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Age range check - lot's of new folks, however, some of us getting older so???

Old 12-09-12, 08:26 PM
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Age range check - lot's of new folks, however, some of us getting older so???

Since the 50+ forum started several years back, those who have stuck around have, obviously, gotten older. BUT, we have a lot of new folks of all ages and many have dropped out. It seems to me the age range has expanded - more older folks?? Anyway, let's find out. If interested, please respond by checking your age range as of December 9, 2012.

(correction to the poll - Make that 85+)

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Old 12-09-12, 08:29 PM
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Started when I was 65.

How do I get younger?
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Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
Started when I was 65.

How do I get younger?
You beat me to the posting of the poll!! I entered as fast as I could, but the software requires posting the thread OP first before posting the poll.
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Originally Posted by DnvrFox
You beat me to the posting of the poll!!
I know, you old guys are slow.
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Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
I know, you old guys are slow.
One-fingered typing, and have to remember to press the enter key! Each time. That's a lot of processing.
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Old 12-09-12, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DnvrFox
One-fingered typing, and have to remember to press the enter key! Each time. That's a lot of processing.
You left out using the spell check.
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Just had a birthday in the last two months so between this poll and Medicare I got a splash of cold water about age.
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Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
You left out using the spell check.
No, I used it and found some of my age ranges were spelled incorrectly.
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Originally Posted by Mobile 155
Just had a birthday in the last two months so between this poll and Medicare I got a splash of cold water about age.
Not to worry - the poll goes to 85+
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Wot's spel chek?
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So far, I am surprised by the small number of folks 50-54.
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Originally Posted by DnvrFox
So far, I am surprised by the small number of folks 50-54.
And one under 50.....can't keep the durn kids off the lawn.
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Wasn't it bad enough that we had to admit to being over 50 when we joined this forum? Now you're asking us to be somewhat specific?!?!
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I slipped quietly past my 70th birthday in September.
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Originally Posted by miss kenton
Wasn't it bad enough that we had to admit to being over 50 when we joined this forum? Now you're asking us to be somewhat specific?!?!
The poll is anonymous.

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Turned 57 yesteray.
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I'm in the 55-59, but only for another 6 months.
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No multi choice???
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hitting 65 it turns out every one, Is an Insurance sales-Man..

still keeping my illegal smile under wraps..
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According to SWMBO, I'm about 13 but I usually lie about my age and get away with claiming my mid 50's
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Originally Posted by otg
Turned 57 yesterday.
We share a birthday, though in different years.
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
hitting 65 it turns out every one, Is an Insurance sales-Man..

still keeping my illegal smile under wraps..
Was listening to Mr. Prine yesterday.

Turned 60; now people say hello in there to me...
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I'm not getting older. I'm getting more experienced.
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Geez! Looking at it, I fall in the oldest third... Does that make me an OLD, old-fart?

Darn! I was feeling kinda' spry there for a little bit...
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