You know you're getting old when......
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. . . when you can remember the 'secret sign' on your Dad's betting slip (illegal in them days, of course) which you took to the bookie for him, or your Mum's Co-Op 'divi' number (2563) but can't remember the PIN for your Barclaycard and have to wait for the bank to open to get some cash.
The girl at the checkout asks whether you would like help packing your shopping (or even worse, help to your car).
However, this is my personal favourite:
However, this is my personal favourite:
Originally Posted by George Burns
You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you’re down there.
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Nice post FODp. George Burns certainly knew what he was talking about! Also when you stoop to tie your shoe laces and the back fasteners of your braces ping off your trousis, embarrassing when it happens on the main concourse at Waterloo!
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Oh, God, is this my fate?
Where's the Mess Webley when you need it?
Where's the Mess Webley when you need it?