Acronyms used by teenagers on the internet- version for the over 50s Did you see in the press this weekend all the acronyms used by teenagers to keep their messages secret from prying (concerned) parents, a few examples: 143 – I love you ADR – Address AEAP – As Early As Possible ALAP – As Late As Possible ASL – Age/Sex/Location CD9 – Code 9 – it means parents are around C-P – Sleepy F2F – Face-to-Face GYPO – Get Your Pants Off HAK – Hugs And Kisses ILU – I Love You KFY – Kiss For You KOTL – Kiss On The Lips KPC – Keeping Parents Clueless We’ve been wracking our brains for a few more suited to the more experienced generations: 321-old game show with Dusty Bin 999-Emergency nothing for dinner FMM-forgot my medication GBBODND- great British bake off-do not disturb KOTT-kettle on tea time ROOW- run out of wine RTB-round the bend WAMCC-where are my car keys? YT2WD-your turn to walk dog We’d love to hear your suggestions. contact www.the-boomers.com