Things I am now too old to do (a list)

If I had to write what I cant do now ,I would be here for a week, my latest think to give up was mascara, I kept sticking the brush in my eyes, forgetting I had it on and rubbing my eyes and when I looked in the mirror... a ghoul was looking at me.Oh yes and now I cant spell!
Annie33.

But a great sense of humour and acceptance of who we are.......

Glad it's not just me with many of the above! Can't believe I used to wear thee inch winklepicker high heels in the '60s and now anything over one inch is just so uncomfortable! Thats it though isn't it? Comfort before fashion, thank goodness it only takes me two minutes to do my hair now whereas it used to take about half an hour lolol.

There are distinct advantages to being older I have found.

* Wear jeans
* Wear tights
* Wear synthetic fabrics or wool
* Wear a bikini
* Get drunk
* Take any flack
* Feel guilty
* Hold a grudge

And my kids aren't even teenagers yet !

First three - basically I'm too old to be uncomfortable in my clothes
Bikini - not once you've had kids ?
Get drunk - know your limits !
Last three - Older and wiser

my first time on granset,what a laugh ive had.
I tried to kneel down in the garden to plant a small shrub,didnt make it,just hope it doesnt grow too big for the TALL plantpot it now sits in

Read without reading glasses

Focus more than two feet in front of me if I AM wearing my reading glasses.

This is such a good topic. I`ve had such a laugh. I have the same problem as Rossi with reading glasses. Also lots of other things posters have said. I got a card when I retired and it said enjoy your retirement, relax and have fun. That is exactly what I am doing. Now I have gransnet to enjoy.

I have qiute a few younger friends who are delightful but I find I don't share all the things about being older with them.....when I have they look at me quite pityingly!
But my first visit to Gransnet has proved a delight.
I agree with all of you. And I love that all of these comments could be made by me.
And I do really like being older.......'cos I don't give a sh*t.

Popped in to see whats going on...nice to see all the witty comments and glad to see there is still laughter to be had out there in this serious world we live in..keep up the good work []
upsydaisy I envy you having past your test! I did enjoy doing my CBT s as had a great lady instructor, ive taken 2 now (so thats 4 yrs riding lol ) and despite having been a car driver for 35 yrs .this Mod 1 got the better of me...you have to be doing 50km speed wise to get through the speed trap , then you have to do a swerve!! I got 49km 1 km short and failed thats was last October and I have just booked a second try for 20th May I will acept your good luck vibes with pleasure lol oh and eys the roads!! well thats another story isnt it..lol... tara for now all..have fun []

Thanks for the info - I can't even imagine it, don't want to. I thought it might be a contraception device.

I'm way too old to read all your wonderfully funny posts without peeing my pants!

@GrandmaAnge - all power to you there. I had a good chuckle at your alternatives. Suits me

I've just realised what pmsl means (chuckle) I've done that a lot whilst reading your witty comments

Grossi * and *GrannyTunnocks, I soooo, understand what you mean about the glasses, and is it me, or do others have trouble finding their glasses, even though I have several pairs, 'strategically' placed around the house, supposedly easy to find, oh and yes they are usually perched on the top of my head

I am assuming that all these comments about what I can't do now are from women. I don't believe I have ever read so many negative comments. Ladies, enjoy life and start thinking what I can do now!

I reach the big 60 next year & recently have been reflecting on the things I once used to do with ease. I came to the conclusion that luckily I can still do most things but now take a bit more time. I must admit that, like some of you, I do not now suffer fools gladly - but is that an age thing? I also now have the confidence to send food back at a restaurant, & leave if we have not been attended to within say 10 minutes. Mooncup - thank god it was too late for me. Yes heels (but then I hardly ever did), ditto reality shows. I am trying not to turn into that grumpy old woman but maybe I am one already! Oh yes, & if I wear blusher nowadays it just looks as if I am red in the face!

I can still touch my toes.
I can carry my grand daughter on my back in a pack while I use a wheelbarrow.
I can do the crossword.
I can find my glasses (but I've started losing my mobile phone).
I can lie on the floor and play with my grand-daughter and giggle.
But I can't kneel down, ride my horse, or get up off the floor, and that's the worst!

Yes Angel I also have trouble finding my glasses which are places all round the house. However here are some things I can do

Zumba
Aqua Aerobics
Swimming
Aerobics
Walking
Having fun with my grandchildren
Line dancing
Scottish Country Dancing

I am also trying my best to keep up with computers, mobile phones etc.

Keep enjoying life all you grannies.

Eeeeeuw!

Sorry that last comment was for the explanation of 'mooncup'

ARE YOU READY LADIES?

I AM NOW TOO OLD TO HAVE A CERVICAL SMEAR!!!!!! YIPEEEEE!!!!!!

Hi mischief
My sentiments exactly !!! YIPEEE !!!!!

Mooncup-sounds like a new character from CBeebies!!! Glad that I have missed it!!!

Well, obviously it seems, I'm too old to know what a mooncup is but I'm intrigued enough to have a look on the site mentioned..........bet I'll regret it !

What can't I do any more? Eat as much as I want without putting on weight. Shucks

Well fellow grandmas - I've looked ! By the left, I'm glad I'm past having to fiddle about with the likes of that contraption. I wonder why it's called a mooncup? OK, so I get the cup bit, but moon? Comes out at night? No, that can't be right

I'm too old to be bothered about how I look.I only wear make up on high days and holidays now. I would never leave the house without it, but now I am so invisible that it doesn't really matter and it saves a few minutes at night having to take it off....