Grumpy old men

[antarmike]

I have been looking at some of my recent posts and I am afraid I have become a grumpy old man. Maybe we need a GOM section on the board where I and others like me who have reached the GOM stage in life can post away, but which the younger more enthusiastic members can avoid and maintain their youthful innocence and optimism about the world and mankind!

Edited August 17, 2008 by antarmike

[N.O.S.]

So that's you and Catwezle so far, think I've got the same problem so I'd be up for membership (annual please, as life membership no longer represents good value for money).

 

Or have our posts in a differet colour so they can be easily avoided by said whippersnappers!

[snowtracdave]

Bah Humbug

[Jack]

Mike its just because we have had a bum of a summer - think we are all GOM - even the ladies I know are!

[M.Rimmer]

I'm 29 and have been a GOM for several years,age has nothing to do with it!

[Jack]

I'm 29 and have been a GOM for several years,age has nothing to do with it!

 

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[antarmike]

Just been out checking tyre pressures on Antar and Dyson for the run down to GDSF and I find whilst I was at Belvoir Castle someone has helped themselves to three of my valve caps... I DON'T BELIEVE IT!!

 

I hope that the car they put them on gets nicked off their drive and burnt in the woods cos I can't see any difference... stealing is stealing...

[abn deuce]

Then you have to seperate that GOM into at least three levels of Grumpy

the basic Grumpy old men ,then the Grumpier old men , then Grumpiest old men

Although the details of each group will need to be worked out at the next Meeting of the Damn I m annoyed mens club .

[chevpol]

have been a bus driver for 22 years(!), do I qualify?

 

Mark

[antarmike]

then there is Grumpy old men, grumpy older men, and grumpy old ,almost to the point of dying, men

[79x100]

Considering that we have to cope with cantankerous old vehicles, I think that we're a pretty good tempered bunch actually !

[snowtracdave]

Friday night finally proved that the Mog clutch is completely u/s (tried to tow something & it didn't move :blush: ). Had a look at the manual for clutch changing procedure - Disconnect , unbolt & tilt cab , disconnect pretty much everything in the engine compartment, find a crane big enough , unbolt & crane the engine out , change your clutch ( £300+ for good second hand one) then put it all back together .

:argh:

[abn deuce]

Its never a good thing to have happen but once it's done you will know that at least the clutch will be in top condition for a long while .

[snowtracdave]

I don't know - I go and buy a truck that turns out to have spent the last 25 years with an enormous snow plough hanging off the front and I'm surprised when it turns out it's a little worn . :-D

[john wheatley (R.I.P.)]

Hi Grumpys,

I was born old and miserable and have endeavored to live my life in a similar manner, do I qualify as a G O M ? Could we have a G O M smiley or is that a contradiction of terms.

Regards,

John.

[N.O.S.]

Although the details of each group will need to be worked out at the next Meeting of the Damn I m annoyed mens club .

That's funny - the original GOM has just caused me to become a Damn I'm Annoyed person :rofl:

[HotBed]

I have been looking at some of my recent posts and I am afraid I have become a grumpy old man. Maybe we need a GOM section on the board where I and others like me who have reached the GOM stage in life can post away, but which the younger more enthusiastic members can avoid and maintain their youthful innocence and optimism about the world and mankind!

 

wot o antarmike, just a suggestion what about a daily antarmike joke to cheer us old gits up a bit

 

i will look out for you at GDSF

 

as for tyre dust caps i lost all mine on my tractor at a local show, bleeding kids :argh:

 

regards graham

[Degsy]

As Jack will no doubt confirm you'll have to work b....y hard to get up to my standard:argh::-D

[gritineye]

:goodidea: Sometimes we all get a little grumpy:

 

LIFE'S TOO SHORT, GET OVER IT!

[Tony B]

have been a bus driver for 22 years(!), do I qualify?

 

Mark

 

No mate that isn't a qualification, it's a job requirment! :shake:

[Snapper]

Being forty-nine and three months old,I find that I have been a GOM for many, many years - so do not fret, Mike. My wife and I noticed I was getting a little like and often as accident prone as Victor Meldrew some time ago. The phone ALWAYS rings just as I sit down to dinner. Things that don't break, do. The list is endless. I tend to agree with Gritineye and just get on with life. I actually find that now I am this great age that life can be so much more fun. People expect me to be stupid and juvenile and inept and a disaster waiting to happen. SNAFU. I love being a thorough pain in the harris. I have a reputation to build on. Enjoy.

[Tony B]

It's nine momths from now when you wake up to the SAGA birthday card that it really hits. :shake:

[Snapper]

I know. Certain members of my family will make sure I get one. I can tell you where it will go as soon as it arrives....the shredder.

 

I'm not fussed about the thought of being fifty. I ripen with age - but the idea of a cruise with Statler and Waldorf does not appeal.

[Tony B]

I'm not fussed about the thought of being fifty. I ripen with age

 

you say that now. :-(

[Snapper]

Don't be such a grumpy old man. Wherever will this lead, young Mr B?

Think of life as being like a rich tapestry rather than a moth eaten blanket.

Live the dream Walk the Line. Think up other annoying metaphors. Drink more tea. :coffee: