Feeling Old?

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  • R_T_A
    R_T_A Posts: 488
    Isn't your FCN quite similar to D&D?

    ....although the cloak and staff are quite awkward whilst pedalling...
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    - Terry Pratchett.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    This site is full of very old people. Obviously the bike industry aims its products to two types pf people:

    Those with disposable income to burn, grown up kids, mortgage paid and decades of savings to spend as the years to retirement loom near.

    Those bang in the middle of a crisis (2 Cervelo's anyone?)

    ... OK you can flame me...
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    This site is full of very old people. Obviously the bike industry aims its products to two types pf people:

    Those with disposable income to burn, grown up kids, mortgage paid and decades of savings to spend as the years to retirement loom near.

    Those bang in the middle of a crisis (2 Cervelo's anyone?)

    ... OK you can flame me...

    'scuse me, less of the VERY old. How old are you then?
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    cjcp wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    Elite! I remember putting hours into that game. I could never quite get the knack of docking on space stations to trade until someone showed me a cheat code which automatically gave yuo a docking computer, then I was well away. I used to love getting into dogfights with the pirates too...

    How old are you lot? I thought I was older than average but it seems you all have the same memories as me...

    Docking was an art. If you had enough credits, you could buy the Auto-Docker equipment.

    Dogfights with the Space Station Police were fantastic. I used to pick on them if I was in a bad mood by approaching the Space Station all guns a'blazin' directing my fire at the gap you docked through because that's where the police came out. Think you received 0.5 credits for each kill. Not prosperous business, I know, but it eased the tension. Felt like the end of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (now that's a film Jay :wink: ).

    Did you ever get caught in Witch Space i.e. some sort of Nowhere's-ville full of Thargons and Thargoids?

    I'm 35 going on 55.

    Oh yes, I remember that witch space place. Didn't you get sent there if you shot too many police? Or is that my imagination. Yeah, I had a load of cheat codes for Elite, I had top of the range ship, lasers, docking comuter etc etc so I just used to play it like a space invaders game...
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  • UndercoverElephant
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Headhuunter wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    This site is full of very old people. Obviously the bike industry aims its products to two types pf people:

    Those with disposable income to burn, grown up kids, mortgage paid and decades of savings to spend as the years to retirement loom near.

    Those bang in the middle of a crisis (2 Cervelo's anyone?)

    ... OK you can flame me...

    'scuse me, less of the VERY old. How old are you then?

    I'm in my mid 20's and holding onto that for 10 more years.

    Your 9yrs older than me and 10yrs younger than my parents. Yes they are 47 - had me young.
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    This site is full of very old people. Obviously the bike industry aims its products to two types pf people:

    Those with disposable income to burn, grown up kids, mortgage paid and decades of savings to spend as the years to retirement loom near.

    Those bang in the middle of a crisis (2 Cervelo's anyone?)

    ... OK you can flame me...

    'scuse me, less of the VERY old. How old are you then?

    I'm in my mid 20's and holding onto that for 10 more years.

    Your 9yrs older than me and 10yrs younger than my parents. Yes they are 47 - had me young.

    If you're 9 ys younger than me that makes you 27 - I'd start calling that late 20s if I were you or you'll miss the opportunity and end up in your 30s before you know it. Anyway, as I pointed out, I was asked if I was under 26 the other week, so I probably look younger than you.... :wink:
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Headhuunter wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    Elite! I remember putting hours into that game. I could never quite get the knack of docking on space stations to trade until someone showed me a cheat code which automatically gave yuo a docking computer, then I was well away. I used to love getting into dogfights with the pirates too...

    How old are you lot? I thought I was older than average but it seems you all have the same memories as me...

    Docking was an art. If you had enough credits, you could buy the Auto-Docker equipment.

    Dogfights with the Space Station Police were fantastic. I used to pick on them if I was in a bad mood by approaching the Space Station all guns a'blazin' directing my fire at the gap you docked through because that's where the police came out. Think you received 0.5 credits for each kill. Not prosperous business, I know, but it eased the tension. Felt like the end of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (now that's a film Jay :wink: ).

