|
|
|
|
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 12:19:55 AM | | Well, I'm so newly divorced <2 months, and because of where I am, I just have not gone out yet. I am looking forward to it, though! | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 1:09:49 AM | Drake, as for how I 'remember' everything....I don't....I bring down a blank 'new message', and as I scroll down, I type in my comments. Then, I just cut 'n' paste into the post. When I first started doing posting in the forums, it drove me crazy, too, that I couldn't see anything once I started posting...I knew I had to come up with something better! (No way is my memory that good!)
Are there any great guys in CA???
Good Day, I'm in CA, too, and I always asked the same question..like I mentioned earlier, I don't even KNOW of any single men my age in CA, (neither do my friends), so I never had a chance to watch them turn me down. LOL! Where is Newberry Park? It must be up North, because I know it isn't near me...(San Diego area)
Belfast, you were so funny...catching Terry so fast...Man, you are really on top of things!! Can't put anything over on you!!!
It's not like our parents were at our age, we look and feel younger ( partially do to drugs maybe ) but it is a well known fact that we live 40% longer today than our parents generation did ( on average, I know there are a lot of 90+ people out there too ) but in their generation at age 50+ they were considered "old" the women sat in their rocky chairs and knitted sweaters or darned socks. now we are much more active either in sports, fitness or work.
If I can be even 1/2 as active as my 82 year old mother and still feel young and alive I will be a very happy person.
I hear ya, Mercediesred...on BOTH counts. Way back when, by the time women our age would be wearing those ugly housedresses, and those ugly black 'granny' shoes. Remember? And if they were widowed...(it was extremely rare for them to be divorced)....they were 'done', as far as relationships went....I don't think there was much chance of another man in their life at their age....(Heck! That may be true of OUR age, but I don't want to go there! LOL! Actually, I know 5 or 6 women our age who met their husbands on an on-line dating site within the last few years, so I can't REALLY say that) My mom, too, is still going strong, and always in a rush...I keep telling her to take the time to stop and smell the flowers...what's her big rush? I don't get it....AND, get this!! She was telling me about this man in her card playing group that kept trying to 'get fresh' with her! (her words)....I said, "Mo-o-o-o-om! That doesn't even happen to ME anymore!!!".... She was complaining, but I would've been flattered!!!)
gonefishing06, there is ALWAYS room for more!! Welcome!!  The more the merrier!! It's getting to be one big party in here!!
~~QS~~, You aren't hiding very good! I always notice you! ..and I like reading your posts!! You sure don't need to be shy around THIS group!!! (I'd be shy, too, if I were with all of you in PERSON right now...QS, Would you allow me to hide in the shadows right with you???)
Hi Shiningsun! Welcome!
I am finding I get more attention now than I did at their age and in my 20's. Must be the experience or maybe my life long learned confidence shows.
Just the opposite here, but then I AM 12 years older than you... I love the pics in your profile...you must have been here for awhile because they no longer allow us to have more than 6 pics.....wish they did. I don't think 6 is enough, personally.
Hi Westcoastbabe!! Welcome to our little area of Paradise!!
a grand child scares men away faster than your own children.
Really? I hadn't noticed...any guys here want to comment on this? I'd like to hear your views... (Are you RAISING your grandchild? I could see THAT making a difference....)
WCB and Myco (and others) - I find dating to be tiresome.
I never DID like dating, but I know you gotta start somewhere....I like it so much better when you are comfortable with each other.....
~DC~ | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 1:30:45 AM | OK, so here's a quote that is quite appropriate for this forum.
It's from an unknown source:
(BTW, you can substitute woman/daughter/mother for man/son/father. It works either way!)  Must be PC.
"By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right,
He's ususally got a son who knows he's wrong!" | |
|
| |
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 6:19:29 AM | Good Morning to All -
Wow, a 54-year-old takes a day off to act like a 34-year-old and misses a lot on this spot. Took a while to catch up.
