Best Shot Monday: Old, But Still Moving
Of course I had to snap a photo of this license plate.
I then yelled at my poor husband to slowly pass the car so that I could take a look at the driver.
The driver was an old man - probably in his mid seventies.
Old and feisty. I like that. I often say that I never want to make it past the age of 70 because of the inevitable physical deterioration. I know, I’m an idiot, and this license plate served as an important reminder that one can be old, spirited and funny.
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tracey responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 7:32 pm →
great shot. love that you always have your camera at the ready for shots like this!
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Pinay Jade responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 7:54 pm →
cOOL plate! ha ha ha.
you’re a certified blogaholic like me;) always have a camera to snap interesting things around.
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Marelisa responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 8:13 pm →
Your very observant Vered. I like that you have themes for different days of the week (Best Shot Monday, Wordless Wednesday). And you know, with the medical advances that are being made every day, by the time we’re in our 70’s we’re going to feel as if we were in our 20’s (kind of like reverse aging)
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Andi responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 9:00 pm →
Spunky! What a great shot…
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Christina responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 9:02 pm →
I love it - both that plate and you capturing it!
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Maggie responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 9:06 pm →
Ha ha - that is too funny!
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Allie responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 9:07 pm →
Yes! A good reminder, just keep movin’ . . .
Great pic!
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megan responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 9:32 pm →
great reminder…especially with Monday right around the corner (groan).
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Natalie responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 9:38 pm →
I want to be old and spicy. I want to have lots of wisdom and no regrets.
That’s an awesome licence plate!!! I’d love to meet the driver…listen to his stories.
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Kara responds:
Posted: June 1st, 2008 at 11:34 pm →
That is great - I love it when people can have a sense of humor about themselves.
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Maya responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 4:31 am →
Now that is funny!
Chris responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 6:33 am →
Now how can you not appreciate something like this. Here’s a question for you. If you weren’t blogging, would you have taken this picture?
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Liz responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 7:29 am →
AWESOME! Gives a whole new meaning to “vanity plates,” yes?
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Suzie responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 7:54 am →
Good for him! Moving even if its real slow
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Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 8:30 am →
Great shot you have there!
Hey, I really enjoy the various themes that you are having on various days of the week. It adds variety and flavor. Keep it up!
Love,
Evelyn
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JEMi | Tips for Life, Love, You responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 8:59 am →
haha I love this. And I also think its cool you’re always ready for these moments!
Out where I live I see so many crazy vanity plates! I wonder if its just a trend out here..
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Rose responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 9:04 am →
How funny! good thing you had your camera! I wonder at what point he decided to get that particular vanity plate?
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theramblinghousewife responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 11:23 am →
These are the moments when I say, “Damn! Wish I had my camera with me”
I’m completely impressed that you did.
Great shot!
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Elaine responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 11:24 am →
That’s hilarious. And that looks like my parents car. Maybe they changed their license plate and didn’t even know it! ; )
Jill responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 11:30 am →
I’ve heard you say that about getting old, but you usually say 60, not 70.
Glad you’re coming to your senses. (Not that you have much control over this anyway).
Sarah responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am →
Feisty old people make my day!
Did you wave at him?
Tanya responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 1:21 pm →
Love this shot. Great vanity plate
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dawnomite responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 1:38 pm →
I love witty license plates. See here for my favorite license plate story:
http://dawnomite.wordpress.com/2006/10/24/welcome/
I saw a bumper sticker last week that said “METAPHORS be with you.” Liked it. But then, I was an English teacher for 7 years.
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 1:59 pm →
@ Chris: of course I only took this picture because I have a blog! Like Pinay Jade pointed out, I am a certified blogoholic.
@ Marelisa: ha. I wish.
@ the rambling housewife: after having a few of those “wish I had my camera” moments, I just carry it with me now at all times. It’s a tiny pocket-size one, so that helps, even if it doesn’t produce the best photos, quality speaking.
@ Jill: sadly, I don’t have any control over the timing of my demise.
@ Sarah: didn’t wave… just stared.
@ dawnomite: I LOVE your license plate story! That’s hilarious!
Computer Addict responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 2:51 pm →
This reminded me of that Seinfeld episode about old people driving : “I’ve survived, let’s see if you can!” I hope this wasn’t a scary experience for you.
Barbara Swafford responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 2:58 pm →
Hi Vered,
You gotta love an old man with a sense of humor. He’ll probably live to be a hundred.
You know they say 50 is the new 30, so is 70 the new 50?
The older we get, the definition of “old” changes accordingly.
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kimberly/tippytoes responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 4:44 pm →
Ha! That is hilarious! And I love the white hair peeking around the passenger seat.
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Shilpan | successsoul.com responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 4:55 pm →
Vered,
We only get old in our mind. Age is timeless otherwise
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Belém responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm →
I had my last car for 18 years. I can understand all the advantadges of an old car: the burglers didn´t want it, I could recognise my car in a glance in the park, I didn´t shout with my kids when tey ate in the car, and this is an endless list
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CharlesP responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 6:13 pm →
I’ve never been able to justify spending the extra $$ on a vanity tag, but there are a few in my work parking garage. One is “Deja II”, which hardly seems worth it. The only one I recall that’s really fitting is “Diva” (plus some initials)… and it’s sort of nice that she owns her diva-ness.
I always wanted something like GEEKDAD, but I’m driving a mini-van with a PHP sticker… it’s sort of a given.
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alli responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 8:07 pm →
I love my camera phone for moments like that. Great picture, thanks for sharing!
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 9:26 pm →
@ Computer Addict: that was a FUNNY episode.
@ Barbara: “The older we get, the definition of “old” changes accordingly.” Completely agree. I am almost 37. 40 used to seem SO OLD, well not anymore.
@ Kimberly: haven’t noticed the white hair – you are very observant!
@ Shilpan: no doubt, state of mind has a lot to do with it. But physical aging is, sadly, a fact.
@ CharlesP: yup, you sound like a classic geek.
Robin responds:
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 at 12:34 am →
Ha ha - maybe he will keep on movin’ for a LONG time ;=)
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arizaphale responds:
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 at 2:21 am →
Great capture. You know, about getting old…..I have a friend who lost her Mum at 43 and she always says : “getting old is better than the alternative!” At 47, I think she’s right. My Mum and Dad are over 70 now and still themselves even with grey hair and a few aches and pains. I think when you cease to be yourself you know the time has come. Thanks for this thought provoking capture.
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mandy responds:
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 at 9:31 am →
he he! I feel like that sometimes! What a great sense of humor he must have!
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MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 at 2:11 pm →
@ arizaphale: it’s true that getting older is better than perishing… at least up to a certain point.