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Sophia Gold Member Offline Posts: 9617	Re: Signs Your Are Getting Old Reply #75 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:26pm Lisa Jones wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:24pm: chimera wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:15pm: The replacement ones were sterile. What was sterile? Cans that were placed under the toilet seat from behind. There was an access door opened from the rear of toilet.
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Reply #76 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:28pm

I am just surprised that there are people older than 60 on these debate forums. I can understand people over 60 years old having facebook accounts and posting about their social outings. But those that are on debate forums I thought would not be motivated enough to know how to use debate sites. I realised that "getting old" does not include being ignorant about how the internet works.

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Reply #77 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:33pm

Sophia wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:26pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:24pm:

chimera wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:15pm:

The replacement ones were sterile.

What was sterile?

Cans that were placed under the toilet seat from behind.
There was an access door opened from the rear of toilet.

Dear Lord! These must have existed in outback bush/country regions. You couldn’t possibly have had these in urban areas or suburbs.

I can’t even begin to imagine the horrible smell. 🥺😔😳

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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Crocodile Hunter: Origins Posts: 25202 Rockhampton Gender:	Re: Signs Your Are Getting Old Reply #78 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:33pm Strained my back on Sunday morning on a resistance training walk, carrying 35kg. Still feeling sore that I won't be out walking again tonight. My feet, however, are recovering quicker than usual.
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Reply #79 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:45pm

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:28pm:

I am just surprised that there are people older than 60 on these debate forums. I can understand people over 60 years old having facebook accounts and posting about their social outings. But those that are on debate forums I thought would not be motivated enough to know how to use debate sites. I realised that "getting old" does not include being ignorant about how the internet works.

Well suck it up princess because there are! Cheesy

And we’re pretty darn good at it too.
I had a 90+ year old usa relative that uses face time and internet and Facebook too. We are all impressed.
He passed away yesterday I got news from others. I’m a bit sad.

One thing I will mention as I age… I feel more mentally alert and capable of various intellectual discussions with many from all walks of life. Yet… I still feel there’s always room for improvement….
Aging like a good wine…
But being very aware is a pain in the blurter…. I notice too much… which is why I live a bit recluse.
Peace of mind is the gift we can give ourselves.

You see… the more I deal with people in business… the more f. King idiots I find! Roll Eyes

Today was one of those days!
Real estate agency and banking.
I will be writing a email to ask why they haven’t got their act together to give correct banking advice!
Why do I need to educate and inform? Geez.
And especially in this day and age of scammers!
Don’t worry… I’m onto them all with my constant phoning to correct them. Roll Eyes

So with aging… and the elderly trusting …. I’m not that … I totally mistrust and triple check everything!

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Reply #80 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:49pm

Lisa Jones wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:33pm:

Sophia wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:26pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:24pm:

chimera wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:15pm:

The replacement ones were sterile.

What was sterile?

Cans that were placed under the toilet seat from behind.
There was an access door opened from the rear of toilet.

Dear Lord! These must have existed in outback bush/country regions. You couldn’t possibly have had these in urban areas or suburbs.

I can’t even begin to imagine the horrible smell. 🥺😔😳

Yes they were in urban/suburbs and then came a time of new houses advertised with indoor flushing toilets on mains septic/sewerage.

It took time to transition over all toilets but eventually it did.
I recall Pine o clean poured into cans to neutralise the smell.

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Reply #81 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:59pm

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:28pm:

"getting old" does not include being ignorant about how the internet works.

'Donald Trump’s Twitter account is the greatest bully pulpit that has ever existed. In 140 characters, he can change the direction of a Fortune 100 company, he can notify world leaders and he can also notify government agencies that business as usual is over.' Four more years.

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Reply #82 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:59pm

Sophia wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:45pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:28pm:

I am just surprised that there are people older than 60 on these debate forums. I can understand people over 60 years old having facebook accounts and posting about their social outings. But those that are on debate forums I thought would not be motivated enough to know how to use debate sites. I realised that "getting old" does not include being ignorant about how the internet works.

Well suck it up princess because there are! Cheesy

I started using the internet in an era when my parents' generation were still trying to get used to the idea of using mobile phones. I remember that people 30 or over were the university and professional types that could outsmart most any youngsters in regards to computer knowledge. However, I felt that the majority of people online were under the age of 50.

I watched episodes of "To Catch a Predator" over the last few years. That show was made back in the early 2000s. The "predators" of that show featured people who were in their 50s, 60s, and 70s willing to engage in online solicitation of minors in chatrooms. Being that the show was 15 to 20 years ago, and technology seemed a bit more complicated back then, I was stunned that there were a lot of over 50s using the internet at the time.

I suppose using the internet is about as mysterious as using a dvd/blu ray player. Most people have use of them.

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chimera Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 15426 Armidale Gender:	Re: Signs Your Are Getting Old Reply #83 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 2:03pm I used to ask kids how to do internet but am cool now.
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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Crocodile Hunter: Origins Posts: 25202 Rockhampton Gender:	Re: Signs Your Are Getting Old Reply #84 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 2:14pm You know you are getting old when you date someone less than half your age, but it is not breaking any laws.
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issuevoter Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 9200 The Great State of Mind Gender:	Re: Signs Your Are Getting Old Reply #85 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 5:56pm chimera wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 11:48am: Lisa Jones wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 11:43am: Ok so that means you’re around 100 yrs old. Nah, 1953. I noticed dad wasn't around and was told he's at the Korean war. Bullsh!t.
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chimera Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 15426 Armidale Gender:	Re: Signs Your Are Getting Old Reply #86 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 6:01pm Dear Sir, Thank you for your interesting observation. Further discussion would be appreciated.
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Dnarever Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 61600 Here Gender:	Re: Signs Your Are Getting Old Reply #87 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 6:47pm issuevoter wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 5:56pm: chimera wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 11:48am: Lisa Jones wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 11:43am: Ok so that means you’re around 100 yrs old. Nah, 1953. I noticed dad wasn't around and was told he's at the Korean war. Bullsh!t. No it is very likely 100% true.
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Dnarever Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 61600 Here Gender:	Re: Signs Your Are Getting Old Reply #88 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 6:48pm Had a gas light in the kitchen. In Sydney
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Reply #89 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 9:13pm

https://collection.maas.museum/object/246452
used by The Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Co Ltd, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia, 1920s-1950s,

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/27528726 scroll to last ad on page.
TWO Milk Carts, complete with Horses, Harness. Tanks, 35 gallons each, spare wheels and axle, all In first-class condition. OLSSON'S DAIRY. Hewitt Ave. Wahroonga. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 1 Nov 1952.

The horses for sale means the buyer would be a milk deliverer.

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