Going into old-man mode?

Willc

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I have passed the half-century mark. I now find great enjoyment in tinkering in my shop when I can, making solutions to problems that do not exist. Does anyone else find themselves doing this? I have been spending days learning this new woodstove and ways to dry wood faster. Am I going to pass next week or is this normal?
 
what sucks is I am in the hardware industry, One call and I have a 10K nut and bolt selection in my shop with over 90 days of dating
 
Jody Treadway said:
Don't waste a boner and don't trust a fart
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Never pass up a good, working bathroom either. You will always have to piss, even when you think you don't. I'm 32 and this is already true...
 
Croatan_Kid said:
Never pass up a good, working bathroom either. You will always have to piss, even when you think you don't. I'm 32 and this is already true...
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I'm 26 and it's true lol.
 
StretchASU said:
I’m 37 and pee off my back deck regularly.
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Yep. I walk out through my wife's garage to get to my truck. Perfect little spot that's sheltered from the wind.
 
I'm finally really understanding the old man ways. I'm in my mid-40s now and it's all coming into focus. The thing is I'm not really afraid of becoming the crotchety old man but actually looking forward to it.
 
Hell, you're in your 40s...you can't focus. Yall can't see worth a damn! :D
 
Croatan_Kid said:
Hell, you're in your 40s...you can't focus. Yall can't see worth a damn! :D
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And this is true. I've considered going to the eye doctor because my shit doesn't focus as well as it once did. At times I've sat on the couch with my eyes unfocused and instead of trying to correct it I just sat there not giving a shit.
 
McCracken said:
And this is true. I've considered going to the eye doctor because my shit doesn't focus as well as it once did. At times I've sat on the couch with my eyes unfocused and instead of trying to correct it I just sat there not giving a shit.
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every dang evening.
Pro Tip: sitting there in peace and quiet is a trigger for the wimminz.
 
Jody Treadway said:
every dang evening.
Pro Tip: sitting there in peace and quiet is a trigger for the wimminz.
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Two things they can't stand: A man emjoying silence and a man having a good time. Sometimes they're happening at the same time because of the other.
 
McCracken said:
And this is true. I've considered going to the eye doctor because my shit doesn't focus as well as it once did. At times I've sat on the couch with my eyes unfocused and instead of trying to correct it I just sat there not giving a shit.
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Been doing that since I was 15
 
StretchASU said:
I’m 37 and pee off my back deck regularly.
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Back deck…. how bout front sidewalk while the deer eat corn from their troughs 25’ away.
 
Croatan_Kid said:
Two things they can't stand: A man emjoying silence and a man having a good time. Sometimes they're happening at the same time because of the other.
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Our preacher once had a sidebar during a sermon that really hit home for my wife.

He described it as "Being in his empty box" where he's just sitting there, thinking about nothing, decompressing from the day. There's no emotion, there's no thoughts....your mind and body are simply an empty box enjoying just "Being"

So now, when I'm in my chair, being quiet, not really saying anything, she asks me; "You in your empty box?" I smile and just say "Yep" and she leaves me alone.
 
Curmudgeon done got a T-Shirt for it from the wife....and the tittle of the thread put my head space in all the aches and pains. The post however let me reflect on how far I have matured and how much farther is left to go.
 
CasterTroy said:
Our preacher once had a sidebar during a sermon that really hit home for my wife.

He described it as "Being in his empty box" where he's just sitting there, thinking about nothing, decompressing from the day. There's no emotion, there's no thoughts....your mind and body are simply an empty box enjoying just "Being"

So now, when I'm in my chair, being quiet, not really saying anything, she asks me; "You in your empty box?" I smile and just say "Yep" and she leaves me alone.
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My wife asks me "What are you thinking about?". I say "Nothing". She says that's not possible. She swears she can't shut off and think of nothing.
 
LBarr2002 said:
My wife asks me "What are you thinking about?". I say "Nothing". She says that's not possible. She swears she can't shut off and think of nothing.
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I might be a woman? I can never get my brain to just nothing. The closest I can get is to concentrate on "idle" subjects. Basically have to think of relaxing things, like splitting wood or driving the tractor. I never can seem to get to off... Unless I'm super tired and then I'm just immediately to sleep.
 
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