The Older I get the Less I Can Stand Teenagers! (1 Viewer)

[keepoursaints]

 

[skymike]

Yall behave.

Yeah, I hated carousing with my buddies every night, living on Taco Bell and beer, hooking up with 17 year-old cheerleaders, having zero responsibility.... A full-time job, a mortgage, and a slow metabolism are much better.

Taco Bell & beer--- hahaha! Yeah, I hear what you're saying, Jonesy. Irresponsibility does rock. But for one thing, I've been working since I was 14, so that's different for me. And the jobs I had back then were certainly crappier. Today's jobs-- one of which, I do only because I'm good enough at it that people wont let me quit, both rock. I dont actually work that much, either. I do miss the 30 inch waistline, and never having heartburn. I dont know, but I feel more attractive and interesting now. Hell of a lot smarter!

And you know, I can have Tacos & beer any time I want, or lobster, or like last night--- Jack Daniels. I can go to Disneyland or Vegas whenever, and I have SEASON SAINTS TICKETS!!!

Back then, my biggest want was a huge stereo, which I have enough cash in my pocket to just walk in and buy tonight, but now, I dont want it. Thats the other great thing about age--- I am much easier to entertain. Sat with my wife on a porch swing Sat. nite, and looked at stars. Had a blast.

So, yeah, the memories are fun, but this old thing is actually way better, more fun, and much easier, and my relationship with God is good. I worry about little.

And while that "17" yr old would be illegal & wrong for me, my wife looks like a cheerleader, (she specifically likes maturity in a guy) (and no, I didnt leave anyone for her), . . . and I dont have a piece of work car, or milkcrates for furniture. Its also nice knowing where I'm gonna sleep tonight.

Good thread, Optimus! . . . No one who dresses up like a robot at the Superdome can ever be a "fuddy-duddy."

 

[Joe OKC]

Sat with my wife on a porch swing Sat. nite, and looked at stars. Had a blast.

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Now that's a sign of gettin gold for sure... Most guys want to go out to the strip club and hang... I want to leave them, go home and just chill on the back porch with a beer and watch the grass grow.

Didn't know that you were my age Mike.

Joe

 

[pennstater]

No, college is the best life will get. You get all the carefreeness of being a teenager, but you also get to live away from your parents, drink lots, and have lots of one night stands (if you're into that sort of thing, of course). Then you graduate and realize your life is going to be pretty dull until you turn 65, by which point you'll be too decrepit to enjoy not having to work anymore.

To be honest. This is the most depressing thing I have ever read.

 

[TulsaSaint]

Sure I did. A thirty year old dude talking about how bad 18 year olds are in the sack just seemed wierd to me, that's all.

18 is legal. I'm not wyoboy. Besides, I'm only 29!

 

[MamaSaint]

For the record, I like most teen-agers. My nickname here refers to the fact that all of my kids' friends when they were teen-agers called me Mama. I was everybody's Mama, regardless of color or gender or national origin. I chaperoned tons of high school dances. There are always some smart-*** kids in every crowd. For that matter, there are always some smart-*** adults in every crowd.

I just want to say that life on the other side of 50 isn't that bad either. I am loving the empty nest years. I was extremely fortunate to meet & marry my soul-mate at the time of the onset. I went from a single mom of four kids for 20 years to a happily married empty nester. Things couldn't have worked out better for me.

I will retire in 5-1/2 years at the age of 62. I can hardly wait. Mike & I have been saving every penny so that we can travel full-time. We already have enough saved to buy a fifth wheel RV & truck outright. We should have enough saved by the time we retire to live comfortably on the road with his military pension and my (reduced) social security. Although I'm no spring chicken, I'm far from decrepit. I intend on enjoying my retirement to the fullest. We are going to travel to see all the places I've wanted to visit my whole life (California wine country, Yosemite, Vancouver, Alaska, Big Sky country, New England in the fall, Colorado, the Florida Keys...and more). We will live in warm areas in the winter & venture north in the summer. Hopefully nothing happens in the next 5 years to make me decrepit before then.

Jan

 

[robsmith32]

there are jerks of all age categories... and races.

doesn't mean we are all jerks....
me, i can be a class a jerk at times...

 

[skymike]

Now that's a sign of gettin gold for sure... Most guys want to go out to the strip club and hang... I want to leave them, go home and just chill on the back porch with a beer and watch the grass grow.

Didn't know that you were my age Mike.

Joe

Oh, yeah, Joe--- I'm freakin old now--haha. I would have guessed your age, anyway by your posts, I think.

Gettin' Gold indeed! I live walking distance to about 4 of Houston's finest strip bars. No thanks, I already spent my money about 20 years ago in there. I mean, I totally understand your fatherly love for the girls, and I even feel sorry for some of them. But even in my recent single years, strippers didnt strike me as girlfriend material. A lot of them are actually nice people, but I cant do the drug thing, and when I hear that "yo, wassup" talk, I realize there is such a thing as "too young".

...Mike & I have been saving every penny so that we can travel full-time. We already have enough saved to buy a fifth wheel RV & truck outright. ...We are going to travel to see all the places I've wanted to visit my whole life (California wine country, Yosemite, Vancouver, Alaska, Big Sky country, New England in the fall, Colorado, the Florida Keys...and more).... Hopefully nothing happens in the next 5 years to make me decrepit before then.
Jan

Ok, this is what a big "wild man" I've become. I want to get a houseboat, and live somewhere in the Atchafalaya basin, and then cruise up & down the rivers, canals, & Gulf Coast. Wouldnt it be cool to go to the Saints games by boat?*** If I could figure out a way to make a living trapping crawfish, I'd be gone tomorrow. Bye bye Radio, bye bye Houston, hello gator!

