If I recall correctly, kids Nelson’s age have a really hard time imagining being in middle school, much less grown up, aged, retired, being grandparents.
One day, after quizzes were handed in, my students and I were having a game of student-teacher put down to lighten the day. Lots of laughs.
They nailed me with you’re bald-headed my reply it’s just a fire break at the top of my head,
Next you’re fat, reply, teeny little bulge,
then you’re bow-legged reply Ouch!
and you’re old. reply I am 50. Not old just seasoned
Then I gave them a look at the future. I said, look very carefully at your oldest relative whom you most resemble and remember it. One day years from now you will look in the mirror and see that person staring back at you and wonder what happened. Then you will see my face over your shoulder and I will be laughing.
That was 37 years ago and I’ll bet some of them are remembering that day even as you read this. And I am still laughing.
My youngest Grandson (8 Months) was visiting at Christmas time. I came home from work the day they got here. He took one look at me and started balling his eyes out! My daughter said he has never done anything like that before. I said, “He probably got a glimpse of his future self and it scared the hell outta him!” ;) We’re best buds now but that was funny!
For pete’s sake, there’s nothing wrong with getting old and showing our years. If our kids find the process frightening, it’s because our culture taught them that old means decrepit and ugly. Fiddlesticks. I think Earl is a cutie.
My Grandpa Miller was an introvert. Whenever family came over, he’d go hide. But us kids would go find him and he would always make us kids laugh before we headed out to play, walk the forest, go fishing, etc. My Grandpa Bilbrey liked to sit and visit whenever family came over. In that regard, I’m more like Grandpa Bilbrey, while some of my brothers are more like Grandpa Miller.
allen@home over 1 year ago
Earl what a horrible thing to say to a kid. Nelson is gonna need therapy now.
sirbadger over 1 year ago
Previously, Nelson imagined that he would look like Clint Eastwood did when he was 70.
Erse IS better over 1 year ago
If I recall correctly, kids Nelson’s age have a really hard time imagining being in middle school, much less grown up, aged, retired, being grandparents.
suv2000 over 1 year ago
Sad but true
kraftjeff over 1 year ago
Great Gramps… you broke him
ꜝ over 1 year ago
yesterday he talked about death,
today he’s going on about aging
is Earl trying to prepare Nelson for the inevitable?
Macushlalondra over 1 year ago
No kid ever thinks about getting old!
Brian G Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sad but true, sometimes when I look in the mirror, my Grandfather’s face from 50 years ago is looking back.
Doug K over 1 year ago
Say it isn’t true, Grampa.
iggyman over 1 year ago
He’s trying to get over the shock!
scote1379 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sigh..! I guess the old saying " Mirror , Mirror , on the wall you are your Mother after all ! " now applies to both sexes !
PraiseofFolly over 1 year ago
Turn around … turn around … turn around … and you’re an old man shuffling out of the front door.
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Perfect look of panic on Nelson’s face!
tremaine53 over 1 year ago
You shouldn’t scare kids like that.
brick10 over 1 year ago
Scary stories are best saved for camp outs
Skeptical Meg over 1 year ago
Early onset PTSD
ANIMAL over 1 year ago
OMG……. he’s in SHOCK…… CALL 911 (LOL)
goboboyd over 1 year ago
It’s funny, and a bit discouraging how closely I’m following my father’s health history.
Baucuva over 1 year ago
No worries. Nelson will be laughing in a minute when Earl breaks the arm of that chair and lands on the floor.
sandpiper over 1 year ago
One day, after quizzes were handed in, my students and I were having a game of student-teacher put down to lighten the day. Lots of laughs.
They nailed me with you’re bald-headed my reply it’s just a fire break at the top of my head,
Next you’re fat, reply, teeny little bulge,
then you’re bow-legged reply Ouch!
and you’re old. reply I am 50. Not old just seasoned
Then I gave them a look at the future. I said, look very carefully at your oldest relative whom you most resemble and remember it. One day years from now you will look in the mirror and see that person staring back at you and wonder what happened. Then you will see my face over your shoulder and I will be laughing.
That was 37 years ago and I’ll bet some of them are remembering that day even as you read this. And I am still laughing.
davanden over 1 year ago
Another ageist joke. How terrible! People get old!
eced52 over 1 year ago
Earl broke him.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Shock N AWE‼️☺️
ladykat over 1 year ago
Nelson’s mind just boggled.
Ishka Bibel over 1 year ago
Sad, but true.
montylc2001 over 1 year ago
There is some truth to this. Look at your mother in law…that is what your wife will look like when she hits that age. Truth.
bigplayray over 1 year ago
My youngest Grandson (8 Months) was visiting at Christmas time. I came home from work the day they got here. He took one look at me and started balling his eyes out! My daughter said he has never done anything like that before. I said, “He probably got a glimpse of his future self and it scared the hell outta him!” ;) We’re best buds now but that was funny!
kathleenhicks62 over 1 year ago
Poor kid.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
He lost Nelson this time……….
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 1 year ago
DON’T SCARE THE YOUNG’UN!!
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
Nelson so doesn’t want to envision that, Earl.
fencie over 1 year ago
For pete’s sake, there’s nothing wrong with getting old and showing our years. If our kids find the process frightening, it’s because our culture taught them that old means decrepit and ugly. Fiddlesticks. I think Earl is a cutie.
donwestonmysteries over 1 year ago
Yeah. I thought I’d never get old. Now I’m there but I don’t feel old.
listmom over 1 year ago
Well, Nelson, now you know to take better care of yourself so you won’t look quite like Earl.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 1 year ago
If you wonder what your wife/girlfriend will look like later on in life, just look at her mother.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
How many sleepless night will that cause for the kid?
Robert Miller Premium Member over 1 year ago
My Grandpa Miller was an introvert. Whenever family came over, he’d go hide. But us kids would go find him and he would always make us kids laugh before we headed out to play, walk the forest, go fishing, etc. My Grandpa Bilbrey liked to sit and visit whenever family came over. In that regard, I’m more like Grandpa Bilbrey, while some of my brothers are more like Grandpa Miller.