I started running last year and it took a little time to get the kinks out but that's the last pain I can remember. I know it'll happen eventually but so far, so good.Not trying to criticize; genuinely curious. You're among the mid/late-50ish people on this board who've talked about their experience with intermittent pain, and I'm only a few years younger than you.You shut your mouthDefinitely had that experience, but at what age does it become the norm?Getting out of bed
Seems like most people start breaking down in their mid-50s, and even doing everything "right" doesn't delay it much.
Realizing no two people are identical, I was just trying to gauge the room: at what age does daily pain become a reality? I'm not talking about debilitating pain, just waking up a little sore, with occasional pain severe enough to limit activity.
I'm not at that point, fortunately. I've had a handful of instances when low back pain flares after age 40, as well as waking up sore for no apparent reason, though the latter occurs maybe once a month, or less. I have no idea if this is the norm. But posts like @Hawks64's make me wonder what lies ahead.
rockaction
Footballguy
I’m not growing up I’m just burning out . . .
And I stepped in line to walk amongst the dead
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
Great to see people doing well into their 60’s!I recently turned 60 and thankfully have no pain on a regular basis. I started running last year and it took a little time to get the kinks out but that's the last pain I can remember. I know it'll happen eventually but so far, so good.Not trying to criticize; genuinely curious. You're among the mid/late-50ish people on this board who've talked about their experience with intermittent pain, and I'm only a few years younger than you.You shut your mouthDefinitely had that experience, but at what age does it become the norm?Getting out of bed
Seems like most people start breaking down in their mid-50s, and even doing everything "right" doesn't delay it much.
Realizing no two people are identical, I was just trying to gauge the room: at what age does daily pain become a reality? I'm not talking about debilitating pain, just waking up a little sore, with occasional pain severe enough to limit activity.
I'm not at that point, fortunately. I've had a handful of instances when low back pain flares after age 40, as well as waking up sore for no apparent reason, though the latter occurs maybe once a month, or less. I have no idea if this is the norm. But posts like @Hawks64's make me wonder what lies ahead.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Arch cramps.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Farts have been really bad lately.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
A couple of gray pubes.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Overshare much?
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
I find that honesty is the best policy.
Gatorade
Footballguy
when I was still working, I had to take an Alleve every morning before I left for work for the pain in my feet. since retiring I don't need anything. life is good.No offense taken. I was just messing with you.Not trying to criticize; genuinely curious. You're among the mid/late-50ish people on this board who've talked about their experience with intermittent pain, and I'm only a few years younger than you.You shut your mouthDefinitely had that experience, but at what age does it become the norm?Getting out of bed
Seems like most people start breaking down in their mid-50s, and even doing everything "right" doesn't delay it much.
Realizing no two people are identical, I was just trying to gauge the room: at what age does daily pain become a reality? I'm not talking about debilitating pain, just waking up a little sore, with occasional pain severe enough to limit activity.
I'm not at that point, fortunately. I've had a handful of instances when low back pain flares after age 40, as well as waking up sore for no apparent reason, though the latter occurs maybe once a month, or less. I have no idea if this is the norm. But posts like @Hawks64's make me wonder what lies ahead.
I don’t really have unexplained pain. The pain I have is generally associated with what I do. I work on my feet and sometimes my feet hurt. when I was drinking more, I had more inflammation and It was worse. The biggest difference is recovery. It takes longer and is real. As you know, I’m very active and I think that really helps. I don’t mind being sore from physical activity. In fact I actually sort of enjoy it because it means I can still move.
I started to notice decline in my physical ability when I was around 47. It was at that point that I got really into the gym and working out regularly. I would say that I’m in better shape now then I was at 47 stronger more flexible and better cardiovascular.
Gawain
Footballguy
This always gets me. Was telling my 6yo about Norwood's wide right and crying about it. The equivalent football game was Unitas's Greatest Game Ever Played.
zamboni
Footballguy
Dang, didn't know Greg Brady was on this board.Back in the very late 90's / early 2000's, when bleached blonde hair was a big thing, I tried doing that. It turned out orange.LOL. Same.Mine started near the temples, then the chin (goatee), then like all of a sudden I am Santa Claus.Wish I still saw gray. I get surprised when I see how white my hair is.Just looking in the mirror or seeing myself on Teams calls. So much gray hair, double chin and bags under the eyes.
Over the past year or two, I would occasionally get a stray gray in one of my eyebrows (which I would summarily pluck). I looked the other day and there were like 10 (5 or so in each brow). WTH...
Oh, and as a bonus I yank ear hair from time to time and it's always gray/white.
Was just telling my wife last night that I wish I had a crystal ball back in the day. I could have died my hair Billy Idol white/blonde and looked forever "young".
