Have you ever known a senior that you just admire so much that you say you want to be them when you grow up. I know a few like that.
There are lots of reasons to admire some of our elders, but for the sake of this article we’re going to focus on cool. People cool enough not to worry about the number of years they have lived and the corresponding number that’s assigned to them. Not to act the way some preconceived idea of their age should be.
These seniors aren’t afraid to to the risky things even some of use younger people are afraid to do. Some of them have bucket lists and are doing their best to fulfill every wish in them, no matter how seemingly crazy.
So hats off to them. They make me feel older than they are.
The road-kill part is crazy. Can you imagine having someone walk into your fabric store wanting to match the color of their dead thing? Shudder.
And that little guy knows exactly how much his grandpa loves him. And grandpa is his hero.
Apparently she stands out there every day, rain or shine. I wonder what she was up to when she was young and had the energy to do more than stand on the corner!
Look at her! She looks ah-maze-zing. She looks younger than I do some days. I bet she started moisturizing before puberty and never stopped.
Seriously, even I don’t think I would have the nerve to do this. But rock on grandma, for sure. She looks stunning and very happy with herself.
That’s how long it would take me to master the talent to do this. As in I could never do this in my lifetime, but grandma not only has the skill, she has the skill to do this digitally. For the first time.
Grandma seems to be a bit of a player! I just love this pic. She looks so full of joy and those guys are so sweet.
8. Who are you calling old?
First, it’s great that he was offered a seat, because that’s not so common anymore. But so funny that he showed them all that just because he had the years behind him didn’t mean he was frail.
Good for grandma. She’s done better than I have. Sure, I’ve walked a bit more in the last year, but that’s about it.
10. I’m visualizing the stampede
In reverse of course. Because you know how a bunch of silly women try to climb all over themselves to get the bouquet. Now they’d be trying to get away.
11. Is it like riding a bike?
I wonder if this is one of those skills you never forget. Like riding a bike or skating. Either way, you’d still need the strength to pull it off.
12. And still on her own two feet
105 and standing in the yard with a big old grin on her face. I hope this was a freeze frame of a celebratory dance around the lawn.
You’re never too old to learn. And clearly, you are never too old to graduate. From any level of schooling.
Do superheroes ever retire? Do they age, for that matter? Maybe they do, and continue to hide in plain sight.
That’s a group of colorful, badass grannies. Even cancer knew better than to keep messing with this one.
16. Grandpa stuns in purple leather!
This is awesome on so many levels. He’s 85 and apparently the bishop of his church in California. And he is the epitome of “cool dude.”
17. Makes me think of Castaway
For some reason I see an older Tom Hanks. He never got rescued, but build himself a surfboard.
18. That brain is still sharp
Look at what she has in her tray. Sun Chips and Eclipse Gum. I’d love to know what that candy bar at the front is.
19. That’s not all he survived
I’m no history buff, but I would say he survived a lot more than COVID. He’s lived through a World War he probably fought in.
20. Tripping the light fantastic
Unless they got married really, really, illegally young, they look fantastic for their ages. And they can still move!
21. You’re never too old to love sexy men!
Clearly, she has all the significant bases covered. She can still look after herself, men and wine still have a place in her life, and she can touch her toes. Go granny!
22. Wow, these are awesome
I don’t care how old the creator is—although it’s impressive—I just want one of those. Imagine the fireside conversations!
I’d say your loss is her gain. She looks fabulous. I hope there is a costume party in her future, because that needs to be seen.
Apparently this is how you do it. You know all the naysayers that will ask you what it will look like when you’re old? You get it done when you’re already old. At it looks great!
25. You’ll feel bad when . . .
You see grandpa with his shirt off and realize he has an 8 pack. And you have a dad bod and love handles.
26. Did she do this on purpose?
I’m nowhere near 80 and I’m confident I can’t get in this position. I might slip on something and end up like that, but I’m pretty sure it would tear me in two.
Apparently he hadn’t been on a ride in years. His granddaughter is squeezing onto his oxygen so it doesn’t fall during the ride. Not gonna lie. This made me cry.
Two things. Granny is so cool for posing for this. And the kids are awesome for coming up with shot and letting her be a part of it. Or maybe it was her idea!
29. What do you do when you’re bored?
I eat. Yes, that’s bad. I read a book. Usually nothing that will teach me anything. I don’t start building a castle.
I can’t tell if she’s sticking out her tongue of it that’s a cigar. And at 105 I don’t think I’d be able to lift my leg to straddle that bike.
31. You are never too old!
I think it’s awesome when anyone goes back to finish their education. To do it when you’re a senior takes a lot of guts. Go granny.
Any older ladies reading this? Do any of you even know what DragonCon is? And I mean no disrespect by asking. But this awesome woman has been attending for year. Cosplaying Olenna Tyrell.
To be fair, no one is dignified in the photobooth at a wedding. Whatever the age, hilarity ensues.
34. Not your typical arrest
Yes, this joyous old woman is getting arrested. But it’s fake and the local police department has set it up for her. Getting arrested was on her bucket list. I guess she got tired of being a good girl.
It doesn’t matter the age. This grandpa in into iRacing and has the setup to place the best game he can.
