You know you're old when...

cmyx6go · 08-16-2023, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

The AARP finally gave up on trying to get me to join, after several years of harassment.....

I started getting the calls and mail when I turned 40. WTF? Go away ….

sygazelle · 08-16-2023, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Class of '72 here. Do I qualify?

Yes, but barely. Check your position in the attached graphic.

Esteban · 08-16-2023, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sygazelle

Yes, but barely. Check your position in the attached graphic.

Gee, thanks.

Well, I guess that's better than some of the youngsters that post here.

All of OT is welcome on mine. Lets have a BBQ!

vreihen16 · 08-16-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I started getting the calls and mail when I turned 40. WTF? Go away ….

I'm pretty sure that it was 50 for me. My DW was watching the offers get better as I kept ignoring their solicitations, and thought that I should sign up when they offered a free AARP-logo duffel bag for joining. I asked her if she wanted to carry that "I'm an old person so mug me" bag down the street. Amazing how some people will jump for shiny free things.

My reason for not wanting anything to do with said organization is that they are lobbying with the government for things that I oppose. Plus, I get better travel discounts and other stuff from employee perks plans that my employer subscribes to for everyone.....

vreihen16 · 08-16-2023, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

All of OT is welcome on mine. Lets have a BBQ!

Is OCD psycho dog also welcome? Neither of us have ever been to California.....

Car-Addicted · 08-16-2023, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

The AARP finally gave up on trying to get me to join, after several years of harassment.....

I expect to be getting AARP membership letters long after I'm room temperature.

Esteban · 08-16-2023, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

Is OCD psycho dog also welcome? Neither of us have ever been to California.....

Yes, as long as he doesn't eat my cat. Actually, my cat's pretty psycho, maybe your dog is the one who needs to be worried.

Llarry · 08-16-2023, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

I'm pretty sure that it was 50 for me. My DW was watching the offers get better as I kept ignoring their solicitations //snip//

I could never really figure out what the point was. I did sign up for a year or two way back when -- the only benefit I remember was getting an "AARP rate" at a motel and I never thought the discount was much.

M_Six · 08-16-2023, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Llarry

I could never really figure out what the point was. I did sign up for a year or two way back when -- the only benefit I remember was getting an "AARP rate" at a motel and I never thought the discount was much.

Like the AAA rate. Usually $15 more than the normal rate. What a bargain!

sygazelle · 08-16-2023, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Gee, thanks.

Well, I guess that's better than some of the youngsters that post here.

All of OT is welcome on mine. Lets have a BBQ!

Wouldn't that be great fun. A BBQ.

I agree that all are welcome on the lawn. If you're old enough to think you should be posting on this thread, you are old enough!

sygazelle · 08-16-2023, 10:45 PM

...you know you're young..

I'm going to mix it up a bit. It's common knowledge around this forum that I have passion for hiking. I just turned 74 last week, but I hike with a couple of 80+ guys. They are lean and mean and they are truly inspiring.

Well today out on the trail, we ran into Dale. He was headed the other way. Ol' Dale looked like he belonged on our lawn so I asked him how old he was. He said, "I'm 94". He does 10 miles around the lake twice a week.

To know that there's a guy out there 20 years older than me is inspiring. It makes me feel young!

Esteban · 08-16-2023, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sygazelle

Wouldn't that be great fun. A BBQ.

You’re welcome any time.

Boomer 2019 · 08-17-2023, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Gee, thanks.

Well, I guess that's better than some of the youngsters that post here.

All of OT is welcome on mine. Lets have a BBQ!

Just give me a time and place. I'll bring some good wine.

Car-Addicted · 08-17-2023, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomer 2019

Just give me a time and place. I'll bring some good wine.

There's some tunes for the BBQ:

Little Feat Old Folks Boogie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_nFwwjBlEc

UncleWede · 08-17-2023, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

There's some tunes for the BBQ:

Little Feat Old Folks Boogie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_nFwwjBlEc

Somebody have a turntable and extension cord for the lawn???

vreihen16 · 08-17-2023, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Somebody have a turntable and extension cord for the lawn???

Extension cord? Feel free to CRANK THE MUSIC on this turntable!!!!!

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UncleWede · 08-17-2023, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

Extension cord? Feel free to CRANK THE MUSIC on this turntable!!!!!

Remember, BIRTHING class of 66

Boomer 2019 · 08-18-2023, 09:44 AM

Little Feet is one of the all time best groups. I have everything they ever recorded. I also saw them live when they were with Dylan in March of 1966. To this day the best concert I ever attended. I still have my ticket stub around here somewhere... just can't find it... old.

The hand cranked Victrola will be perfect for our Old Folks Boogie and BBQ. See what I did there? My grandma had one and I never tired of playing with it.

Well you know that you're over the hill when your mind makes a promise that your body can't fill.

vreihen16 · 08-18-2023, 09:27 PM

How did we miss it? August 17th every year is Baby Boomer Recognition Day!!!

The date was chosen because 8/17 was the last day of Woodstock. If you have to ask which Woodstock concert, get off my lawn!

For anyone visiting the Catskills, the Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center is located at the historic Woodstock site, and hosts a lot of big-name performers every year:

https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/

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Esteban · 08-18-2023, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

How did we miss it? August 17th every year is Baby Boomer Recognition Day!!!

The date was chosen because 8/17 was the last day of Woodstock. If you have to ask which Woodstock concert, get off my lawn!

For anyone visiting the Catskills, the Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center is located at the historic Woodstock site, and hosts a lot of big-name performers every year:

https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/

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Actually ended Monday morning, August 18, 1969.

When did Woodstock take place?

"August 15th-18th 1969. The festival was meant to only last three days, but bad weather and traffic jams caused many delays and performances were pushed late into the night each night and early into the morning, finishing up on Monday, August 18th."

"Day 3: Sunday, August 17, 1969 (ending Monday morning, August 18)
Joe Cocker
Country Joe & The Fish
Ten Years After
The Band
Johnny Winter
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
the Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Sha Na Na
Jimi Hendrix"

https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/mu...0August%2018th.

PS - just posted about this in the “What song are you listening to” thread this morning.

tturedraider · 08-19-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

What is this "Class of 6x's" y'all keep referring too?

BIRTHING class of 66.

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Remember, BIRTHING class of 66

Dude?! What are you even doing here?! You’re not even a Boomer! How can you be old?!

M_Six · 08-19-2023, 12:24 PM

Seeing adults I first saw as kids makes me feel old. I see the incoming freshmen walking around campus and realize none of them were born when I started my 3rd career. I took this shot in 2009 and I remember the day well. Beautiful day in Central Park. This kid is most likely in his mid-20's now and might have a kid of his own.

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M_Six Free Thinker 19532 Rep 7,556 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Seeing adults I first saw as kids makes me feel old. I see the incoming freshmen walking around campus and realize none of them were born when I started my 3rd career. I took this shot in 2009 and I remember the day well. Beautiful day in Central Park. This kid is most likely in his mid-20's now and might have a kid of his own. Attached Images __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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