16 to 21 - The ages of all the top memories?

I've noticed that, when I'm with the other old Fogies, at the Golf Club, the strongest period for their memories was when they were between the ages of 16 and 21.

These are people who have had interesting jobs but, when they are telling memories they hardly ever mention their jobs.

Given any excuse, they will drag the story back to their times at College, in the military, national service, abroad, etc.

Is it because they were having fun, in their first break with their family home?

I know that my grandchildren have lots of "thrilling times" during their time at University.

Maybe Uni time will be where the memories come from in the future?

Re: 16 to 21 - The ages of all the top memories?

Can your 'old fogies' remember what they did yesterday though, that's the thing?

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Yesterday ST? I can't even remember when I go into the next room for something 5 minutes ago!

Re: 16 to 21 - The ages of all the top memories?

It's probably because they had few worries or commitments in that period. Also when you each 21, time seems to go quicker than the previous years. Let's face it, we all know what we were up to then.

Re: 16 to 21 - The ages of all the top memories?

Despite some chemical interference I remember it all :-
School
Music
Beach
Surfing
Partying
Girls
Trouble (Nothing serious thankfully)
Cricket
Football
Work
University
Marriage number one - far too early - Didn't last long.
Heartbreak
Travel
22

Re: 16 to 21 - The ages of all the top memories?

Memories are a mismotch, studious folks have a categoric memory pattern, and, a habit of sticking their chest out, at every opportunity.

Re: 16 to 21 - The ages of all the top memories?

Ooooer!..Guilty Yer Honour...though I do try to hide My 38 D cups as much as I can..But..It's not easy in this hot weather

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Are they pristine, or furrowed.

Like a gentleman of extended years Brow.

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Odd, personally I think the best times and the best memories come from the mid 20s to mid 40s.

Far too much teenage angst and hormones in the 16 to 25 age (though the best music).

Re: 16 to 21 - The ages of all the top memories?

My best memories are of when I was innocent and the world was a magical place.