I think you could be right on both counts there Margaret.
Maybe there's a generation gap thing when it comes to humour. Some of the things which older people find hilarious leave some younger folks looking perplexed.
Grumpy Old Men
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I think you could be right on both counts there Margaret.
Maybe there's a generation gap thing when it comes to humour. Some of the things which older people find hilarious leave some younger folks looking perplexed.
Every older person I know has a great sense of humour, as well as the gift of being able to laugh at the misfortune of others.
Don't think that is special to the aged Garinda .. you laugh at other people's misfortunes or don't, full stop.
I can never concentrate on a stand up comedian .. my ex thought it was a lack of sense of humour ... no, just a lack of concentration I am afraid.
Alway surprises me that my son/grandaughter and his mates can watch programmes like 'Friends' over and over again and still laugh uproariously at the same bits
They also see the funny side of black comedy like Pulp Fiction and the Sopranos .. yes, is funny, but had to be pointed out to me.
Borat appears to be the new cult and he is much worse than Bernard Manning ... funny though ...
ya got summat there beechy.
I think the ability to laugh at yourself is essential for a happy life. 
Yes, me too. I overdose on laughter when I go away with Ma......in fact the last time we went away we had the whole of the dining room in uproarious laughter....and people were vying with one another to sit close to our table so that they did not miss out on the fun.
Are those steak and kidney puddings? If they are I'll take the extra one. Trade for some moose steak.
And no, a recipe won't do. I can bake decent bread, do a mean pie crust. But I couldn't make a good steak and kidney pudding to save my life.
Eric, my hubby will eat anykind of pudding.......steak and kidney, cabinet,bread and butter, rice, apple betty pudding.....and I can make most of those myself...and usually do. But these days with his high blood pressure, and all the other things that tend to happen when we grow older disgracefully......I only tend to make them for very special occasions.
We have rellies coming over from Oz soon so I guess I will be making something for their delectation
We have rellies coming over from Oz soon so I guess I will be making something for their delectation
but believe me he will only get a sniff of one of the puddings.
Moose steak is helathy (not for the moose tho) ... and I will thow in some lake salmon, guarateed to cure the grumpsbut believe me he will only get a sniff of one of the puddings.
I don't fancy Moose Steak.....I tried venison once and I didn't like it......Kangaroo too is horrible.....if it is going to be tender it has to be bleeding....if you cook it for anything more than a couple of minutes it is like eating goats cojones....no I'll stick with the beef variety thanks.
Gayle, I like the old jokes....and I still find them funny.......maybe it is because inside I am only 16
From a grumpy old man to a well informed lady, you have hit the nail right on the head Gayle
.Anyone that thinks we are past it or senile is sadly mistaken, we don't all need a child of five to show us how things work, (the wife will do), even programing the 'blasted' video.
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From a grumpy old man to a well informed lady, you have hit the nail right on the head Gayle
Anyone that thinks we are past it or senile is sadly mistaken, we don't all need a child of five to show us how things work, (the wife will do), even programing the 'blasted' video.
The only grumpy old men I know are usually in the bookies losing money.
At what age does one qualify as a "Grumpy Old Man?" Do I have to wait until I'm 70ish or can 50/60 qualify?
Brian
Brian