FabSwingers.com forum: At what age should you

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OMG tough call... my neighbour is only 35 and has an allotment

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By *ollymopWoman
over a year ago

liverpool

Maybe when your 100

I'm growing old disgracefully and can you Imagine the stories I'll tell in the old folks home

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I can’t wait to be old enough to get a purple rinse on my hair

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old "

When you think modern music is just "boom boom crap"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

Not sure you have to wear old people cloths, you can still have your own style and accept your getting old, if you want to accept it that is, I still feel like I’m 18 I’m my head lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t wait to be old enough to get a purple rinse on my hair

Dont have to be old to have that..just go for it gal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t wait to be old enough to get a purple rinse on my hair

I've got one now. Why wait?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old

When you think modern music is just "boom boom crap"

It is.

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By *umalotagainMan
over a year ago

a town called malice

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

Never, the key is to die young as late as possible....

Maybe when you hit your late 60’s but certainly not looking as you do

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can’t wait to be old enough to get a purple rinse on my hair

I've got one now. Why wait?

It’s so I’ve got something to look forward to, along with the varicose veins and wrinkles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old

When you think modern music is just "boom boom crap"

It is.

Have you started knitting?

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Can’t speak for anyone else but I’ll be 46 next month and I stopped colouring my hair 18 months ago. I have grey streaks that are almost white in colour and I love them.

As for the rest? Whenever!

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Accept you’re getting old - did that already years ago

Let the grey hairs flourish - and this

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots - will never happen

Join the W.I. - nor will this

Knit - can't see me ever having the patience

Get an allotment - is this an "old" person thing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Around the same time I no longer want sex?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around the same time I no longer want sex? "

Oh no what a thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old

When you think modern music is just "boom boom crap"

So about 4 years ago then lol

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I know people in their 20s/30s that do all or some of these things already.

I’ve accepted that from next year some people will call me old based on a number and not by my ability. I’m not ready to drag out the knitting needles, tabard on, dye my hair and pull on fluffy slipper shoes just yet

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By *lbinoGorillaMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"Around the same time I no longer want sex? "

Oh, shit! I might as well be dead already....

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By *igmaMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hair not a problem shave mine but many look distinguished proudly showing their grey colour.

I've been into fashion and designer clothes all my life that will never change.

Can't stand gardening or anything to do with it so getting a allotment, not an option.

I embrace getting older people don't look my age it's in my Genes so grateful for that.

The only downside is a few health niggles but medication is my friend.

My mind is still sharp that's ultimately what matters to me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When you use the phrases 'I remember when ...', 'In my day ... ' and/or 'When I was young ...'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When it takes you at least 5 attempts of saying the wrong name for someone until you get it right

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've said to my kids, I'm going to keep on breathing 'til I'm in my 500s, just to piss people off.... I did also say im going to force incontinence upon myself, just to get my own back for the endless nappy changes.... Right up there with I'm going to sit on their sofas, with my filthy trainers on and throw sweet wrappers on the floor in their houses.... Play my banging music full blast and hog their internet connection beating up people on online games.....

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

Well i would totally join the WI just for fun but my hair colour is ever changing

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

When you want to. Could be 25 could be 105. Being old is good, it beats the alternative

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By *lack UhuruMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

60 seems a good starting point these days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually dunno what to do about my grey hair. My hair is so dark naturally that you can spot them a mile off. They aren’t even grey they’re white.

Could have a colour and within 2 weeks all along my hairline and down my parting starts going white again.

My hairdresser said it’s time to start having full heads of foils now to try and go lighter so they’re not as noticeable.

I’m not 40 yet so not ready to accept being older!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Old is gold, accept your age and be happy I don’t thing young people judge all people by the way they look it’s more by the way the act

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By *loop JohnMan
over a year ago

Dublin

When you and nobody else decides to. Its your life, your body, your clothes, your choice...

You go girl.. You look amazing so keep on keeping on xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When it takes you at least 5 attempts of saying the wrong name for someone until you get it right

When you say such things as

"Oh you'll never guess what Joan told me on Monday, or was it Wednesday, no no I think it was Tuesday, hmm I'm not sure now"

Who cares! Just fkn tell me what Joan said!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dress younger now than I did in my 20s. Growing old disgracefully

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When you can't put your own socks on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When you can't put your own socks on.

