... How to Tell if You are Over the Hill ... Naturally I cannot speak from any personal experience in this matter, but I've heard from some "senior citizens" that these are some of the signs: - In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
- Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
- No one expects you to run into a burning building.
- People ask you what color your hair used to be.
- People call at 9 p.m. and ask, "Did I wake you?"
- People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
- The end of your tie doesn't come anywhere near the top of your pants.
- The only reason you're still awake at 2 a.m. is indigestion.
- There's nothing left to learn the hard way.
- Things you buy now won't wear out.
- You are proud of your lawn mower.
- You answer a question with "Because I said so."
- You use cable mainly for the weather channel.
- You browse the bran cereal section in the grocery store.
- You buy a compass for the dash of your car.
- You buy shoes with crepe rubber soles.
- You can live without sex (but not without glasses).
- You can't remember the last time you lay on the floor to watch television.
- You consider coffee one of most important things in life.
- You constantly talk about the price of gasoline.
- You enjoy hearing about other people's operations.
- You enjoy watching the news.
- You get into a heated argument about pension plans.
- You have a dream about prunes.
- You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it.
- You have more than 2 pairs of glasses.
- You know all the warning signs of a heart attack.
- You know what the word "equity" means.
- You make an appointment to see the dentist.
- You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
- You only dance to slow music.
- You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
- You read the obituaries daily.
- You send $ to PBS.
- You sing along with the elevator music.
- You start worrying when your supply of Ben Gay is low.
- You talk about "good grass" and you're referring to someone's lawn.
- You think a C.D. is a certificate of deposit.
- You wear black socks with sandals.
- You would rather go to work than stay home sick.
- Your arms are almost too short to read the newspaper.
- Your back goes out more than you do.
- Your best friend is dating someone half their age and isn't breaking any laws.
- Your biggest concern when dancing is falling.
- Your car must have four doors.
- Your ears are hairier than your head.
- Your eyes won't get much worse.
Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off. - Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the National Weather Service.
- Your secrets are safe with your friends; they can't remember them either.
- Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size.
- You're afraid to buy green bananas
- You're asleep, but others worry that you're dead.
- And finally, you can't remember who sent you this page.
If any of the above apply to you: You Are Over The Hill
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