re563
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GOD I CAN'T TAKE THIS!!!
3 HOTTIES ON THE SCREEN!!!!!
3 HOTTIES ON THE SCREEN!!!!!
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OK, Thomas, here's fat me at 49. You other guys who put pics up are very handsome, I must say.
Thomas, I would like to ask you to fill in the blank, but I know you don't want to do it. That's OK. Everyone has his mystery. But don't worry about your age. Just don't worry about it! Just do what you love and enjoy the doing. That is the best anti-aging remedy I can think of.
Thanks.
Thomas, I would like to ask you to fill in the blank, but I know you don't want to do it. That's OK. Everyone has his mystery. But don't worry about your age. Just don't worry about it! Just do what you love and enjoy the doing. That is the best anti-aging remedy I can think of.
Thanks.
Thant's me again...
rare winter photo.... working at home.
rare winter photo.... working at home.
What a fun thread. Since I've not contributed for a while, it's about time I shared my thoughts.
Life, ageing, appliances and everything else, brings two words to my mind: "Perspective and Priorities."
Good things about getting older relative to me: I am not tolerant and accepting of other's crap anymore. When I am generous, kind, patient, tolerant, helpful and, overall, a swell kind of guy, it is because I want to. Not because I am trying to please or prove something to others, try to belong somewhere etc. etc.. I've come to appreciate myself, warts and all, learnt to look deeper, enjoy my own company and choice of appliances, appreciate where I am at in my life and count my blessings. I've learnt when it is the right time to exit a party, excuse myself from an argument/conversation and, generally, shut up or speak up.
I know a lot more about the world and the people in it. I've worked out that most human beings are dumb shmucks, just like me. Many probably know a little more, but have as much trouble putting it all into perspective. Mostly, people are opportunistic and full of sh*t. I've learnt that education doesn't, by itself, impart common sense or intelligence. That social and economic success can breed big egos, but doesn't cure other foibles, nor does it impart all-round genious. Or that ageing makes people wiser, sensible or better human beings.
Most importantly, I've unlearnt much of the garbage that I was taught as a child. Why is it that adults (not only parents) have to screw with childrens' minds? Mind abuse is the most common form of child abuse in the world and we have all been subjected to it. Working in aged care I get to see first hand how it damages people.
My views about ageing in general: I think it is great and I embrace it. Ageing is wonderful. Life is such a gift and being around long enough to do stuff - what more could one ask for? Quality of life is an issue. Though, through my work, I constantly witness, first hand, that most people are resilient and resourceful enough to achieve 'quality of life' in adversity.
Looks - well, they are important, but, unfortunately, only a temporal thing and, therefore, subject to change. To me, most people look better as they get older. When our faces mature and life etches its marks on them, we begin to look much more interesting. Through observing others I have found that people who live full, busy, satisfying lives, who are generally happy and content, are usually attractive.
I won't deny that I appreciate the beauty of a young, tight body and a nice, young face. Yet, I wouldn't put myself through the trouble of bedding someone under thirty, let alone pursue a relationship. I am only 45 and don't consider myself old and crotchety (yet), but find that there definitely is a generation gap and not because I begrudge young people their fun.
Anyways, the cure for the reviled combination of good looks and bad attitude is a fast moving object, falling off cliffs, stairs or other high places. Though, life will generally put all of us in our rightful place.
Death is the great equalizer in life. The only real justice there is as far as the human condition is concerned.
Well, that's all I want to say about it for now. Hope you enjoyed it.
Now I've gotta go and let my hair down.
Life, ageing, appliances and everything else, brings two words to my mind: "Perspective and Priorities."
Good things about getting older relative to me: I am not tolerant and accepting of other's crap anymore. When I am generous, kind, patient, tolerant, helpful and, overall, a swell kind of guy, it is because I want to. Not because I am trying to please or prove something to others, try to belong somewhere etc. etc.. I've come to appreciate myself, warts and all, learnt to look deeper, enjoy my own company and choice of appliances, appreciate where I am at in my life and count my blessings. I've learnt when it is the right time to exit a party, excuse myself from an argument/conversation and, generally, shut up or speak up.
