Interesting Question

[Wolfala]

I was up late at night on several occasions thinking: as a college student we are required to do so little of that surprisingly. Most of my life, I have been able to relate to older folks better then those my age.

I started flying at age 12 in a way to avoid the bull**** that I knew those years would be about and now I am 22 with ratings up the wazoo - and as I am in the twilight of my student career, why is it that I find people who are a few days older then dirt more appealing to spend time with then those my age?

Thoughts?

Wolfala

[Swoop]

Are you ..... like....... really stoned right now?

[FUNKED1]

When I was at UIUC I found that a lot of the undergrads (mostly the ones who took classes south of Green St. if you know what I mean) appeared to have a form of mental retardation.  So I don't think your choice of company reflects on you badly at all.  

Of course I got into WarBirds through UIUC.  I had several USN enlisted guys in one of my classes, who were in their late 20's and were going back to school on the Navy's dime, to get engineering degrees and become officers.  They all played the WarBirds (Confirmed Kill) free beta in one of the computer labs, and turned me on to it around the time that it went pay.

[loser]

I hear you man.  I'm 24 and most of the people my age really annoy me.

I think you will agree.  Most people our age have thoughts and rock solid opinions on EVERYTHING. Whereas our elders have actually experienced everything.  

So instead of "man, if I was in that situation I would....." It is "well, what I did in that situation was..."

Don't worry, your friends or associates of the same age are reaching the age where impressing each other doesn't mean anything and talking out of your arse is no longer tolerated.

There is nothing wrong with learning form your elders. You have only been taught by your peers that doing so antiquates your ideas.  Trust me, you are on the right track.  It will just take a little longer for your cohorts to realize that.

[DmdMac]

Kind of nice to hear ya say that I suppose.  I'm 39yrs old and returning to UW - Milwaukee to finish my degree.  Being nearly of junior standing, it's getting less and less excusable for me not to complete it.  I certainly hope I can gain some kind friends while there.

An observation or two with some tips are in order though:

When your 22 yrs old, you don't get to use the word twilight except in reference to the setting sun

Flying doesn't avoid the bull****. It's still waiting for you outside.

I suspect you prefer the company of more experienced people because of just that.  They've learned to reduce excessive silliness, remove unnecessary clutter and avoid unneeded confilcts.

[Drunky]

Wolfala,

For a college student, your post was incredibly incomprehensible.  Although you managed to spell correctly (amazing, bravo), I found your post disjointed.

For someone who "thinks" even though college doesn't "require" it, I found your post lacking.

Perhaps you are one of those who are taking one of "those" English classes.  You know the ones, Developmental Reading, et al.

Hopefully Swoop was right, you were stoned.

Keep relating to older people.  Hopefully they are the ones who sold you the weed.

Perhaps several of the younger readers on this board can also "relate" to you since you are older.  Especially since you seem to lack the ability to string together coherent sentences.

Have a nice day.

[Golfer]

Turned 20 in July and dropped Embry-Riddle (can't afford the bills) for UVSC's Global program so I can maintain a fulltime job and fly whenever I feel like.  This time next year I'll have my CFII and MEI ratings, in addition to a Bachelors in Aviation Science.  All before I can legally buy myself a beer.  A few things I've noticed after looking back...
1.)  Girls don't care if you're going to be successful or if you've got a decent job now...doesn't bother me any really, but my friends need to thank god for that.
2.)  The old timers I meet are without a doubt more interesting to talk to because they can tell you about the times they squeaked out of a situation by the skin of their teeth.  My friends can tell me about the time they got drunk and went streaking.
3.)  Back to girls being stupid...Works in your favor because approx 75% I'd say of the ones I meet see themselves as risk takers when they fly with me and that makes them feel good and in turn they make you feel good.

It's also kind of silly to think sometimes of the way my day goes compared to theirs...Get up early in the morning and go fly to somewhere usually for breakfast or lunch.  Fly home and go to work.  Get off work and go hang out with them, hear them tell a story about how they slept in until noon and were so busy that they could only make it to the music store to buy some guitar string.  Ask me what I did...Well..."I flew down to Portsmouth with Krzys then stopped off at Myrtle beach and flew home in the flight school's Mooney thats got a new tire on it.  Got home in time to go to work and now I'm hanging out with you."

It's funny I think because one minute I could be tooling along in a Mooney 500 miles from home getting hours.  And in as little as 3 hours be at work.  Not bad so far for some 20 year old kid with less than 200 hours.  It's going to be a fun life.


