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My widowed grandmother never drove or owned a car
Posted on 9/23/24 at 6:53 am
Posted on 9/23/24 at 6:53 am
She lived in town, and walked to the grocery store
If she couldn't carry it, she didn't buy it. If it was a big box of detergent, she walked an extra trip
She got rides to church, but if there was no ride to church, she walked
She lived to be 102
If she couldn't carry it, she didn't buy it. If it was a big box of detergent, she walked an extra trip
She got rides to church, but if there was no ride to church, she walked
She lived to be 102
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Posted on 9/23/24 at 7:35 am to Harry Rex Vonner
she grew up out in the country, picking every fruit and vegetable in the Northeast Arkansas Delta
I never asked her if she'd ever been bitten by a snake
becoming a townie was probably an adjustment
I never asked her if she'd ever been bitten by a snake
becoming a townie was probably an adjustment
Posted on 9/23/24 at 7:49 am to Harry Rex Vonner
I miss hearing my grandparents stories about their life.
Posted on 9/23/24 at 7:52 am to Harry Rex Vonner
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She lived to be 102
i don't wanna live that long
Posted on 9/23/24 at 8:29 am to OK Roughneck
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I miss hearing my grandparents stories about their life.
Me too. I feel like young people today don't want to talk to their grandparents and are missing out big time.
Posted on 9/23/24 at 8:30 am to Armymann50
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i don't wanna live that long
Me either. My FIL always said when he couldn't take care of himself, he was ready to go. He's now 88, has dementia and is in a nursing home wearing a diaper.
I told my wife to figure out how to kill me without getting caught before you do that to me.
Posted on 9/23/24 at 10:19 am to Harry Rex Vonner
My grandmother didn't drive either. Died in her 80's
Posted on 9/23/24 at 11:25 am to Harry Rex Vonner
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My widowed grandmother
Is she still single?
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She lived to be 102
Dang, so she is off the market
Posted on 9/23/24 at 11:27 am to Armymann50
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i don't wanna live that long
Depends on how you live
If you hit the Century Club with all your beans and buttons, it is OK
Posted on 9/23/24 at 11:47 am to Harry Rex Vonner
All of my grandparents and great aunts and uncles were born before the First World War, one as far back as 1890. These were people who could recall the first time they saw an automobile. None of the women were ever comfortable driving a car — they could do it, but it was kind of a last resort for transport.
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Posted on 9/23/24 at 1:47 pm to wartiger2004
love you buddy
love all you idiots
love all you idiots
Posted on 9/23/24 at 1:48 pm to Cheese Grits
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She lived to be 102
Dang, so she is off the market
You missed your chance bruh
Posted on 9/23/24 at 2:09 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
One of mine didn’t drive either. The story was she tried it when she was young and wrecked the car in the yard. Didn’t try it again. But no telling what kind of vehicle it was way back then.
My other grandma drove and let us kids drive with her in the car. But they lived in the country.
My other grandma drove and let us kids drive with her in the car. But they lived in the country.
Posted on 9/23/24 at 2:36 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
My great grandmother lived to be 96. She said the secret was eating a banana everyday and she walked about a mile back and forth to the post office almost every day until she was no longer able.
She smoked and chewed, but not in high amounts. She was born before both world wars and lived through the depression etc. So I guess she only ever formed a small habit, not sure.
I remember she used to make the biggest fuss over a penny. Like one time in KFC having a fit because they owed her a penny. And nobody could just give her a penny, it had to be them. Everyone was embarrassed etc, but that's how she was.
Now that I understand how much the dollar has been devalued and the countries wealth stolen over her lifetime, I get it. A penny was worth a lot more in her day. I find myself being the same way over a dollar that's no where near worth what it once was.
She smoked and chewed, but not in high amounts. She was born before both world wars and lived through the depression etc. So I guess she only ever formed a small habit, not sure.
I remember she used to make the biggest fuss over a penny. Like one time in KFC having a fit because they owed her a penny. And nobody could just give her a penny, it had to be them. Everyone was embarrassed etc, but that's how she was.
Now that I understand how much the dollar has been devalued and the countries wealth stolen over her lifetime, I get it. A penny was worth a lot more in her day. I find myself being the same way over a dollar that's no where near worth what it once was.
Posted on 9/23/24 at 4:35 pm to kywildcatfanone
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my wife to figure out how to kill me without getting caught
zackly
Posted on 9/23/24 at 5:04 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
Same.
My theory (as per my discussions with Mr. Grits) is that they ate real food, most of which they grew or raised themselves, worked their asses off, and walked everywhere.
When you're younger, it doesn't matter how you feel or what the weather is like, the animals have to be tended to.
And when you're older, you can still make your way around a garden and walk to the store.
Now a lot of us just sit in front of screens, order GrubHub, and eat processed garbage.
My theory (as per my discussions with Mr. Grits) is that they ate real food, most of which they grew or raised themselves, worked their asses off, and walked everywhere.
When you're younger, it doesn't matter how you feel or what the weather is like, the animals have to be tended to.
And when you're older, you can still make your way around a garden and walk to the store.
Now a lot of us just sit in front of screens, order GrubHub, and eat processed garbage.
Posted on 9/23/24 at 5:42 pm to paperwasp
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ate real food, most of which they grew or raised themselves, worked their asses off, and walked everywhere.
True Story
Bigger issue was mental development. Nobody had money so you had better social skills and a better imagination
Posted on 9/23/24 at 5:56 pm to Armymann50
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zackly
Let's male a list:
1. If I can't take them myself, put on a glove, give me a bunch of pills and claim I took them myself when the coroner shows up.
2. Ricin would also work
3. Find a cliff, put the car in drive, get out. Profit.
Posted on 9/23/24 at 7:46 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
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My widowed grandmother never drove or owned a car
This sounds like a Southern movie plot
Your dad was Jewish
He owned the car
He hired the driver
>Posted on 9/24/24 at 12:50 am to Cheese Grits
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Bigger issue was mental development. Nobody had money so you had better social skills and a better imagination
spot on my friend
Grandma read every book she could get her hands on.
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