As a matter of fact, I regularly walk 5k. Easy peasy. But I can tell you right now that running 5k would kill me.
Imagine the life she must have led. Forget about the ghosts and the Gypsies, think of what you would see in a bar over the course of 20 years.
So, granny broke her hip at 95. At 99 she was diagnosed with lymphoma. Her treatment worked. At 100 she decided to see if she could still do the plank. I have never been able to do the plank.
39. Good to the last drop
I’m wondering if she drank the whole bottle. Just bottoms up and down the hatch.
40. I want to know who is driving the tractor
Is it grandpa? Or does she have some young hottie that helps out around the homestead? Who lefts her out of the scoop when she’s done watering her flowers.
Look at her. I love seeing older ladies who are nicely dressed. Although it cracks me up when they’re all spiffy to go do groceries. And I look like a slob.
Seriously, that shirt is hideous. Maybe there is some deep meaning, or maybe that’s a famous cat I don’t know. But he has to love his grandmother to even put that on, forget about taking a pic.
43. Hmm. She won’t blend it
I don’t think she gets the whole stealth thing of a ninja. She won’t be able to sneak up on anyone in that.
44. That’s the size of my thigh
I’ve remarked before that someone had upper arms the size of my thighs. But they didn’t look anything like this!
45. When you can get away with anything.
By the time you’re this age no one is going to threaten you with telling your mother. And even if they did, what are the chances?
46. Granny [not boys] in the ‘hood
Oh, sorry. Granny in the hood. I feel like I should ask her s’up.
I’m not an Elton John fan, but look at her! She does that costume proud!
Neck and neck on the straightaway. Granny is lagging by about a quarter of a wheel, but we’re sure she will prevail and win the race.
49. Nope, she’s not playing Guitar Hero
Apparently she is playing something called The Lab: Secret Shop. And she is reacting to a dragon coming through the ceiling at her.
50. How impressed was he?
At what age do your parents and grandparents cease to embarrass you? I don’t think they ever do. But maybe that’s him holding her. If so, he isn’t embarrassed at all.
51. Were they both wearing Depends?
If I was skydiving with my grandpa, I would have to wear protection. And it would have nothing to do with a safe landing.
52. Wait, how did you do that?
The look on this kid’s face is priceless. It’s funny how little kids don’t realize their elders were young once too.
53. She looks so thrilled
Can you imagine? Nearly 60 decades later one of her grandchildren does something incredibly sweet, and gets her on a bike again.
I can’t imagine learning to SCUBA at that age. But it seems that where there is a will, there is a way.
I’m not 60, but I think I want to have it for when I am. Because I’m sure there will be days when I want to act like I’m 18.
56. Grandma has an obsession
Is this an OCD? Or is this a thing? I’ve read that people keeping weather records is good, but I’m thinking a record in some sort of online database that can be accessed. Not in pencil on paper.
Look at this bunch. Looking cool and feisty. I can see me and my girls looking like this in the future.
You know that mother voice. And look at that poor thing. Head down, trying to look guilty, but just hearing wah, wah, wah.
There is so much ease and confidence in the first. Lots of love and laughter in the second, but now this just looks dangerous. But good on them for trying.
60. Bet that’s not what you think of
When you hear the words pole dance, I mean. But this old guy is clearly pole dancing, and I have not idea how he is doing that. It defies gravity.
61. Sometimes all you can do is laugh
This is tragic, but she is smiling. I wonder if she’s looking at it like and adventure. Or just doing her best to deal with her circumstances. A lesson for us all.
So in case you don’t know, beer pong is a drinking game. I wonder who she is playing against, and how much she ended up drinking.
The definition of that is a contrast between two things that are different. Granny loves to knit, according to the license plate. And granny is a granny driving a sports car with a whole lot of horses.
I think this is the third pic of some old guy perpendicular to a pole. I’ve never seen anyone do this. Is it an old guy thing?
They say that seniors should keep moving as much as possible, that it keeps them younger and fitter. I’d say granny has the right idea.
I used to do WiiFit. Occasionally. I’d log in and get a we’ve missed you message and a slap on the hand for not being more diligent.
67. I wonder how often they do that?
I think the Chippendales troupe is pretty famous right? I wonder how many grannies in their sensible shoes are part of their day.
Did you ever see the Mod Squad? Was the original show from the 70s? Her outfit reminds me of what they wore in the movie.
69. What happens in Vegas
Well, this story didn’t stay in Vegas. I wonder if he wanted to keep this a secret. Too late.
70. Where are their helmets?
I don’t know much about skydiving. Mainly because I would never have the nerve to do it. But don’t they wear helmets? Although, if you’re crash landing to earth, I guess it’s not going to help much.
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Have you ever known a senior that you just admire so much that you say you want to be them when you grow up. I know a few like that.
There are lots of reasons to admire some of our elders, but for the sake of this article we’re going to focus on cool. People cool enough not to worry about the number of years they have lived and the corresponding number that’s assigned to them. Not to act the way some preconceived idea of their age should be.
These seniors aren’t afraid to to the risky things even some of use younger people are afraid to do. Some of them have bucket lists and are doing their best to fulfill every wish in them, no matter how seemingly crazy.
So hats off to them. They make me feel older than they are.