I know a lot more about the world and the people in it. I've worked out that most human beings are dumb shmucks, just like me. Many probably know a little more, but have as much trouble putting it all into perspective. Mostly, people are opportunistic and full of sh*t. I've learnt that education doesn't, by itself, impart common sense or intelligence. That social and economic success can breed big egos, but doesn't cure other foibles, nor does it impart all-round genious. Or that ageing makes people wiser, sensible or better human beings.
Most importantly, I've unlearnt much of the garbage that I was taught as a child. Why is it that adults (not only parents) have to screw with childrens' minds? Mind abuse is the most common form of child abuse in the world and we have all been subjected to it. Working in aged care I get to see first hand how it damages people.
My views about ageing in general: I think it is great and I embrace it. Ageing is wonderful. Life is such a gift and being around long enough to do stuff - what more could one ask for? Quality of life is an issue. Though, through my work, I constantly witness, first hand, that most people are resilient and resourceful enough to achieve 'quality of life' in adversity.
Looks - well, they are important, but, unfortunately, only a temporal thing and, therefore, subject to change. To me, most people look better as they get older. When our faces mature and life etches its marks on them, we begin to look much more interesting. Through observing others I have found that people who live full, busy, satisfying lives, who are generally happy and content, are usually attractive.
I won't deny that I appreciate the beauty of a young, tight body and a nice, young face. Yet, I wouldn't put myself through the trouble of bedding someone under thirty, let alone pursue a relationship. I am only 45 and don't consider myself old and crotchety (yet), but find that there definitely is a generation gap and not because I begrudge young people their fun.
Anyways, the cure for the reviled combination of good looks and bad attitude is a fast moving object, falling off cliffs, stairs or other high places. Though, life will generally put all of us in our rightful place.
Death is the great equalizer in life. The only real justice there is as far as the human condition is concerned.
Well, that's all I want to say about it for now. Hope you enjoyed it.
Now I've gotta go and let my hair down.
re563
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ok, ok, ok
Since you studs did it, here is mine--not good, but you get the idea
Since you studs did it, here is mine--not good, but you get the idea
Well, considering that nearly every guy who posted a picture is my type (with a special WOOF going out to hottie I suspected he was, GREG!!!!) I guess I better try to find one to post. Hell, I'm not working right now so who cares? The one I like best is shorts only and I don't want to take this thread in that direction . . . or do I? Hmmmmm . . .
Thomas, I'm especially enjoying the pix contained in this thread!
Thomas, I'm especially enjoying the pix contained in this thread!
OMG!!!
Greg, you are one incredible, gorgeous man!!! Your partner is very blessed. And Bubba, from what I remember from your profile pics several years ago, you are a man who has nothing to be ashamed about at all Mr.!!! And Ken, good Lord, YIKES!! is an understatement. If you passedme on the street, I'd have to go to the emergency room neearest because I'd have gotten whiplash!!! And Bruce, you aren't fat at all, good grief. (And Bruce, I think you're a man that's already spoken for). But, clean-shaven as you are or add a go-tee, I could manage to have you for a feast!!! It's nice to see more washer bears around these here parts!!! Just for the torture, I'll post a pic of this chunky, loveable bear next.
Greg, you are one incredible, gorgeous man!!! Your partner is very blessed. And Bubba, from what I remember from your profile pics several years ago, you are a man who has nothing to be ashamed about at all Mr.!!! And Ken, good Lord, YIKES!! is an understatement. If you passedme on the street, I'd have to go to the emergency room neearest because I'd have gotten whiplash!!! And Bruce, you aren't fat at all, good grief. (And Bruce, I think you're a man that's already spoken for). But, clean-shaven as you are or add a go-tee, I could manage to have you for a feast!!! It's nice to see more washer bears around these here parts!!! Just for the torture, I'll post a pic of this chunky, loveable bear next.
I'm not afraid to say that I'm 44 bald, fat and grey on the chin with one grey hair on the eyelash.
It's just a part of life and I'm ready to start living.......
Life Evolution is about to begin before 50!
It's just a part of life and I'm ready to start living.......
Life Evolution is about to begin before 50!
