Andy D Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) Lately I have noticed a number of "senior citizen" aged AFOL's. In the USA, AARP (American Association for Retired People) defines a "senior citizen" as over 50. On Eurobricks it seems to me that the majority of AFOL's are between 20 to at most 40 maybe mostly 30-something. Some younger, some older. I have also noticed a number who (like me) seem a little older, maybe 50-70. Eurobricks has a title/badge to recognize our ladies, how about some recognition for us seniors? If you' re "older than dirt" stand up and tell us who you are. I'll go first... Hi, I'm Andy and I'm older than dirt! (68, much dirt here!) And I still enjoy building with LEGO! There I've said it, I feel better, whew, big load off my shoulders. Andy D Edited December 8, 2013 by Andy D Quote
eurotrash Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 I'm in.... I remember when dirt first turned up. And the only MOCs we built were of the freakin' pyramids. Eurotrash, Aged 53 Quote
monsinjor Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 I am not that old, I'm 31, but... I am so happy for you guys, my wish is that when and if I reach your ages, I'll be like you, creative and into Lego. Big respect from cold Croatia,. Big respect! :thumbup: Quote
eurotrash Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 It's a thread about ancient AFOLs and Monsinjor turns up with his Grim Reaper avatar - very funny! Quote
monsinjor Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 Haha, funny indded, I didn0t realize it. But you guys have the pass, don't worry. Quote
Andy D Posted December 8, 2013 Author Posted December 8, 2013 Haha, funny indded, I didn0t realize it. But you guys have the pass, don't worry. Whew! Getting worried there when the Grim Reaper showed up. Glad he is giving us a pass. Andy D Quote
dr_spock Posted December 9, 2013 Posted December 9, 2013 We have CARP in Canada. Now get off my Lego lawn. Quote
Andy D Posted December 9, 2013 Author Posted December 9, 2013 Where are all the old guys and gals (excuse me men and women)? I know you're out here! Now come in here. Tell us who you are. Andy D Quote
Freddy Bricker Posted December 9, 2013 Posted December 9, 2013 I'm nowhere near your ages, but I do like the idea of recognizing those of age around you. Hope you get some recognition, and why hasn't Historian commented here yet? He made a pretty interesting comment in the "starting out, how do I explain being an AFOL to non Lego Fans" thread, Quote
Andy D Posted December 10, 2013 Author Posted December 10, 2013 Only 2 of us willing to stand up! I know you are out there! I know there are more than 2 of us in the over 50 club. Come on, who / where are you? Andy D Quote
Scorpiox Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I turned fifty-one in October, so I guess that puts me in your category. Not sure that I'd like a great big sign advertising how old and withered I am, though. Quote
Andy D Posted December 10, 2013 Author Posted December 10, 2013 I turned fifty-one in October, so I guess that puts me in your category. Not sure that I'd like a great big sign advertising how old and withered I am, though. Thanks for joining us... As long as you look down to see the grass, not up to see grass from below you are not too old. As long as I can stack bricks on top of each other I am not too old. Just label me... Still stacking bricks! Andy D Quote
eurotrash Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I'm digging the new badge! I'm grateful it wasn't a Bus Pass, or a Rocking Chair, or an enlarged Prostate, or a Graybeard, and especially glad it's not Monsinjor's Grim Reaper.... Quote
Andy D Posted December 10, 2013 Author Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) OK "Old Timers"! Step up and join the club and you will get (I hope) a bright and shiney "Old Timers" badge (I think). BTW: Thanks to whoever gave us the shiney, new "Old Timers" badge. Andy D Edited December 11, 2013 by Andy D Quote
Scorpiox Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Oh wow, that's brilliant! I love it. Quote
dr_spock Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 OK "Old Timers"! Step up and join the club and you will get (I hope) a bright and shiney "Old Timers" badge (I think). BTW: Thanks to whoever gave us the shiney, new "Old Timers" badge. Andy D I think that might be Fugazi. Quote
Andy D Posted December 11, 2013 Author Posted December 11, 2013 Our "Old Timers" club does not seem to be growing. I guess there are only three of use here on Eurobricks... Kind of makes it an exclusive club! But it shouldn't be! Just kidding, how about it? Step up (LEGO Historian?) and other of the more senior (age wise) LEGO builders. I still like my shiney new "Old Timers" badge and I wear it proudly and I will. As long as I can stack bricks! Andy D Quote
dr_spock Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 I'm still too young to join the Old Timers (not quite 50 yet). Although every year it is getting harder and harder to see those tiny parts that fall on the floor. Quote
Legogal Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Yup, your eyes are not the only part that goes....just wait! Badge looks great to me! Count me in....many, many years ago! First grandchild on the way for next year, so my Duplos will come out of the closet for sure! Quote
Ridge Montante Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Cool little badge guys. I look forward to getting one in 20 years. Lol. Quote
Fugazi Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 I think that might be Fugazi. Indeed, but blame thank CorneliusMurdock for the tag concept. Quote
CorneliusMurdock Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Indeed, but blame thank CorneliusMurdock for the tag concept. You did all the work, Foog. So you should get all the blame thanks. Quote
Andy D Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) You did all the work, Foog. So you should get all the blame thanks. Indeed, but blame thank CorneliusMurdock for the tag concept. Sounds like the thanks is going back an forth. Since you can't agree, I say thanks to the both of you for the shiny new "Old Timers" badge. Now we just need to attract more members. Andy D Edited December 12, 2013 by Andy D Quote
Plastic Nurak Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 Andy D is so old that when he was a child he made buildings out of stone because was the only element available in that time. Quote
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