For my wedding anniversary we rented a cabin in Maine for two weeks. It was owned by a lovely old lady who was also very lonely, she lived on site. I heard her life story, her biggest regret was never having kids, so I told her about my foster kids. I don't know if it's possible that anyone could be more interested, she wanted to know everything, and I mean everything about them.
Very sweet lady, but I checked the windows before going outside as she was clearly very lonely and talked to me one day for over three hours.
So I thought she might appreciate a Christmas card with a photo of the kids and I.
I got this back. I think I can make out about 5 words. :lol:
Then my inlaws best friend is a 67 year old man. Physically he looks much older, he's had a tough on the body life as a farm hand his whole working life. Mentally he is about 25. He gets a twinkle in his eye when I gently give him crap or bust on him, and he seeks it out. Everyone calls him 'my boyfriend'.
Last night he gave me a gift, I am the only person he did that for, not my inlaws his best friends, just me. The room erupted into a loud 'uh ohh' and Puschy, my old friend giggled.
It was so honestly very cute. And I got what every girl wants.... a candle. :lol:
Anyone else get cards they can't read or gifts from old admirers?
Haha yes I contacted my grandfathers old war buddy who lives in Quebec when I moved to Canada......my grandfather and father have passed, so now I get the cards and letters........I can't make out a word!!!! But I reply with much enthusiasm as I know he's getting on (85 I believe) and know that he very much enjoys getting a letter.....I type it just to make sure he can read it!!!!:lol:
Alex, I can make out some of the card - happy holidays and happy new year; thanks so much for the nice note, card & picture; I'm glad you enjoyed~ Please come again; I'm hanging in and hanging on; sincerely....
(I used to work in a hospital reading doctors' handwriting, the worst...!) Sounds like you made a nice friend!
Oh dang, you nailed it. I am looking at the card now, and now I know the translation, I can see it.
I believe you have a marketable talent! I'd pay a few bucks to a translation service online for something like that.
Muppet, can you read the note you get back? I wrote really big on my card to her too, so she could read it, I wonder if they can read their own writing? :wink::lol:
awww how sweet!! I love our senior citizens. They have so much to give - their stories are fascinating. When I see a little old couple I always remember that once they were young...they went to school, to work, fell in love, perhaps married and raised a family. Some of those old dudes and chicks have lived some amazing lives!!
awww how sweet!! I love our senior citizens. They have so much to give - their stories are fascinating. When I see a little old couple I always remember that once they were young...they went to school, to work, fell in love, perhaps married and raised a family. Some of those old dudes and chicks have lived some amazing lives!!
Hey, not all seniors are "little old" couples. I'm 6'1", 205 pounds with a 36 inch waist, and Mrs. Face is 5'11" and 160 - both former bodybuilders. We all ain't "little"...:rofl:
When I think of seniors and Christmas, I think of my late mother-in-law. She was very very sick, and Mrs. Face was staying with her in Colorado Springs, and she insisted on buying me a Christmas present - the only one she bought. She died three days before Christmas...
I agree-I'm a senior myself, but I'm still fascinated by the adventures many others have had. Even my younger neighbor-who has lived in Alaska, Hawaii, & was raised on a working cattle ranch-love hearing her stories.
Hopefully AlexS you'll grow old....getting old ain't so bad considering the alternatives......I'm mean, after all, nobody lives forever, and at the end, I'm sure it's but a wink of the eye......
The old guy saw something in you....you should be flattered....
When I worked at a Ramada Hotel at the front desk, I met a lot of people from all over the world. I had to work the night of my 18th Birthday, a lovely senior couple from Minnesota had just checked in to the hotel and we were chatting back and forth about restuarants to go to.
The couple asked me how old I was and I said I turn 18 today! They were upset that I was working on my Birthday... Anyways, I called a taxi for them and sent them to a nice resturant in town.
Well, when they came back, they brought me back a lovely cake from the resturant, sang "Happy Birthday" to me and lit a candle! I came to tears, it was so thoughtful of them! Felt like they were family to me! For surely the best guests I ever had there.
Lol I would have to say I do my Oma sends us cards and its in German so I have to have my mom tell me what is says just gotta love older people Posted via Mobile Device
My grandfather is 98 years old. He doesn't remember much anymore. But oddly enough, he remembers that i ride, and that i have a horse. He grew up with horses and always told me stories of his mare that jumped a 6 foot retaining wall to escape the clutches of a Mountain Lion!
So every year, for birthdays and Christmas, I get cards that say: "I love you, granddaughter. Take good care of your horse. They are Gods gift to us" In every single card. Without fail.
Oxer, you're so lucky to have those grandfather memories! Mine died when I was in my 30's (over 20 years ago!) and he was horse crazy and loved talking with me about mine. I didn't appreciate how special that was, at the time. Seven years ago I named my colt after him, sort of - Grandpa's name was Wesley and I couldn't imagine saying "Whoa, Wesley" 10,000 times...so I named him after my Grandpa's father (my great granddad) Dallas. So, every time I'm around my horse, I think of Grandpa...and hope he's watching from up there.
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