Here's one of me. For those who have neve met me in person, I'm near-sighted (thick glasses) and yes the eyes are crossed. I also wear half a leg brace on my left leg.
Here's one of me and Scot55405 taken in DADoES' (Glenn's) kitchen June 2007. Sleepy bear just waking up after a crazy Fri. night of cooking, Dish Drawer loads of dishes, and laundry!!
Age is a number and mine is unlisted....
oh hell, who am I kidding? I'm 43. You can't fight it, so you might as well enjoy the ride, and age with some dignity. Or not, if that's your thing.
Here's a very picture I took at work the other day. I'm afraid I'm getting computer eyes, and I look like I just came off a bender of some sort, but I think that's just what happens when you do government work. Ah well - I'll always have my memories ;-)
oh hell, who am I kidding? I'm 43. You can't fight it, so you might as well enjoy the ride, and age with some dignity. Or not, if that's your thing.
Here's a very picture I took at work the other day. I'm afraid I'm getting computer eyes, and I look like I just came off a bender of some sort, but I think that's just what happens when you do government work. Ah well - I'll always have my memories ;-)
Thanks to all for putting on the pics of yourselves - being relatively new on this site (as well as the vac sister site) it is great to put faces to names. I have to agree - very good looking men on here 
.
Here is a pic of my partner and I (I'm the shorter one).
Gary
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. Here is a pic of my partner and I (I'm the shorter one).
Gary
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Let's try that again. Sorry for the pic being so big.
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Thanks guys
I appreiciate the compliments.
Where's that pic Ralph?
What a great bunch of people here! Getting older is not a bad thing. Our society is to focused on youth. One reason is they are a group that spends more money than older people. I think thats why advertising is focused on young people.
Sure young buff guys can be hot -but they have their mistakes ahead of them. It's good to be older "and have more insurance"! And knowledge.
No hair color for me but I do want to loose a few pounds.
I appreiciate the compliments.
Where's that pic Ralph?
What a great bunch of people here! Getting older is not a bad thing. Our society is to focused on youth. One reason is they are a group that spends more money than older people. I think thats why advertising is focused on young people.
Sure young buff guys can be hot -but they have their mistakes ahead of them. It's good to be older "and have more insurance"! And knowledge.
No hair color for me but I do want to loose a few pounds.
panthera
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Either you age or
you're dead.
Period.
Since 99.99% of how you age is genetically determined, all you can do is take care of the .01% under your control.
On the one hand, the emphasis on youth and beauty is understandable in the gay world. For those of us who want partners and life-long relationships, there comes a time when you have to accept that neither you nor your partner is 18 anymore. Some folks get it at the age of 19. Some never get it.
The truly sad thing is how poorly society permits us to take care of ourselves when we get older. Legal restrictions imposed upon us by the christianists, families who would prefer to abuse grieving partners rather than to embrace their mutual loss...and don't give me the usual crap about how you can take care of all that legally, in the US you are always at the mercy of the bastard christianists, it sucks.
More than anything else, we need human rights! It is time to stand up and stop permitting the christianists to deny us the most basic of civil rights!
Yup, I'm 50, don't give a fcuk what the killer queens think and am not going out without a major fight. If you let yourself be defined by the bitches who think they run the gay world, you've already lost. So glad Robert keeps them from running away with our site here...
you're dead.
Period.
Since 99.99% of how you age is genetically determined, all you can do is take care of the .01% under your control.
On the one hand, the emphasis on youth and beauty is understandable in the gay world. For those of us who want partners and life-long relationships, there comes a time when you have to accept that neither you nor your partner is 18 anymore. Some folks get it at the age of 19. Some never get it.
The truly sad thing is how poorly society permits us to take care of ourselves when we get older. Legal restrictions imposed upon us by the christianists, families who would prefer to abuse grieving partners rather than to embrace their mutual loss...and don't give me the usual crap about how you can take care of all that legally, in the US you are always at the mercy of the bastard christianists, it sucks.
More than anything else, we need human rights! It is time to stand up and stop permitting the christianists to deny us the most basic of civil rights!
