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gggg...@gmail.com
Jan 28, 2019, 2:04:11 PM1/28/19
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Michael Black
Jan 28, 2019, 3:52:51 PM1/28/19
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On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, gggg...@gmail.com wrote:
> http://money.com/money/5273063/best-senior-discounts/
>
Aren't the best senior discounts the ones that are useful to yourself?
There's also a wide range of the definition of "senior", so one might
assume that the ones that kick in earlier are the best. Though it has to
be useful too.
So I could join the local library for a $50 fee at 55, except I live here
so I don't have to pay. An independent library is $20 when you turn
sixty, which is pretty good, I think I'll join at the end of October.
Actually, they have a life membership for $500, which I wish I knew about
before, because you get a better return if you get the life membership
early. I'll have to live 25 years before I start saving money if I get
the life membership at 60. Some of the libraries have Friends of the
Library group, and I'm not sure what the real benefits are to joining,
though I realize the groups overall do useful things for the libary. But
one that has an annual booksale that's worth going to has an annual fee of
five dollars if you are sixty, so that won't work till next year, but I
think it's worth five dollars. The key part is that the sale has a few
hours for the Friends members, so at five dollars it's like an entry fee
to the booksale. I figure that's worth it.
My bank has some sort of senior account, that kicks in at 60. I'm not
sure the exact deal, but it might be useful.
Via Rail here in Canada has senior discounts when you turn sixty, if you
want to travel that might be useful.
Though I've been paying attention as the countdown begins. I may have
mentioned it, but we had "discount" department store chain here, and they
had a day each month for a senior's discount, a friend mentioned it. I
figure the time the cashier handed me the flyer for it she assumed I was
old enough. It kicked in at 55. So I was waiting, but the chain shut
down, sold the leases to Target, which meant a few years of declining
quality and sales, and then almost a year while Target renovated the
stores, than a year after the nearest store opened, Target said they were
losing too much money in Canada, and went into a clearance sale. I think
about the time they made the announcement, I was 55 and could have got a
discount if the previous chain had stayed open.
The YMCA here seems to have a senior discount at 65, it might be healthier
to have that kick in earlier. That way you get healthy before you really
need it.
SO there were deals at 55, but not so many. They seem to start kicking in
more at 60, and by 65 I'm thinking most deals have kicked in. Public
transit here has a senior's discount once you're 65.
I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
Michael
> http://money.com/money/5273063/best-senior-discounts/
>
Aren't the best senior discounts the ones that are useful to yourself?
There's also a wide range of the definition of "senior", so one might
assume that the ones that kick in earlier are the best. Though it has to
be useful too.
So I could join the local library for a $50 fee at 55, except I live here
so I don't have to pay. An independent library is $20 when you turn
sixty, which is pretty good, I think I'll join at the end of October.
Actually, they have a life membership for $500, which I wish I knew about
before, because you get a better return if you get the life membership
early. I'll have to live 25 years before I start saving money if I get
the life membership at 60. Some of the libraries have Friends of the
Library group, and I'm not sure what the real benefits are to joining,
though I realize the groups overall do useful things for the libary. But
one that has an annual booksale that's worth going to has an annual fee of
five dollars if you are sixty, so that won't work till next year, but I
think it's worth five dollars. The key part is that the sale has a few
hours for the Friends members, so at five dollars it's like an entry fee
to the booksale. I figure that's worth it.
My bank has some sort of senior account, that kicks in at 60. I'm not
sure the exact deal, but it might be useful.
Via Rail here in Canada has senior discounts when you turn sixty, if you
want to travel that might be useful.
Though I've been paying attention as the countdown begins. I may have
mentioned it, but we had "discount" department store chain here, and they
had a day each month for a senior's discount, a friend mentioned it. I
figure the time the cashier handed me the flyer for it she assumed I was
old enough. It kicked in at 55. So I was waiting, but the chain shut
down, sold the leases to Target, which meant a few years of declining
quality and sales, and then almost a year while Target renovated the
stores, than a year after the nearest store opened, Target said they were
losing too much money in Canada, and went into a clearance sale. I think
about the time they made the announcement, I was 55 and could have got a
discount if the previous chain had stayed open.
The YMCA here seems to have a senior discount at 65, it might be healthier
to have that kick in earlier. That way you get healthy before you really
need it.
SO there were deals at 55, but not so many. They seem to start kicking in
more at 60, and by 65 I'm thinking most deals have kicked in. Public
transit here has a senior's discount once you're 65.
I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
Michael
The Real Bev
Jan 28, 2019, 4:30:29 PM1/28/19
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On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
When I hit 80 I can ski free!
> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
--
Cheers, Bev
"Tough? We drink our urine and eat our dead!"
-- N. Heilweil
ItsJoan NotJoann
Jan 28, 2019, 5:02:35 PM1/28/19
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On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:52:51 PM UTC-6, Michael Black wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, gggg...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > http://money.com/money/5273063/best-senior-discounts/
> >
> Aren't the best senior discounts the ones that are useful to yourself?
>
> There's also a wide range of the definition of "senior", so one might
> assume that the ones that kick in earlier are the best. Though it has to
> be useful too.
>
So true! For instance, the nearest Amtrak is 500 miles from me. So that knocks
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, gggg...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > http://money.com/money/5273063/best-senior-discounts/
> >
> Aren't the best senior discounts the ones that are useful to yourself?
>
> There's also a wide range of the definition of "senior", so one might
> assume that the ones that kick in earlier are the best. Though it has to
> be useful too.
>
that deal in the head.
>
> My bank has some sort of senior account, that kicks in at 60. I'm not
> sure the exact deal, but it might be useful.
>
I don't know about any senior discount at my bank but I've had free checking for
> My bank has some sort of senior account, that kicks in at 60. I'm not
> sure the exact deal, but it might be useful.
>
50 years. If my paycheck was automatically deposited, which it was, then I got
a free checking account. Or if I kept at least $2,000 in a savings account I
qualified for a free checking account.
>
> Via Rail here in Canada has senior discounts when you turn sixty, if you
> want to travel that might be useful.
>
No nearby train travel here so that perk would do me no good. It's a shame as
> Via Rail here in Canada has senior discounts when you turn sixty, if you
> want to travel that might be useful.
>
I wouldn't mind taking a train trip.
>
> The YMCA here seems to have a senior discount at 65, it might be healthier
> to have that kick in earlier. That way you get healthy before you really
> need it.
>
I think the YMCA offers discounts here as well.
> The YMCA here seems to have a senior discount at 65, it might be healthier
> to have that kick in earlier. That way you get healthy before you really
> need it.
>
>
> SO there were deals at 55, but not so many. They seem to start kicking in
> more at 60, and by 65 I'm thinking most deals have kicked in. Public
> transit here has a senior's discount once you're 65.
>
Here, too, but it might be at age 60. I looked a few months ago but darn if I
> SO there were deals at 55, but not so many. They seem to start kicking in
> more at 60, and by 65 I'm thinking most deals have kicked in. Public
> transit here has a senior's discount once you're 65.
>
can remember what the age was. The discount was rather generous.
>
> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I've
> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>
> Michael
>
That's right, you've earned them may as well take advantage of them if they are
> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I've
> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>
> Michael
>
offering. LOTS of stores offer them to seniors but a lot of them don't think
to ask at the checkout.
ItsJoan NotJoann
Jan 28, 2019, 5:03:47 PM1/28/19
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they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
The Real Bev
Jan 28, 2019, 5:39:50 PM1/28/19
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On 01/28/2019 02:03 PM, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
> On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3:30:29 PM UTC-6, The Real Bev wrote:
>>
>> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>>
>> > I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>> > deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>> > decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>>
>> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>>
> On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3:30:29 PM UTC-6, The Real Bev wrote:
>>
>> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>>
>> > I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>> > deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>> > decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>>
>> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>>
> If you are up for it, I say go for it!!! As for myself, I'd have to inquire if
> they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
MEDICARE! Premiums aren't free, of course, but still...
> they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
The only bones I've broken in 30 years are ribs when I fell on my
bindings. Nothing you can do about broken ribs except wait for them to
repair themselves.
My 93-YO friend skis when he can work it into his schedule. He
incorporated a new company on his 80th (or maybe it was his 90th, it's
not like it was MY company) birthday.
--
Cheers, Bev
"I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College."
Al Gore 11/08/00
ItsJoan NotJoann
Jan 28, 2019, 11:02:23 PM1/28/19
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On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 4:39:50 PM UTC-6, The Real Bev wrote:
>
> On 01/28/2019 02:03 PM, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
> >
> >> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
> >>
> > If you are up for it, I say go for it!!! As for myself, I'd have to inquire if
> > they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
>
> MEDICARE! Premiums aren't free, of course, but still...
>
I got it and a supplemental plan as well. Gotta be prepared!
>
> On 01/28/2019 02:03 PM, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
> >
> >> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
> >>
> > If you are up for it, I say go for it!!! As for myself, I'd have to inquire if
> > they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
>
> MEDICARE! Premiums aren't free, of course, but still...
>
>
> The only bones I've broken in 30 years are ribs when I fell on my
> bindings. Nothing you can do about broken ribs except wait for them to
> repair themselves.
>
I've never had a broken bone in my life and never have I been skiing; snow
> The only bones I've broken in 30 years are ribs when I fell on my
> bindings. Nothing you can do about broken ribs except wait for them to
> repair themselves.
>
or water.
>
> My 93-YO friend skis when he can work it into his schedule. He
> incorporated a new company on his 80th (or maybe it was his 90th, it's
> not like it was MY company) birthday.
>
> My 93-YO friend skis when he can work it into his schedule. He
> incorporated a new company on his 80th (or maybe it was his 90th, it's
> not like it was MY company) birthday.
>
> Cheers, Bev
> "I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College."
> Al Gore 11/08/00
>
I just hope to be around and in reasonable health at the age of 93!
> "I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College."
> Al Gore 11/08/00
>
Michael Black
Jan 29, 2019, 4:59:18 PM1/29/19
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On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>
>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>
> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>
As I approach some of these "milestones" on one hand it's something to
> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>
>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>
> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>
look forward to, but at the same time, will it mean anything by then? I
can get discount bus fair at 65, but maybe by then I'll really need it. I
could go travelling, more money but also discounts, but will I be fit to
travel? The future is a bit more definite for the next few years, but
suddenly the variable is weather I'll stay reasonably fit and healthy.
Michael
Michael Black
Jan 29, 2019, 5:01:26 PM1/29/19
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safe, then ask you to sign a waver form.
Michael
Michael Black
Jan 29, 2019, 5:06:45 PM1/29/19
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a standard to look to. On the other hand, all but one of her very oldest
friends remained, so that's kind of sad. There was also a long decline,
starting about ten years before. Small things at first but they started
piling up. It's hard to judge these things, but her mobility slowly
declined, and I can't help but think that spurred things on. Staying
active seems like an important thing, but that's easy to say, I'm still
"young".
Michael
The Real Bev
Jan 29, 2019, 5:09:48 PM1/29/19
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On 01/29/2019 01:55 PM, Michael Black wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, The Real Bev wrote:
>
>> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>>
>>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
No shame in EVER going for discounts!
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, The Real Bev wrote:
>
>> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>>
>>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>>
> As I approach some of these "milestones" on one hand it's something to
> look forward to, but at the same time, will it mean anything by then? I
> can get discount bus fair at 65, but maybe by then I'll really need it. I
> could go travelling, more money but also discounts, but will I be fit to
> travel? The future is a bit more definite for the next few years, but
> suddenly the variable is weather I'll stay reasonably fit and healthy.
to, but I ski as much as I can depending mostly on the crappy skiing
weather in SoCal. Cheap Metro fare is nice because most of the places I
take it to charge $4/hour or more for parking.
We have to know our limitations, but we can try to fight the bastards
every step of the way!
--
Cheers, Bev
"In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has
had to worry about where the next meal would come from."
-- Peter S. Drucker, who invented management
The Real Bev
Jan 29, 2019, 5:12:00 PM1/29/19
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On 01/29/2019 01:57 PM, Michael Black wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
>
>> On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3:30:29 PM UTC-6, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>
>>> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>>>
>>>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>>>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>>>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>>>
>>> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>>>
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
>
>> On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3:30:29 PM UTC-6, The Real Bev wrote:
>>>
>>> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>>>
>>>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>>>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>>>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the discounts.
>>>
>>> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>>>
>> If you are up for it, I say go for it!!! As for myself, I'd have to inquire if
>> they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
>>
> Or maybe they'll require an onsite medical exam to see if everything is
> safe, then ask you to sign a waver form.
They all require you to sign a waiver regardless of age -- "skiing is
>> they offer a free cast for whichever bone I break. Hahahahaaaaa!
>>
> Or maybe they'll require an onsite medical exam to see if everything is
> safe, then ask you to sign a waver form.
inherently dangerous...obstacles...God..." etc., but I don't think it
will hold if the cable breaks.
Bob F
Jan 29, 2019, 7:34:21 PM1/29/19
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On 1/29/2019 2:09 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 01/29/2019 01:55 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, The Real Bev wrote:
>>
>>> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>>>
>>>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>>>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>>>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the
>>>> discounts.
>
> No shame in EVER going for discounts!
>
>>> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>>>
>> As I approach some of these "milestones" on one hand it's something to
>> look forward to, but at the same time, will it mean anything by then? I
>> can get discount bus fair at 65, but maybe by then I'll really need it. I
>> could go travelling, more money but also discounts, but will I be fit to
>> travel? The future is a bit more definite for the next few years, but
>> suddenly the variable is weather I'll stay reasonably fit and healthy.
>
> Mid-70s. So far, so good. Not many places I actually want to travel
> to, but I ski as much as I can depending mostly on the crappy skiing
> weather in SoCal. Cheap Metro fare is nice because most of the places I
> take it to charge $4/hour or more for parking.
>
> We have to know our limitations, but we can try to fight the bastards
> every step of the way!
>
>
One woman that rides up with me to the pass regularly is 77 yo. She is
> On 01/29/2019 01:55 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2019, The Real Bev wrote:
>>
>>> On 01/28/2019 12:49 PM, Michael Black wrote:
>>>
>>>> I figure on my birthday in October I should try for all those birthday
>>>> deals, and then see what senior discounts will kick in that day. I'v e
>>>> decided that on turning sixty, thee's no shame in going for the
>>>> discounts.
>
> No shame in EVER going for discounts!
>
>>> When I hit 80 I can ski free!
>>>
>> As I approach some of these "milestones" on one hand it's something to
>> look forward to, but at the same time, will it mean anything by then? I
>> can get discount bus fair at 65, but maybe by then I'll really need it. I
>> could go travelling, more money but also discounts, but will I be fit to
>> travel? The future is a bit more definite for the next few years, but
>> suddenly the variable is weather I'll stay reasonably fit and healthy.
>
> Mid-70s. So far, so good. Not many places I actually want to travel
> to, but I ski as much as I can depending mostly on the crappy skiing
> weather in SoCal. Cheap Metro fare is nice because most of the places I
> take it to charge $4/hour or more for parking.
>
> We have to know our limitations, but we can try to fight the bastards
> every step of the way!
>
>
significantly ahead of my 15 days so far this season. At almost 70, I
have a ball snowboarding the double diamond runs whenever conditions
allow. Limitations? It really does pay to stay in shape, and having fun
ways to exercise are the best way to do that.
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