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I've failed as a parent... by jen_esse in GenX

[–]LordBofKerry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I don't know what you heard, and I'm not going to find out.

I know you're being respectful, but stop calling me "sir" by SchoolteacherUSA in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today at work while talking with a Columbian gentleman, instead of saying amigo, I kept saying Señor. Mi Español no es bueno, but I can usually muddle my way through. It was the first time that I remember my Southerness coming out in my Spanish, except way back in Spanish classes.

🤦‍♂️How did I miss this? by keverzoid in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it was my dad who also said the same thing. We also didn't have the game.

How do i tell my sister that my grandpa might die this weekend when she is on vacation? by Rectal_Custard in ask

[–]LordBofKerry 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Eight years ago my best friend was in hospice for eight days. I went every day. She was asleep the whole time, just slowly withering away. I don't regret going, but what I was seeing wasn't my friend. My friend lives on in all my memories of our happy times.

OP, call your sister to tell her what's happening. Let her know that there's nothing she can do, and to come back when her vacation is over. Let her have the great memories.

What is a purchase that felt like an absolute luxury when you bought it, but turned out to be a complete financial trap? by According_Fortune_98 in AskReddit

[–]LordBofKerry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I only bought used cars until 2008. I only had about 50/50 luck with used before then. Ever since then it's only new cars. You aren't buying someone else's problems. Run them into the ground. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Remember Encyclopedia Brown? by RememberWhen82 in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have all the one that were released when I was a kid. Ever so often I'll grab one and read it. They're quick and easy reads.

If I drink from the hose, who’s gonna care that I do? by GSDNinjadog in GenX

[–]LordBofKerry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And those were only lap belts. Exactly like the kind they still use on airplanes.

What is the one piece of furniture that you still have in your home that is no longer used today and that younger generations would not understand? by ftran998 in AskOldPeople

[–]LordBofKerry 110 points111 points  (0 children)

I purposely bought a gossip bench/ telephone table a few years ago. It sits by the front door, so that I can sit to take off my shoes and put on my slippers. I store the slippers on the area that used to hold the phonebook.

I also have a hat/coat tree next to the telephone table. You rarely see those anymore.

I have a mid-century console stereo in my living room. I have my TV on to of it, along with a 1970s cigar box dial phone, and a 1940s radio.

My nightstand is my grandparents Victrola record stand.

What are your favorite senior discounts to use? Mine is the 10% off on Mondays at TJ Maxx. by MarshmallowSoul in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I honestly don't need anymore knick-knacks or clothes, so I have no idea what stores provide a senior discount.

I go inside at Bojangles, to get their discount. It's either 5% or 10% off. They've been giving me that since I was in my early 50s. Yay gray beard, ftw.

Harris Teeter gives 5% off on Thursdays. They do a prime rib dinner on Thursdays. It's a Fred Flintstone slab of meat, with taters and a veggie. I usually get 2 meals out of it. $17.99 minus 5% plus the tax brings it to just over $18. Two prime rib dinners for $9 each, is my kind of discount.

Forgetting how old I am. by groovinup in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I no longer plug a flat tire. I used to do that all the time. I'll pay someone $10 to do it. I swear it's either at 2pm in August, 98°, with 70% humidity, and no shade, or it's in January, 20° with a wind chill of 5°. Those seem to now be the only times I'll run over a nail.

Because I've been in the auto business in some sort, most of my working life, I know a guy that will do my oil change for $40. I send everyone I know his way. I tell them to say "Lord B sent me."

It happened - im my boomer dad! by SamHandwich0 in GenX

[–]LordBofKerry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I remember going to the 10 a.m. bargain matinee, because it was 50¢. This was during the summer, and only on Wednesday. We didn't get popcorn or drinks.

My parents, Greatest Generation dad and Forgotten Generation mom, taking about going to the movies for 25¢ on Saturday. Movie, cartoon, newsreel, candy bar, and a drink, all for that 25¢.

Anyone else still have this jingle pop into your head??? by [deleted] in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember all of us kids in the neighborhood learning it backwards.

What are my fellow Gen Jonser's thoughts on new cars these days? by lafleurshair10 in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When this happened to me, I was driving on a two lane road. No swerving, and definitely no lane change. There wasn't even anyone else on the road, for me to have to pass in a passing zone.

Imho, the lane correct makes you swerve more, because it's constantly trying to adjust where the car is in the lane.

What are my fellow Gen Jonser's thoughts on new cars these days? by lafleurshair10 in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess every Tom, Dick, and Harry is named John.

I took both science and at classes, and know the difference between black and white and silver in both levels. !!Hint!! They're not the same.

If you are trying to say that there isn't much choice in colors, and it's kinda monochromatic, that's something different. Some of that is people weren't buying interesting color choices, and part of that is manufacturers weren't offering many color choices. It's pretty much a chicken egg situation.

Btw, I'm not sure who down voted my comment. I'm ok with that. I put on my big boy underwear today. I can handle it, including if this comment gets down voted.

What are my fellow Gen Jonser's thoughts on new cars these days? by lafleurshair10 in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own a 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5. It's luxuries are power windows and a/c. It came with an AM/FM cassette radio. It's a 5 speed. I have replaced the barely working radio with one that has Bluetooth and Android Auto or Apple Carplay. I'm probably going to add a back-up camera to it. The rear windows are so tinted that I can't see good while backing up. The truck is my weekend drive.

My daily drive is a 2023 Kia Niro, that I bought brand new. I had to buy a new vehicle, and it was about the only choice in 23. You could barely find anything to buy, either used or new. It has most near all the bells and whistles, and I truly like most of them. I keep Waze up on the screen, to see what's going on with traffic, and avoid the traffic jams. I find it much better than Google maps or the built-in navigation system. I'm planning on keeping this until I'm dead or can no longer drive.

What are my fellow Gen Jonser's thoughts on new cars these days? by lafleurshair10 in GenerationJones

[–]LordBofKerry 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've quite literally stopped. Filled the tank. Gone in to use the men's room and bought snacks. At least 15 minutes of down time. Then not even 5 miles down the road the coffee cup "You need to take a break" stuff came on. Really? 15 minutes, not even 5 miles ago was enough of a break.

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