# I'm Old **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 11, 2003, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011 "2003-09-11T18:03:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/1 "2003-09-11T18:03:19Z")
Before you jump to any conclusions, “read” me out: I guess at 53, I have missed a few things in my life. I don’t know about certain computer games because I was concentrating on other things at the time. I don’t “get” certain “catch-phrases” although I probably use them a lot. “I hurd **dat**!”, comes to mind, here in Georgia, as does **“Yeah, BUDDY!”** , among others. But really, I have _enjoyed_ my travel, and I got to know some really fine people, among them Y’all here on SDMB and also on G’DOPE, and I wouldn’t trade any of you for any amount of gold on the face of the earth. So if I seem a little clueless at times :D, please overlook it, wouldja? I try to keep up, but it’s a little difficult sometimes. Thanks Quasi ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/2 "2003-09-11T18:42:08Z")
Its okay to trade me for gold, but I want a commission. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/3 "2003-09-11T19:26:42Z")
If it’s your birthday, happy birthday! If it’s not and you’re just feeling old, I heard on E! last night that Denzel Washington is 48, just a few years younger than you, and many women think he’s fine. And I’m not aware of either of those catch phrases, either, at an even dozen years younger than you. The general cluelessness we’ll just have to live with. ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/4 "2003-09-11T19:43:41Z")
**Quasi**. you’re not old OR clueless, well maybe there was that one time :p, but what brought this on? As much as it can be difficult at times to face that I’m at that middle-aged time, I also wouldn’t trade many experiences for youth. Both have their high points and each has its time. You’ve earned your stripes, you wear them well, now go wear them proudly! (And that was in my best authoritative voice, too.) ---
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/5 "2003-09-11T19:47:33Z")
:points and laughs at old man!: d&r ---
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/6 "2003-09-11T19:48:43Z")
Actually, that works too. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/7 "2003-09-11T19:49:37Z")
**ShibbOleth** : Not until 12.31. Will you come back and wish me a happy birthday _then_? And thanks for making me feel better! I appreciate it more than I can express! Thanks! Quasimodem ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/8 "2003-09-11T19:58:31Z")
**Quasi** – Really? 12/31? **Baker** and I will both be turning **49**! on New Year’s Eve! Shall we start the planning now? I bet **Baker** is good for a cake – I’ll bring funny hats and kazoos. Oooh, this will be fun – or as much fun as a bunch of fogies such as ourselves can handle. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/9 "2003-09-11T20:18:57Z")
That’s it. There is going to have to be an online party _somewhere_, on or around 31/12 for our treasured **Quasi**. (Wolfie goes off to note diary … then remembers _she’s_ old at 40, and worries she’ll forget.) **Quasi** , mate, don’t sweat it if most of the zing-zang jargon coming out these days goes right over your head and makes a splat on the wall. It’s okay, love. Consider the minimal information contained in most of the stuff these days – and the HUGE amount of information, experience and life skills you possess, especially with the travelling – and maybe you’ll come to realise you’ve got the upper hand. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks? In most cases, the new tricks are crap, and in others, the old dog already knows 'em. 😉 Take care, my friend. Good seeing you around. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/10 "2003-09-11T21:31:28Z")
23 skiddoo!! 😉 (I’m old {40}, and ever so slightly clueless) ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/11 "2003-09-11T21:39:28Z")
Thank you, Doll-Face **Icy**! You are my on-line friend and sweetie, and I don’t care if you are married and have a _hundred_ kids, I will always think of you that way. 🙂 Sometimes us old “Fogeys” just get swept away with all the new stuff. Doesn’t mean we love y’all any less. Just means we need a litlte more patience, k? Love Quasi ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/12 "2003-09-11T21:52:14Z")
Some of us older Dopers discovered the SDMB later in life (Like when we had to learn computers in order to do our jobs,), but once we discovered it, we got “hooked” (like when they taught us how to use the mouse by playing SOLITAIRE). But we got left behind when we realized it was going to be a means to continue our livelihood and get our paychecks. So we got a _minimal_ introduction to computers and the internet. (For me it was “The Chat House”, anyone remember **that** place?) So my point is those of you who got _real_ computer education are a step ahead, and always will be because of the foundation training you got. I missed out on that. Q ---
