http://babyboomersus.net/ Baby Boomers U.S. Forum: Recent Topics en Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:33:06 +0000 http://babyboomersus.net/topic/seniors-dicounts#post-45 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:36:23 +0000 Jservice 45@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>Hey Everyone, I am new here.<br /> I am actually trying to connect with other seniors, who are interested in finding businesses which offer seniors dicounts. I started a little website for seniors to find everything they need, but I need to build content! If you know of any special services, things to do, dicounts or anything else related to making senior life better in your area, than please tell them about this website. It may help someone out!</p> <p><a href="http://retirementlistingservice.com" rel="nofollow">http://retirementlistingservice.com</a></p> <p>Thanks Guys, oh ya, feel free give me any feed back. </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/tech-help-for-boomers#post-41 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:11:52 +0000 1820grace 41@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>A friend of mine is thinking of starting a 'technology assistance' service for people, shall we say, that are not so technology inclined (such as myself). The idea would be you would have one person you could call for whatever gadget or computer question, like what's wrong with my email or how do I send pictures through text message on my cell phone. </p> <p>I thought it sounded great but was curious to see what other 'boomers' would think of such an idea. I usually online go online to send emails or look at pictures so I would love to have one person to call to ask all my 'dumb' questions to but I'm not sure if I'm just way behind the curve even for my generation. </p> <p>If you're interested in sharing your thoughts I'd love to hear them. Thanks! </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/great-moment#post-42 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:40:59 +0000 FitnessOver50 42@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>The Olympic Men's Hockey tournament is about to start.</p> <p>I suspect it will be one of the highlights of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. We are a hockey crazy city here.</p> <p>As the tournament is about to begin, I cannot help but remember perhaps one of the greatest speeches given by any coach in any sport at any time. The speech was delivered by the late Herb Brooks.</p> <p>For those of you who have forgotten, Herb Brooks coached the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey Team at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Going into the tournament, the U.S. team was not expected to do well. Once the tournament was over, they had won the Gold Medal.</p> <p>They didn't win because they had the most skill. They won because they had the most heart.They had the most desire. They had the most determination. They had the most motivation. Far more than anyone else. It made the difference.</p> <p>In the attached URL, Kurt Russell plays Herb Brooks in the movie "Miracle". I think it represents what the spirit of the Olympics is all about - the pursuit of excellence. Just copy and paste the URL into your browser. Here is the URL - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwpTj_Z9v-c" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwpTj_Z9v-c</a></p> <p>The reason I post this is two-fold. First, it was a great speech at a great moment. Second, each and every one of us should take that motivation and put it work. Make that motivation help you to achieve your fitness and health goals. It will never be easy. Everyday at the gym will not be a cake walk. However, use that motivation to achieve your goals. This is your time.</p> <p>Peter<br /> Fitness Over 50<br /> Get Up And Get Out There </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/boomer-tech-help#post-40 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:04:29 +0000 1820grace 40@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>A friend of mine is thinking of starting up service that would provide 'technology assistance' to anyone, shall we say, a little behind the eight ball when it comes to doing things online or trying to figure out how to send pictures through text message on their cell phone. The idea would be having one dedicated person you could call or email for whatever computer, gadget or general technology question you have.</p> <p>I thought it sounded great because truthfully there are really only a couple of things I go online for (email, pictures, etc) but could definitely use some help from time to time. Would be great to have an actual person to call to ask my 'dumb' questions to. But I'm curious if that's something other 'boomers' would use or if I'm just even behind the curve for our generation?</p> <p>I'd be curious to hear your thoughts if you're interested in sharing. Thanks! </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/my-kids-grown-out#post-8 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:17:17 +0000 Joe Hauckes 8@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>But I still miss him. Even though he's 30+ and we haven't spoken in years, there is still an empty spot where he used to be. &lt;img src=&quot;http://babyboomersus.net/my-plugins/pb--bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif&quot; title=&quot;:(&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/not-30-anymore-who-noticed#post-38 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:13:12 +0000 Eva Pasco 38@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>I've never bought into the hype of aging or becoming my dad's Oldsmobile sedan now that I'm past the milestone of thirty. I honestly don't feel compromised physically as I've always been an avid exercise enthusiast so my lifestyle hasn't changed any. What I have noticed is that I've reinvented myself to keep up with my intellectual growth and evolving interests. </p> <p>We Baby Boomers are in our prime! </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/elizabethian-law-from-1601#post-5 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:47:45 +0000 Joe Hauckes 5@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>I wrote a post over on the BB Blog about how an old English law from 1601 could affect any of us today.<br /> In essence, we may be or could be held responsible for our parents debts when they are unable to fend for themselves.