Hi Mandrake - glad to hear that your combustion situation did not do too much damage, and glad you will be a "hot poppa" again on Monday. Just between us - 'fireworks' goes without saying
Just an update from yesterday, had a great time (even though I was on a borrowed horse and not my own this year). Lots of pirates tossing beads and lots of pretty college gals showing their boobs for beads (a tradition around here for Gasparilla). Considering all the pirates are the upper crust of the community, doctors, lawyers, judges, it is always amazing to see that at least one day a year they are the true drunken, horney people they always were (lol).
Happy belated birthday Jim - hope you had a good time, no- a GREAT time.
Well, gang, I will type more on the pirates after I get a few cups of coffee in me - got home at 3 am and had to be to work by 6 am, so have not been to bed - will check in later.
Again, hello to all and have a great Sunday (just in case I fall asleep on my computer here at work)
Maddie | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 6:50:18 AM | [...but in their generation at age 50+ they were considered "old" the women sat in their rocky chairs and knitted sweaters or darned socks. now we are much more active either in sports, fitness or work]
merce, maybe many, but my mom, now 85, took up downhill skiing at 55 along with her 60 y/o BF [now husband of 24 years]. Gave it up in her 70s just because hubby's knees went bad. They went to x-country instead for a few years until his knees really got bad and needed replacement. Heck! x-country was the only skiing anyone could get me to do. Oh, the hubby. He went on his last elk hunt at age 87. Just couldn't get over that deadfall any longer...he's 90 now. Mom says he's "slowing down a bit." Both of then are role models to me. | |
|
| |
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 6:52:26 AM | .
Good morning everyone. It’s another beautiful day here in Southeastern Michigan. Yesterday it was 55, today it will be nearly 50. Over all, it has been a warm January -- after a cold and nasty start of winter in November and December.
It appears that I have ran out of fish again, so part of this day will be spent wetting a hook, trying to snag a catfish large enough to provide fillets for a couple good dinners.
Some people above have mentioned “dating” again. Does anyone actually still do that? That sounds so . . . so . . . Juvenile, I guess is the word that comes closest to what I think about it. Somehow I just cannot imagine my mentioning to someone that, “hey, guess what, I’ve got a ‘date’ tonight.” Doesn’t work for me. Anyone knowing me would probably laugh if I said such a thing.
The other problem with “dating,” from my point of view, is that I always picture the gal primping and painting herself up to look different. To some of us guys that’s bothersome because the women we really wanted to see was the one who went to market that afternoon, not the one presenting herself later that evening.
Of course, some of that is the guy’s fault cause he was the one inviting her out to dinner or theater at places which require they dress properly. Any woman running around with me for any length of time quickly learns that she might not want to play dress-up unless it is definitely required for where we are going. That’s because, most likely, we may end up at a number of places, which can include a walk down by the river or through the woods, or early breakfast or late dinner sitting by the rapids (which requires a little outside walking). I much prefer the interesting/natural/fun things rather than the mundane activities most people do on “dates.” And, nope, it’s not likely you will find me sitting still for two hours at a time at some restaurant/bar/party or other function. Between seven in the evening and midnight, it’s likely we would have quietly entered and left four or five greatly different types of functions. Then, it’s time for a couple drinks before last-call and thinking about a little breakfast before calling it a night.
And, speaking of breakfast, I need some now. . . .
. | |
|
| |
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 7:04:53 AM | Hi DB -
Sounds like you are in the Florida lifestyle up there in Michigan - way to go! Down here, casual dress is flip-flops and cut-offs. Elegant casual dressing is jeans and a T-shirt, sandals or sneakers. After 5 dress is jeans, a regular shirt and shoes, or maybe a sundress for the ladies. Formal dining is actually breaking down and wearing a normal pair of slacks and a shirt and the gals may actually have to put on a dress pair of slacks with a nice blouse. Dressing fancy - not here in old F L A (lol).
Good luck with the fishing DB. | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 7:07:47 AM | Hi All -
I guess since we are bragging about weather - it is great here today, sunny and 75 with a chance of rain. Sorry all you people up north - it is worth the risk of getting blown away ny a few hurricanes for weather like that in January.
