Top 99 Reasons Why Being Over Age 70 Rules!

[BangkokReady]

13 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I prefer being over 70

You would honestly rather be in your 70s than in your 20s?

[GammaGlobulin]

5 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Hunger is a reflection on the state of the contents, or lack thereof, of your stomach!

Now, you sound like Trump. 

 

He thinks with his gut. 

 

But, what if you hungered for something you couldn't describe? 

 

Such as something never before seen? 

 

Like... Pineapple on pizza... 

 

Many decades ago, I saw it, but never hungered for it. 

 

I pine for NYC pizza, without the pineapple. 

 

This is not a real hunger, because my belly is full. 

 

It's more like I hunger for that New York State of mind. 

 

That's the difference between hunger, Hunger, and the Hunger Games. 

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

8 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

You would honestly rather be in your 70s than in your 20s?

Honestly. 

[GammaGlobulin]

Just now, GammaGlobulin said:

Honestly. 

I believe in Jimi Hendrix. 

 

There's a car crash up ahead. 

 

Crosstown! 

 

Traffic. 

 

The lights now, 

Are turning, 

From Green, 

To Red. 

 

It's not that I do not care. 

 

But, as Nim Chimpsky used to say... 

 

Meaningful change must occur from the bottom up... Just like at the Bottoms Up Club in Kowloon. 

 

So far, there is no indication that the grassroots are getting smarter by pigging out on UTUBE. 

 

Sure, there are smart guys on this forum. 

 

But, are we sufficient to sway the unwashed masses? 

 

So. 

Better to be 70 than 7, these days. 

 

 

[scottiejohn]

11 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Now, you sound like Trump. 

 

He thinks with his gut. 

 

But, what if you hungered for something you couldn't describe? 

 

Such as something never before seen? 

 

Like... Pineapple on pizza... 

 

Many decades ago, I saw it, but never hungered for it. 

 

I pine for NYC pizza, without the pineapple. 

 

This is not a real hunger, because my belly is full. 

 

It's more like I hunger for that New York State of mind. 

 

That's the difference between hunger, Hunger, and the Hunger Games. 

 

 

What has Trump got to do with this?

What a load of garbage from you, as usual!

[GammaGlobulin]

5 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

What has Trump got to do with this?

What a load of garbage from you, as usual!

Sorry. 

 

I just meant that Trump should have bought his estate in the Hamptons, rather than in Florida. 

 

In the Hamptons, everything is more private and low key. 

 

In Florida, places like Key Largo, it's mostly the new rich, and people talk. 

 

This is why I would prefer The Hamptons, for retirement, compared to that flat land, Florida. 

 

I have lived in Southern Florida, and it's mostly sand and scrub pine. 

 

Very soon, the Gulf will rise. And, who really knows what will happen, then. 

 

I would say, maybe sudden total collapse of the real estate market. 

 

That's why I say, Trump thinks with his gut. 

 

If Trump were a scientist, he would have bought property in The Hamptons. 

 

Even 3 more feet of sea-level rise is still OK for the next 30 years. 

 

After that, it will be 6 feet of sea-level rise. 

 

As you know, 6 feet of rise is already baked into the climate models, maybe before 2050. 

 

Therefore, I hope that you will keep this important scientific factoid in mind, as you choose your ideal retirement destination. 

 

 

[1FinickyOne]

7 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

What do 13-year-olds know about desalination? 

 

They are idiots. 

they know abt youtube. computers. telephones etc

 

only us salty old guys know abt desalination

Edited May 28, 2023 by 1FinickyOne

[david555]

Priority lane at Suvharnabum is another advantage for the 70+ ones .....however they never believe me until i show my passport .....then they get surprised .......

then i am flattered ☺️

[GammaGlobulin]

One more thought concerning sea-level rise, and choosing your retirement destination. 

 

Most of the models used by the IPCC do NOT factor in the sea level rise attributable to melting ice. 

 

Why? 

 

One reason is that ice melt is a known unknown. 

 

If you read the IPCC reports, this is clearly stated. 

 

Therefore, the IPCC reports only consider global sea rise due to things like warming and resultant expansion of the sea water. 

 

So then, it's sort of like icing on your cake, concerning the additional sea rise to be expected from melting glaciers. 

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

10 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

they know abt youtube. computers. telephones etc

 

only us salty old guys know abt desalination

And the Jews in Israel, for that matter. 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

13 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

they know abt youtube. computers. telephones etc

 

only us salty old guys know abt desalination

They don't know about them. 

 

They only know how to push buttons. 

 

If you asked them about a Josephson Connection, they would just check their Bible. 

 

The Josephson effect is what all of us should learn in high school. 

 

If you did not, then why did you pay tuition??? 

 

It's just like Richard Smolley predicted! 

 

Westerners will opt for the study of health sciences, even occupational therapy, while the Asians will continue to go... Hardcore into the natural sciences. 

