On Feb 27, 6:25 am, wrote:
On Feb 27, 1:46 am, "Halfordian Golfer" wrote:

Hi All,

I believe John Gierach used a euphemism for getting old and I am
looking for that word. It was in the context of "Not feeling old so
much as ___________".

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks,

TBone

Spent
Jaded
Tired
Wearied
Worn

There are lots

TL
MC

Hi Mike,

Thanks very much guys, but it was more like...a positive word meaning
'they treat you with a little respect down at the coffee shop', damn,
I just figured it out while I was typing...http://
dictionary.reference.com/browse/venerable...

TBone
Guilt replaced the creel.