And your trousers are back to front

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

Let the grey hairs flourish - 18

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots - 47

Join the W.I. - 52 1/2

Knit - no lower age limit

*All ages are approximate.

Get an allotment

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"When it takes you at least 5 attempts of saying the wrong name for someone until you get it right

When you say such things as

"Oh you'll never guess what Joan told me on Monday, or was it Wednesday, no no I think it was Tuesday, hmm I'm not sure now"

Who cares! Just fkn tell me what Joan said!

you just described a conversation with my mother usually accompanied by a description of what she did on each of the days.

"No it couldn't have been Monday because that's when I paid the milkman. Hmm it could have been Tuesday I had toast for breakfast"

Sometimes I just want to scream

"Just damn well tell me"

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

"When it takes you at least 5 attempts of saying the wrong name for someone until you get it right

When you say such things as

"Oh you'll never guess what Joan told me on Monday, or was it Wednesday, no no I think it was Tuesday, hmm I'm not sure now"

Who cares! Just fkn tell me what Joan said!

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my mother in law used to do this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When things become a chore,instead of a pleasure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Noooooooooooooooo!

I refuse to do any of those things.

Apart from the fur lined ankle boots - they sound amazing - where do I get them?

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

"Maybe when your 100

I'm growing old disgracefully and can you Imagine the stories I'll tell in the old folks home

LOL.

If I told my stories in the old folks home I'd do more damage than Covid.

Heart attacks all round.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

Never - you’re as young as the youngest man you can pull

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t wait to be old enough to get a purple rinse on my hair

My hairs been purple for years...im only 31

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

I'm old but still wear jeans and trainers, but I have gone almost bald and got fat oh and ugly

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By *ly-FoxMan
over a year ago

mobile

Im 41. I feel 25 half the time. I did start letting the grey hairs show then I thought fuck it, and dyed my hair Blue instead. If im going to grow old, ill do it on my terms. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When it takes you at least 5 attempts of saying the wrong name for someone until you get it right

When you say such things as

"Oh you'll never guess what Joan told me on Monday, or was it Wednesday, no no I think it was Tuesday, hmm I'm not sure now"

Who cares! Just fkn tell me what Joan said!

you just described a conversation with my mother usually accompanied by a description of what she did on each of the days.

"No it couldn't have been Monday because that's when I paid the milkman. Hmm it could have been Tuesday I had toast for breakfast"

Sometimes I just want to scream

"Just damn well tell me"

Yes haha

It was my Grandma who did this.

When she couldn't get our names right and rolled off a huge list she even included the dog's name, bless her.

R.I.P

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman
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over a year ago

My Own Little World

I dunno about the rest, but I've been knitting since I was 5. My Nan, who had the patience of a Saint, taught me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never...not even an option.

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By *onderstuff73mMan
over a year ago

Brum

I accepted I’d never have a thick, full head of hair again about three years ago.

I see lots of profiles on here with women saying “no baldies or shaved heads”, but quite frankly...I’m happy if you judge my personality, attractiveness and sexual abilities on how long my hair is...you’re obviously not my type of person...natural selection

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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I know people in their 20s/30s that do all or some of these things already.

And what may I ask is wrong with cosy fluffy slippers at any age?

Been wearing them fir decades (not the same ones or consistently I add).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When the Grim Reaper calls!

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

Well I will simply carry on with my life for as long as I can till I keep over and die.

I used to go to parties and there was an old buy in his 90s still going strong. The women loved him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mark has a little tint of grey starting to appear in his hair...slightly more in his beard, but I love!

Let it go guys, it adds a little bit of maturity to you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old

When you think modern music is just "boom boom crap"

It is.

Have you started knitting?

I can’t knit, I think it’s something that I will automatically know how to do when I reach old age

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When it takes you at least 5 attempts of saying the wrong name for someone until you get it right

When you say such things as

"Oh you'll never guess what Joan told me on Monday, or was it Wednesday, no no I think it was Tuesday, hmm I'm not sure now"

Who cares! Just fkn tell me what Joan said!

you just described a conversation with my mother usually accompanied by a description of what she did on each of the days.

"No it couldn't have been Monday because that's when I paid the milkman. Hmm it could have been Tuesday I had toast for breakfast"

Sometimes I just want to scream

"Just damn well tell me"

That’s my mum to, though it will be the third time I’ve heard the same story

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love my grey bits...who doesn't like a silver fox

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I love my grey bits...who doesn't like a silver fox

Mr KC has been going more grey recently (started with a grey stripe at 14!). He looks very yummy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love my grey bits...who doesn't like a silver fox

Mr KC has been going more grey recently (started with a grey stripe at 14!). He looks very yummy

I bet.

