Do our opinions change as we age?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:13 pm

I bought myself a sweater yesterday. Highly fashionable I thought but was lime Green in colour and a chunky Knit with matching green buttons. When I tried it on at home, My husband told me that 'Did I realise, that If my mother had knitted that for me 20 years ago, I would have hid It In the back of the wardrobe the same as the bright Pink cable knit she knitted for me 20 years ago'? The bright pink thing was presented to me one Christmas and I had to go through that thing where you have to pretend to be absolutely delighted with It, don the Item Immediately but secretly preying that none of your mates call round and see you. It was hid In the back of my wardrobe and only brought out when she was due to visit. Once the visit was over, it would be laundered and go straight back Into hiding.

Every year my mother would make me Chutney, and jars of pickled veg. After 20 years of jars of chutney going rotton In my cupboards, I had to confess to her that I hated the stuff.

All of my adult life, she bought me Cadbury's Cream eggs every Easter. I had a pact with one of my brothers who loves them to never let on to her so he always got double each year.

Some years before he died, my father painted me an oil painting. This stayed behind the wardrobe until he was due for a visit and then It was dusted and hung on the wall. He had barely left the front door upon leaving when I'd whip It down and put It back behind the wardrobe quick.

So.... Yesterday I bought myself a chunky knit Lime green sweater, some Chutney, Some Pickled Cabbage, a pack of Cadbury's Cream Eggs and I'm just thinking of how good Father's painting would look hung In the hall.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:39 pm

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl So true and every day I become more like my Mother that scares me to death. :-2

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:46 pm

CARLA;1291453 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl So true and every day I become more like my Mother that scares me to death. :-2
I think If I became more like my Mother every day, my Husband would be delighted. She was a lady. Yep, I know that's difficult to believe with me :wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:46 pm

Yes.............as our bodies change, we change our mind and our opinions change.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:51 pm

along-for-the-ride;1291457 wrote: Yes.............as our bodies change, our opinions change.

The thing with the Pink Sweater she knited me. Why is It that we will endure the most hideous just to avoid hurting their feelings?

I still haven't the heart to tell my brothers wives that I don't actually like alcohol so the bottles of wine they give me end up being used as prizes In raffles I attend.

I finally got caught out with Fathers painting. Dispite my Insistence that his painting always took pride of place In the Lounge , he was asked me If I was aware that the colour of the paint behind the painting on the wall was the same as the rest of the room. As I smoked In the Lounge, he pointed out that behind the painting would be a brighter shade of paint. :wah:

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:53 pm

Yep I've changed . I used to be a "live and let live" kind of person. I'm not anymore . I havent turned out like either of my parents ...opposite in fact.

moonpie · Post by **moonpie** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:14 pm

I certainly have changed. I used to be so "live and let live" type of a person. Now, I am getting to be really subdued. I miss my "fun" self to a point, I really do. Now I am such a serious type person, and can't say I am proud of it either.:wah: How do you get to being a fun person again?

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:38 pm

Go down to your local pub and have a laugh with a complete stranger.

I do it , it breaks the monotony of life.

And you can make connections and learn a **** load.

Our serious side tells us we are shy, nobody will talk to us, we'll be assaulted or raped, we'll only meet boring people, it's flirtatious and sends the wrong message etc etc etc. ..WRONG!!!!.

SMILE at people !!!!! It's good for you and it's catchy ...Seriously try it. people may think you're a complete whacko (that should give you a chuckle) or they may just think ...WOW! what a nice person.

I always smile and say hello to the first person I lay eyes on when I walk into anywhere . They have no choice but to answer you.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:39 pm

moonpie;1291493 wrote: I certainly have changed. I used to be so "live and let live" type of a person. Now, I am getting to be really subdued. I miss my "fun" self to a point, I really do. Now I am such a serious type person, and can't say I am proud of it either.:wah: How do you get to being a fun person again? With me, I look around the world. I see children dying of lack of food, animals being hunted to extinction, folks losing their jobs, their homes and their partners. I see people In prison for doing terrible things to another human being, people dying of cancer etc etc. Then I count my blessings and let up on life.

moonpie · Post by **moonpie** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:56 pm

oscar;1291501 wrote: With me, I look around the world. I see children dying of lack of food, animals being hunted to extinction, folks losing their jobs, their homes and their partners. I see people In prison for doing terrible things to another human being, people dying of cancer etc etc. Then I count my blessings and let up on life.

Believe me, I count my blessings. When I was 26 or 27 my first husband had a massive stroke, and at that time I thought I had the world by the tail. We were so fortunate, yet we did do our best to help other people when we could, and that happened.

Now, since then I am back in Canada and have a better life than most others, but the job I do is to help everyday workers in th Workers' Compensation world to get benefts through the Workers Compensation Board [WCB] which of course, WCB does far from getting their real proper jobs done, so there are so many people out there being compensated to their full extent, and I guess I am just a little cynical about life, governments, etc.

Sorry, to be such a wet blanket, but all of this is perpetuated by all the problems that come with having to be or not to be (accepted on WCB) and that just creates more problems.