Ok now an afterthought...
Underachievers.  Most people considered me an underachiever through high school and I had counselors on my back trying to figure out why I wasn't performing up to my potential.  Well...aside from the fact they constantly told me that they "knew I could do it" it wasnt much of a challenge.  Now...I bumped into my first girlfriend from my freshman year of highschool the other day.  Ask how shes doing (and notice she's packed on about 50 pounds) and she's now working at a place they sell lottery tickets, is married to someone who considers himself a cowboy, and expecting a child in January.  "Wow" I thought to myself, and she dumped me.  This is only my 3rd year out of high school...and I'm frightened by what I might see at my 10 year reunion.

[Wolfala]

Originally posted by Drunky
Wolfala,

For a college student, your post was incredibly incomprehensible.  Although you managed to spell correctly (amazing, bravo), I found your post disjointed.

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Drunky,

Hey man, long time! What's up with you? Not much here. Siobvan and I just moved into one of those manufactured homes. She was pushing for this big old Victorian deal, but I took one look at the price tag and knew it wasn't going to work. This teaching gig isn't exactly the cash cow I thought it would be, but my parole officer says it's the healthiest thing he's ever heard of, and last time I argued with him I got eight weeks in the Hole. So anyway, I said to Siobvan, "Baby, I want a home that's as flimsy and fabricated as our relationship." She's a kidder, Siobvan. Likes jokes like that. She didn't actually laugh out loud. The laughter was in her eyes. You notice things like that when you've been together as many weeks as we have.

Anyway, like I said, not much going on here. Siobvan keeps saying she wants to meet people in our new neighborhood, but I'm not much of a social butterfly so I try to avoid that stuff. I had this great plan to bring the neighbors over by spraying their kids with the garden hose. I managed to knock one of them off his bike while he was riding past, and when I saw his parents come running I thought Siobvan would be thrilled. But all they would talk about was how their kid lost an eye when he fell on the fire hydrant, and Siobvan didn't talk to me for days. Women!

Well, I certainly can go on about myself. Glad to hear you're doing well. Siobvan sends her love to, and we both hope that twelve-step thing is working out for you. Keep in touch.

Wolfala

[Octavius]

I'm right with ya Wolfala.

Get a taste of everything.  Experience all you can and **** everyone else.  In the end it's about you and you only... doesnt that sound selfish?  Not at all =]  

The way I see it, age means nothing to me.  I'll associate with those I care to associate with regardless of their age.  It just so happens that those I enjoy spending time with have seen the big picture more or less.

You're not going to find any stimulation with those that bore you.


PS
DmdMac, in which area are you completing your degree at UWM?  I'm there for Engineering right now =]

[DmdMac]

Originally posted by Octavius


PS
DmdMac, in which area are you completing your degree at UWM?  I'm there for Engineering right now =] [/B]

English, heavy emphasis on creative writing with enough spread amoung rhetoric and professional/technical to stay marketable. I may minor, but I'm not sure. My counselor said I have almost enough electives to double major, but that's out of the question.

When's first day for you? Tue or Wed? Mine be Wed.

[DukeMskt]

I can't speak to others on this, but as an incredibly old man, I thouroughly enjoy listening to all the young pups and their opinions. Truth is, Wolf has to shut me up  when some young hero starts talking about "flying" a mustang, or a 109...
(this dosn't FEEL right! the stall speed is to high!! the performance envalopes are all wrong! the guns aren't effective enough!) Wolf is, and will always be, an airman. This differs from a gamer in many ways,not the least of which is a burning desire to fly....Most of the on line people are gamers, with a few drivers(pilots) thrown in. Wolf is bossy, short on patience, and very air oriented. In short, he reminds me of me many years ago. As for correcting his(or anyones) spelling, or asking who's on drugs, well, I wouldn't want anything to do with someone who spends all their time looking for any small mistake, unless he was my crew chief, then it's more than OK!LOL! I have met a few of you at the different conventions, and it seemed that all ages interfaced. As an old "airman" I find I can relate to any other fliers, for the most part. I don't think its about age, it is about being a kindred spirit.
All fliers belong to the same club,no matter what they fly or flew. the speak a different language, talk about the same thing, and never tire of "hangar stories" .I know some of you have no idea what I am rambling on about, and that's ok too...As for me, I never wanted to hang with a bunch of imature drunks ether. Feel free to correct my spelling and sentence structure....I don't mind at all...DukeMskt.

[Octavius]

Mac, starting tomorrow (Tuesday).    Eager to get back into it...

[DmdMac]

Originally posted by Octavius
Mac, starting tomorrow (Tuesday).    Eager to get back into it...

How's your load over the week? Are you attending daily? I managed a Mon, Wed and Fri load, but then I've only got 2 classes.  

Send me e-mail if you wish: rsprawls@uwm.edu

Mac out

[gofaster]

This from a guy with an avatar of a banana doing something immoral to a lemon?

[Silat]

Wolf gets my vote for best Kiss A** statement to us old dudes!!!