It pains me to say it

Ugh! I hear you! I've resorted to having my kids do things like that for me. Thankfully they're willing to be the go between and then have patiently taught me how to use the devices and don't laugh at my many stupid questions.

I have come to that conclusion myself. Yesterday, I took my DS to the doctor. I swear this doctor looked 18. I said, "That guy doesn't look old enough to be a doctor. Maybe he's like Doogie Howser. Or maybe I'm just getting old." DS replied, "I think you're getting old. And what's a Doogie Howser?"

Slide over and let me have a seat with y'all on the old wagon. I miss the days when you just called up "Ma Bell" and said "I need a new phone, please send one" and someone showed up with one and plugged it in. Now you need to know how many gigahertz, megahertz, you have to know about bandwidth, etc... too much information!!

Also, why do TV's need so many buttons on the remote. Really, I just need on, off, and a channel selector. I have no idea what the rest of those buttons do.

We can still get by with technology in the way that we can learn from the young ones.

Just think of the many years of wisdom and common sense we have over them.

Oh I hear ya...I looked down one day sitting at the dining room table and saw my moms body on me...

This past week I looked at my arms and the dry wrinkly skin looking back at me...I will be 66 on the 18th...I don't feel old but when my son hugs me he says" I got old on me"...

I got an iPod for Christmas from my son and I am still afraid to use the thing but this past week have been using it some...I am so challenged to use electronic and need my kids or grand kids on using new things...but at least I am trying to learn...

Maybe I still have a few years on me yet. Since switching to a Mac years ago, I have tried to stay up on technology by reading books and websites about the products that I have/want/that are coming out, and actively using the information. That is, if it is in the Apple family or works with an Apple product. I even add memory to my Mac, do updates on software and the operating system, set up a new computer and restore the hard drive to get all of my information on it, and trouble shoot, if I have a problem, using google to help. I did have my husband change the hard drive in my 13" MacBook Pro, but once it was physically in, I took it from there and set it up. If you find some websites that have to do with the products that you use, you will learn a lot and be able to stay on top of changes. One site that I love is Mac Rumors. I have been keeping up with the new iPhones that are coming out and the changes that they will have. So glad that we are finally getting bigger phones. I do have problems with being able to see the screen on my iPhone without my glasses, so I am aging in that way. I have come a long way from the first time I sit down in front of a computer, had my DH turn it on and get a word processing program open, then I typed my letter, called DH back in and he printed it off and shut down the computer. Scary times. That was years and years ago. Actually, I think that we all excel at some things and maybe not so much at others, because our interest lies in different areas. If it is something that we like to do, or want to do, we put more effort into learning about it. There are so many things that I have no clue about and have little interest in learning. (Lost any interest in sewing when I got an F--- on my sewing project in 7th grade home ec. Still scared from that, lol) I think that applies no matter what the age. We will never be to old to learn new things that we are interested in and want to learn. Different strokes for different folks, as they say.

That made me laugh out loud! It was even funnier because my son asked, "What's so funny?!" Which really set me off laughing.

This is hilarious!  And not such a bad idea, actually.  Some kid could make a fortune doing this, if you think about it!

Next week we're sending my 15 yr. old to stay w/my father-in-law for a few days.  In a addition to bonding, the plan is for Opa to give him some around the house lessons (things my husband just doesn't have time to show him anymore) and my son will be helping him w/his many computer issues.

Like I said, this could be the future mowing lawns/raking leaves/shoveling snow job for an industrious teen!

Way too many options for things now - nothing seems simple. And I think there are a lot of people that are "faking it" to seem like they know about all this technology. I bet people don't even use 1/2 the capability of their devices. Just saying...just my opinion. I hate overcomplicated things, it makes my head spin.

Yep, you're preaching to the choir here! I'm 62, and I manage to navagate around the web quite adequately, and order much online. I use a nook on a daily basis at home instead of my ancient desktop computer. I use a computer for a part of my job, two days a week I work as a cashier in the lunchroom at school and I do just fine. I have a cell phone, but a plain "dumb" phone that makes and receives calls and texts. Can use the dvr on the dish network. I am glad to be in contact via cell phone w/my ds when necessary. He's 19 and does help me w/tech stuff when needed. Dh wants no part of it, well, except Dish Network!

However, I am quite happy doing many things the old school way. I have not bought into the "I must have the latest and greatest version of whatever technological device is popular." I make most of my phone calls on my land line, and I prefer face-to-face interaction to texting when possible. I still use a digital point and shoot camera, and when I want prints I go to Walmart where I use the photo kiosk to edit and print my pics.

All this to say that yes, technology is wonderful, and makes life easier in many ways, but sometimes doing without it is good too, at least it is for me.
Yes, I'm old, but consider the alternative!

Yep, I'm right there with you, lindas.

It's not even confined to technology. DH went to get a credit card from his bank. The person at the bank kept him there for 20 minutes running through the gazillion different cards available. I mean I get there is a debit vs credit card option. But really - they had 20 other versions. Who needs that many options for a plain old credit card???

I had one of those "I'm old!" moments a few days ago when my great-niece (4 years old) took my Nook and started looking for books. She asked if I had downloaded any for her, which I had. In just a few minutes she was happily being read to. She knew how to 'turn' pages, open another book, and how to play games. When it was time to play a game on her tablet she had to help me get started!

Yes, and I cannot wait for that to happen to my now teenage DD!