Strangely, I’ve seldom had trouble waking up enough to go to bed. I do sometimes nap while the the TV runs if Spouse is about because she tends to turn it on. If I’m operating solo, then I just read until I notice my eyes self-closing… or about 8 hours before I have to be awake the next day… then I head for the pillow and blankets.
When I was in high school, my bedtime was 9 or maybe 10 PM. I’m not sure because I never actually went to bed then—both my parents would fall asleep watching TV, and I, a night owl then and now, would very quietly continue watching my favorite programs until 11PM. Of course, that meant that I had a hard time getting up the next morning and staying awake during school. Sigh … it’s like I was born with jet lag! I really like being retired and now I can indulge myself with life’s one true luxury—going to bed when I’m sleepy and getting up when I’m not sleepy anymore.
I woke up last night in the small hours. (nocturnal trip to the loo. Again). I just woke half an’ hour ago in my armchair in much the same position as Dad there. So I can relate.
codycab about 4 hours ago
Dream about being lumberjacks?
dadthedawg Premium Member about 4 hours ago
It’s called, sawing logs…..
snsurone76 about 4 hours ago
They’d watch TV and eat junk food; probably what those hypocrite parents were doing when they conked out!
Concretionist about 4 hours ago
Strangely, I’ve seldom had trouble waking up enough to go to bed. I do sometimes nap while the the TV runs if Spouse is about because she tends to turn it on. If I’m operating solo, then I just read until I notice my eyes self-closing… or about 8 hours before I have to be awake the next day… then I head for the pillow and blankets.
lalapalooza Premium Member about 3 hours ago
hahaha his dad’s glasses
LeslieBark about 2 hours ago
When I was in high school, my bedtime was 9 or maybe 10 PM. I’m not sure because I never actually went to bed then—both my parents would fall asleep watching TV, and I, a night owl then and now, would very quietly continue watching my favorite programs until 11PM. Of course, that meant that I had a hard time getting up the next morning and staying awake during school. Sigh … it’s like I was born with jet lag! I really like being retired and now I can indulge myself with life’s one true luxury—going to bed when I’m sleepy and getting up when I’m not sleepy anymore.
klbdds about 2 hours ago
Bed time; 30s;after J Carson. 40s; after the 10 PM news. 50s; after the game. 60s; thank God for digital recorders.
BigDaveGlass 37 minutes ago
I woke up last night in the small hours. (nocturnal trip to the loo. Again). I just woke half an’ hour ago in my armchair in much the same position as Dad there. So I can relate.