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Title: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Ben on July 30, 2020, 02:13:41 PM
I just experienced another indicator that confirms I'm retired.

I just called the local diner to order my "Philly Cheese Steak Fridays" Philly Cheese Steak. It is, of course, Thursday today, as I was informed by the gal on the phone.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: K Frame on July 30, 2020, 02:31:45 PM
But did you order it for 4 p.m. so that you can get the early bird special?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Jim147 on July 30, 2020, 02:38:00 PM
Did they say sorry Biden wrong day?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: WLJ on July 30, 2020, 02:40:33 PM
Accidentally put on the Friday marked Depends this morning?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: MechAg94 on July 30, 2020, 02:41:54 PM
How dare they assume your day of the week.  You should demand they say it is Friday and sell you the sandwich.   
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Ben on July 30, 2020, 03:11:07 PM
But did you order it for 4 p.m. so that you can get the early bird special?

4PM is a little late to eat, don't you think?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: RoadKingLarry on July 30, 2020, 03:26:04 PM
Yup, You are firmly on the path to being able to hide your own Easter eggs.

 =D
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: K Frame on July 30, 2020, 03:51:58 PM
4PM is a little late to eat, don't you think?

OOohhhh, sorry.  I forgot that you like to tuck in and watch Lawrence Welk at 5 and be in bed no later than 6:15...  :old:
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: zxcvbob on July 30, 2020, 08:57:12 PM
OOohhhh, sorry.  I forgot that you like to tuck in and watch Lawrence Welk at 5 and be in bed no later than 6:15...  :old:

Uh oh, now you've done it  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KLSg1h0e-M
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: lee n. field on July 30, 2020, 10:09:57 PM
OOohhhh, sorry.  I forgot that you like to tuck in and watch Lawrence Welk at 5 and be in bed no later than 6:15...  :old:

down to the senior center for shuffleboard
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: just Warren on July 30, 2020, 10:45:11 PM
I hear the local Payless has a good deal on Velcro-closure shoes. In white, of course.
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Perd Hapley on July 30, 2020, 10:55:56 PM
YOU NEED TO TYPE LOUDER, GUYS!
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: K Frame on July 31, 2020, 07:19:22 AM
This will really get Ben's tired, old blood racing...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV-og7R0aBY
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Ben on July 31, 2020, 08:25:15 AM
This will really get Ben's tired, old blood racing...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV-og7R0aBY

Hey, my parents never missed Lawrence Welk when I was a kid. I'm sure I saw every episode.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: RoadKingLarry on July 31, 2020, 08:29:55 AM
When we would stay at my grandparents home in Council Bluffs all the kids got shuffled off to the basement to play when Lawrence Welk came on.
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: 230RN on July 31, 2020, 09:00:59 AM
BTDT, Ben.  Since I'm now taking a daily Rx, my pill box thingie helps keep it all straight.

Usually.

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H. Allen Smith, a famous humorist of the 40s,  had a story in his book "Life in a putty knife factory " about how he and his borther used to stay with their grandmother over the summers and played "Getting  Grandmother Behind" by dinking around with her daily newspaper deliveries.

Toward the end of their stay, they'd start playing "Getting Grandmother Ahead Again" by delivering the held-back newspapers and syncing her up with reality again.

Cruel little bastards.

But if I remember correctly, there was a hint that she knew about it and just played along with them for her own amusement.

I'm thinking it won't be long until I need a 31-day pill keeper.  Then a 365-day one.

Terry, 341SO

Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Pb on July 31, 2020, 09:33:21 AM
Sounds like you need one of these!

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Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: 230RN on July 31, 2020, 09:36:42 AM
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But it's Friday AM, not Thursday afternoon, so obviously that don't work so good neither.  You playing "Getting Ben Behind" games with him?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Ben on July 31, 2020, 10:27:31 AM
I actually got one of those clocks for my dad around ten years ago. Now karma is getting me back.  :laugh:

In many ways, I like that I'm not keeping track of days anymore, and think of it as a "plus" of the retirement lifestyle. I used to hate looking at my calendar in the morning at work. Other than having to crave a Philly Cheese Steak for an extra day, it's all pretty positive.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: WLJ on July 31, 2020, 10:40:16 AM
Now the question is, did you remember to stock up on prune juice for the pandemic?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Ben on July 31, 2020, 10:59:42 AM
Now the question is, did you remember to stock up on prune juice for the pandemic?

Of course. It's a warrior's drink.

https://youtu.be/3SZ8H52p0Zk
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: WLJ on July 31, 2020, 11:09:52 AM
Of course. It's a warrior's drink.

https://youtu.be/3SZ8H52p0Zk

Today is a good day to poop
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Fly320s on July 31, 2020, 12:02:06 PM
Psst, Ben.  Today is Friday.  Got get your cheesesteak sammy.
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Ben on July 31, 2020, 12:08:06 PM
Psst, Ben.  Today is Friday.  Got get your cheesesteak sammy.

Already wrote myself a note in case I forget in the next couple of hours.  =D
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: K Frame on July 31, 2020, 12:14:24 PM
Already wrote myself a note in case I forget in the next couple of hours.  =D

Ben in 3 hours...

DAMMIT! WHERE'S THAT NOTE?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: makattak on July 31, 2020, 12:17:01 PM
Ben in 3 hours...

DAMMIT! WHERE'S THAT NOTE?

I've just realized that having children is God's way of preparing you for old age.

While you are young, you can put something down and have it disappear at any moment because of little fingers forcing you to search all over the house to discover where it's been moved to.

Once you're old, that skill of finding where some person (you, this time) hid the item becomes very useful.
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Ben on July 31, 2020, 12:27:07 PM
Ben in 3 hours...

DAMMIT! WHERE'S THAT NOTE?

Note? What note?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: cordex on July 31, 2020, 02:00:54 PM
Note? What note?
The one about going to Pennsylvania.
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: grampster on July 31, 2020, 04:30:37 PM
It is quite funny to see what Olde Phartes will do to draw attention to themselves..... :old:   Oh, by the way, did I tell you about my colonoscopy yesterday...??
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Jim147 on July 31, 2020, 07:01:47 PM
Pictures or it didn't happen.




No I will never click on this thread again.
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: grampster on July 31, 2020, 07:04:28 PM
A wise man you are. :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Fly320s on July 31, 2020, 08:10:47 PM
Note? What note?

How was your lobster roll?
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: Ben on July 31, 2020, 08:25:51 PM
How was your lobster roll?

The pizza was delicious!
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: lee n. field on August 01, 2020, 01:41:12 PM
. :old:   Oh, by the way, did I tell you about my colonoscopy yesterday...??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_QZe8Z66x8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_QZe8Z66x8)
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: K Frame on August 01, 2020, 04:57:42 PM
Oh hell, that's old hat. I did the "Colonoscopy for Christmas" thread a couple of years ago...
Title: Re: Another Indicator of Being in Retirement
Post by: grampster on August 02, 2020, 12:22:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_QZe8Z66x8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_QZe8Z66x8)

Ha ha ha ha....

I will say I did get in my 5 mile walk during the prep......in spurts.