Who's Greg Brady?...lolDang, didn't know Greg Brady was on this board.Back in the very late 90's / early 2000's, when bleached blonde hair was a big thing, I tried doing that. It turned out orange.LOL. Same.Mine started near the temples, then the chin (goatee), then like all of a sudden I am Santa Claus.Wish I still saw gray. I get surprised when I see how white my hair is.Just looking in the mirror or seeing myself on Teams calls. So much gray hair, double chin and bags under the eyes.
Over the past year or two, I would occasionally get a stray gray in one of my eyebrows (which I would summarily pluck). I looked the other day and there were like 10 (5 or so in each brow). WTH...
Oh, and as a bonus I yank ear hair from time to time and it's always gray/white.
Was just telling my wife last night that I wish I had a crystal ball back in the day. I could have died my hair Billy Idol white/blonde and looked forever "young".
Snoopy
Footballguy
The original Johnny Bravo.Who's Greg Brady?...lolDang, didn't know Greg Brady was on this board.Back in the very late 90's / early 2000's, when bleached blonde hair was a big thing, I tried doing that. It turned out orange.LOL. Same.Mine started near the temples, then the chin (goatee), then like all of a sudden I am Santa Claus.Wish I still saw gray. I get surprised when I see how white my hair is.Just looking in the mirror or seeing myself on Teams calls. So much gray hair, double chin and bags under the eyes.
Over the past year or two, I would occasionally get a stray gray in one of my eyebrows (which I would summarily pluck). I looked the other day and there were like 10 (5 or so in each brow). WTH...
Oh, and as a bonus I yank ear hair from time to time and it's always gray/white.
Was just telling my wife last night that I wish I had a crystal ball back in the day. I could have died my hair Billy Idol white/blonde and looked forever "young".
Hawks64
Footballguy
Mine started in my mid 40s, but that's mainly due to psoriatic arthritis, which then leads to my ability to do much exercise. Really just walking and yoga.Not trying to criticize; genuinely curious. You're among the mid/late-50ish people on this board who've talked about their experience with intermittent pain, and I'm only a few years younger than you.You shut your mouthDefinitely had that experience, but at what age does it become the norm?Getting out of bed
Seems like most people start breaking down in their mid-50s, and even doing everything "right" doesn't delay it much.
Realizing no two people are identical, I was just trying to gauge the room: at what age does daily pain become a reality? I'm not talking about debilitating pain, just waking up a little sore, with occasional pain severe enough to limit activity.
I'm not at that point, fortunately. I've had a handful of instances when low back pain flares after age 40, as well as waking up sore for no apparent reason, though the latter occurs maybe once a month, or less. I have no idea if this is the norm. But posts like @Hawks64's make me wonder what lies ahead.
3C's
Footballguy
Never noticed anything. Same for the covid shots.That shot is rough for pretty much everyone, though only old people need it
For me it probably started around 48-ish. That being said I am out of shape but I was quite active in my youth. My elbow is pretty much shot (floating bone chips, arthritis) from pitching/throwing so much in my life. I can remember weeks when I was coaching HS baseball where I was throwing BP every day to 20 batters a day with at least 15-20 pitches per batter.
I also dislocated my shoulder sliding head first and the shoulder still has issues (ended up with a torn labrum and had surgery). Tore my achilles playing basketball when I was 40 and I can still feel the affects of that. My right knee seems to be getting worse as after two days of walking around Disneyland last week it seems swollen and sore until I can loosen it up a bit.
I think the time that general soreness comes on for you will be somewhat tied to how active and many injuries you had in your youth. If you were hard on your body growing up you will feel it in your old age.
Luckily for me the one thing that seems to ok compared to some friends is my back. I have never really had any true back issues (knock on wood).
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
You’re fortunate, as both of those are among the most reactogenic (likely to cause “expected” adverse reactions) vaccines.Never noticed anything. Same for the covid shots.That shot is rough for pretty much everyone, though only old people need it
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
Agree with this.
Although I was always was doing stuff as a kid (mostly biking and “pick-up” sports), I didn’t realize my (limited) athletic potential until late 30s/early 40s. Seems like many people I know who were competitive athletes in HS/college destroyed their joints in the process.
Jayrod
Footballguy
I just got over a bulging disc after 4 weeks of pain and immobility because I basically sat in my chair wrong for a day.
I haven't ran in a month and don't know when I'll have the guts to try and play basketball again, if ever.
All of the years of playing sports like I was invincible are catching up with me...fast.
I haven't ran in a month and don't know when I'll have the guts to try and play basketball again, if ever.
All of the years of playing sports like I was invincible are catching up with me...fast.
belljr
Footballguy
I didn't start to feel old until the 2 discs in my back have been killing me for a year. Finally found a helpful therapy
I wouldn't go back to basketball.....at least running, start, stop, etc. Shoot arounds. Maybe a bit of one on one with someone similar where you know you won't go full out but even then you will eventually snap something. It's just a hard sport on joints. I know I will never go back.
Mr.Pack
Footballguy
Not laughing at you, I'm laughing WITH you.
ChiefD
Footballguy
You gonna share it with the guy or enjoy that sweet relief in silence?
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