Yup, I'm 50, don't give a fcuk what the killer queens think and am not going out without a major fight. If you let yourself be defined by the bitches who think they run the gay world, you've already lost. So glad Robert keeps them from running away with our site here...
OK, here goes, and I hope everybody's monitors don't shatter.
This was taken a few years ago, part way through hiking up a steep trail from a beach north of Santa Barbara. The beard is now shaved down to an oversized goatee which is mostly white except for the moustache. Hair on my head is still dark though.
I can't believe I'm posting this, but am caving into pressure from hottie Greg among others.
Oh, and by the way Ken, WOOOOOOF!
Ralph
This was taken a few years ago, part way through hiking up a steep trail from a beach north of Santa Barbara. The beard is now shaved down to an oversized goatee which is mostly white except for the moustache. Hair on my head is still dark though.
I can't believe I'm posting this, but am caving into pressure from hottie Greg among others.
Oh, and by the way Ken, WOOOOOOF!
Ralph
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Lot of handsome guys posting pics to this thread. All I can say is, no worries about aging here if I get to look like that! Woof indeed.
I'm pushing 30, and after much soul searching am no longer dreading it. After all, my 20s haven't exactly been halycon days (one step forwards and two steps back, ALL the damn way), so I'll be quite happy to draw a line under this decade and move onto the next. Life can only get better, and maybe things will finally start falling into place and I'll become more settled.
As for the bitchy 20-something crowd, I never fit in around them and had no desire to anyway. The catty talk, flighty behaviour and general interest in unimportant fluff is a complete turnoff. Most of my friends and hookups are in their late 30s to early 50s, and I have way more in common with them than I do with others my own age. They tend to be very level-headed and grounded, and are a pleasure to be around because they don't pretend to be anything they're not.
I'm pushing 30, and after much soul searching am no longer dreading it. After all, my 20s haven't exactly been halycon days (one step forwards and two steps back, ALL the damn way), so I'll be quite happy to draw a line under this decade and move onto the next. Life can only get better, and maybe things will finally start falling into place and I'll become more settled.
As for the bitchy 20-something crowd, I never fit in around them and had no desire to anyway. The catty talk, flighty behaviour and general interest in unimportant fluff is a complete turnoff. Most of my friends and hookups are in their late 30s to early 50s, and I have way more in common with them than I do with others my own age. They tend to be very level-headed and grounded, and are a pleasure to be around because they don't pretend to be anything they're not.
Kirk, you have it down. Your 30+ future looks excellent based on your outlook and interests.
It seems to me that more and more, older men are getting noticed and commanding interest for exactly the reasons you've mentioned above.
You can keep your Abercrombie & Fitch and Calvin Klien models. Thank goodness for regular, average Joe guys who act like men, are comfortable with who they are and have no pretenses. My right hand would be worn out in a world without them.
It seems to me that more and more, older men are getting noticed and commanding interest for exactly the reasons you've mentioned above.
You can keep your Abercrombie & Fitch and Calvin Klien models. Thank goodness for regular, average Joe guys who act like men, are comfortable with who they are and have no pretenses. My right hand would be worn out in a world without them.
re563
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WOOF, WOOF, WOOF!!!!!!!
GOD YOU GUYS ARE HOT!!!
In the words of Blanche Devoro "encore, encore, date me!!!"
GOD YOU GUYS ARE HOT!!!
In the words of Blanche Devoro "encore, encore, date me!!!"
Robert, can I use your words? ................Thanks!!!
WOOF, WOOF, WOOF!!!!!!!
GOD YOU GUYS ARE HOT!!! [2]
WOOF, WOOF, WOOF!!!!!!!
GOD YOU GUYS ARE HOT!!! [2]
A very interesting thread , indeed. I had no idea that so many men were SO concerned over the inevitable aging process. We can all embrace it or moan about it.....but regardless, when one considers the alternaive,getting older "ain't so bad" It is a pity that we all tend to place a premium on looks. Such a cliche but nonetheless true ,it is what we are about is what makes us interesting. I lost both parents ( in their early 90's) lost a brother to breast cancer and ended a 28 year relationship all within 8 months. Sad and somewhat scary but one must get on with it and live for new experiences meeting new people and discovering this great site. Who would have thought a search for a neat vintage front loader would have opened up such an interesting window on a world filled with interesting people with interesting things to say . Life is good and it will, like fine aged wine ( and beef) only get better. Drink of it deeply and enjoy. I would post a picture but I am so inept at using the computer , I wouldn't know where to begin. This is a wonderful thread! Bravo to you all..and Thomas, get over it , you will be FINE.
