<p>If those thigh-shaking machines were still around, I would add them to Alumother’s list of feeble exercises.</p>
<p>SpringfieldMom. You’re Annie Lennox and you didn’t tell us???</p>
<p>I have always said that if I can ever retire that’s the way I’m going with my hair. 3/4 inch and platinum.</p>
<p>Well, guess what??!! I <em>danced</em> with GL at a national age group diving competition party waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back when we were 14! OMG, he was <em>SO</em> darling!</p>
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<p>My H used to have a broom moustache like Mark Spitz- thankfully he shaved it off a while ago and hasn’t grown it back
He actually had to shave it off because he has to wear masks at work- but it looks much better without it.</p>
<p>Hilarious thread. I notice a disproportionate number of posters w/ screen-names ending in “mom,” so I’ll add my D’s fountain of youth advice to a card-carrying male AARP member:</p>
<p>-do not tuck in T-shirts in jeans under any circumstances
-don’t try to cover that thinning hair by going an extra 3 weeks between haircuts, you’re not fooling anyone (I don’t think my shoulder-length hair from the HS photo is even a physical possibility any more)
-proper athletic/running shorts extend below the knees, minimum
-throw those AARP magazines away before anyone sees them
-appreciate my weird friends and I’ll tolerate yours</p>
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Too funny! And Alumother - your post was hysterical! I was laughing out loud --oops, might wake up the DS who is sleeping past noon! My fountain of youth ideas - shop in the boys size 16 department for baggy pants with lowlying crotches, and or cadge castoff clothes from your kids. Ditto shoes, if you have similar size feet. Ix-nay on the Ake-up-may. Them scars, wrinkles and pores have been hard-earned - and should be displayed with pride. And exercise - counter to refrigerator, refrigerator to counter, counter to pantry, pantry to counter. Notice the extreme flextion of bicep muscles as you unscrew the lid on the candy jar for the fifth time the evening… those muscles get a good workout ;)</p>
<p>I envy those who have stunning grey hair-
I have a few friends with darker hair who either have gone a gorgeous white, which looks lovely, or have dramatic streaks.
I however, have red hair, and am pretty pale to boot, I don’t go grey I just started fading and looking like my mother ! :eek: :eek:</p>
<p>I didn’ t want to color it- with chemicals anyway- so I have started using henna about once a month- it makes it really shiny and since it isn’t harsh, I can rub it right down next to the roots.
Some people even think it is my “real” color.
Plus- if you want to stay young- putting “mud” in your hair is one way to feel about 3 years old!</p>
<p>^^Henna is awesome!</p>
<p>I look nothing like Annie Lennox; not sure if that’s good or bad. Actually, my hair is maybe 1 inch long now–it’s been a while since I had it cut. But it is naturally completely gray (I started going gray in my 20s)! Ive been dyeing it lately–not platinum but the base is light brown with some almost platinum highlights!</p>
<p>omgosh - I’m 48 too…I didn’t even KNOW I was eligible for AARP! Hmmm…might want my ignorance back… ;)</p>
<p>I have that dark hair that is turning silvery white…came by it legitimately since both my father and grandmother had a thick head of white hair before 40. But I can’t seem to give up the hair color. Still get the blonde highlights and roots touched up every other month. </p>
<p>I would looooove to cut it short though. I think Jackie on the Bravo show “Workout” has the cutest haircut! One day soon I’m gonna do it. Now it’s kind of a mild Posh Spice bob.</p>
<p>I have a recommendation for giving the ‘mom’ jeans a youthful update. Roll those babies up…one big cuff, cute Rainbow sandals (like the kids wear) and a French pedi. I like to throw a white silky cotton man’s dress shirt over a tight, colorful tank (Buckle.com has the best ones…nice and long) to match the Rainbows. I’ve gotten the official teenage okie-dokie on this look. (Even though I run around with reading classes perched on the end of my nose…)</p>
<p>Well, I’m also 48 – this thread makes me feel young! I like Regenerist by Oil of Olay – I think one good thing is to take care of your skin, and wear little makeup. I do always wear some light foundation with SPF 15, which has helped because I’m so fair that I burn easily. I can get a sunburn in April in New England by standing outside for 10 minutes! And my formerly black hair is more gray than anything else these days, so I’m using a medium brown haircolor to make the roots look less obvious. I used to have brown eyes, but as I get older they are turning green – I’m losing pigment everywhere!</p>
<p>I’m wear “younger” jewelry, like an anklet and some cute bracelets. That’s a leap for me, since I used to be very plain. But I really, really don’t want to get old, especially in my mind. I’m going to fight it as long as possible!</p>
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<p>Maybe you missed the crack about me being a “trophy wife?” ;)</p>
<p>OK, so here I was this afternoon, thinking about this thread as I decided to stop in a place and get my hair cut. Got a dude named Blaise, who wore a top hat, grey/brown hair in corkscrew curls, and spike bracelets, (but was NOT Italian, and talked about his wife, so I don’t think he was gay, either). Anyway, now I’m expecting a “What the H*** happened to your hair” when husband comes home tomorrow. I’m going to blame it all on this forum! (p.s. 17 yr old says it looks great, and I bought the jar of hair goo so I can do it to myself!!!)</p>
<p>^^a-physicsmom~</p>
<p>So, didja get the corkscrews too?? 
;)</p>
<p>Bet it looks GREAT!!! Hope your hubster loves it as much as your D! :)</p>
<p>Now, if you just add that lacy thong… :)</p>
<p>~b.</p>
<p>No corkscrew curls, but ole Blaise sure used a lot of that hair goo. A lacy thong and my derriere — not a pretty picture.</p>
<p>Hey, I’m 48, too! We can start a club!</p>
<p>^^another 48er here! :)</p>
<p>Julio Franco is still playing Major League Baseball at 48, which just goes to show how young we all are. :)</p>
<p>Yes, you can have a club. But I think you have to wait 10~ years. My compadres had a “48s from '48” club when we turned your age (PLEASE don’t do the math :eek:). So you can have a “58s from '58 club” (or whatever year works). It’s an occasion for a big party, where you can wear your new spikey hairdo’s, lacy whatevers, exact right quantity of make-up, updated wardrobes and, above all, youthful outlook.</p>
<p>If I understand, then I would look for the 56 from 56 club 6 years from now?</p>
<p>Wow. This fountain of youth thing is a lot of work…</p>
<p>Sheesh astro; please don’t tell your H I gave you the idea…</p>