things that make me feel old - Page 6

accyman · 31-03-2009, 19:55

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Originally Posted by flashy

what things make me feel old....hmmmm

having to phone castle cement up to cover up the 'laughter lines' on mi face

thats only cos i laugh a lot

ok i reakon i got a good 10 min start before she sees this

West Ender · 31-03-2009, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

And on its migratory track comes out of your ears and nose.....and is GREY!

Though I have to say that I am only speaking from observationary experience

This has set me wondering. Now, this is a bit of a "delicate" question but, none the less, one I must ask.

I have said before, in this forum, that I went grey-haired very early. I was grey by the age of 30, though I dyed my hair until I was 60, and it's an hereditary thing; my dad was grey by the age of 25. The question is, when does the rest of your hair go grey? I mean, to be on the safe side of indelicate, my eyebrows are still very dark brown (my hair wasn't that dark, more of a chestnut brown) and, well you know, other hair is sort of light brown. Of course I shave it so you wouldn't know but it's true. Yes, I shave my legs OK?

My late husband had very dark hair all his life but his beard went grey in his late 40s. He was quite a hairy bloke but all the body hair was dark brown, it was just the beard.

So, when does it happen - anybody know? Will my eyebrows eventually go as grey as my head hair and will my leg hairs match? Will I be too old to give a damn?

cashman · 31-03-2009, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Eric

Daisy pusher, maybe

Nah mate,reckon thats too final.

Benipete · 31-03-2009, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

And on its migratory track comes out of your ears and nose.....and is GREY!

Though I have to say that I am only speaking from observationary experience

I tried to keep out of this thread,Thanks for dragging me in,but as you have did one of us escape from a big house in Whalley.

Margaret Pilkington · 31-03-2009, 21:16

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Originally Posted by West Ender

This has set me wondering. Now, this is a bit of a "delicate" question but, none the less, one I must ask.

I have said before, in this forum, that I went grey-haired very early. I was grey by the age of 30, though I dyed my hair until I was 60, and it's an hereditary thing; my dad was grey by the age of 25. The question is, when does the rest of your hair go grey? I mean, to be on the safe side of indelicate, my eyebrows are still very dark brown (my hair wasn't that dark, more of a chestnut brown) and, well you know, other hair is sort of light brown. Of course I shave it so you wouldn't know but it's true. Yes, I shave my legs OK?

My late husband had very dark hair all his life but his beard went grey in his late 40s. He was quite a hairy bloke but all the body hair was dark brown, it was just the beard.

So, when does it happen - anybody know? Will my eyebrows eventually go as grey as my head hair and will my leg hairs match? Will I be too old to give a damn?

Well, I can't answer for you, but I have a grey streak at either side of my head.......and my eyebrowns have gone grey in patches.......which is odd as it makes them look badly plucked.
Leg hairs still have their full colour...how unfair is that

Royboy39 · 31-03-2009, 21:21

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Well, I can't answer for you, but I have a grey streak at either side of my head.......and my eyebrowns have gone grey in patches.......which is odd as it makes them look badly plucked.
Leg hairs still have their full colour...how unfair is that

I must confess.....I am grey top to bottom including toenails.

Margaret Pilkington · 31-03-2009, 21:25

I don't think the 'Grey for Men' is effective on toenails

MargaretR · 31-03-2009, 21:27

My body hair has vanished. Being fair/ginger I never had much to begin with.
A few sparse, well spaced ones on my lower legs is all I have left.
My head hair is still thick and is turning to 'salt and pepper', with silver bits near my ears.

Royboy39 · 31-03-2009, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I don't think the 'Grey for Men' is effective on toenails

Try Ginsing..........works a treat.

katex · 31-03-2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by accyman

ok i reakon i got a good 10 min start before she sees this

I reckon Flashy has ordered this to mould into cement blocks for your size 10's ...

jaysay · 01-04-2009, 09:21

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Well, I can't answer for you, but I have a grey streak at either side of my head.......and my eyebrowns have gone grey in patches.......which is odd as it makes them look badly plucked.
Leg hairs still have their full colour...how unfair is that

Mallen streaks Margaret

like I've said earlier I've just started going grey, but back in the late 70s I grew a beard and that was full of grey streaks, that was in my mid 30s

flashy · 01-04-2009, 10:37

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Originally Posted by accyman

ok i reakon i got a good 10 min start before she sees this

good job i love you to bits aint it

katex · 08-05-2009, 20:06

Vacuum cleaner collapsed on me t'other day, and despite advice from my bank statement, have been forced to go out and buy a new one.

Didn't go expensive and seems quite cute. It is still on my kitchen floor in its box ... normally I would be quite excited by new household products and would rip its covering off like ???? (interprete the way you wish) ... but can't be arsed yet to even open the box ... have I been there, done that and a sign of old age ?

Gayle · 08-05-2009, 20:38

Being told by someone who went to the same school as me that she's attending the 25 yr anniversary of leaving school. Then have her point out that I was in the year above her!!!!!

Margaret Pilkington · 08-05-2009, 20:43

Gayle it won't be long before I will be celebrating 50 years since leaving school....now that is what makes you feel old!