We are all ageless on this forum!

Every time I look in the mirror I think I look more and more like my mother. If I live as long as her I’ve got about 13 years to go.

We can blame our genes for the most part.
I have friends who never seem to age and others whose bodies are failing. Arthritis is so common and is very debilitating.

I think this thread should be under Everyday Ageism! Far too many snide remarks about Saga holidays and blue rinses and thank-goodness-I'm-not-there-yet.

I suppose I would assume that Gnetters babysitting/caring for their grandchildren are younger than I am (GCs late teens/early 20s), and those with great-grandchildren are likely to be a bit older, but I've never noticed or thought about it person by person.

Winterwhite, my one and only grandchild is 74 years younger than I am.

I was in TKMaxx a few days ago, trying on a couple of jumpers and got a shock when I looked in the mirror. My hair had turned into a silver cloud! Was my hair at last catching up with my wrinkles and (lack of) teeth. No, although the lightening effects of Summer sun seem not to totally disappear over time as they once did, I have not yet totally lost my natural hair colour. And, if I stand back a bit from the mirror, keep my mouth shut and smile, I can still see the person I used to recognise as me.

Last week, on a bus, a lady leaned over and said "You have a 42 yeaar old daughter?" I said, "Yes, how did you know?" She replied that she recognised me. She had been in the next bed to me in the post-natal ward. I was stunned! And somewhat pleased, I must admit. So, the comment made by a previous poster suggesting we "remain" at 35, seems to be accurate in a way, for me at least.

I don’t think many Gransnetters live in a 1990 time warp Kandinsky, with a weekly shampoo and set, tweed skirts and candle lit suppers.

Seriously, in 1990? weekly shampoos and sets, tweed skirts candle lit suppers.

The first 2 went out in the 1960s/70s. The third may have drifted on to the early 1980s but effectivley died out in the 70s

M0nica

*I don’t think many Gransnetters live in a 1990 time warp Kandinsky, with a weekly shampoo and set, tweed skirts and candle lit suppers.*

Seriously, in 1990? weekly shampoos and sets, tweed skirts candle lit suppers.

The first 2 went out in the 1960s/70s. The third may have drifted on to the early 1980s but effectivley died out in the 70s

You misunderstand me M0nica - those were all things pertaining to Hyacinth Bucket!

Ooh I really fancy a candlelit supper!

Me too! Do we need to dress up?

Of course Oreo and candlelight is so flattering to the complexion😍

I fancy the beef wellington and the butler 🤭

I could lend you my butler James as played by Freddie Frinton, if you like Oreo.

Consommé to start.
Your ideas?

The consommé could be a problem 😁
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D5n7VI0rC8ZA&ved=2ahUKEwin-4jbzauQAxVmQ0EAHZ1bBVgQwqsBegQIExAE&usg=AOvVaw0ZgJoDx61KDd4L0we-jGBg

I shall be hosting a candle lit supper tonight!
I have the food and wine, must look out candles....
I had my last child when I was 37, ten years after her next brother. I do think it kept me young because I was mixing with younger mums while the friends my age were already comparing their aches and pains.

My neighbours have just had their 60 th anniversary and got a card from the king. I had no idea this happened.

I shall be hosting a candle lit supper tonight!

Oh, that's terribly sophisticated, Hyacinth!!
😁

Allira I know dear but we must keep up appearances....

Where’s the grub?

Allira

I could lend you my butler James as played by Freddie Frinton, if you like Oreo.

I think that’s the DH of our host Allira

Allsorts

I wonder if the surgically enhanced younger people having implants on face and teeth etc. ever arrive at a point nothing can be done. Looking in the mirror yesterday at the hairdressers I couldn't believe how old I looked, I should have done more often perhaps.
I always looked younger than my age, until a few years ago and it happened without me noticing. I don't sleep and I still
worry so I think that may be the reason. Worrying has never solved anything, not for me anyway.

Allsorts, I could have written your post! I don’t know what the answer is. 💐

kircubbin2000

My neighbours have just had their 60 th anniversary and got a card from the king. I had no idea this happened.

It doesn't happen automatically - you need to apply through the government website.

Grammaretto

Allira I know dear but we must keep up appearances....

I've mislaid my invitation, Hyacinth. May I still attend?

Yours affectionately
Onslow.

ViceVersa

kircubbin2000

My neighbours have just had their 60 th anniversary and got a card from the king. I had no idea this happened.

It doesn't happen automatically - you need to apply through the government website.

Yes, you do.

We did it for my late inlaws' diamond wedding - it was very easy to apply and they were delighted - although very surprised - to get their card from the late Queen.

I'm so sorry Onslow, I missed your request.
It was quite delicious but we did end up talking about funerals.