Maddie | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 7:14:57 AM | Loved your coments /dahlia
I was engaqed to someone several years younger than myself. Was constantly told to go slow be patient. Well patience looks different to a forty something than a fifty something. I want to get on with life, live every day and be happy. Great comments. | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 7:16:43 AM | | Maddie, since you work in the Health Care industry,maybe you can tell me what is the recommended % body fat for men and what is the definition of obese? At the gym the have a gizmo that is supposed to tell the % body fat on a person. Thanks Terry | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 7:20:20 AM | Ggrrrr and Bbrrrr...it is C.O.L.D here in Nova Scotia this morning, but the sun is shining and I am going to go out later and enjoy the sunshine anyway.
Maddie...you just had to throw that little dig in there didn't you? That's ok, I'll get ya back! | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 7:22:56 AM | Hi Brian:
Believe it or not, it depends on the doctor. I have seen one doctor call a man weighing 180 lbs obese and another doctor call the same man average weight. A lot depends on your body structure and condition. Everyone is different. Your best bet would be to check with your doctor and he will be able to tell you exactly what your body fat percentage would be. Usually, if you are 25 lbs overweight you are not obese, but you are on the way to being there. I know this is sort of a vague answer, but then medicine is usually pretty vague when you are dealing in the abstract. Like I said, check with your doctor and he will tell you where you should be with your body to be healthy.
Maddie | |
|
| |
| |
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 7:46:42 AM | Hi again dceeeee: Of course you can hide here with me. Anyone who wants to be in my little niche of shyness can come. Now, the warning is I often have candles lit to make it nice and cozy. Afterall, I have to make it welcoming to all.
Now about this shy side. I can't believe I even have it online! I've been online for years, and I thought I got rid of this part of me. Oh poohs! Actually, if all of us were truly in a room together the corner is where I would be. However, if I was comfortable with even one or two people I would do my best to combat this and be outside (nervous gulp) mingling.
=========================================================
~~~~Againt his gal waves to all newbies here and regulars~~~~~~ It is so nice to see this thread continue on so strong. The humor, the support, the caring ways are just too wonderful. The honesty is fantastic, and I'm very honored to be among all of you here. Thank you for giving me a place to come into so I may relax and enjoy.
Okay, I'm trying to force myself out into the open. My thoughts for the day: I did see mentioned dating and how it is for us at this point in our lives. I've not dated "once" since I've separated. (Five long years, but truly more like seven.) For a long time I just wouldn't permit myself to date, due to my own morals and values, saying being "separated" wasn't enough and was just wrong. However, the way life has been I realized I wasn't permitting myself to move forward. The only problem with handling it this way is knowing I need to have that part of my heart fulfilled again. Those that know my life and why I've been separated so long have told me I must allow myself to have love in my life again. So, I took their word for it, and here I am. Divorce is most definitely imminent and a matter of time.
My children fill that certain part, but it isn't the same as being in a loving relationship. Oh now I did it. I'm spilling my own beans. lol Here I sit and both of my children are not here. One is with Grandma and the other on her way back to college. I am just not use to such quiet times in this place. It seems to scream out at me.
Thus, I find myself online talking to the air but knowing sweet, kind and caring men and women will be reading this; I'm wishing I had that man to cuddle up with. I'm wishing he were here so I could sneak up behind him and possibly get on my tip-toes (yes, I am short) to surprise him with a kiss...oh, now I did it. It's all oozing out of me.
I suppose I'll just have to wait for as long as it takes. Afterall, something wonderful and beautiful is worth waiting for. I just hope all of you find what you want and what you hope for. Even during my quiet times here, I do wish you all my best, and I do hope your health improves and wishing you all to stay safe.
You are a special and dear group, and I hope you'll remain that way for all times.
Thanks for reading all of this. For some reason the writer in me decided it had to let these words out finally.
