I just got my offical invitation to join the AARP. Whoopee! I think. Dang how did they know? 50 is a milestone for sure and I really look forward to being 50 for many reasons. But is the AARP worth it or are there alternatives?
Does this make me a senior citizen or do I still have a ways to go.
Either way let the good times roll.
Jerry
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Watch the signs in the restraunts. Some of them start their senior discout programs at 50. A lot of other ones start at 55. I’m almost there. I for one don’t mind eating cheaper.
CJ
The only limitations we have are the ones we put on ourselves.
Yep, the senior citizens discounts are
great though many places consider 55 as the
starting point. What ticks me off is, noone
has ever asked to see my ID to prove I was
old enough.G Warm regards, Jim
I too joined AARP when I turned 50. But really didn’t get/use many of the bennies. Around here allot of places give discounts if you are 55+. Which is nice. Yes I use them. Just keep in mind that in reality AARP is a PAC. If you lean their way politically then it may be worth it. If not, then…
I compare them to the NRA! Very powerful group that was at the forefront of the latest prescription drug changes to medicare. However that is very confusing!! The average senior is going to have a hard time selecting the plan that fits them best.
I have a very good female friend who had trouble spitting out she was over 40 (much less 50). Liked the sound of 30 much better - so she uses that as the basis for her age. She is now 30-25. Works for her…
don’t be offended by the invite to join AARP.I got one the other day and also a senior discount at Mc Ds.That doesn’t sound to bad till i tell you the REST of the STORY
Jerry,
Welcome to the light side (soon!).
“50” is just another number…it’s the outlook that matters!
After reading this, I’ll have to start asking about discounts. I just never think about them. The one thing I WILL NOT look at is a “senior citizens’ menu”…I’m not ready for those puny little servings yet!
Mike
I wish I was 50 again Jerry, I passed that milestone 17+ years ago. Life after fifty can be pretty good though. Since then I’ve acquired a new wife, six daughters (and stepdaughters,) seven grand kids, three dogs, two cats, and a lot of fly rods and reels.
I’ll see you at the Somerset Show, probably on Saturday.
Bob
There is a fine line between fly fishing, and standing in the water waving a stick.
gee, I don’t FEEL too old right know!!
Got my first invite at 40, which made me do some serious research. AARP is known for poor record keeping by many people I know who are members though the bennies can be a great help to those who need them.
Me, I have not joined, yet, because every time I ask them about their stance on some issue or another, I NEVER GET AN ANSWER!!!
The old saying goes “You are only as old as you feel.” Some days that is pretty darn old!!
Wyo-blizzard aka Bloody Tom Bonney
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I joined when I first became eligible, but didn’t renew as found I didn’t get my money’s worth and also wasn’t fully instep with their political agenda.
Jerry, 50 was a real emotional bummer for both my wife and I when we hit it. We’ve just passed 60 though, me this last week, and found it had no negative impact on us.
I think maybe 50 was a reaction to knowing that more than half your life is over. 60 was kind of, "hey, I’m feeling a lot better and doing more than I thought I would at this age!
Man, You guys are older than dirt! Were you waiting around for the creator to make water so you could fish in it? Actually, I’m jealous, I think I missed some great years before so much land got built on and the world got more crowded… Best wishes for many Happy Birthdays to come. Jim
