FabSwingers.com forum: Feeling old?

By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Just been sat thinking that in four weeks time, I am leaving my current netball team to go play for another team much lower in the divisions (the lowest division). I have played for over twenty years but I can no longer compete with the 18 year olds flitting around the court like new born gazelles. Injury and now age has taken its toll and I am gutted. The good news is that my new team are fantastic. They play for fun and never win and I am looking forward to it.

Anyway, the question is, is there anything you have had to give up as A result of getting older?

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

Come on you look fab and fit you stop that there's 100s who would love to do that and could never ...your so lucky to be good at a sport you love .xxxxx hugs and you show them girl your the best when you play for the next team and what they are missing.xxx

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By *ythenshawefredMan
over a year ago

stockport

Not quite the same but I am feeling old when watching rugby on TV I used to say 'I played against him' or 'I played with him' but the last couple of years it's 'I played against his dad'

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

"Not quite the same but I am feeling old when watching rugby on TV I used to say 'I played against him' or 'I played with him' but the last couple of years it's 'I played against his dad' "
well you played and not everyone can say that can they .xxxx

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By *rank EinsteinMan
over a year ago

Burton upon stather

Anyway, the question is, is there anything you have had to give up as A result of getting older? "

That's a very good question.

As I've gotten older I've given up being able to not worry about tomorrow I think is the main thing.

I've given up all day playing games, I used to be a pretty hardcore gamer but its not practical as an adult.

I gave up my virginity, was sad to see that go

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Come on you look fab and fit you stop that there's 100s who would love to do that and could never ...your so lucky to be good at a sport you love .xxxxx hugs and you show them girl your the best when you play for the next team and what they are missing.xxx"

Aww thank you. They are very kind words.

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

"Not quite the same but I am feeling old when watching rugby on TV I used to say 'I played against him' or 'I played with him' but the last couple of years it's 'I played against his dad' "

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By *nvictusMan
over a year ago

Beeston

I've had to accept I can only please 5 women a night instead of 6 as I used to

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Anyway, the question is, is there anything you have had to give up as A result of getting older?

That's a very good question.

As I've gotten older I've given up being able to not worry about tomorrow I think is the main thing.

I've given up all day playing games, I used to be a pretty hardcore gamer but its not practical as an adult.

I gave up my virginity, was sad to see that go

Oh my days!! You mean to say you're not a virgin? Are there others like that here too?

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

Gave up riding horses. Had them for over twenty years, even had sleighs in the snow. Lots of trail riding, carts.

Move around too much now. Too costly to get one on Ryanair.

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

A list of things I can no longer do:

.Run

.Cycle

.Horse ride

.Play tennis

.Might as well say any sport

.Squat

.Remember where I'm going

.Tolerate noise

.I'm giving up now,I'm depressing myself

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Not quite the same but I am feeling old when watching rugby on TV I used to say 'I played against him' or 'I played with him' but the last couple of years it's 'I played against his dad' "

Yep! Been there done that. Good memories though.

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I've had to accept I can only please 5 women a night instead of 6 as I used to

...and then you woke up

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Gave up riding horses. Had them for over twenty years, even had sleighs in the snow. Lots of trail riding, carts.

Move around too much now. Too costly to get one on Ryanair. "

That's sad. So it's not so much age as logistics and expense? You must miss it though.

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

You know you're getting old when chasing ladies turns into a stroll

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"A list of things I can no longer do:

.Run

.Cycle

.Horse ride

.Play tennis

.Might as well say any sport

.Squat

.Remember where I'm going

.Tolerate noise

.I'm giving up now,I'm depressing myself

I find I am forgetting where I put things or put things in totally the wrong place. Shampoo in the fridge and a pint of milk in the bathroom kind of thing!

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

I am never feeling old ...I will fight it off until my last breath ..I am never giving in to it ...

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

Anyway, the question is, is there anything you have had to give up as A result of getting older?

That's a very good question.

As I've gotten older I've given up being able to not worry about tomorrow I think is the main thing.

I've given up all day playing games, I used to be a pretty hardcore gamer but its not practical as an adult.