<br /> <a href="http://blog.babyboomersus.net/2009/07/ever-hear-of-the-elizabethan-poor-laws-of-1601/">Check it out...</a> </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/living-arrangements#post-4 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:24:41 +0000 Joe 4@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>Frankly, at this stage of life I thought where I lived would have been a gimmie. However, due to some personal and life changes, I have had to move back in with my x-wife.<br /> It's not really a bad arrangement, but my cash flow isn't what it used to be and sometimes I am just plain embarrassed to admit that I can't do some of the things I used to do without giving it a second thought (going to the Ball game, jumping in the car and taking a day trip, just going out to dinner).<br /> Life is still good, just different! </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/greetingsintroducing-myself#post-22 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:16:15 +0000 Eva Pasco 22@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>I'm a kindred Baby Boomer, a retired school teacher, and a writer/published author. My women's fiction novel--Chick Lit for Discerning Women-- Underlying Notes,first published in 2007, was re-launched Dec. '09. I write ezine articles pertaining to my native state of Rhode Island. I write weekly articles for a popular Sixties site where I have my own profile page. Sure, I'm chomping at the bit to provide more details about my novel, but I don't want to give the impression that I'm here to grandstand or appear a spammer.</p> <p>I'm a fragrance aficionado as well as an exercise enthusiast. </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/fitness#post-23 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:19:43 +0000 Beautygrl09 23@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>Hey boomers,</p> <p>Just wanted to talk about how your fitness routine has changed. I'm a health nut, but I can't keep up with my old routine (too hard on the knees). I've turned to fitness videos; my favorites are by Mirabai Holland, called Moving Free. They're great--I never feel too sore in the morning, and there's no stress on my joints. Check her out at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Moving-Free/174976698070?ref=ts" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Moving-Free/174976698070?ref=ts</a> if you're lookin' for a good workout!</p> <p>What's your fitness routine now that we're gettin' old and gray? </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/introducing-myself#post-16 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:44:46 +0000 gigi 16@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>I am stalling while cleaning the house, writing for my own blog, and trying to run out of time before I have to apply myself to 'homework'. I just started back to school to finish my BA after thirty years. I will have it by the end of the year. At various times I've tried to finish it, and even tried to circumvent the system and get my Master's. After all, said I, I have four years--I just left without taking the final finals. No luck. In the meantime, I am awaiting the advent of cool weather here near the devil's tailbone. By next Wednesday temperatures will drop, making field work for the census and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more pleasant. I was just beginning to enjoy a little hard-earned unemployment, too. </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/small-buggypushchairs#post-19 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:54:34 +0000 Rosemarry 19@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>Hi<br /> Can anyone give me names of pushchairs buggies which will fit into small hatchback (polo).<br /> Budget dictates that i’ll be buying a 2nd hand buggy so names of any older models would be great. Preferably suitable from birth<br /> I know the quinny buzz seems to fold very small but even 2nd hand ones of these are quite expensive </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/retirement-study-for-50#post-18 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:42:19 +0000 Karla 18@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>This is an invitation to take a quick six-minute survey for a study related to medical tourism and retirement markets in North America. </p> <p>It is targeting U.S.-residing individuals of 50+, with at least a bachelor’s degree (or some university education), and potentially some experience working in professional, technology, or educational fields. </p> <p>Once the goal of 150 respondents is reached, a $300 contribution will be made to the International Community Foundation (www.icfdn.org). </p> <p>Thank you again – here’s the confidential and quick survey link (and it really only takes six minutes!): </p> <p><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=k9uiyH0hYBpl_2b14jbIfnZA_3d_3d" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=k9uiyH0hYBpl_2b14jbIfnZA_3d_3d</a><br /> Crossborder Group’s North American Retirement Survey </p> <p>Thanks again for considering this – I do appreciate it! </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/i-never-heard-of-generation-jones#post-15 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:20:05 +0000 Joe Hauckes 15@http://babyboomersus.net/ I never heard of GenJones until a commentor brought up the inbetween Boomers & Xers generation over on the BB Blog on the <a href="http://blog.babyboomersus.net/2009/08/it-was-40-years-ago-today/">Woodstock post</a>.<br /> It seems they don't fit into either mold but created one of their own.<br /> Let's talk about the differences and similarities here to get the real story from some of the GenJones set. http://babyboomersus.net/topic/parenting-your-parents#post-14 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:01:08 +0000 Joe 14@http://babyboomersus.net/ Karen wrote a great post over on the BB Blog about <a href="http://blog.babyboomersus.net/2009/09/parenting-your-parents/">Parenting your Parents</a> you may want to check out if you are thinking of getting one or both of your parents into Assisted Living. http://babyboomersus.net/topic/new-here-need-help-im-on-a-mission#post-9 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:42:43 +0000 richs 9@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>Hi! My name is Rich...</p> <p>I have an amazing and inspiring success story, about a British Baby Boomer to share.</p> <p>But first let me inform you of this...</p> <p>I'm currently trying to network with baby boomers.