Hugs to all,
~~QS~~
 | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 8:13:40 AM | Thanks Mandrake. It's raining here in North Carolina but in the 50s. Was up early for my weekly Sunday morning "blast about" and frisbee toss with the dogs at a local 500 acre county park. Got rained out this morning. Normally would dress for rain and push on. But, just getting over an evil cold. Dang, haven't had one of those in years.
dbndon. The natural environment you enjoy sounds so gorgeous. Have been to Michigan but only in the summer. The Great Lakes are. The rivers is this part of NC aren't clear and rushing...that I miss about the West.
Off to the grocery. Cooking shrimp scampi and realized no garlic. Drat! | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 8:29:04 AM | .
Maddie:
Hmmm . . . sounds like I would fit in with the dress code down there just fine. I dress in what I like to call “campus neat.” Nothing fancy, but clean -- as in, for the instructor, not the student. Trade the flip-flops for good walking shoes and I’d be fine.
Anyway, while I’m still clean, the plan is to visit a friend in the ICU for a few minutes (already talked with the attending physician after rounds), then pick up the large “dog with an attitude” to take fishing with me -- and hope to hell he doesn’t like to eat fish. ;-)
We’ve got overcast and slight sprinkles today, but who cares; it’s nearly 50 out there now and we don’t often see too many days like this in winter. So, for me that means lunch outside while fishing. Or, in my case, looking like I may be fishing because after I catch one good one for dinner I really don’t want to snag any more but may not want to leave there right away, either.
Yes, it would be nice to have 75 in January, but you get hit hard in summer. I still remember getting off a plane down there and getting hit in the face with very hot and humid air. Went from cool and comfortable to sweating in one minute. We have some of that here in summer, too. Just not all summer long. Of course, we get those cute little hurricanes called tornados. The benefit to having tornados is that they are easy to duck. Just run lateral for a ways.
Anyway, places to go, things to do, people to see. . . .
. | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 8:29:51 AM | | QS...Thank you for sharing such a wonderful part of your life with us. I found it very touching indeed. Now, this is just how I feel: You are honored? yes, perhaps, but more so, from my perspective, the honor is ours! For someone with such a problem with shyness, to fight against it as you have and still do, to be a part of our group, to see you struggle against that, it is our honor to have you with us. You have shown us something about strength of character, something we can all learn from. It may not be spoken, but I know in my heart there are others who feel the same way as I do. Thank you for sharing your life with me! Godbless and be well. | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 8:42:58 AM | | Yes, QS, we work to overcome the shyness, and think we've made a lot of progress, only to have it swallow us up at times that we don't expect it. I can relate. For me, my method of communication is to play music for people - it's easier than talking, usually. | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 9:25:12 AM | It's ok to be shy, just not good to be timid. can't let ppl walk all over you.
Oh sorry, Hi to All again! | |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 9:36:56 AM | fiddlenotes....you touched on a very important part of me. Music!!! Singing is my communication. I have no problem singing in front of hundreds of people, but you make me talk and forget it. hahahaha Well, that is if in a social setting. If I need to give a speech; I can do so just fine. It's odd how shyness can hit in one specific part of life. I do want to learn to play the keyboards/piano so badly, but I do play the guitar a little. However, I only took it up to keep my vocal chords in shape. Ahhh, you hit the nail on the head for me and didn't even know it.
mandrake: You are always such a nice gentleman. I'm just lil old me and nothing more. I do thank you for seeing me for who I am. At least, I better me who I am. lol
~~QS~~
| |
|
| 42 to 62 Year Olds Meet in Here!
Posted: 1/29/2006 9:38:09 AM | kosmich...you made another excellent point. Actually, when I was a younger pup; I had that exact problem. It took me years to overcome, but I wasn't going to be an adult and have that happen throughout life. So, I did a lot of digging into my soul and did my utmost to not allow that to happen. That was definitely well said!!!
~~QS~~
| |
|
|
| Page 42 of 46
|
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 |
|
Home
login 
') notice me. notice me.