John...
"Who would have thought a search for a neat vintage front loader would have opened up such an interesting window on a world filled with interesting people with interesting things to say."
John, do you have any idea about how many emails we have sent to each other? Exacty 119 emails!
It's so funny. I wasn't an active member here at AW.org but, since your first lovely email, I decided to be more involved and also make more and more friends.
AW.org is not only a website full of "wierd" people interested in washing machines and other appliances. it's a place where good friends can meet each other, ando also good friendships start. Just like our story.
Since 2 or 3 months ago, the first four things I have to do everyday when I arrive at my office are
1) Take a look at the picture of the day
2) Open my email inbox an search for an email from you and reply
3) Check the Discuss-o-mat threads
4) Check emails from other members and reply
Only after these 4 things I can start my day.
Oh, of course, folowed by a huge mug of twinnings breakfast tea and a cigarrete.
As times goes by, we discover our members are much more than a nickname. We start to care and love them as our own brothers.
Here we get a "super knowledge" one can't learn in any university because here we don't have a teacher or a book to follow but here we have the real life. the people's doubts, the people's opinions, the people's comments.
Here it's a cyberspace, but You, Bob, Robert, Lawrence, Sandy and many other members are much more than a nickname.
I knew more than 30 people last month and I earned 5 friends for life (and 1 enemy LOL)
Stay tuned and you'll discover it's impossible to find words that describe how wonderful this website is.
By the way...
Mr. Robert Seger
We don't talk too much to each other (only because you're online at messenger) but...
Thank you very much for this site.
"Who would have thought a search for a neat vintage front loader would have opened up such an interesting window on a world filled with interesting people with interesting things to say."
John, do you have any idea about how many emails we have sent to each other? Exacty 119 emails!
It's so funny. I wasn't an active member here at AW.org but, since your first lovely email, I decided to be more involved and also make more and more friends.
AW.org is not only a website full of "wierd" people interested in washing machines and other appliances. it's a place where good friends can meet each other, ando also good friendships start. Just like our story.
Since 2 or 3 months ago, the first four things I have to do everyday when I arrive at my office are
1) Take a look at the picture of the day
2) Open my email inbox an search for an email from you and reply
3) Check the Discuss-o-mat threads
4) Check emails from other members and reply
Only after these 4 things I can start my day.
Oh, of course, folowed by a huge mug of twinnings breakfast tea and a cigarrete.
As times goes by, we discover our members are much more than a nickname. We start to care and love them as our own brothers.
Here we get a "super knowledge" one can't learn in any university because here we don't have a teacher or a book to follow but here we have the real life. the people's doubts, the people's opinions, the people's comments.
Here it's a cyberspace, but You, Bob, Robert, Lawrence, Sandy and many other members are much more than a nickname.
I knew more than 30 people last month and I earned 5 friends for life (and 1 enemy LOL)
Stay tuned and you'll discover it's impossible to find words that describe how wonderful this website is.
By the way...
Mr. Robert Seger
We don't talk too much to each other (only because you're online at messenger) but...
Thank you very much for this site.
John.. I forgot to say...
I have something very important to tell you... (and all other members as witness)
Remember when you asked my age?
I am really sorry because lied to you because of my paranoia about being old...
I'm not 28 (but I'll never tell my real age.)
All other things you know about me are 100% true.
I have something very important to tell you... (and all other members as witness)
Remember when you asked my age?
I am really sorry because lied to you because of my paranoia about being old...
I'm not 28 (but I'll never tell my real age.)
All other things you know about me are 100% true.
toggleswitch2
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TA MOUTPA MOU
Mug-shot.
Mug-shot.
Maybe... It was so many years ago that I can't remember. LOL
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