 

I recall that Smalley said this about 20 years ago. 

 

I think that this might still be true at Berkeley. 

 

What I really need is to have a Berkeley grad give me a massage. 

 

 

 

 

[bignok]

1 hour ago, BangkokReady said:

You would honestly rather be in your 70s than in your 20s?

You want to be 24 again? I only would if very good looking with loads of money.

[GammaGlobulin]

2 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

They don't know about them. 

 

They only know how to push buttons. 

 

If you asked them about a Josephson Connection, they would just check their Bible. 

 

The Josephson effect is what all of us should learn in high school. 

 

If you did not, then why did you pay tuition??? 

 

It's just like Richard Smolley predicted! 

 

Westerners will opt for the study of health sciences, even occupational therapy, while the Asians will continue to go... Hardcore into the natural sciences. 

 

I recall that Smalley said this about 20 years ago. 

 

I think that this might still be true at Berkeley. 

 

What I really need is to have a Berkeley grad give me a massage. 

 

 

 

 

Or, what I meant was for a Berkley coed to give me a massage, AND a probe. 

 

Technology is no replacement for hard science. 

 

It's all Weird Science, anyway. 

 

 

[scottiejohn]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Sorry. 

 

I just meant that Trump should have bought his estate in the Hamptons, rather than in Florida. 

 

In the Hamptons, everything is more private and low key. 

 

In Florida, places like Key Largo, it's mostly the new rich, and people talk. 

 

This is why I would prefer The Hamptons, for retirement, compared to that flat land, Florida. 

 

I have lived in Southern Florida, and it's mostly sand and scrub pine. 

 

Very soon, the Gulf will rise. And, who really knows what will happen, then. 

 

I would say, maybe sudden total collapse of the real estate market. 

 

That's why I say, Trump thinks with his gut. 

 

If Trump were a scientist, he would have bought property in The Hamptons. 

 

Even 3 more feet of sea-level rise is still OK for the next 30 years. 

 

After that, it will be 6 feet of sea-level rise. 

 

As you know, 6 feet of rise is already baked into the climate models, maybe before 2050. 

 

Therefore, I hope that you will keep this important scientific factoid in mind, as you choose your ideal retirement destination. 

 

 

What has any of the above verbiage got to with my response?

 

 

[1FinickyOne]

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

And the Jews in Israel, for that matter. 

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

40 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

What has any of the above verbiage got to with my response?

 

 

Verbs? 

And, prepositions. 

 

You might not realize it, but prepositions are the most difficult part of grammar to get right, even for one who has gradually mastered pronouns. 

 

Why is it that, anytime someone might look askance at our writing, they call it either verbiage or gibberish, or Gaelic. 

 

Long live the Chieftains! 

 

I have listened to thousands of hours of Gaelic music 

 

I think that I would be most suitable to retire in Ireland. 

 

The humor there is not even dry enough for me. 

 

 

[scottiejohn]

13 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Verbs? 

And, prepositions. 

 

You might not realize it, but prepositions are the most difficult part of grammar to get right, even for one who has gradually mastered pronouns. 

 

Why is it that, anytime someone might look askance at our writing, they call it either verbiage or gibberish, or Gaelic. 

 

Long live the Chieftains! 

 

I have listened to thousands of hours of Gaelic music 

 

I think that I would be most suitable to retire in Ireland. 

 

The humor there is not even dry enough for me. 

 

 

Are you capable of actually responding to a post and staying on topic?

By the responses you have made so far to me just on this thread then the answer is a resounding NO!

You just type garbage and seem to expect people to accept it.

I don't. 

I believe you are ether just a "click bait" troll employed by AN or just deluded and in need of treatment!

[save the frogs]

3 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I believe in Jimi Hendrix. 

isn't there a forum rule against quoting and responding to yourself?

 

[save the frogs]

11 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

I believe you are ether just a "click bait" troll employed by AN

i doubt the folks at AN would do that.

a lot of stuff he posts is nonsense, but you can have fun with it.

just reply with nonsense. 

[save the frogs]

39 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I think that I would be most suitable to retire in Ireland. 

No. 

As per a previous reader's suggestion, we're putting you on an adventure out at sea.

There, your fears and frailties will be pitted against a relentless fate. 

Edited May 28, 2023 by save the frogs

[save the frogs]

9 hours ago, bignok said:

Vinyl sounds better than any speaker on your phone. There is a book called The Paradox of Choice. So many choices but it is a computer version of it. Vinyl or a live performance is miles ahead of youtube. Yes culture is now a phone. 99% of people looking at phones all day long. Depression rates galore despite all the tech and meds.

Books vs e-readers

Physical books are more enjoyable to read and hold.

When I relocated, I had to dump my books. Too bulky.

Although I am a fan of lending libraries. We should have more of those with books we can borrow. 

