Let's just put it this way- when I was a kid, we used to get silver tetradrachms and denarii and Widow's mites in our pocket change.
Not really. I'm still a wee young whippersnapper compared to some of you old fossils around here. Heh. But 'tis true- I am gettin' a bit long in the tooth.
How'd they come up with that "long in the tooth" saying, anyway? My teeth aren't getting longer- they're shorter, from having been broken, or pulled out. After the recent dental debacle, ladymarcovan was suggesting it was time to yank the remaining ones and get dentures. I said I wasn't quite ready for that yet. I'll struggle on with my Jack-o'-lantern smile for a few more years.
I find quite a few parts don't work like they used to.
At least I've still got all my hair. And only part of it is grey.
Edit to add numismatic metaphor: I would grade myself F15 now in terms of physical condition. Maybe VF20 on my good days. I guess that still makes me collectible to some folks, but I wouldn't fetch as much on the market as before.
I hope that, if I ever have to get dental work done, that I can get gold teeth. Even though that would mean there was more gold in my mouth than in my collection (none!) I think it would be cool.
Then I could go around and do my Gabby Hayes impression and not seem crazy.
<< <i>How'd they come up with that "long in the tooth" saying, anyway? >>
The saying derives from observations of the animal world. Specifically, some herbivores (particularly horses, but also other creatures such as rodents and pigs) whose teeth continually grow throughout their lives. If they live a sheltered domesticated life, their diet is easier (producing less wear on the teeth) and they live longer than they would "in the wild", so the teeth become noticeably longer on older animals.
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<< <i>How'd they come up with that "long in the tooth" saying, anyway? >>
The saying derives from observations of the animal world. Specifically, some herbivores (particularly horses, but also other creatures such as rodents and pigs) whose teeth continually grow throughout their lives. If they live a sheltered domesticated life, their diet is easier (producing less wear on the teeth) and they live longer than they would "in the wild", so the teeth become noticeably longer on older animals. >>
A related old saying: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth --- that is to say, if someone gives you a horse for free, don't worry about how old it is (which can be estimated by how long its teeth are).
<< <i>A related old saying: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth --- that is to say, if someone gives you a horse for free, don't worry about how old it is (which can be estimated by how long its teeth are). >>
Unless the horse is given to you by some ancient Greeks and has a wooden appearance, in that scenario I would strongly suggest checking the horse before hand!
<< <i>A related old saying: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth --- that is to say, if someone gives you a horse for free, don't worry about how old it is (which can be estimated by how long its teeth are). >>
Unless the horse is given to you by some ancient Greeks and has a wooden appearance, in that scenario I would strongly suggest checking the horse before hand! >>
In that case, he's certain to spoil the surprise. Happy B-day Rob.
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Let's just put it this way- when I was a kid, we used to get silver tetradrachms and denarii and Widow's mites in our pocket change.
Not really. I'm still a wee young whippersnapper compared to some of you old fossils around here. Heh. But 'tis true- I am gettin' a bit long in the tooth.
How'd they come up with that "long in the tooth" saying, anyway? My teeth aren't getting longer- they're shorter, from having been broken, or pulled out. After the recent dental debacle, ladymarcovan was suggesting it was time to yank the remaining ones and get dentures. I said I wasn't quite ready for that yet. I'll struggle on with my Jack-o'-lantern smile for a few more years.
I find quite a few parts don't work like they used to.
At least I've still got all my hair. And only part of it is grey.
Edit to add numismatic metaphor: I would grade myself F15 now in terms of physical condition. Maybe VF20 on my good days. I guess that still makes me collectible to some folks, but I wouldn't fetch as much on the market as before.
Don't get me started on the effects of age! I know what your saying, it can be tough.
Sooooo.....how many candles?
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<< <i>Sooooo.....how many candles? >>
Light one for every year the US Mint has struck clad coinage.
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<< <i>Sooooo.....how many candles? >>
Light one for every year the US Mint has struck clad coinage. >>
I thought for some reason that you were younger than me, not too far off though.
Anyway, hope you have a great one!!
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I hope that, if I ever have to get dental work done, that I can get gold teeth. Even though that would mean there was more gold in my mouth than in my collection (none!) I think it would be cool.
Then I could go around and do my Gabby Hayes impression and not seem crazy.
<< <i>How'd they come up with that "long in the tooth" saying, anyway? >>
The saying derives from observations of the animal world. Specifically, some herbivores (particularly horses, but also other creatures such as rodents and pigs) whose teeth continually grow throughout their lives. If they live a sheltered domesticated life, their diet is easier (producing less wear on the teeth) and they live longer than they would "in the wild", so the teeth become noticeably longer on older animals.
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
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He's as scary-smart with folklore as he is with ancient coins!
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<< <i>Happy B'day, LordM.
<< <i>How'd they come up with that "long in the tooth" saying, anyway? >>
The saying derives from observations of the animal world. Specifically, some herbivores (particularly horses, but also other creatures such as rodents and pigs) whose teeth continually grow throughout their lives. If they live a sheltered domesticated life, their diet is easier (producing less wear on the teeth) and they live longer than they would "in the wild", so the teeth become noticeably longer on older animals. >>
A related old saying: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth --- that is to say, if someone gives you a horse for free, don't worry about how old it is (which can be estimated by how long its teeth are).
<< <i>A related old saying: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth --- that is to say, if someone gives you a horse for free, don't worry about how old it is (which can be estimated by how long its teeth are). >>
Unless the horse is given to you by some ancient Greeks and has a wooden appearance, in that scenario I would strongly suggest checking the horse before hand!
<< <i>
<< <i>A related old saying: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth --- that is to say, if someone gives you a horse for free, don't worry about how old it is (which can be estimated by how long its teeth are). >>
Unless the horse is given to you by some ancient Greeks and has a wooden appearance, in that scenario I would strongly suggest checking the horse before hand! >>
In that case, he's certain to spoil the surprise. Happy B-day Rob.
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"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5
"For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
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