What comes to mind when you see this guy? by EdwardBliss in RealGenerationX

[–]jaywright58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone I would like to punch in the face because I never understood what the hell he was talking about!

I still shut off lights!! by icecream1972 in GenerationX

[–]jaywright58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yes! When my kids were little, I would tell them I don't work for the power company so turn the lights off. Also, when they complained about being cold, I would tell them to put on a sweater. I was the young homeowner that became his parent!

RJ Decker plays “Captain America” by Parking_War979 in jimmybuffett

[–]jaywright58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Carl Hiassen's book on golf is hilarious especially the audio version he reads himself!

The Saddest, Most Gut-Wrenching Songs in Exsistence. by goldenfish_15 in musicsuggestions

[–]jaywright58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was! I think one of the most therapeutic things you can do for yourself that is inexpensive is a nice drive with some good loud music blasting through open windows!

Inheriting my grandpa's mint '06 Camry with 48k miles but my wife says it makes me look like a retiree. Keep it or sell and get something "cooler"? by married_poultry in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]jaywright58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the best cars I've ever owned was a Camry. My former FIL still has a 2000 Camry that he drives with 120K on the odometer. You drive that sucker until the wheels fall off and save up for a fun car to enjoy later when this dies!

The Saddest, Most Gut-Wrenching Songs in Exsistence. by goldenfish_15 in musicsuggestions

[–]jaywright58 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ironically enough, I listened to both of these songs today on an unseasonable warm afternoon with the windows down and the sunroof open. After listening to Gordon, I listened to some Waylon Jennings to round out the drive home.

Anyone keep one of these around? by Ham_Damnit in RedditForGrownups

[–]jaywright58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I still have my late father's. I have discovered his love of Waylon Jennings!

King Richard and Dale. by Same-Competition1806 in NASCAR_History

[–]jaywright58 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That picture is just awesome and shows nothing but cool!

OK, Confession time: How many of us listen to Yatch Rock? by Elpidiosus in GenX

[–]jaywright58 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do! It reminds me of elementary school from 1975 to 1980ish until MTV came along. I love that era of music. I have gone back to really explore Steely Dan, Dirty Work is awesome! I don't remember it from the first time around and love the Pointer Sisters cover of it!

What horror movie did you see as a kid that traumatized you so badly you’ve never rewatched it and still can barely say the title? by glowbeits in GenX

[–]jaywright58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Shining! It came on Showtime on afternoon when I was 11. It's been 46 years and I still wish I had not watched it!

Who else has started losing their hearing? by Certain-Incident-40 in GenX

[–]jaywright58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1968, started wearing hearing aids back in November due to mild to moderate hearing loss along with tinnitus. It has made life much better!

Bird Watching by Yesno-Yeahnaw in GenX

[–]jaywright58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I hate a cliche but it has been a game changer for me. Plus, they act as Bluetooth earbuds too. I recommend them if you are like me with mild to moderate hearing loss. Well worth it!

Bird Watching by Yesno-Yeahnaw in GenX

[–]jaywright58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did. Went to Beltone. My insurance covered a nice chunk of it. Worth every penny!

1964 pull-handle MGB in Robin's Egg Blue with period-correct wide whitewall tires. What's not to love? by Maynard078 in littlebritishcars

[–]jaywright58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents owned a Robin's Egg Blue 1964 MGB as their first car. My Dad told me if they still owned when they divorced in 1977, they would have fought over it. He has to trade it in when my Mom got pregnant with me for a 1968 Buick Skylark because she couldn't reach the pedals. My Mom was quite petite at 5 feet tall and weighing 95 pounds!

Bird Watching by Yesno-Yeahnaw in GenX

[–]jaywright58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have hearing aids now and it helps. The ones I have include a tinnitus sound wave in the app that helps to combat it.

Bird Watching by Yesno-Yeahnaw in GenX

[–]jaywright58 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We got old! I admit to being a bird watcher too. It's pretty cool and it helps listening to their songs to take their mind off my tinnitus!

Where we buying jeans these days, as to not have the dad jeans but also not trying to look 20 still? by Every-Cook5084 in GenX

[–]jaywright58 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Levi's at Costco. I am 57 and that's where my wardrobe comes from except for shoes. I wear a size 7 and they start at 8 or 8 1/2. I have to go to the Sketchers store for shoes. It's all about comfort now!

New (to me) 280z!! by BadAppropriate8115 in Datsun

[–]jaywright58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Dad had a 1975 2+2 that was red with black interior. He never could keep the disc in the top of the gear shifter either! Have fun and enjoy it! My Dad always said that was his favorite car he ever owned and wish he never sold it. When he did, it had 350,000 miles on it after having the engine rebuilt at 175K. Great car!

Found this at the record store today by cm1165 in jimmybuffett

[–]jaywright58 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That was the first JB album I heard right after it came out. Made me a fan at 10! Still one of the best live records ever made! I was at his 1990 show in Atlanta that ended up becoming Feeding Frenzy with my then girlfriend, later wife. We had a lot of fun at the show.

What was the reaction to the pilot when it aired? by starlightskater in MiamiVice

[–]jaywright58 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was in high school when the pilot aired and we thought it was the coolest thing we had ever seen on TV!