I gave up my virginity, was sad to see that go

Oh my days!! You mean to say you're not a virgin? Are there others like that here too?

There's always one liar - we're all virgins!

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

I played squash for a good few years, now I can't run around chasing a little blue ball anymore

Stick to fishing now

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"You know you're getting old when chasing ladies turns into a stroll

Had a very brief vision of you with a Zimmer frame and a hooked walking stick then (for hooking the ladies).

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I am never feeling old ...I will fight it off until my last breath ..I am never giving in to it ...

Yep, they will be dragging me out kicking and screaming too!

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By *aneandpaulCouple
over a year ago

cleveleys

i am 60 look at my photos taken 4 weeks ago do i look 60

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By *p4funCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

It's the walking into a room and thinking "what the hell did I come in here for " Senior moment's lol

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I played squash for a good few years, now I can't run around chasing a little blue ball anymore

Stick to fishing now

More people fish than play any other sport so I am told.

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"i am 60 look at my photos taken 4 weeks ago do i look 60"

You're looking great. What's your secret?

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

"I am never feeling old ...I will fight it off until my last breath ..I am never giving in to it ...

Yep, they will be dragging me out kicking and screaming too!

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yes but all you have to now do it's show the lot of them ....your the best.xxx

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

"A list of things I can no longer do:

.Run

.Cycle

.Horse ride

.Play tennis

.Might as well say any sport

.Squat

.Remember where I'm going

.Tolerate noise

.I'm giving up now,I'm depressing myself

I find I am forgetting where I put things or put things in totally the wrong place. Shampoo in the fridge and a pint of milk in the bathroom kind of thing! "

I forgot I had the car and walked home from the shop with my shopping. I remembered the car was outside the shop as I got to the front door.

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

"I played squash for a good few years, now I can't run around chasing a little blue ball anymore

Stick to fishing now

More people fish than play any other sport so I am told. "

It's more relaxing

and more time for shenanigans in my tent

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"It's the walking into a room and thinking "what the hell did I come in here for " Senior moment's lol

Exactly! I can't even remember why I joined Fab! I think I was looking for tiling grout

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By *p4funCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

"It's the walking into a room and thinking "what the hell did I come in here for " Senior moment's lol

Exactly! I can't even remember why I joined Fab! I think I was looking for tiling grout

Pmsl x

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By *hyblueEyesMan
over a year ago

Daventry

Me too

As of this coming season I officialy become a 'veteran' hockey player.

I will be the youngest on the team by a long way but it's the title of playing for the veterans that doesn't help lol

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I am never feeling old ...I will fight it off until my last breath ..I am never giving in to it ...

Yep, they will be dragging me out kicking and screaming too!

yes but all you have to now do it's show the lot of them ....your the best.xxx"

I will do

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

For me it's recovery time-I mean from injuries

I used to play football 4/5 times a week no problem,recovering from injuries on a Saturday and along on a Sunday.

It takes me weeks to get over a little knock now

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

The fact that my baby is now having his own baby.

Someone said to me the other day mmm your older than you look.

Loving quiet nights with just me and the cats.

Sitting back and enjoying watching the young ones do what I used to do.

But on a plus, having lost loads of weight I'm doing far more than I did ten years ago.

Much fitter and more active.

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

I gave up my amateur boxing career at the sweet age of 22 when I discovered the delights of wine women and more wine..i do feel like making a comeback sometimes but I would most proberly end up a cabbage in a very short time..so I just count my blessing now that I am still fairly fit at my age and i still have a few brain cells left that function quite well..im now happy to watch the younger fellas knock fuck out of each other in the ring from the comfort of my armchair and reminisce of days gone by

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"For me it's recovery time-I mean from injuries

I used to play football 4/5 times a week no problem,recovering from injuries on a Saturday and along on a Sunday.

It takes me weeks to get over a little knock now

Yeah that's my issue. I broke both ankles five or so years ago and it's been a slippery slope ever since.

