Getting older

Now Melanie over at sparksfromacombustiblemind posted a response to Carol’s post here.
I thought my reply on Carol’s blog was worth a post of its own, so here it is!

I’ve been a UTW for years, and the UK government have ensured I had an extra 6 years of practice!
Note: UTW: Under Training Wrinkly
Things sag, and bounce actually. They also tend to drop off (or out) from time to time.
It had been years since I saw my feet, then when I did I was surprised they were so small. They say nothing grows in the shade.
I have a double chin or three, maybe four now, it’s like looking at me over a sliced loaf.
A few years ago I managed to touch my toes, the first time since I left school in 1972. OK, I couldn’t stand up again, but hey, I touched them!
Getting up again from getting down requires a winch or a sofa. Worst case scenario if neither are available is to flip onto my front, get on all fours and stick the backside in the air doing baby steps until sort of upright. Bit like a giraffe going down for a drink in reverse
I have a drink problem when the teapot’s empty, and comfort eat anything when I’m sitting comfortably.

This is actually quite a good response. Cheers Carol.

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