I'm the king of senior moments. I used to have a tee shirt that said "NOW WHY AM I STANDING IN THIS ROOM?" I liked that shirt, but I misplaced it. And speaking of losing things, I think Murphy's Law should include this: The more important and item is, to the more likely you'll misplace it. Like the crescent gauge needle I put in a safe place last month, so I wouldn't lose it....still can't find it. I should have just thrown it on a shelf with a bunch of other **** that's been there for 10 years & been done with it.
Has one yesterday. At 78 been around a lot of Model A Fords. Rebuilt fuel pump in my Flathead powered 29 about a month ago and went out yesterday to give it a run. Turns over but not getting fuel. Used some strong language and slammed door in disgust. Went in house and complained to missus about these damn old cars. Thought for a minute and then it hit me. The first thing you do with a Model A is open the pet**** on the fuel tank. Need help getting my foot out of my ***. Getting old should be more fun.
More than once I've had a panic attack cranking my old Chevy truck with the foot starter before I realized I hadn't turned the ignition key on.
Recently I was at the welding shop buying some steel. They keep leather work gloves on the counter right by the cash register. So I buy a couple of pairs. When I got home I put them in my "work glove" drawer. You guessed it; right on top of two other brand new pairs.
That IS the idea behind putting things right on the counter. Shops aren't organized to help you buy what you need, they're organized to trick you into grabbing things you don't need. Details like keeping the milk at the far end of the grocery store, as everyone always buys milk and when they have to walk all the way through the store they grab a bunch of other stuff they didn't intend to buy.
I was helping a buddy install a clutch on an OT engine the other day at his shop. He hands me a torque wrench and asks me to set it at 71 inch-lbs, automatically I convert it to 6 ft-lbs and start cranking the setting... which went only to 40 inch-lbs... I said do you have another torque wrench.... that's when he grabbed it out of my hand...
In the business world its called "impulse buying"--not something you even thought about but just looked at and wanted. Ever notice that most of it is relatively low priced or a "was-now" price-and its right at the counter. Courses are taught on this type of subject in business. Hell, i fell for one yesterday-bought a "was-now" short ladder for the garage. It adds up on the bottom line.
Impulse buying , my wife's waterloo , I can go to the store & buy the one needed item I went after , her , every visit is at least a half dozen items !
Hello, Having an early history with old hot rods and drag racing, every time I do some research or write a short story, in the back of my mind, an old hot rod always comes to mind. Either I forgot or I kept thinking that we were on the search for an old 1940 Ford sedan. My wife and I had some great times in our 65 El Camino and the 327 powered 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery, we finally made into a safe daily driver after we got married. During these past years, the inkling of another old hot rod has crossed our minds. We have very reliable, paid for daily drivers, but our weekly road trips "To make the pandemic blues a lot better with something great from our past adventures..." to run errands, visit the various beaches and history from our past certainly would fall in place, if we had a cool old hot rod. We do not want another 40 Ford Sedan Delivery, but a two door or even a four door version with an SBC motor and A/C. We almost bought one (green) as the cost was very good and it was So Cal local. But, it got sold by the time we were discussing the ramifications of purchasing the new/old 1940 Ford sedan. The green color has never been in our color palette for any cars, but at least it would be a big hit at the local area St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The senior moment came when I thought we could buy another Ford sedan and still keep our cars. But, I forgot that we only have a two car garage and one of our “paid for” (9 years old…wife, 17 years old…me) daily drivers would have to go. My wife said definitely no to her daily driver leaving our house. So, it was up to me. That is up for grabs, with a new idea from my wife taking front and center… a 450 hp little station wagon with a nice warranty and service plan for the next several years. A trade off of sorts. When I saw this Candy Apple Red 1940 Ford Sedan, my thoughts ramped up again, only to be brought back to reality. Although the purchase price is available in our reserves, I keep thinking our garage situation is back 20 years ago, when we lived in a huge house with a three car garage. Back then, we had the space, but we were going in a new direction with our “together sailing adventures” and so the hot rod sedan took a back seat. Now, that we have downsized to a comfortable small house with little upkeep required, thoughts are still about the 1940 Ford Sedan cruising around during the pandemic to see our old hang out spots and beach surf spots. But, then reality hits and since we do not keep a car outside, the situation is at a standstill. Jnaki So,, now, my wife is having a thought of spending the funds for a whole house remodel, starting with our 14 year old kitchen and floors. The pandemic is putting most of those thoughts to the back burner, but it does come up for discussion after we see something we like, hot rods, new flooring and kitchens. Then, this and that and ****… the senior moment fades away, both hers and mine… Old age is confusing, but enjoyable for us, despite the restrictive pandemic.
A TIP for my fellow seniors, I/wife seem to lose/forget our shopping lists lately and as I can only remember 3/4 things I always take a list if she wants me to do the grocery shopping. Take a picture of list with your cell phone so when list is gone, get your phone out, Magic you have your shopping list. I've never lost a cell phone yet, temporarily misplaced yes but never lost one all the way back to late 80's bag phones, we've always have had cell phones for business and convenience. I give credit to my wife for this idea.
I don't have trouble remembering to do stuff to the hot rod. It's everything else I forget that gets me in trouble with the wife..........
There's a free app for that called 'simplenote' It works across devices; so that if you make your list on a PC, it will show up on your cell phone or vice-versa. I've only used it a few times, but it seems to work good. I think there's a version that costs a few $$ that has more features.
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