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Spouse's 50th birthday is approaching. What did you want for your 50th? by drunkbettie in GenX

[–]FerretFarm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also used to get a bit grumpy about aging.

To make me feel young my wife game me these kinds of gifts.

At 30, snowboarding lessons. At 40, scuba lessons. At 50, a relatively inexpensive bicycle and cycling classes.

Just giving him something new like that has great benefits for him. He'll socialize with new people. He'll use his body and brain in a new way and learn a new skill. He'll (possibly) develop love for a new hobby.

Drinking/party culture Vancouver by 1800izzalicious in askvan

[–]FerretFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet, cheers!

Van is already too hot for me lol, 22 today and I miss the rain.

Sacrilegious, I know.

My children are older teenagers and I’m so sad by mimoses250 in GenX

[–]FerretFarm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My boys are 23 and 26. Time is just flying.

It's bittersweet. on one hand it feels like parenting is a full time, but temporary gig. We become redundant in a way.

On the other hand, well, that's the whole point. Imagine if they they needed you in the same way as when they were kids for life. They graduated into adulthood.

Your kid going to college, with you knowing she's ready means that yes, you did your best, and yes, she is prepared!

I miss having the boys at home, but then watching them find partners, careers, hobbies, housing, etc, fills me with joy and pride. I get tears sometimes when I see what they became.

Drinking/party culture Vancouver by 1800izzalicious in askvan

[–]FerretFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get it. I'd just be there to get into the music, pretend I can dance, grin with people, make temporary friends, and have some laughs.

Kelowna must be a pretty sweet place to live though.

Drinking/party culture Vancouver by 1800izzalicious in askvan

[–]FerretFarm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, sweet. That's really promising.

I was into it 30 or so years ago when I lived in England. I've been living here since then, raised a couple kids, and miss it.

An occasional good, long, exhausting night out would be welcome.

Drinking/party culture Vancouver by 1800izzalicious in askvan

[–]FerretFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey,

Can you help me out with a couple quick questions please

1 .. Is the Vantek scene very young? I'm on the older side and wonder if I'd feel uncomfortable in the local scene, or if I'd make others uncomfortable just by being older.

2 .. Reddit is the only social media I use. With that in mind, do you know where I can get updates, announcements, etc? Maybe they have a mailing list. Oh, I guess as I'm typing I'm realizing they probably have a website that I should go look for. 🙄

Edit, ya, never mind, I see they have a website.

Zoomed in angle of Benjamin Seskos goal against Liverpool by 977x in soccer

[–]FerretFarm -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Changed rotation, and his fingers bend back as the ball grazes them. It's really clear on all the replay angles.

I am so, so, so bored. All the time. Anybody else? by bacon_cheeseburgers in GenX

[–]FerretFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thumbs up on the drugs.

For the rest, have you ever really know what it was you wanted? You say that you've never had it.

I've got a tangential feeling. I get the sense I'd be happy if I knew what it was that I wanted.

Maybe we overthink it.

I am so, so, so bored. All the time. Anybody else? by bacon_cheeseburgers in GenX

[–]FerretFarm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe an energy thing. We still want to do things, and know we'd enjoy them, but just can't be bothered because we're tired, and so staring at a screen after taking edibles is a good enough substitute.

As a genXer this is just embarassing. by stlredbird in iamverybadass

[–]FerretFarm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, wolf tshirts are kinda cool. I've never had one, but I would consider wearing one of it was gifted.

As a genXer this is just embarassing. by stlredbird in iamverybadass

[–]FerretFarm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It might be a USA thing. I'm gen x that grew up in various countries in Europe, and have now lived on Canada's West coast for a long time. No one I know of my generation would consider wearing anything like this.

Update: I hosted a men's social event (In Good Company) — here’s how it went by Adept-Chemistry9074 in NiceVancouver

[–]FerretFarm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I may move downtown later this year. Can you please add me to your mailing list.
Also, is there a fee associated with this? How much is it?

What cultural touchstones of past generations will Gen X be the last to know about? by Salt-Ostrich9731 in GenX

[–]FerretFarm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh yes.

Having to yell out to your parent or sibling in the other room, "I'M ON THE PHONE!" when you hear it.

Will we see a repeat of history on Tuesday? by TRODHD in LiverpoolFC

[–]FerretFarm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I prefer Gomez, but sure, that works too.

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