 

Vinyl vs Digital

Vinyl may sound better. Not sure. I used to love the album art and the sleeve art and reading the lyrics off the album.

with digital, you have video so you can see the performers.

sometimes an album has only 2 good songs, so you have the buy the album for 2 songs.

With Youtube, you can make song playlists and access them anywhere if you travel. 

 

It's not technology that's making people depressed. It's people who don't know how to manage their lives. 

[scottiejohn]

20 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

but you can have fun with it.

just reply with nonsense. 

You cannot have "fun with it" as it is just nonsense!

 

[save the frogs]

3 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

You cannot have "fun with it" as it is just nonsense!

 

being overly nonsensical is the flip side of being overly serious about everything.

 

[scottiejohn]

14 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

being overly nonsensical is the flip side of being overly serious about everything.

 

Or being just repeatably objectionable with his/her asinine comments!

Edited May 28, 2023 by scottiejohn

[GammaGlobulin]

14 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Are you capable of actually responding to a post and staying on topic?

By the responses you have made so far to me just on this thread then the answer is a resounding NO!

You just type garbage and seem to expect people to accept it.

I don't. 

I believe you are ether just a "click bait" troll employed by AN or just deluded and in need of treatment!

My replies, every one, are sincere and heartfelt. 

 

Also, since you, yourself, asked me the question, the answer is yes. I have been treated. 

 

And, if you really want to know, as Hauldon might have said, it cost me USD100.00 per hour on the MainLine. 

 

What's it like to be shrunk by a top notch Freudian shrink? 

 

Wouldn't you like to know. 

 

Part of the time, I spent mucking his stables and spreading manure on his pastures. 

 

This was where I achieved insight. 

 

Woody Allen also benefitted from psychoanalysis. 

 

The only difference between Woody and me is that, when I shoveled horse manure, I could smell it. 

 

I don't believe in psychoanalysis., not unless it goes hand in hand with shoveling horse manure. 

 

By the way, if you would not sidetrack me with your interesting questions, I would find it easier to stay on topic. 

 

Still, I am a result of my expensive treatments. 

 

My doctor always told me to hold nothing in. 

 

Have you ever listened to some guy from Ireland? 

 

Guys from Ireland would put me to shame. 

 

Also, guys from Ireland speak with far greater erudition, unlike most Americans, except for Bill Clinton. 

 

So, would I recommend psychoanalysis to you or other members here? 

 

It's a luxury. 

 

Maybe better that you buy a Cartier watch, same as Yul Brenner. 

 

You know the one. It has blue hands and a jewel in the middle. 

 

I have completely relinquished possessing luxury items. 

 

Mostly, around here, the farmers don't care about watches. 

 

A Cartier watch, to them, might be less useful than a pail of water. 

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

23 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

You cannot have "fun with it" as it is just nonsense!

 

You mean Jabberwocky? 

 

 

[bignok]

35 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Books vs e-readers

Physical books are more enjoyable to read and hold.

When I relocated, I had to dump my books. Too bulky.

Although I am a fan of lending libraries. We should have more of those with books we can borrow. 

Was reading a hard cover today. Really enjoyed it. Tablet with loads of books hardly gets used.

 

I think buying 5 top books hard cover is the way to go.

[scottiejohn]

6 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Also, since you, yourself, asked me the question, the answer is yes. I have been treated. 

RE; "since you, yourself, asked me the question"

Without knowing what question or treatment you are referring to I have no knowledge or interest in any treatment you may or may not have had!

Please don't waste your, or more importantly, my time, with trying to provide a coherent answer, as if you would ever be capable of such a simple task!

 

[GammaGlobulin]

47 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

No. 

As per a previous reader's suggestion, we're putting you on an adventure out at sea.

There, your fears and frailties will be pitted against a relentless fate. 

Did it have to be a Sperm whale? 

 

And, this whale has giant gonads secreted internally. 

 

There must be a reason Melville chose to write about a Sperm whale. 

 

If you recall your Bible, there was much talk about spilling one's seed. 

 

Do you get my drift? 

Another nautical term. 

 

Years ago, I became quite good at dead reckoning. 

 

After harpooning the whale, then everybody in the boat takes a sleigh ride. 

 

If during the sleigh ride, the whale pulls the boat, far, far away... 

 

Then all hands lost in icey seas. 

 

I just hope that you read TYPHOON while you were a young lad. Typhoon is suitable for children. It's only The Heart of Darkness that kids might not understand. 

 

Some say that Marlon Brando was vastly overpaid. 

 

Still, what goes around comes around, and Tahiti was his jinx. 

 

As I recall, most of the coconut shoots rotted on the Bounty. 

 

Not a good place to retire. 

 

 

 

 

[save the frogs]

16 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Did it have to be a Sperm whale? 

I can't compete with your silliness.

I surrender.