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

"You know you're getting old when chasing ladies turns into a stroll

Had a very brief vision of you with a Zimmer frame and a hooked walking stick then (for hooking the ladies).

oi cheeky I don't need a zimmer

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

"For me it's recovery time-I mean from injuries

I used to play football 4/5 times a week no problem,recovering from injuries on a Saturday and along on a Sunday.

It takes me weeks to get over a little knock now

Yeah that's my issue. I broke both ankles five or so years ago and it's been a slippery slope ever since. "

I'm lucky that I've never had a bad one * touches wood but also as you get older,the longer you sit injured,the more difficult it is to get going again.

It's also easier to put weight on and lose your fitness

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"The fact that my baby is now having his own baby.

Someone said to me the other day mmm your older than you look.

Loving quiet nights with just me and the cats.

Sitting back and enjoying watching the young ones do what I used to do.

But on a plus, having lost loads of weight I'm doing far more than I did ten years ago.

Much fitter and more active.

Good for you with regard to the weight loss etc. That's fabulous to read. I enjoy my own company more these days and the peace and quiet now that the kids have all left home (well for the most part).

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"For me it's recovery time-I mean from injuries

I used to play football 4/5 times a week no problem,recovering from injuries on a Saturday and along on a Sunday.

It takes me weeks to get over a little knock now

Yeah that's my issue. I broke both ankles five or so years ago and it's been a slippery slope ever since.

I'm lucky that I've never had a bad one * touches wood but also as you get older,the longer you sit injured,the more difficult it is to get going again.

It's also easier to put weight on and lose your fitness

I took up boxing which I am enjoying immensely to try and keep on top of the fitness thing...it's going well..so far!

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"You know you're getting old when chasing ladies turns into a stroll

Had a very brief vision of you with a Zimmer frame and a hooked walking stick then (for hooking the ladies).

oi cheeky I don't need a zimmer

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

Not had to give anything up yet as luckily I'm not that old lol

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I gave up my amateur boxing career at the sweet age of 22 when I discovered the delights of wine women and more wine..i do feel like making a comeback sometimes but I would most proberly end up a cabbage in a very short time..so I just count my blessing now that I am still fairly fit at my age and i still have a few brain cells left that function quite well..im now happy to watch the younger fellas knock fuck out of each other in the ring from the comfort of my armchair and reminisce of days gone by"

Well they can't take away my memories just yet (fingers crossed) and I do have some very good memories and before anyone thinks it, they don't involve team showers after the match. Much

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

"For me it's recovery time-I mean from injuries

I used to play football 4/5 times a week no problem,recovering from injuries on a Saturday and along on a Sunday.

It takes me weeks to get over a little knock now

Yeah that's my issue. I broke both ankles five or so years ago and it's been a slippery slope ever since. "

I'm in the process of going to a different place of work ( second job!!) which is one that fitness is a major part of what is expected ? I'm lucky enough to be able to use my experience as my selling point to get there ! Sometimes a bit of experience helps the fitter people !

I hope lol

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Not had to give anything up yet as luckily I'm not that old lol

I could barely read this post. My eye sight ain't what it used to be. It just looked like blah blah blah

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"For me it's recovery time-I mean from injuries

I used to play football 4/5 times a week no problem,recovering from injuries on a Saturday and along on a Sunday.

It takes me weeks to get over a little knock now

Yeah that's my issue. I broke both ankles five or so years ago and it's been a slippery slope ever since.

I hope lol "

Wishing you luck and success.

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

Well they can't take away my memories just yet (fingers crossed) and I do have some very good memories and before anyone thinks it, they don't involve team showers after the match. Much

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fuck boxing..id rather be sharing a shower with a team of women netball players any day..wanky time I think..

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By *educed OP Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Well they can't take away my memories just yet (fingers crossed) and I do have some very good memories and before anyone thinks it, they don't involve team showers after the match. Much

fuck boxing..id rather be sharing a shower with a team of women netball players any day..wanky time I think..

My work here is done. Enjoy haha.

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

"Not had to give anything up yet as luckily I'm not that old lol

I could barely read this post. My eye sight ain't what it used to be. It just looked like blah blah blah

It's ok I'm sure you have a couple of jam jars you could compromise with lol

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