Elderly WHAT!!!! fxck off!

I can’t walk in Crocs or any other backless slip ons kitty, I’m wearing my favourite Merrel aqua shoes. They’re definitely not for the elderly as they’re from the children’s range ?. But you go right ahead if it’s what you want,

Has anyone blinged up their crocs with pearls or stick on jewels? We could start a photo competition thread.

I feel the OP has made a valuable contribution to GNet today.

It’s not the obvious pearls and twinset that dictates our age etc. it’s how you feel! I’m off to see ed Sheehan soon with my son and can’t wait for the buzz of an open air concert. I eat well still work and don’t feel old but tired sometimes yes but adamant I’m doing it all!

kittylester

And, are you different from the rest of us?

Oooh, actually, I bought some pearls last week! Ooh no!

My hair's not dyed either.

Kalu

A distinct whiff of plimsolls!

Very distinct.

The attributes you describe OP are not the exclusive preserve of the young, nor do they guarantee eternal youth.
So your hair is not dyed (note) - so what. Swearing like a navvy is not especially youthful, but frankly shows a lack of imagination on the swearer’s part.
I’m delighted you trim your own hedges or trees - but I don’t and frankly I never did. So what.
Shania Twain sums up perfectly what I feel about your rant
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UO_Wcq1B10w

FannyCornforth

And GrannyGravy, if you want a hand hold or any support, feel free to pm me

Especially with the wine gg.

[crocs] are great to slip on and go in the garden

My DD was digging with a garden fork, while wearing crocs.
A prong snapped and stuck right into her foot.
Of course, I don't suppose wellies would have been any better, in that situation.

I like crocs, by the way.
I don't need to shout about it, or seek approval from anyone else; that's part of the joy of being elderly.

I've never had crocs. But Wilko rubber clogs are fine for garden !

And GrannyGravy, if you want a hand hold or any support, feel free to pm me

Polly73

You protest too much, OP - this site has never been promoted as ‘for the elderly’. I imagine many people on here have frequent sex, trim their own hedges (is that a euphemism?), go to festivals, etc. But - don’t feel the need to shout about it - and certainly don’t feel the need to boast that they swear! I personally hate crocs - I think they’re ugly, and I don’t think they’re a sign that you’re young at heart?! I dislike the formality of traditional pearls too - but I do wear some clothes that might be considered for younger people - but don’t feel the need to shout about it.
Are you happy in your life? That’s the important thing ?

well said polly, i wholeheartedly agree as i am sure will most other gransnetters. (flowers)

Aggression and swearing will not prove to anyone that you are any younger than you are. Wear what you want, do what you want, but you can't hold back the hands of time however loudly you protest.

I thought elderly people wore twin sets and pearls (I would rather die!) or have blue rinses

OP, do you not see the irony of your own judgemental stereotype of an elderly person?

GrannyGravy if you do take the Crocs plunge, and they come up a bit big (they do tend to) you can shrink them in the tumble drier

kittylester

No hope gg, no hope at all.

I know kitty I am a lost cause

Jenny Joseph did this so much better. I detect a teenager bored with revising for English GCSE.

I keep an old pair of crocs by the back door for going out in the garden. It makes sense.

Joanna Lumley is elderly

No hope gg, no hope at all.

And if we bloody wanted to swear we would bloody well swear SUGAR! DAMMIT! BLAST!

volver

Ladies, ladies, fetch the smelling salts and call the constable!

I think we've been invaded!

Oh no, I swoon... ?

Stuff the smelling salts, it’s got to be wine o’clock somewhere ??

I have never had a pair of crocs, but seriously thinking of getting some for the garden this summer.

We have a large spa pool and it would save my Birkenstock’s getting soaked by the GC.

(I love my pearls, stud earrings, bracelet and several necklaces)

Ladies, ladies, fetch the smelling salts and call the constable!

I think we've been invaded!

Oh no, I swoon... ?

MrsKen33

I don’t trim my own hedge but I do attend to the bushes. As for Crocs I always wear Birkenstocks., and never wear a fleece ?

I too used to swear by Birkenstock flip flops until they discontinued them. I have an old pair I’m wearing now for around the house but save the Crocs for holidays.

Good on ya! You've got balls, you've got energy! I'm sure you've always been a character - why care what anyone else says?