It's our Probus meeting tomorrow and, because I agreed to be Treasurer, I have to prepare a financial report for the meeting. It's not a big deal; we collect $10 from each member at the meeting and pay the Bowls Club ladies for the morning tea they provide. Hardly anything to stress over. However, I think I've made a mistake in taking on this job. One problem is that I am having trouble learning the members' names. After a year, I probably only know four for sure. Yes, they have badges but I would have to put on my glasses to read the names and that's not a good look. (that comment comes close to being a joke - not a good look - glasses?) I also made the mistake of agreeing to give a talk about our experiences in the Philippines and it didn't go as well as I had hoped.
In the past I've always been happy to take on a leadership role. Even in the Cubs, back in about 1957, I wanted to be the one who said 'DYB DYB DYB' while everyone else answered 'DOB DOB DOB' But nowadays all I want to do is fade into the background.
This business of getting old is no fun.
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