Posted December 8, 201311 yr 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, 201311 yr by Andy D
December 8, 201311 yr I'm in.... I remember when dirt first turned up. And the only MOCs we built were of the freakin' pyramids. Eurotrash, Aged 53
December 8, 201311 yr 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:
December 8, 201311 yr It's a thread about ancient AFOLs and Monsinjor turns up with his Grim Reaper avatar - very funny!
December 8, 201311 yr Haha, funny indded, I didn0t realize it. But you guys have the pass, don't worry.
December 8, 201311 yr Author On 12/8/2013 at 7:21 PM, monsinjor said: 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
December 9, 201311 yr Author 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
December 9, 201311 yr 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,
December 10, 201311 yr Author 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
December 10, 201311 yr 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.
December 10, 201311 yr Author On 12/10/2013 at 4:35 PM, Scorpiox said: 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
December 10, 201311 yr 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....
December 10, 201311 yr Author 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, 201311 yr by Andy D
December 11, 201311 yr On 12/10/2013 at 8:28 PM, Andy D said: 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.
December 11, 201311 yr Author 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
December 11, 201311 yr 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.
December 11, 201311 yr 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!
December 12, 201311 yr On 12/11/2013 at 6:02 PM, dr_spock said: I think that might be Fugazi. Indeed, but blame thank CorneliusMurdock for the tag concept.
December 12, 201311 yr On 12/12/2013 at 3:51 AM, Fugazi said: Indeed, but blame thank CorneliusMurdock for the tag concept. You did all the work, Foog. So you should get all the blame thanks.
December 12, 201311 yr Author On 12/12/2013 at 4:02 AM, CorneliusMurdock said: You did all the work, Foog. So you should get all the blame thanks. On 12/12/2013 at 3:51 AM, Fugazi said: 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, 201311 yr by Andy D
December 14, 201311 yr 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.
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