I’m officially old

[308]

Arms too short? Grow longer legs!

 

[Stomper]

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I'm amused by the gal in your avatar… holding the Tommygun thusly. LOL!

 

[Koda]

Carrots.

The old adage that carrots are good for eyes is actually true. Anecdotes abound of pilots devouring carrots before an eye test in order to pass the exam, and also during flights to improve night vision.

7 Foods To Eat For Better Vision | Spectrum Eye Care

What you eat affects your vision and overall eye health. Regularly adding these seven types of foods to your diet can improve how well you see the world.

www.spectrumeyecare.net

yup. Ive recently learned the common nutrients in those certain vegetables that help the eyes with age is lutein and zeaxanthin can be had in supplements for my junk food diet.
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[tac]

BiFocal Contact Lenses.
Problem solved...for me at least.

I just could NOT get on with them contact lenses. The thin elastic they used to hold them on cut right into the back of my eyeball.

 

[308]

I just could NOT get on with them contact lenses. The thin elastic they used to hold them on cut right into the back of my eyeball.

Did you have them inside out? It is a very subtle difference, but when I get them inside out it is a nightmare.

 

[Phantom Man]

Went to the range yesterday to break in a new 1911. My arms are too short, I can't see the sites any more, my eyes are going. I use readers to read.

Anyone have a solution/suggestion?

You need to go to a medieval festival and volunteer to get your arms stretched on the torture device. You may be taller after too. If you survive return and I will give you your next challenge for redemption. It a step by step process...

 

[Stomper]

Did you have them inside out? It is a very subtle difference, but when I get them inside out it is a nightmare.

Lemme guess…. Inside out and you could look within the deepest, darkest recesses of your mind… where your terrible dark side lurks…. always ravenously waiting to be unchained to rampage across the land!

 

[308]

Lemme guess…. Inside out and you could look within the deepest, darkest recesses of your mind… where your terrible dark side lurks…. always ravenously waiting to be unchained to rampage across the land!

Word!

 

[Alexx1401]

I have worn bifocals for couple decades now. At first I had the old kind with the line since I did not care if they made me look "old". Tried some progressives (no line) one time only because it was the only way they by then were offering to give the thinner lens. For me it made a HUGE difference. Not just shooting but living. Soon if I put on an old pair with the line I did not like them at all. So started to replace all mine. Lately I have seen an ad for drops you put in daily to help with the need for readers for those who just need readers. Sounded interesting. Anyone know anyone who actually tried them?

 

[sobo]

I'm amused by the gal in your avatar… holding the Tommygun thusly. LOL!

Methinks that is a screenshot from the 1973 movie Dillinger, with Michelle Phillips (of The Mamas and the Papas folk group fame) playing the part of Dillinger's common-law wife, Evelyn "Billie" Frechette. But I could be wrong...

Another pic from the Wikipedia article for the movie. Note similarities of articles of clothing, Warren Oates' mustache, etc. to @308's avatar...



Another pic of Oates and Phillips from 1973:

 

[GWS]

Went to the range yesterday to break in a new 1911. My arms are too short, I can't see the sites any more, my eyes are going. I use readers to read.

Anyone have a solution/suggestion?

Put a red dot on it.

 

[3MTA3]

Went to the range yesterday to break in a new 1911. My arms are too short, I can't see the sites any more, my eyes are going. I use readers to read.

Anyone have a solution/suggestion?

Buy yourself a set of these babies

That will hold the pistol out where you can see the sights.
You can use the top of your walker to help keep 'em from shaking
Never give up, dammit!
I feels your pain

 

[Stomper]

Methinks that is a screenshot from the 1973 movie Dillinger, with Michelle Phillips (of The Mamas and the Papas folk group fame) playing the part of Dillinger's common-law wife, Evelyn "Billie" Frechette. But I could be wrong...

Another pic from the Wikipedia article for the movie. Note similarities of articles of clothing, Warren Oates' mustache, etc. to @308's avatar...

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Another pic of Oates and Phillips from 1973:

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Silly sobo… that photo don't have the "grip zone" on the barrel goin' on, c'mon man!

 

[Capn Jack]

I kept losing the front sight against a dark background, so I went to an orange fiber optic front sight blade. I liked it so well I put one on all of my pistols

 

[po18guy]

Have a thorough eye exam. You may have cataracts, astigmatism and who knows? Best to jump on it now.

I had "world class" cataracts removed from both eyes, and new Abbott Laboratories Inter-ocular lenses installed. I officially have better vision now than I was born with. The astigmatism is gone. I chose the focal range of my new eyes with doctor, telling him that I was a shooter and was right-eye dominant. I now have focus from just about 14 inches to infinity. Readers for fine print. Very happy.

 

[Member 3687]

Just use larger targets, so go from a man size to and elephant size and all will be good to go. LOL

I am in the same boat, this getting old stuff sucks sometimes.

 

[DunRanull]

I shot these groups a few weeks back ago with an 1898-dated Carl Gustaf m/96 rifle and home loads.

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Rifle is 124 years old.

My eyes are 76 years old.

The ammunition was new, though - I'd made it the night before.

YES!

 

[tac]

Did you have them inside out? It is a very subtle difference, but when I get them inside out it is a nightmare.

Wow!!! Whooda thought it? I might give them another try after all. Thanks for the tip!!!

 

[deerbandit]

Went to the range yesterday to break in a new 1911. My arms are too short, I can't see the sites any more, my eyes are going. I use readers to read.

Anyone have a solution/suggestion?

You aren't alone. It happens to us all.

 

[tac]

I might be old, but I bet you wouldn't stand in my way - five shots at 100m with my trusty 1944 Swiss K31 and five homeloads.