Jan, it sounds to me like you're "living right," so I can just about guarantee nothing is gonna make you "decrepit" anytime soon.

***Brainstorm! : I've always wanted to cruise from St. Louis to N.O. a couple of days before a game. You know, they give you discounts for groups. Hmmm. Floating tailgate party, anyone? Sorry for the threadjack. Teenagers are cool with me.

 

[CT Saints Fan]

Is this just the normal way of things? or am I turning into a fuddy-duddy?

If you don't like them now, wait until they come to you looking for a job.

 

[Claw]

I don't think its just you, I'm 28 now and most people under the age of 18 annoy me alot as well

Unless they are smoking hot! j/k, they irritate me to.

 

[Claw]

Sure I did. A thirty year old dude talking about how bad 18 year olds are in the sack just seemed wierd to me, that's all.

So you'd call Al Copeland 'Super creepy'? And Mr. Hefner? Truth of the matter is, is that the majority of older guys think this way (but barely say it), it's just the rich/famous ones that get to live it.

 

[Thorin]

So you'd call Al Copeland 'Super creepy'? And Mr. Hefner? Truth of the matter is, is that the majority of older guys think this way (but barely say it), it's just the rich/famous ones that get to live it.

I'm not sure where you got the "super" from, but I guess the answer to your question is yes. Hefner was Mr. cool, but grow up dude.

 

[Claw]

I'm not sure where you got the "super" from, but I guess the answer to your question is yes. Hefner was Mr. cool, but grow up dude.

The word "super" came from the fact that instead of being in their thirties and doing said things, that they are/were in their 50 - 80's doing said things. As far as the "grow up dude" comment, I think it was a little uncalled for. I found that this thread was more of a comical type thread, instead of a serious debate thread, so I approached it as such. For the record, I in no way condone the behaviors of the two individuals I brought up earlier, the fact is that I actually can't stand people who act like that. That is people who think that they have free reign to do what ever they want no matter how morally wrong it is.

On a side note, others may percieve you as one who needs to "grow up" based on your positions in the legalize pot theatrics this board was going through a few weeks back because they may think that a thirty-something year old should be more mature than that. I don't feel this way towards you because I actually feel the same way as you do on that matter. I'm just saying that you shouldn't tell an idividual to "grow up" based on a couple posts in a thread, one deemed as somewhat comical at that.

 

[primadox]

Yall behave.Taco Bell & beer--- hahaha! Yeah, I hear what you're saying, Jonesy. Irresponsibility does rock. But for one thing, I've been working since I was 14, so that's different for me. And the jobs I had back then were certainly crappier. Today's jobs-- one of which, I do only because I'm good enough at it that people wont let me quit, both rock. I dont actually work that much, either. I do miss the 30 inch waistline, and never having heartburn. I dont know, but I feel more attractive and interesting now. Hell of a lot smarter!

And you know, I can have Tacos & beer any time I want, or lobster, or like last night--- Jack Daniels. I can go to Disneyland or Vegas whenever, and I have SEASON SAINTS TICKETS!!!

Back then, my biggest want was a huge stereo, which I have enough cash in my pocket to just walk in and buy tonight, but now, I dont want it. Thats the other great thing about age--- I am much easier to entertain. Sat with my wife on a porch swing Sat. nite, and looked at stars. Had a blast.

So, yeah, the memories are fun, but this old thing is actually way better, more fun, and much easier, and my relationship with God is good. I worry about little.

And while that "17" yr old would be illegal & wrong for me, my wife looks like a cheerleader, (she specifically likes maturity in a guy) (and no, I didnt leave anyone for her), . . . and I dont have a piece of work car, or milkcrates for furniture. Its also nice knowing where I'm gonna sleep tonight.

Good thread, Optimus! . . . No one who dresses up like a robot at the Superdome can ever be a "fuddy-duddy."

Good post, Mike...thanks for cheering me up after getting depressed over the "Body Measurements - How do you and your mate match up?" thread You, Joe, Drew and I are all around that same stage of life and yes, the "old" thing is just fine, minus the slower metabolism. I care a lot less about what other people think than I did years ago; making my family and myself happy is more important. BTW, I'm avoiding work right now, listening to Q-93 with your traffic reports mixed in, and thinking that we need to plan the draft get-together.

Teenagers....like 'em just fine, but without the attitude that I know nothing. I have no problem with them thinking they know it all, as long as they don't treat me like I'm stupid. And the pants hanging down to their knees with underwear showing...I truly don't care much about what teens wear and can rationalize the appeal of most styles, but that particular style drives me nuts. It cannot possibly be comfortable, and looks horrid. There, I'm officially a fuddy-duddy.

 

[skymike]

Good post, Mike...thanks for cheering me up after getting depressed over the "Body Measurements - How do you and your mate match up?"

You wanna go running down Westheimer with me? It's about to get horribly hot, which is the right time to lose those pounds, and get firm. I wont make you chew any of my tobacco, and you can finish up by shopping in the Galleria.

btw, That sure is one mighty fine picture of US, isnt it (on your signature pic)?

I am a better long distance runner than I was as a teenager, even though I ran the mile in school.