Things a middle aged man should own
Discussion
Japveesix said:
I'm only 33 so have a few years yet before middle age but I don't think I want any of these things other than a whisky collection (which I already have) and perhaps a fasy estate (which I'm vaguely searching for now).
I do have a few other things mentioned though which are far more important like a chainsaw, shed, workshop full of tools etc.
By middle age I'd like a fast estate, a dog and general contentment and I'll be sorted.
Ah yes, I also have a trusty hound!I do have a few other things mentioned though which are far more important like a chainsaw, shed, workshop full of tools etc.
By middle age I'd like a fast estate, a dog and general contentment and I'll be sorted.
How do we define middle-age these days, the name to me implies the midpoint of your life span so if we assume average life expectancy is 80, then middle age by definition is 40.
In that case I think some people have a very weird idea of middle age, most of the suggestions seem far too much like retiree\OAP then middle age to me.
In that case I think some people have a very weird idea of middle age, most of the suggestions seem far too much like retiree\OAP then middle age to me.
Guvernator said:
How do we define middle-age these days, the name to me implies the midpoint of your life span so if we assume average life expectancy is 80, then middle age by definition is 40.
In that case I think some people have a very weird idea of middle age, most of the suggestions seem far too much like retiree\OAP then middle age to me.
Strictly speaking I think you're correct, but I'd suggest it's 50+. I don't think I considered my middle age to start 'till I was well into my 40s. Something changed with my attitudes towards the end of my forties where I was a lot more content in myself.In that case I think some people have a very weird idea of middle age, most of the suggestions seem far too much like retiree\OAP then middle age to me.
12TS said:
Strictly speaking I think you're correct, but I'd suggest it's 50+. I don't think I considered my middle age to start 'till I was well into my 40s. Something changed with my attitudes towards the end of my forties where I was a lot more content in myself.
Still too early for my mid-life crisis then....damn, I'm really looking forward to it. 
12TS said:
Strictly speaking I think you're correct, but I'd suggest it's 50+. I don't think I considered my middle age to start 'till I was well into my 40s. Something changed with my attitudes towards the end of my forties where I was a lot more content in myself.
That's pretty much how I see it. I'm just 52 and I think that the last 2-3 years have seen a massive change in my contentment levels. Still love doing stupid and fun stuff but just don't sweat the small stuff any more - very chilled is a good way to explain it.Rosscow said:
Golf clubs - don't play golf
Dinner suit - have had one since I was 17
Black tie for funerals - check
Drain rods - life's too short
Ear and nose hair remover - just use tweezers and nail scissors
Decent shoes - I'm Imelda Marcos!
Ability to cook well - check
'Man drawer' - check (plural)
Tweed jacket - check
Fast estate car - check X5?
Shotgun - check maybe later
Shaving soap and badger brush - check
Many power tools - check
Ride on mower - check London garden, so no
Rolex - IWC
Jaguar - Aston
Mistress - nope
Whiskey collection - when I have it, it gets drunk. I do have a few hundred cases of wine though
Humidor - yes, but I've cut my smoking from one a week to one a year over the last decade
Dinner suit - have had one since I was 17
Black tie for funerals - check
Drain rods - life's too short
Ear and nose hair remover - just use tweezers and nail scissors
Decent shoes - I'm Imelda Marcos!
Ability to cook well - check
'Man drawer' - check (plural)
Tweed jacket - check
Fast estate car - check X5?
Shotgun - check maybe later
Shaving soap and badger brush - check
Many power tools - check
Ride on mower - check London garden, so no
Rolex - IWC
Jaguar - Aston
Mistress - nope
Whiskey collection - when I have it, it gets drunk. I do have a few hundred cases of wine though
Humidor - yes, but I've cut my smoking from one a week to one a year over the last decade
Doofus said:
1) Forty-plus years of life experience, friendships and memories.
2) The self confidence to know that anything you do own should be for your own happiness, not to impress strangers.
Insightful.2) The self confidence to know that anything you do own should be for your own happiness, not to impress strangers.
Also insightful reading people bragging about thousands of litres of wine and cars etc.
So much pretentiousness lol!
xjay1337 said:
Doofus said:
1) Forty-plus years of life experience, friendships and memories.
2) The self confidence to know that anything you do own should be for your own happiness, not to impress strangers.
Insightful.2) The self confidence to know that anything you do own should be for your own happiness, not to impress strangers.
Also insightful reading people bragging about thousands of litres of wine and cars etc.
So much pretentiousness lol!
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.
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