Thus, to say I try to leave all of this at the office, but it is so hard. I do try and forget about the others that are not having a good life because of one problem or another, but it is hard - when I have so much than others.

We are barely making it ourselves, so I cannot imagine what it is like for people on social assistance of any sort. And. thats all I have to say about that!

moonpie · Post by **moonpie** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:17 pm

moonpie;1291507 wrote: Believe me, I count my blessings. When I was 26 or 27 my first husband had a massive stroke, and at that time I thought I had the world by the tail. We were so fortunate, yet we did do our best to help other people when we could, and that happened.

Now, since then I am back in Canada and have a better life than most others, but the job I do is to help everyday workers in the Workers' Compensation world to get benefts through the Workers Compensation Board [WCB] which of course, WCB does far from getting their real proper jobs done, so there are so many people out there being compensated to their full extent, and I guess I am just a little cynical about life, governments, etc.

Sorry, to be such a wet blanket, but all of this is perpetuated by all the problems that come with having to be or not to be (accepted on WCB) and that just creates more problems.

Thus, to say I try to leave all of this at the office, but it is so hard. I do try and forget about the others that are not having a good life because of one problem or another, but it is hard - when I have so much than others.

We are barely making it ourselves, so I cannot imagine what it is like for people on social assistance of any sort. And. thats all I have to say about that!

edit to say on the third line because of "Windows"

the job I do is to help everyday workers in the Workers' Compensation world to NOT get benefts through the Workers Compensation Board [WCB] which of. . .

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:01 am

Do our opinions change as we age, of course they do.

I was watching a porn film the other day and all i was thinking was, blimey that bed looks comfy.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:47 am

Barman;1291524 wrote: Do our opinions change as we age, of course they do.

I was watching a porn film the other day and all i was thinking was, blimey that bed looks comfy.

:wah::wah::wah:

I look at young teenage girls dressed up for the night as I used to dress but I now think 'Blimey... Bet she's cold In that'... or.. 'She'll get bunions with those shoes'.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:16 am

oscar;1291532 wrote: :wah::wah::wah:

I look at young teenage girls dressed up for the night as I used to dress but I now think 'Blimey... Bet she's cold In that'... or.. 'She'll get bunions with those shoes'.

OMG it's not just me then?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:16 am

fuzzywuzzy;1291539 wrote: OMG it's not just me then?
:wah:

I haven't yet reached the stage where I look Into Marks and Spencers shop window and think 'What a lovely Cardigan'. When that happens I may truely hang up my jackboots.

Sorry Betty Boop :wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:43 am

oscar;1291615 wrote: :wah:

I haven't yet reached the stage where I look Into Marks and Spencers shop window and think 'What a lovely Cardigan'. When that happens I may truely hang up my jackboots.

Sorry Betty Boop :wah:

Bad O bad bad bad!

Oiy only been in Marks & Spencers once before they packed up and left this city and OMG I swore I would never go back there all I can remember from the places was slippery silky granny panties UGH!!! Nope never going to be my mother ahahahaha (sorry mom)

And yes as we age I agree our opinions change. Crikey I am no longer thinking like my mother I catch my self thinking more and more like my father (crusty old fart that he is eeeeeek)

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:21 pm

Barman;1291524 wrote: Do our opinions change as we age, of course they do.

I was watching a porn film the other day and all i was thinking was, blimey that bed looks comfy.

anyone's bed looks comfy to me!:yh_rotfl

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:38 pm

Yes, i'm skeptical now.

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:25 pm

YES!!!! how we look at something when we are 20 something. then again at 50 something is worlds apart

. for me anyway. 90% is for the better. or i think it is:yh_rotfl

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:44 pm

oscar;1291615 wrote: :wah:

I haven't yet reached the stage where I look Into Marks and Spencers shop window and think 'What a lovely Cardigan'. When that happens I may truely hang up my jackboots.

Sorry Betty Boop :wah:

If my cardi's came from M and S they come from 'per una', you should check them out they do some great stuff that's limited and not at all grannyfied.

M and S actually do some good classy ranges as well, yes they have the granny section still but it's certainly not all for the over 60's.

I trend set in my cardi's, Theia is not the only envious one :p:wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:48 pm

Betty Boop;1291688 wrote: If my cardi's came from M and S they come from 'per una', you should check them out they do some great stuff that's limited and not at all grannyfied.

M and S actually do some good classy ranges as well, yes they have the granny section still but it's certainly not all for the over 60's.

I trend set in my cardi's, Theia is not the only envious one :wah: The only time I go Into M&S Is to buy food In the Centre of Bristol. I have never had the urge to go looking In any other departments so maybe I should have a snoop next time I'm down there. I tend to hate department stores full stop... all of them, Debenhams, John Lewis etc. I think M&S's Image Is still firmly stuck In the 50's.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:54 pm

oscar;1291692 wrote: The only time I go Into M&S Is to buy food In the Centre of Bristol. I have never had the urge to go looking In any other departments so maybe I should have a snoop next time I'm down there. I tend to hate department stores full stop... all of them, Debenhams, John Lewis etc. I think M&S's Image Is still firmly stuck In the 50's.