**Author:** ![Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krisfer_the_Cat)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/13 "2003-09-11T22:42:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by twickster \* > \*\ ***Quasi** – Really? 12/31? **Baker** and I will both be turning **49**! on New Year’s Eve! > > Shall we start the planning now? I bet **Baker** is good for a cake – I’ll bring funny hats and kazoos. Oooh, this will be fun – or as much fun as a bunch of fogies such as ourselves can handle. \*\* And after we celebrate your birthday we can celebrate my eleven years of hell— I mean WEDDED BLISS! Yeah, sure thats what I meant… ah hell **twicks** pass the Glenlivet will ya? Oh… this cat is 38 is that almost old enuff to play wich you old geezers?😃 ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/14 "2003-09-11T22:49:17Z")
Quasi, you are NOT old. Do I need to sit in your lap and whisper in your ear to prove it? ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2003, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/15 "2003-09-11T23:54:11Z")
Yes! ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2003, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/16 "2003-09-12T00:42:52Z")
**Quasi** , my treasured friend from the North … I have had minimal computer education of th’ formal kind. A couple of courses, here and there. I’m mainly self-taught, a timid technophobe who quietly and by myself went into programs and played with 'em until I was confident enough to use them. Including Internet browsers like IE. I was a couple of years too old to enjoy the flowering of computer science at my high school. If stuff starts to overwhelm you, just take a step back, and ask questions. You’re not an idiot for doing that – quite the opposite. That’s how _I_ learned, and I’m still learning, thanks in very large part to the members of this board, of G’Dope, and in particular a very, very patient **TheLoadedDog**. 🙂 Oh, yeah – I’m single, terminally so. Which gives me time to keep on this journey of self-discovery of mine. Which is a good thing – 'cause this scaredey-wolf technophobe needs _lots_ of time! 🙂 Much love to you, **Quasi**. You’re a special man. Keep in touch, my dear friend. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2003, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/17 "2003-09-12T03:08:45Z")
Crap! I’ve got football programs older than you. (Actually, I do. I bought them last week in the store. Navy vs. Notre Dame programs from 1940-47. They bring about $30/each on eBay.) 😃 I’m 59. What you need is my three kids. I can ship them as a package deal for $50./delivered. That is to say, I’ll give you $50 if you take all three of them. 😃 Nothing like teenagers to keep you abreast of the latest. ---
**Author:** ![happylittlevegemite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@happylittlevegemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/happylittlevegemite)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2003, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/18 "2003-09-12T03:17:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Quasimodem \* > \*\*I don’t “get” certain “catch-phrases” although I probably use them a lot. \*\* Meh, don’t worry about that, I’m 22 and I’m the same. I’m perfectly comfortable with words like ‘defenestration’, ‘phantasmagoria’ or ‘emunctory’, but I only just found out what ‘bling’ means a few weeks ago. And I don’t think I know how to use it in a sentence. So you’re one up on me if you actually know how to use catchphrases! _goes to sit in Clueless Corner with Quasi_ 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ccwaterback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@ccwaterback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ccwaterback)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2003, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/19 "2003-09-12T03:22:12Z")
I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy. Is this the hug thread? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2003, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011/20 "2003-09-12T04:44:19Z")
My darling, to me you are not old, and you never WILL be old. Because you shine, that’s all. And you’ll shine when you are 95, just the same as you do now. (Unless you forget who you are and become someone else, and I am betting you aren’t going to be doing that. Actually, you aren’t ALLOWED to do that, hear?) 😃 You are, quite simply, wonderful. My Love, Cheri PS…forget that **Ice Wolf** lady…not only does she have a husband or three and a bazillion children…(I know, I know…she says NOT…but can we beLIEVE her?) but she lives all the way across the world. At least I live on the same continent, you know? [sub]All of the above should not be taken as a slur upon **Ice Wolf** , you understand. I love her dearly. She is terrific and darling. But you know, one must slur the competition as fully and completely as possible. Or so I am told. _Okay, **NOW** I feel like a total worm. [/sub]_ Feel free to just shoot me. I deserve it. [sub]Please PLEASE see sig. :)[/sub] [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-old/201011.md?page=2)