AlanHo Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT the senior citizens who took: The melody out of music, The pride out of appearance, The courtesy out of driving, The romance out of love, The commitment out of marriage, The responsibility out of parenthood, The togetherness out of the family, The learning out of education, The service out of patriotism, The Golden Rule from rulers, The nativity scene out of cities, The civility out of behavior, The refinement out of language, The dedication out of employment, The prudence out of spending, The ambition out of achievement, or, God out of government and school. We certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others!! We understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country. YES, I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN! I'm the life of the party...... even if it lasts until 8 p.m. I'm very good at opening childproof caps... with a hammer. I'm usually interested in going home before I get to where I am going. I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. I'm smiling all the time because I can't hear a thing you're saying. I'm very good at telling stories; over and over and over and over... I'm aware that other people's grandchildren are not nearly as cute as mine. I'm so cared for -- long term care, eye care, private care, dental care. I'm not really grouchy, I just don't like traffic, waiting, crowds, lawyers, loud music, unruly kids, Toyota commercials, barking dogs, politicians and a few other things I can't seem to remember right now. I'm sure everything I can't find is in a safe secure place, somewhere. I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg. I'm having trouble remembering simple words like....... I'm beginning to realizing that aging is not for wimps. I'm sure they are making adults much younger these days, and when did they let kids become policemen? I'm wondering, if you're only as old as you feel, how could I be alive at 150? And, how can my kids be older than I feel sometimes? I'm a walking storeroom of facts..... I've just lost the key to the storeroom door. Yes, I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN and I think I am having the time of my life! Now if I could only remember who sent this to me, I wouldn't send it back to them, but I would send it to many more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 What more can I say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 I suppose back in your day those young wippersnappers had respect for their elders and you had to walk 5miles to the bus stop. And there was only 1 t.v channel. Those were the days zzzzzz zzzzzz zzzzzz sorry what were we talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 I suppose back in your day those young wippersnappers had respect for their elders and you had to walk 5miles to the bus stop. And there was only 1 t.v channel. Those were the days zzzzzz zzzzzz zzzzzz sorry what were we talking about.:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lester1 Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 I suppose back in your day those young wippersnappers had respect for their elders and you had to walk 5miles to the bus stop. And there was only 1 t.v channel. Those were the days zzzzzz zzzzzz zzzzzz sorry what were we talking about.:P Hey don't knock it, looking into the back of the TV cover was very entertaining, seeing all of those Valves light up waiting for the set to warm up (when it did actually work) :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Nice one Alan :D It's just a pity we missed out on this, oh to be young again.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3567529.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 So, we can expect more garbage from McDonald's only this time made in a 20 pence per hour sweat-box. :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 So, we can expect more garbage from McDonald's only this time made in a 20 pence per hour sweat-box. :angry:Wouldn't insult my stomach with that rubbish. If you want burgers, make them yourself, or get them home made by a small local butcher. Any crap can go into MacDonald's, and be disguised with spices and herbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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