    Did you ever get caught in Witch Space i.e. some sort of Nowhere's-ville full of Thargons and Thargoids?

    I'm 35 going on 55.

    Oh yes, I remember that witch space place. Didn't you get sent there if you shot too many police? Or is that my imagination. Yeah, I had a load of cheat codes for Elite, I had top of the range ship, lasers, docking comuter etc etc so I just used to play it like a space invaders game...

    Ah, that's why I ended up there a lot.

    I never had any cheat codes. I spent a lot of time as "Mostly Harmless" (problems saving the status, see), which wasn't good for my morale because, amongst my friends, it effectively meant "Sh!te".

    Fyi, DDD was one of those who didn't remember Cannonball Run. He's from a deprived generation.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • R_T_A
    R_T_A Posts: 488
    cjcp wrote:
    Fyi, DDD was one of those who didn't remember Cannonball Run. He's from a deprived generation.

    Next thing you'll be telling me he doesn't know Hawk the Slayer.

    That was the first ever film I was allowed to pick from the video rental shop.

    Here it is in three minutes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORXmKxe-iHk

    They don't make them like that any more 8)
    Giant Escape R1
    FCN 8
    "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
    - Terry Pratchett.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Headhuunter wrote:
    I was asked if I was under 26 the other week, so I probably look younger than you.... :wink:

    I highly doubt that.... I've never grown a full beard, can't... :cry:
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    I was asked if I was under 26 the other week, so I probably look younger than you.... :wink:

    I highly doubt that.... I've never grown a full beard, can't... :cry:

    It's very easy you just let it... or is that just me?
  • malcsussex
    malcsussex Posts: 32
    when i grew up there was no tv during the day and i had to get next door to watch playschool!
    No one told me about that hill!!!
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    roger merriman wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    I was asked if I was under 26 the other week, so I probably look younger than you.... :wink:

    I highly doubt that.... I've never grown a full beard, can't... :cry:

    It's very easy you just let it... or is that just me?
    Why is it that people who start to grow beards resort to using the stuff on the top of their heads? Or is it just coincidence that there are a lot of baldiebeardies?
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    D and D anyone ? (I'll get me coat) :oops:

    Don't you mean your +3 Plate Armour giving you an AC of 0? :wink:



    (Holy Crap it DOES give you an AC of 0!!! Oh, Christ shoot me now.)

    Ah - I knew there'd be one - somehow I had an idea it might be you 8)
  • Deadeye Duck
    Deadeye Duck Posts: 419
    UndercoverElephant wrote:
    FAO: AlwaysTyred

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    I dont get this thing at all.
    No matter what I type it just tells me it doesn't understand...
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  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Always Tyred wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    I was asked if I was under 26 the other week, so I probably look younger than you.... :wink:

    I highly doubt that.... I've never grown a full beard, can't... :cry:

    It's very easy you just let it... or is that just me?
    Why is it that people who start to grow beards resort to using the stuff on the top of their heads? Or is it just coincidence that there are a lot of baldiebeardies?

    I used to have one - incredibly useful as extra storage space - midnight snacks and as accommodation for small pets - alas no more - I came back from Greenland and Mrs JW made me get rid of it
  • cyberknight
    cyberknight Posts: 1,238
    Email?

    i remember seeing my 1st pc zx 80 with 1 k of ram !!! with that touch sensitive keyboard.

    Whats this cassette for music i bought my 1st single i remember it well blockbuster by the sweet the days of vinyl.

    to damn right they have it easy with there £90 pairs of trainers? i had hand me down clothes from neighbours , the only kid in the 80s still wearing flares so you can imagine how much fun i had at school ..................
    FCN 3/5/9
  • rally200
    rally200 Posts: 646
    cyberknight wrote:
    Email?

    i, the only kid in the 80s still wearing flares so you can imagine how much fun i had at school ..................

