None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. – Henry David Thoreau
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while waiting in line to buy some late summer flowers, i heard a sweet voice over my shoulder. i turned to look, and the man behind me, who appeared to be at least 157+ years old, was talking to me. his joy was infectious, and left us both happy, after such a short and random encounter.
methus: ‘wow, a pretty girl has bought me a flower!’
me: ‘yes, it is for you.’
methus: ‘only charge her 1.98 please.’
(checkout woman looked confused. looked at the price tag again. meths laughed out loud.)
methus: ‘have you been good?’
me: ‘yes i have.’
methus: ‘i expect not.’
me: ‘are you having a good day?’
methus: ‘hell, i don’t know. i wouldn’t even know the difference.’
(another hearty laugh as i gave him one of my flowers and we each went our separate ways)
Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been. – Mark Twain
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
you never know who you will run into at the Home Depot nowadays! :)
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You got hit on by an old guy. ;)
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…at least 157+ years old…lol! Be nice! Wait…When you get to looking 157+ years old you’ll be wishing ol’ (Gumby man) Methus was hanging behind an arbor waiting to hit on you…lol!
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I laughed and laughed! You must have an approachable “look” and you must be so sweet and pleasant to carry on like this. I enjoyed Methuselah’s story immensely. Take care, Robin
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Now I understand why so many people love home Depot, including two year old grandson Hayden.
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I love old people! The ability to not only talk to random strangers but to bring a smile to their face too is the greatest gift we get as we climb the age ladder!
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oh i so agree!
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Your happy spirit in your post is contagious! What a lovely and heart warming conversation.
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ty, and i loved it too –
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I can’t help but laugh a little at the fact the pic with this post looks like a garden gnome! Imagine a crusty little garden gnome trying to appeal to your ‘earthier’ side with, “Hey sweetie, take ME home. I’ll ‘rock’ your world. After that, I’ll hang out in your fountain, if you want.”
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hahahahha cj – he was charming and love the ‘lines’ ) beth
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I wish our culture really valued these kinds of people………especially as I creep toward joining them……..great post, Beth.
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i so agree, they are truly amazing and thanks!
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Individuals like that are a rare treat, aren’t they? They can strike up a conversation with just about anyone, and always leave you with a smile. Of course, you have to be willing to engage them to enjoy their gift of happiness.
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oh i agree, they are so rare and wonderful and well worth engaging!
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The trick is to figure out how he got to be that way and try to replicate it! What a great story!
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absolutely!
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I want to stick him in my pocket and take him out to talk to when I’m feeling low. What a great story!
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i know, what a sweetheart!
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Haha!
That’s so sweet! Have a great weekend. Hugs Paula xxx
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aw, thanks paula )
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What a charmer! That kind of spirit will keep him going a long time. I have a 96 year old poetry student, he wants to improve his poetry. What a charmer!
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oh that’s beautiful!
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Yes! It really was. He had arranged a ride, and the driver remembered him. He said to me: this is a great guy here. It was adorable, he just makes friends wherever he goes.
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wow, some people are just amazing )
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Exactly!
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thought I’d replied – I loved this story. He sounded gorgeous, I would have hugged him hard. How sweet and how gorgeous to give him a flower. :-) awww xx
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he was just a doll, and then he was off to share his happiness with more of the world )
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excellent..spread the love I say! :-) x
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Sounds like my father, except he’s only 86 and looks like he’s in his early 70s. But he is a big flirt. I’m going to check to see if he has a new flower in his vase.
Great encounter and great story.
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thanks and he just might )
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