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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsSome men my age climb mountains. Some run marathons.
I however, have decided not to pursue these activities.
I do not make this decision lightly.
I'm not very coordinated.
I get out of the shower, dry off, and go to put on my boxer briefs while standing up.
I usually miss the leg hole entirely when trying to put on my underwear, and my big toe gets caught in the crotch-hole instead. So I'm naked, perched on one leg, and hopping around while my big toe is caught in the crotch-hole.
Then everything turns to slow motion as I desperately try to right myself, still hopping on one leg, as I scream in despair while losing my balance and smashing my face against the corner of the dresser.
For these reasons, I have decided not to climb mountains or run marathons.
Thank you.

Only I have shampoo in my eye, a razor cut on my leg, arthritic knees and what did I come in here for syndrome.👍
OLDMDDEM
(2,605 posts)patphil
(8,085 posts)Also, I've noticed that the floor is farther away than it used to be.
It must be true, since it takes a lot more time to get down there, and then get back up again.
I do that instead of mountain climbing...almost the same effort.
SARose
(1,680 posts)It takes me 15 minutes to get back up!
Growing old is not for wimps, I tell ya!
patphil
(8,085 posts)
lastlib
(26,289 posts)...without a DEFINITE plan for how to get back up!!
(Voice of experience....)
MiHale
(11,914 posts)From a hastily thrown pile and rushing out the house while getting dressed in the dark, barefoot till in the car.
Now when that happens
I usually shake off the slumber
break the dream and go pee.
Oh well, least I dream in color.
Marthe48
(21,204 posts)Hope part of the story is made up!
LuckyCharms
(20,346 posts)No, the story is true.
I'm like a one-legged kangaroo when I put my underwear on.
I keep telling myself I should sit on the edge of the bed when I do this, but that would take all of the fun out of it.
Bet that left a mark. Take care of yourself. You are reminding me of the meme about screeching up sideways to your coffin on a motorcycle, yelling, "woo-hee, that was fun!"
Harker
(16,575 posts)The challenge word is "apple."
What's the password?
2naSalit
(97,317 posts)To lean against something while doing leg stands like that! I would go the extra mile and throw my back out on my way to the floor! And maybe sprain my shoulder for good measure when I make contact!
LoisB
(11,073 posts)mountains or running marathons either.
marble falls
(66,989 posts)Wounded Bear
(62,480 posts)I sit down to put on my skivvies and pants.
Getting old calls for compromises.
onethatcares
(16,873 posts)taping my morning routine? You missed the "trim my toenails" part of the skit. The scraggle ends catch in my socks and that adds 38 more minutes to getting dressed.