    i feel your pain - 1982/83 ish - I was the only kid without a BMX - my Dad just wouldn't let me "its got no gears, and your knees will be over your elbows" - I was "forced" to have a racer (I soon realised with most of my mates living in villages several miles away he had a point )

    ah, the horror of putting a chain ring tattoo on my best dove-grey sta-prest
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Always Tyred wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    I was asked if I was under 26 the other week, so I probably look younger than you.... :wink:

    I highly doubt that.... I've never grown a full beard, can't... :cry:

    It's very easy you just let it... or is that just me?
    Why is it that people who start to grow beards resort to using the stuff on the top of their heads? Or is it just coincidence that there are a lot of baldiebeardies?

    pass not something i have to worry about, hair is in abundant supply here and looking at my family likely to remain so,
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Jay dubbleU wrote:
    I used to have one - incredibly useful as extra storage space - midnight snacks and as accommodation for small pets - alas no more - I came back from Greenland and Mrs JW made me get rid of it

    I tried to grow something approaching a beard when I was travelling. Never again. Was forever scratching itches. It was like I had fleas.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    R_T_A wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    PS: I hope your Nan is ageing disgracefully. I've already warned my siblings and their kids to watch out as I'm in training :lol:

    Hell yeah - she doesn't do "change". I mean, she still washes her laundry with a wash board :shock:

    Oh my God, I remember them!! My mum had one and I used to watch her use it. Iron heated on the cooker, anyone :shock: :D:D
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    dennisn wrote:
    I remember black and white television. This was BC(before cable). I also remember
    BEFORE remote control and having to twist a dial(on the TV) to change channels.

    You had the same tv we did? :D
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Headhuunter wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    This site is full of very old people. Obviously the bike industry aims its products to two types pf people:

    Those with disposable income to burn, grown up kids, mortgage paid and decades of savings to spend as the years to retirement loom near.

    Those bang in the middle of a crisis (2 Cervelo's anyone?)

    ... OK you can flame me...

    'scuse me, less of the VERY old. How old are you then?

    :roll: Headhunter, don't even bother...........................
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    For those of you who don't know what old is I was born the day they nationalised coal - work that one out - still mentally 14 however :wink:
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Cafewanda wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    I remember black and white television. This was BC(before cable). I also remember
    BEFORE remote control and having to twist a dial(on the TV) to change channels.

    You had the same tv we did? :D

    Remember how I said we didn't have a TV until I was eight? Well that TV had a twisty dial to change channel. I begin to suspect my parents may have lied to me - I suspect twisty dial TVs were hard to find new in 1991... :x
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Oh and DDD, I think there's a 3rd group here - the young who have no debts or dependants... :D
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Oh and DDD, I think there's a 3rd group here - the young who have no debts or dependants... :D

    Can I be in the group at the grand old age of 27 (just)?

    Oh, balls. Stupid Mortgage.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    roger merriman wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    I was asked if I was under 26 the other week, so I probably look younger than you.... :wink:

    I highly doubt that.... I've never grown a full beard, can't... :cry:

    It's very easy you just let it... or is that just me?
    Why is it that people who start to grow beards resort to using the stuff on the top of their heads? Or is it just coincidence that there are a lot of baldiebeardies?

    pass not something i have to worry about, hair is in abundant supply here and looking at my family likely to remain so,

    Generally speaking, I'm not hairy. I naturally don't have any hair on my chest, my arms and legs aren't particularly hairy either. I shave my chin once every two weeks if I'm bothered. I've left it to grow for a month, no beard just a sort of patchy goatie with a 'pires' under my lip. I've never had side burns....
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Oh and DDD, I think there's a 3rd group here - the young who have no debts or dependants... :D

    Forth Group. Young with so much debt that having children and not going to Uni would have been cheaper.....

    (Wouldn't swap the experience though. :wink: )
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Oh and DDD, I think there's a 3rd group here - the young who have no debts or dependants... :D

    Forth Group. Young with so much debt that having children and not going to Uni would have been cheaper.....

    (Wouldn't swap the experience though. :wink: )
    Fourth.

    The Forth is a river. Jesus what do they teach you kids these days.

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