Things a middle aged man should own
Discussion
A new garage roof
A black lab
Multiple devices that allow you to play time wasting games and post rubbish on the Internet
Passports full of stamps
A full frame DSLR for the PH monthly photo competition
At least one petrol vehicle with more than 4 cylinders
A collection of aches, pains, fillings and scars
At least one verging on outofcontrol vice
A full set of bulletproof Kevlar armour and multiple fully automatic weapons for the rampage that will occur if your double macchiato doesn't have enough foam
A black lab
Multiple devices that allow you to play time wasting games and post rubbish on the Internet
Passports full of stamps
A full frame DSLR for the PH monthly photo competition
At least one petrol vehicle with more than 4 cylinders
A collection of aches, pains, fillings and scars
At least one verging on outofcontrol vice
A full set of bulletproof Kevlar armour and multiple fully automatic weapons for the rampage that will occur if your double macchiato doesn't have enough foam
CharlesdeGaulle said:
GetCarter said:
HOGEPH said:
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Black Tie outfit
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I have none of those.Black Tie outfit
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ETA, When my mum died, Instead of getting all my mothers elderly friends to travel the length of the country to stand miserably in a cold hall and feel glum wearing black, I sent every one of them a bottle of champagne and told them to drink to my mothers life. My mum would have loved that. Lots of them wrote to say it was the perfect send off for a woman that had been so full of life.
As you were.
P.S. I don't have drain rods as my neighbour has them and he'll do most things for a can of cider
Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 28th November 11:16
GetCarter said:
I really don't. I never wear black to funerals, and in any case, don't own a suit - of any colour. Last time I wore a suit was in 1982. (Even then I looked like a bloke with a head transplant).
ETA, When my mum died, Instead of getting all my mothers elderly friends to travel the length of the country to stand miserably in a cold hall and feel glum wearing black, I sent every one of them a bottle of champagne and told them to drink to my mothers life. My mum would have loved that. Lots of them wrote to say it was the perfect send off for a woman that had been so full of life.
As you were.
P.S. I don't have drain rods as my neighbour has them and he'll do most things for a can of cider
Absolutely, I don't own a black tie either, or a suit, or 21 hand crafted white poncy uncomfortable shirts, or even a pair of formal shoes. ETA, When my mum died, Instead of getting all my mothers elderly friends to travel the length of the country to stand miserably in a cold hall and feel glum wearing black, I sent every one of them a bottle of champagne and told them to drink to my mothers life. My mum would have loved that. Lots of them wrote to say it was the perfect send off for a woman that had been so full of life.
As you were.
P.S. I don't have drain rods as my neighbour has them and he'll do most things for a can of cider
Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 28th November 11:16
If I had reached middle age and still felt the need to dress to fit in or indeed to own clothing required to present an appearance required by work or my peers I'd probably shoot myself. I wear what I find comfortable, my clients come to me because they know I do a good job, if they are worried about my appearance they can go see someone else, I don't need to care anymore.
As to what else you should have by middle age I would say-
No neighbours
A spare ride on mower
If you have a shotgun English is nicer, rather than Italian.
No mortgage
To have given your kids the ability to make thier own way in life.
Saddle bum said:
Beretta or Browning shotgun.
A top class road bicycle and the ability to use it.
Black tie outfit, including shoes.
Pair each of black and brown brogues and the knowledge to wear them on the appropriate occasion.
Several Barbour jackets.
Mustard or Cherry cord trousers.
Good hat for town and country.
A quality wallet that will discreetly hold condoms.
Good quality (spare) handkerchiefs for use by your lady.
A top class road bicycle and the ability to use it.
Black tie outfit, including shoes.
Pair each of black and brown brogues and the knowledge to wear them on the appropriate occasion.
Several Barbour jackets.
Mustard or Cherry cord trousers.
Good hat for town and country.
A quality wallet that will discreetly hold condoms.
Good quality (spare) handkerchiefs for use by your lady.
So much pretension, kiboshed by cheap brands.
I think I reached middle age at the tender age of 19, with the purchase of my first Jaguar, at the time I also owned at the time (and still own) a blue blazer with brass buttons, several pairs of Chino's a very expensive Hi-Fi with turntable, loafers, deck shoes and a panama hat and a subscription to classic and sports car. Now at the age of 40 I own 4 Shotguns, a Range Rover, a Rover Sterling, a Ford Focus 2.0 saloon in full national trust spec (burgundy,leather,chrome) a set of golf clubs, Cannondale evo super six red22, 2 x bottles of single malt always around, real ale, a vintage gucci wristwatch, a battered wax jacket, Knowills bowie knife, Golden lab, a pair of "LOOK AT MY f
kING RED TROUSERS!" a black suit and tie with wing collar shirt, Churches Chelsea boots, a Gurteen tweed jacket, a tweed shooting jacket, tweed caps, campaign hat, Snap on roll cabinet and top box with tools. What I do not have is any money! Am I doing this right?
kING RED TROUSERS!" a black suit and tie with wing collar shirt, Churches Chelsea boots, a Gurteen tweed jacket, a tweed shooting jacket, tweed caps, campaign hat, Snap on roll cabinet and top box with tools. What I do not have is any money! Am I doing this right? marmitemania said:
I think I reached middle age at the tender age of 19, with the purchase of my first Jaguar, at the time I also owned at the time (and still own) a blue blazer with brass buttons, several pairs of Chino's a very expensive Hi-Fi with turntable, loafers, deck shoes and a panama hat and a subscription to classic and sports car. Now at the age of 40 I own 4 Shotguns, a Range Rover, a Rover Sterling, a Ford Focus 2.0 saloon in full national trust spec (burgundy,leather,chrome) a set of golf clubs, Cannondale evo super six red22, 2 x bottles of single malt always around, real ale, a vintage gucci wristwatch, a battered wax jacket, Knowills bowie knife, Golden lab, a pair of "LOOK AT MY fkING RED TROUSERS!" a black suit and tie with wing collar shirt, Churches Chelsea boots, a Gurteen tweed jacket, a tweed shooting jacket, tweed caps, campaign hat, Snap on roll cabinet and top box with tools. What I do not have is any money! Am I doing this right?
You're Jeremy Corbyn, aren't you?kING RED TROUSERS!" a black suit and tie with wing collar shirt, Churches Chelsea boots, a Gurteen tweed jacket, a tweed shooting jacket, tweed caps, campaign hat, Snap on roll cabinet and top box with tools. What I do not have is any money! Am I doing this right? Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff