I discovered senior citizens a few weeks ago, right before I retired. You guys (and gals) are great! I wish we could have a big party! Retirement is great; I'm having so much fun. Well, after the first day that is -when I lost my set of car/house keys because I was careless with all my joy! Luckily I found the keys, so everything is okay.
After another couple of weeks of goofing off I'll get serious with some volunteer work that I've been planning for the last couple of years. Also will be playing my piano, guitar and singing more. Also, will be taking more Spanish classes. Was offered a part-time job last week but I'm not seriously giving it much thought! I love my new life! And hey, I just got a cell phone at the request of both my daughters. I said I would get one if they would put me on their plan -haha. It worked. Now I have to get a home computer, so I can yak with y'all. I'm an daughter #1 house right now. Have a great weekend!!!
2007-07-15 13:18:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
welcome to the group.....I just kinda discovered too, by accident...and I really like it here!!!
I just got my first SS check this month!!! yahhhhhh!!!
2007-07-15 14:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by Morris 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Happy Retirement and Welcome to the 21st Century. I'm just getting here myself.
I got a cell phone a couple of years ago because I needed one. I got a DVD recorder last year because I wanted one and they finally became affordable. In a couple of weeks, I'm getting a used laptop from a friend of mine. It'll be my first home computer. Now....I can be just like everyone else.
I have a few years to go before I retire, but like you I already know what I want to do. There are so many volunteer opportunities out there.
I wish you many, many merry days.
2007-07-19 11:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by akua90068 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After using Yahoo! Answers for a couple of weeks, I just found this seniors page today. I retired early a couple of years ago. After a thirty-year hiatus, I've just taken up playing bridge again at the local Senior Center. I notice they have a lot of other activities I might try. Here's a compliment: I notice the spelling is sooo much better on this page than elsewhere on Yahoo! Answers. Have a great day everybody.
2007-07-19 06:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by rationallady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no accidents. I just answered 2 Q's in the Senior Cit. group. (Cranky shared that a friend calls us Seasoned Citizens. Rather inventive, that!) I agree that the spelling and syntax, as well, is superior.
The little "whipper-snappers" could learn a thing or three from us.
Age is a number. Life is grand. You need never allow in the thought that you are at the mercy of time. You have time in your hands. Make something of it. You will die, trying, but until then, have fun. I intend to go out screaming, "Ya-Hoo!"
C, :)!!
2007-07-19 10:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well-come-on-in. The more the merrier and the better the questions and the answers. I like this forum as so far I have not seen a great number of people getting stuck on stupid with their answers and bashing what we have going here.
Good that you can use the daughter's computer. If you are not yet ready to commit to buy a computer you can also go to your local library as most now offer a computer for people to use for a block of time each day longer if no one else wants to use it.
2007-07-19 00:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Home computers aren't that expensive if you get one on a good sale. The system I am using now only cost me $800, and that is including all taxes AND the Norton Anti-Virus.
Hint to the daughters that it would make an appropriate birthday or Christmas gift!
Welcome to the group Peppa J! I hope you have a long and happy association with us. Enjoy your retirement and stay happy and busy. Keeping your body and mind active is the secret to enjoying increasing age!
2007-07-15 13:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by Susie Q 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to this new life. You've worked hard for it, raised your family and now it's time to do the things that you've always wanted to do.
One of the best things about this life, and this age, is the fact that you're now able to do just what you want, when you want to do it. Probably for the first time in your life.
The folks on this website are a fantastic bunch of people and they'll do their very best to help you with any questions you may have.
It sounds to me like you have some really fun plans. You will enjoy it all and at your own pace. That's the thing that I love the best, being able to live this life at my own pace rather than someone else's.
Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!
2007-07-15 19:29:25 · answer #7 · answered by Cranky 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Computers: You do not need the latest and greatest to function perfectly for Internet. In fact, find a good used one ... the kids love the newest, fastest on the market for gaming. Internet does not require all this speed. If you look around, you will find a more than adequate computer for about 150-200 used. Just make sure it has Windows XP on it, and hopefully, it will have MS Office on it also. Good luck
2007-07-15 16:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey Peppa J,
welcome to Club Retirees! I just know you are going to love being retired, and believe me you will never look back. I volunteered to read with a student at a local elementary school in my neighborhood. Haven't had time to do what I really want to do, but maybe, Lord be willing, next year I can take a trip.
2007-07-15 15:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your life is just about to begin!,throw the time table away,and the CLOCK!!!, do what YOU want to do and not be told what to do,the PC is a really good idea,but take great care about giving personal details out,your daughters should help out there.
After sorting the decorating and gardening out(we all do it)get some sort of hobby,nothing that takes all your time up though, enjoy yourself,and take care.
Think about yourself for a change.
2007-07-15 18:56:53 · answer #10 · answered by lamplighter 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-09 10:12:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