Random Thoughts 16: “Somebody had to do it” edition

[Ms3r4ISU]

Went to the grocery store over lunch. Lady scans my stuff and I say I don't need a receipt, I got four things and the owners are my neighbors so I won't argue with them anyhow. As I leave I see on the screen, "senior discount". I was excited at first about it, then I got kinda irritated. How old does this lady think I am? She is much older than me. I appreciate the discount but I don't think 50 is considered senior. Cripes, 50 seems so much older when I look at that number.

Years ago, future son-in-law was riding with DH and they went through a McDonalds drivethru. DH just wanted coffee and the order person gave him a senior discount. We still give him grief over that.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Went to the grocery store over lunch. Lady scans my stuff and I say I don't need a receipt, I got four things and the owners are my neighbors so I won't argue with them anyhow. As I leave I see on the screen, "senior discount". I was excited at first about it, then I got kinda irritated. How old does this lady think I am? She is much older than me. I appreciate the discount but I don't think 50 is considered senior. Cripes, 50 seems so much older when I look at that number.

For many fast food restaurants, senior discount starts between 50 & 55. I never remember because 75 cents isn't worth it at the drive thru.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Creepy dude is gone. Found an easter and basket ball dual one.

Welp, if we're going with Easter themes...

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Welp, if we're going with Easter themes...

Speaking of Easter, nothing says Easter more than Star Wars

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Lemme find it...but I've got a GOOD one...

 

[Donqluione]

Went to the grocery store over lunch. Lady scans my stuff and I say I don't need a receipt, I got four things and the owners are my neighbors so I won't argue with them anyhow. As I leave I see on the screen, "senior discount". I was excited at first about it, then I got kinda irritated. How old does this lady think I am? She is much older than me. I appreciate the discount but I don't think 50 is considered senior. Cripes, 50 seems so much older when I look at that number.

You can really feel old, and offended, when waitresses start calling you "Hon" or "Honey" as they pat you condescendingly on the shoulder.

 

[wxman1]

Your nerd alert moment. The men's charter joining the conga line into Chicago right now

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[Ms3r4ISU]

Your nerd alert moment. The men's charter joining the conga line into Chicago right now

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View flight WQ287 from Des Moines to Chicago on Flightradar24

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Thanks for sharing -- that's one big plane. Who all would be on it?

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Six for wordle. I want to "-----" today's try. See final answer to fill in the blanks. Oops, forgot to screenshot it.

 

[BCClone]

Six for wordle. I want to "-----" today's try. See final answer to fill in the blanks. Oops, forgot to screenshot it.

Did it in two.

Probe
Purge

 

[Sousaclone]

Thanks for sharing -- that's one big plane. Who all would be on it?

When we went to Charlotte back in 2005 for the men's NCAA: Team, MBB Coaches/Staff, AD Staff, University VIPs, High Level Donors, Spouses, Cheer Squad and band (also known as the part time luggage handlers).

 

[wxman1]

When we went to Charlotte back in 2005 for the men's NCAA: Team, MBB Coaches/Staff, AD Staff, University VIPs, High Level Donors, Spouses, Cheer Squad and band (also known as the part time luggage handlers).

What he said.

 

[BCClone]

What he said.

If the cheerleaders need a ride out there, I might be able to help. Don’t want them left behind.

 

[Donqluione]

If the cheerleaders need a ride out there, I might be able to help. Don’t want them left behind.

Gas being expensive, that's very generous. Just be cognizant that cheerleaders usually don't give senior discounts to anyone lacking a sexy bank account . Lacking that, best case might be a "Dad/Grandpa hug"

 

[JM4CY]

Gas being expensive, that's very generous. Just be cognizant that cheerleaders usually don't give senior discounts to anyone lacking a sexy bank account . Lacking that, best case might be a "Dad/Grandpa hug"

But what if that’s more than you are currently getting? Would you call that a “win”?

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Six for wordle. I want to "-----" today's try. See final answer to fill in the blanks. Oops, forgot to screenshot it.

5

 

[Donqluione]

But what if that’s more than you are currently getting? Would you call that a “win”?

Depends. Mindset tends remain fairly static ie youthful, while birthday's are racing by like dog years. Suddenly realizing that the fetching smile doesn't mean "I've still got it", it's actually "he reminds me of my Dad", tends to be fatal to that youthful mindset. The old rockers hoping to die before they get old (30) don't seem very funny anymore. There can be a depressing recognition that everything is sagging, lots things hurt with nagging frequency, and may result in desperate, destructive reactions.

Or, can suck it up, still think young while acknowledging you're not. Grasp that presenting a favorable image as a parent/grandparent, being a stranger who seems safe to hug, is a pretty darn good thing.

That's a win. Boomer stuff.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

5

Took me 5 as well

 

[SaraV]

Took me 5 as well

Thought I had it in 2, got it in 3.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I want a. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on the beach and my budget is 200k. Lol