The midnight sun.............. (88)

But seriously, I think you should go, mighty rust, it's a great trip!

Only, mostly couples on the ship though...

Yup - I read the post wrong and I apologise. There was no need for me to take offense, and certainly no need for me to be offensive in return. I don't know why, but I misread it to mean that I was too old to be a father with a woman of an age that I'd want to be with.

I know a lady whose dad was 76 when she was born. It must be sad to grow up knowing one of your parents hasn't got long to live.

On re-reading the post I can see that I was wrong. I'm sorry for reacting badly to something I imagined. I apologise to the lady concerned and all other ladies who read my rude reply.

Now I certainly feel I don't deserve to go on this cruise.

Thanks for the info.....I remember that when my parents went on this particular cruise I went out to a public 'phone box to call them and the few pounds I had were gobbled up in what seemed like a few seconds. I felt so cold, miserable, hungry and, I admit, quite jealous!

To add to some other threads:

I think it must have been 1990 as it was just before I went to University as a so-called 'mature' student. I remember feeling very old compared to 'normal' students who were starting University at about 18 years of age. I wish I was 35 again in some respects...... 35 certainly isn't old, but then what is?

As far as the later age 'digs', I am sure that Brunette will consider herself still young when she has reached my advanced age - maybe she'll be chasing after toy boys 20 years her junior.... and why not?

Age is NOT just a number, but not being bothered about it is a sign of maturity........ although I said I wish I was 35 again in SOME respects I am so much happier now that I wouldn't want to go backwards!

Life begins anew every day..... I hope I become a little wiser in future without grumpily snapping at 'young' ladies!

Ok Ok...no need to apologise, we just give as bad as we get...or maybe a little extra

Don't be so touchy in these Forums, and just DON'T try to give us the impression that you are Mr Perfect, we know damn well there's no such thing! We'd much rather get to know you with all your good and bad qualities....that makes you one of us.

Regarding your toyboy comment...If I had to choose someone 20 years younger right now I'll be thrown in jail...but yeah a few years younger is no problem for me.

What are you like??!! Nice one Smoky! The Puhleeese cracked me up!

Brunette - you've obviously got no sense of humour........ of course Smokey has a lovely posterior!

I'm scared - bite me!

Oh no! have you no mercy? None at all?