<br /> I myself am not a Baby Boomer.<br /> I'm actually 37. I currently live in The Sunshine &amp; Hurricane State of Florida.</p> <p>The reason I am trying to reach out Baby Boomers is because of the current economic situation which despite what the genius in Washington &amp; Wall Street say is not getting better. I pay attention to the markets and I would not trust those fools for a second.</p> <p>Anyways... The organization that I work with is growing and we are trying to tap as many markets as possible with our products.</p> <p>What we offer is alternative incomes... and in depth financial education so that you can invest money with supreme confidence!!!</p> <p>We are currently marketing a year old Portable Business System which gives you the opportunity to 11 sources of income. That's correct 11 streams of income from one item.</p> <p>We are currently offering this product in 107 countries and sales are picking up despite the economic slump. We hope to go public in about 2 maybe 3 years.</p> <p>Please take a look at this short video testimonial from a not so young 53 Year Old British Grand Mother who lost her job, was in desperate straights and used this product to not only replace her lost income, but earn significantly more than what she had been earning previously. She has done so well that she earned an award from our company for setting a record in generating income... She made $250,000 in her very first year... With absolutely no previous experience at all. That is simply amazing...</p> <p>Follow the link to meet Ann: <a href="http://sn.im/grann4" rel="nofollow">http://sn.im/grann4</a></p> <p>Please get in touch with me if you have any questions.<br /> It does look like this forum is a bit unpopulated right now but, I am on mission which I will not go into details about here...</p> <p>Thank you Joe</p> <p>Rich </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/it-was-40-years-ago-today#post-12 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:34:07 +0000 Joe 12@http://babyboomersus.net/ Just a little taste of what it was like at the Greatest Gathering of our Generation.<br /> For your enjoyment, a clip from 40 years ago today. Joe Cocker sings "What would you do if I sang out of tune" to listen to while you watch.<br /> <br /> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="344" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GWpjLzKV1ZI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GWpjLzKV1ZI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/this-weekend-is-the-anniversary#post-11 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:13:24 +0000 Joe Hauckes 11@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>This weekend (8/15 to 8/18) is the 40th Anniersary of Woodstock!<br /> Any stories from then or now that you would like to share?<br /> This is the place! </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/introducing-the-baby-boomers-blog-carnival#post-7 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:12:55 +0000 Joe Hauckes 7@http://babyboomersus.net/ I'm starting a New Feature, the <strong>Baby Boomers Blog Carnival</strong>, over at the BB Blog.<br /> <center><a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_7909.html"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-72" title="bblogo3" src="http://blog.babyboomersus.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bblogo3-150x150.jpg" alt="Baby Boomers U.S." width="150" height="150"/></a></center><br /> Just click on the Logo &amp; submit your article.<br /> If you'd like to read a little about it first, check out <a href="http://blog.babyboomersus.net/2009/08/introducing-the-baby-boomers-blog-carnival/">this post on the Blog</a>.<br /> It will run weekly on every Wednesday morning from now until forever (I'm sure we'll never run out of things to write about!) &lt;img src=&quot;http://babyboomersus.net/my-plugins/pb--bb-smilies/default/icon_lol.gif&quot; title=&quot;:lol:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; http://babyboomersus.net/topic/aarp-is-betraying-their-members-trust#post-6 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:50:46 +0000 Joe Hauckes 6@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>Not only are they betraying their members, they are in a total conflict of interest.<br /> For those of you who don't know or realize it, AARP has a wholly owned subsiderary that is a FOR Profit insurance provider, which includes Medicare and Medicaid supplimental insurers.<br /> If this new healthcare overhaul is passed, the insurance companies will profit, Medicare will collapse and we will all die younger as a result.<br /> My opinion, bur I plan on quitting AARP if I can't trust them to look out for my best interest as a Baby Boomer of 56 </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/the-key-master#post-3 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:16:08 +0000 Joe Hauckes 3@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>I'm not really sure if I like that term, but it comes with the terrritory. &lt;img src=&quot;http://babyboomersus.net/my-plugins/pb--bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif&quot; title=&quot;:wink:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; <br /> My name is Joe Hauckes and if you have any comments, questions or any difficulty whatsoever, just contact me and I'll take care of it personally.<br /> Thanks for being here at Baby Boomers US and I hope you find something interesting and helpful while having some fun and great conversation. </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/your-first-topic#post-1 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:47:54 +0000 Joe Hauckes 1@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>What makes a Baby Boomer? Ok, before you say their parents... &lt;img src=&quot;http://babyboomersus.net/my-plugins/pb--bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif&quot; title=&quot;:wink:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>A Baby Boomer is someone who was born after World War II, between the years of 1946 &amp; 1964.</p> <p>Other than that, it is pretty much open to your own interpretation of the term.<br /> Share your ideas of what you think being a Baby Boomer is all about here.</p> <p>You can create your own Posts within existing Forum Topics or add to an ongoing conversation whether you agree or disagree.</p> <p>BUT First, You must Register using the link at the Top of the Page to gain full access to the Baby Boomers Forum.</p> <p>Welcome and Enjoy </p>