The last time I was in the main store I couldn't see a thing I would buy, yet in 'per una' I could have happily blown a few hundred pounds :wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:57 pm

Betty Boop;1291697 wrote: The last time I was in the main store I couldn't see a thing I would buy, yet in 'per una' I could have happily blown a few hundred pounds :wah:
I will have a good look next time I'm down there. You never know... I may buy a cardi :yh_rotfl

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:59 pm

oscar;1291699 wrote: I will have a good look next time I'm down there. You never know... I may buy a cardi :yh_rotfl

Just remember.... I am the cardi goddess :wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:01 pm

Betty Boop;1291701 wrote: Just remember.... I am the cardi goddess :wah:

You could start your own range... 'Cornwalls cardi Goddess range'.

Why do people who wear cradi's always look cold huddled In them?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:06 pm

oscar;1291702 wrote: You could start your own range... 'Cornwalls cardi Goddess range'.

Why do people who wear cradi's always look cold huddled In them?

I don't, my lovely cardi's are lovely and warm, I expect they buy cheap thin ones.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:18 pm

Fashion opinions might change, mine usually don't. I still hate plaids and refuse to wear them, unless it is a Scottish plaid for a reason.

Paisley, never cared for it much, so I just avoid that type of print.

What can I say, I still wear jeans whenever I can, never needed platform shoes, and still have my long blond hair. I will never grow up!

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:49 pm

When comes to my "LOOK" i was a old Hippy. never the preppy type. that has not changed:) thank goodness.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:13 pm

southern yankee;1291720 wrote: When comes to my "LOOK" i was a old Hippy. never the preppy type. that has not changed:) thank goodness. Thinking about It, I suppose my 'fashion' hasn't changed over the years. I always wear black hence my husband asking If I was going through the menopause when I bought the Lime Green sweater. I can not wear heels any more but I wear my original 1970's knee high Doc martins all the time as they never age. Some have mistaken me for a biker or a Goth In the past but I just happen to love black clothes. At home I wear cargo pants alot and hoodies but going out I like a simple black dress with a little bit of bling.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:20 pm

Naturally they do. Extensive life experiences shape alternative ways of thinking, adapting, creating solutions that once may have confounded us not so long ago.

Im relieved to say I havent reached the stage of wearing a lime green sweater is ok and my wife has specific instructions to shoot me if I ever come home with long black socks and wing tips to wear with my plaid shorts.

theia · Post by **theia** » Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:43 pm

Betty Boop;1291701 wrote: Just remember.... I am the cardi goddess :wah:

Yes, Bets, but I'm the High Priestess :yh_rotfl

However, as High Priestess, I am highly qualified to say to one and all that not one of your cardis is unfashionable or frumpy. I wouldn't covet them so much if they were.

Long live Per Una :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:50 am

theia;1292056 wrote: Yes, Bets, but I'm the High Priestess :yh_rotfl

However, as High Priestess, I am highly qualified to say to one and all that not one of your cardis is unfashionable or frumpy. I wouldn't covet them so much if they were.

Long live Per Una :-6

You shouldnt fraternize with the help.

Your people expect more from you.

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:15 am

Nomad;1292634 wrote: You shouldnt fraternize with the help.

Your people expect more from you.

I shall award your comments due consideration

Thank you.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:37 am

theia;1292056 wrote: Yes, Bets, but I'm the High Priestess :yh_rotfl

However, as High Priestess, I am highly qualified to say to one and all that not one of your cardis is unfashionable or frumpy. I wouldn't covet them so much if they were.

Long live Per Una :-6

Long live Per Una indeed, bought a nice snug and warm coat from there the other day, had to walk with blinkers to the till! :wah:

We'll have to go shopping sometime, I'll bring my daughter for a laugh, she's terrible out shopping, help, I've raised a nightmare shopaholic!!

Is Nomad referring to me as the 'help', cheeky git :p

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:01 am

Betty Boop;1293467 wrote: Long live Per Una indeed, bought a nice snug and warm coat from there the other day, had to walk with blinkers to the till! :wah:

We'll have to go shopping sometime, I'll bring my daughter for a laugh, she's terrible out shopping, help, I've raised a nightmare shopaholic!!

Is Nomad referring to me as the 'help', cheeky git :p

Oh, I remember the "old days" so well...it wasn't just one coat in Per Una...there would be a skirt or two...then on to Debenhams...a few cardis, boots and tops later we would stagger back to your car. I imagine that your daughter is hoping to relive those days she remembers :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:07 pm

theia;1293498 wrote: Oh, I remember the "old days" so well...it wasn't just one coat in Per Una...there would be a skirt or two...then on to Debenhams...a few cardis, boots and tops later we would stagger back to your car. I imagine that your daughter is hoping to relive those days she remembers :wah:

Of course, that's right, those weren't my purchases, they were yours! So it's all your fault, you will have to remember that she's out of a buggy now, so you will have to carry your own purchases :p:D