Anubis Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 So we have this brand new E-1 in our shop, and he comes to me and randomly asks 'How old are you?' I say I'm 28 and he responds with, 'Wow, you're old' Seriously? I'm 28, since when was that old? So I ask this kid, 'When were you born?' and he responds with '1990.' Damn kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHolsted Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I was going through AIT in 1992 I was a PFC and only 18. I walked into the class room one day and this E-1 tells me I was the oldest looking PFC he has ever seen. I feel you Pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 So we have this brand new E-1 in our shop, and he comes to me and randomly asks 'How old are you?'I say I'm 28 and he responds with, 'Wow, you're old' Seriously? I'm 28, since when was that old? So I ask this kid, 'When were you born?' and he responds with '1990.' Damn kids You're still a kid to me if that makes you feel any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddjob Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I had a student assistant look at my police academy graduation certificate one day. She asked if the graduation date was correct (1978). I said "Yep...it sure is"...........She then tells me her parents hadn't even met yet.........Talk about a kick to the groin........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I had someone challenge me to a fight not that long ago. His exact words were " I'll kick your ass old man". I laughed so hard I nearly cried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I was at DLI going through an advanced course when I was about 37, and some kids working at the movie theater in Carmel gave me a senior discount. You don't mind so much when there's money involved. Then when I was about 45 a waitress at a Kettle who had to be about 40 herself gave me a senior discount. Again, what bothered me was not so much that she thought I was a senior. What bothered me was that the discount was only 38 cents. At 51, it still bugs me to be called "sir" or "Mr. Jolly" by adults though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Up until a couple of years ago I was the youngest at my shop. I am now 45 I was 43 then. The best part was I could behave like a complete dickhead and get away with it. Now we have two guys who are just into their thirties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddler Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 28? Old? I got shoes older than you, kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 28?? You could be my son and already had several of my grandkids... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkin Chunker Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 It's the little things . . . I was in the PX at Presidio (went to NPS back in the 20th) and the clerk from the music section came up and asked me if I'd ever heard of a band called ". . . Creedence Water-- something . . ." because a customer on the phone was asking about a Fogerty album. Keep looking at the bright side -- in just a few years we'll have kids running around asking what it was like back in the 20th century for their history projects at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 So we have this brand new E-1 in our shop, How the f*#k do you get an E-1 in your shop? What's the AFSC..."Tire Chock" ? I was already old by the time I got out of tech school at Chanute AFB. (Yes...Chanute...you damn kid!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 ah youth. you are not old until you find this next line funny. I believe I am the youngest 39 year old. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranDoc Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 At 51, it still bugs me to be called "sir" or "Mr. Jolly" by adults though. I'll take "Ma'am" any day. Beats the heck out of some things that I've been called in ER ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I had someone challenge me to a fight not that long ago. His exact words were " I'll kick your ass old man". I laughed so hard I nearly cried. I think I heard that line to my Pop years ago. I was 11, the "kid" was 21. Dad wupped him bad. It was the only time I ever heard a person get his arm broken. We had an old guy in basic. We were all 18-21, he was 32 I think. He got the "old man" monniker too. You'll get over it. jz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I'm 46, so I know the feeling, but..... Age is relative.. to many things: attitude, fitness, activities to name a few!!!! Don't let it get you down!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 It hits home when everybody start calling you "Sir" or Mister... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 You can ALL Kiss my Ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 You can ALL Kiss my Ass! Yes Mister Merlin, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) You can ALL Kiss my Ass! Yes Mister Merlin, sir. Mr. Nemo, very good, sir!!!! Edited December 31, 2008 by zhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I'll take "Ma'am" ANY day. In fact, I'm going to INSIST on it. A little respect never hurt anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 You are just a puppy. I retired in 1980 after 23 years service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 This should make him feel a little younger. This is Chris when I was as old as he is now. It just happens to be one of my favorite pic of him Jim(aka Daddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Man baby pictures Edited to add: Flex the E-1 is the new 'nonner' over in plans and scheduling, I think his tech school was like 6 weeks long. Personnel, Information Management, or something like that not exactly sure. Edited December 31, 2008 by Anubis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterment Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I'll take "Ma'am" ANY day. In fact, I'm going to INSIST on it. A little respect never hurt anybody. Very well, Ma'am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterment Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I'm 46, so I know the feeling, but.....Age is relative.. to many things: attitude, fitness, activities to name a few!!!! Don't let it get you down!!! Z is right, age is relative. On the other hand my wife and I did start to feel old when some boot showed up and we found out what year they were born. It doesn't help we are in our mid twenty's going on 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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