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Permanut

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10. Oh, the senior moments..

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 01:27 AM

Apr 15

I was cleaning the windows on my car and squirted Windex through an open window.

I actually looked around to see if any of the neighbors saw what I did.

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I tried to brush my teeth upside-down last night. Flabbergasted, I stared at the toothbrush. [View all] George McGovern Apr 14 OP

Be glad it was the brush upside down and not you. usonian Apr 14 #1

You're right usonian. It couldda been worse. Thanks! George McGovern Apr 15 #4

Now thats funny Lifeafter70 Apr 14 #2

Yes, Lifeafter70 the wrong side doesn't work as well! Thank You! George McGovern Apr 15 #5

WAIT! You're telling me I can put it directly on the brushes?? I'm 62 and only just finding this out??? unblock Apr 14 #3

Sounds like Mrs unblock's a handy gal to have around. No kidding. Thanks! George McGovern Apr 15 #6

Oh she's most definitely a come in handy kind of gal! unblock Apr 15 #7

Good Deal. George McGovern Apr 15 #8

Don't worry about it. I have done that a couple times. We are ok. LoisB Apr 15 #9

We are Lois, aren't we. Thanks. George McGovern Apr 15 #11

Oh, the senior moments.. Permanut Apr 15 #10

I'd have looked too. Thanks Permanut! George McGovern Apr 15 #12

LOL! HAB911 Apr 15 #13

Thanks! George McGovern Apr 15 #15

Not as bad as using a knife upside down -- particularly if you need to push down on the blade. eppur_se_muova Apr 15 #14

Thanks for the heads-up eppur_se_muova. George McGovern Apr 15 #16