More George Clooney than Phillip Schofield?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t wait to be old enough to get a purple rinse on my hair

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love it

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I love my grey bits...who doesn't like a silver fox

Mr KC has been going more grey recently (started with a grey stripe at 14!). He looks very yummy

I bet.

More George Clooney than Phillip Schofield?

Oh yes. Very

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

I refuse to grow old, even though my body is telling me different.

I just pony hopped into the kitchen to get a chocolate cupcake and my daughter said act your age dad.

No I refuse to act it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I refuse to grow old, even though my body is telling me different.

I just pony hopped into the kitchen to get a chocolate cupcake and my daughter said act your age dad.

No I refuse to act it.

People should act how they feel comfortable, so good for you my man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old

When you think modern music is just "boom boom crap"

It is.

Have you started knitting?

I can’t knit, I think it’s something that I will automatically know how to do when I reach old age

You'll save a fortune on Xmas jumpers

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

I'm already there with letting the greys flourish but as for the other things I'm not sure just yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

Don't be daft. Allotments are hard work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My body yells I'm not as young but I havent used Just for men yet.

Thought about an allotment.

Men not allowed in WI.

Clothes well I like my jeans to cover my ass.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

Don't be daft. Allotments are hard work. "

If you leave it to get over grown the regulars will maintain it for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

my beard goes grey.

and im not going to break out the just for men anytime soon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When you read reply comments in the forums and realise they shout out 'immaturity'

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

On Holibobs

I had lowlights in October in order to embrace the grey slightly

Apart from the WI as I am crap at baking they all sound good

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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

"OMG tough call... my neighbour is only 35 and has an allotment "

F me thats old

although it's getting cool to grow your own now

When you start every other sentance 'during the war...'

So many funny things on here

I've been getting old for the past 30 odd years

but nowadays I feel even older

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I gave up with the hair dye just leave it natural now not taken up knitting yet though mind u I did that in my 20s lol x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When you read reply comments in the forums and realise they shout out 'immaturity'"

That’s a compliment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Old is gold, accept your age and be happy I don’t thing young people judge all people by the way they look it’s more by the way the act "

They don't judge ... just filter

I had a few great nights out ith my best buddy whilst old (50 plus) enjoying Charlotte de Witte at Gorilla, in Salfords White Hotel, seeing out Sankeys with Graeme Park and Jon Dasilva and each night had great interaction with the young natives ... friends and family opined "too old" but I reckon its just jealousy ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apart from the knitting and WI....

Sits outside the cave platting toe hairs....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do all that already....,well almost, and still feel like a spring chick

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The saying goes..

Your only as old as you feel.

Although I putba little twist in it.

Your onlybas old as old as the man/womann you feeling up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

Don't be daft. Allotments are hard work.

If you leave it to get over grown the regulars will maintain it for you

A variation on the Quentin Crisp method.

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By *edbath 5Man
over a year ago

london

"Accept you’re getting old and:

Let the grey hairs flourish

Wear old people’s clothes - slacks and fur lined ankle boots

Join the W.I.

Knit

Get an allotment

You girls are lucky. You look after yourself. You still look young and fresh so I would yet if I were you.

Me. Years of sport and to many beers are sending me to the knackers yard lol

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By *edbath 5Man
over a year ago

london

* wouldn’t not would

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By *orbidden eastMan
over a year ago

london dodging electric scooters

I think it’s down to the individual. But if you do you think you want to go against it. just don’t overdo it please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cant leave the hair grey yet, Im happy morphing into a granny in other ways though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going through this dilemma at the moment. Every morning I wake up and can hardly believe I'm 38 and not 28 anymore.

I'm just going to roll with it. I'm not a fan of the greys (my beard is going grey too now) but I can't see myself dying anything.

Time is weird and I don't like it. I think 40 is going to be a bitter pill for me to swallow.

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"52"

Nooooo!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I must admit, I've started to walk past Clarks's and think 'oooh they look comfy'

I'll start worrying when it happens as I walk past Pavers or see a commemorative plate I like the look of in a Sunday supplement

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Never you are what you are just enjoy.

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