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Re: I knew I was old when...

Personally, I take advantage of every discount I can get!!!  AARP and other groups that I'm a member of offer tons of discounts on hotels, places to vacation at, places to visit, restaurants and the list goes on.

 

AAA auto club offers tons of discounts.  I also am a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau where I get a discount on my auto insurance.  As a resident of Ohio, I also get discounts on a Golden Buckeye Card.

 

So it's not all bad turning 60!

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Re: I knew I was old when...

A toddler riding in a grocery basket pointed at me and said, "grandma".

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Re: I knew I was old when...

I still remember party lines, ice boxes, coal deliveries to our basement storage area, outhouses, and no shopping on Sunday for it was a day of rest.
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Re: I knew I was old when...

...when my 3rd grandchild got married!!Woman Very HappyHeart

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Re: I knew I was old when...


@Kachina624 wrote:

A toddler riding in a grocery basket pointed at me and said, "grandma".


@Kachina624...OMG, you are too funny!Cat LOL

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Re: I knew I was old when...

I know several young people who were brought up using the term "ma'am" in a polite and respectful way and it has nothing to do with the age of the perosn they are addressing.  

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@straykatz wrote:

I know several young people who were brought up using the term "ma'am" in a polite and respectful way and it has nothing to do with the age of the perosn they are addressing.  


@straykatz...I mentioned earlier that I live in CA. Many people out here are not as polite and respectful as in other parts of the country unfortunately.

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when I look forward to ging to bed.....alone...

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Re: I knew I was old when...

Great answer! LOL
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Re: I knew I was old when...


@june22 wrote:

 

when the cashiers ASK me if I wanted the senior discount.....

 

when I m asked if I need help out with my groceries ...just one bag.....

 

i noticed my doctors, dentists, everyone is now younger than I am......


My doctors and dentists have all retired!!!!!