Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2018 AARP sent me the membership form. Seeing the mailer was like a slap in the face. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2018 That's one thing you can't escape. You're on the AARP mailing list now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted January 30, 2018 I am hyperventilating. I need to breathe into a paper bag. My mortality is rearing its head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted January 30, 2018 This is not funny at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 30, 2018 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2018 Tim Burr had a bad day also. He hit 70 today. He will start shopping for assisted living facilities soon. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #6 Posted January 30, 2018 Been there got the shirt. It's now a very old shirt. I was surprised at their early arrival. They seemed to think I'd gotten old 25 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted January 30, 2018 What the hell happened? I was just 30 the other day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted January 30, 2018 Share #8 Posted January 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: This is not funny at all. Because they want your money or reminder of aging/mortality? Anyway, I've taken advantage for discounts at the pharmacy...starts at 55 yrs. to get the discount once a month. A Filipino cashier asked me....if I was a senior. I had on my bike helmet and cycling jacket. Whenever I remember..to use the discount. which hasn't been that often. I will turn 59 in a few hrs. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted January 30, 2018 Just now, shootingstar said: Because they want your money or reminder of aging/mortality? We don't get that type of stuff.. Anyway, I've taken advantage for discounts at the pharmacy...starts at 55 yrs. to get the discount once a month. Whenever I remember.. Everything ends. There is no escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted January 30, 2018 Share #10 Posted January 30, 2018 ...whatever you do, don't respond. If they get a response, you'll never get rid of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #11 Posted January 30, 2018 Meh - not to worry - I think they do start around 40 or so. At least it seems so. So I guess we are turning into the Social Security Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #12 Posted January 30, 2018 Just now, Page Turner said: ...whatever you do, don't respond. If they get a response, you'll never get rid of them. You are bound to get a lot of "Frankly, I don;t give a damn" responses now, you know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted January 30, 2018 Share #13 Posted January 30, 2018 Girl please... I'm a few years older than u and have been getting them already. Check yourself and go schralp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted January 30, 2018 1 minute ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Meh - not to worry - I think they do start around 40 or so. At least it seems so. So I guess we are turning into the Social Security Forum. I will be 50 this year. FUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 30, 2018 1 minute ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Meh - not to worry - I think they do start around 40 or so. At least it seems so. So I guess we are turning into the Social Security Forum. Besides, Parr8 would still tap you! Ralph! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 30, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 30, 2018 Just now, Dirtyhip said: I will be 50 this year. FUCK! Enjoy your youth, you young whippersnapper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted January 30, 2018 Thanks, Wilbur. That was funny. Honestly, this makes me scared. I am not ready. I'm supposed to be this badass athlete. I accepted the disease I live with. Now, I am heading into the realm of an officially older person. I know how old I am, but the mailer just freaks me the hell out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #18 Posted January 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Thanks, Wilbur. That was funny. Honestly, this makes me scared. I am not ready. I'm supposed to be this badass athlete. I accepted the disease I live with. Now, I am heading into the realm of an officially older person. I know how old I am, but the mailer just freaks me the hell out. Putting aside the disease, you have a huge head start to a long and healthy life DH. Keep it up kiddo! But you are right, reminders suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 30, 2018 18 minutes ago, shootingstar said: Because they want your money or reminder of aging/mortality? Anyway, I've taken advantage for discounts at the pharmacy...starts at 55 yrs. to get the discount once a month. A Filipino cashier asked me....if I was a senior. I had on my bike helmet and cycling jacket. Whenever I remember..to use the discount. which hasn't been that often. I will turn 59 in a few hrs. And an early happy birthday. Have a great tuesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted January 30, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 30, 2018 It is not that bad, and when you are a little older their Medicare Advantage and Rx plans are solid with good ratings. Other stuff, here is a hint. If you see envelopes with pre-sort bulk postage, chunk it. It is just advertising from their 'preferred' vendors like Hartford insurance. If it makes you feel any better, when I was in my early 40's and obviously too young for AARP, decided to pull off the Interstate for a motel rather than drive through. Normally, I plan and have reservations, but this was impromptu. I asked if they had any rooms and the rate. He had a room and said the Senior rate is... Told my wife and she would have killed him if said that to her, but I just accepted the discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted January 30, 2018 Share #21 Posted January 30, 2018 34 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Everything ends. There is no escape. Dirtyhip....my partner cycle toured with 4 panniers and his trailer. He was 58 when he took early retirement. Then thereafter he did do several cross-Canada and into U.S. trips by bike on his own by the time he was 69 yrs. Because I'm with him, we get the hotel discounts, Greyhound bus, etc. Take advantage of discounts because they might go away later.. I feel actually the..opposite. It's been freeing....psychologically and physiologically. As for medical care in Canada...and eligibility, there's some (small) subsidy if one is poor and disabled. But no difference in "cost" or care, I get the same care at 60 yrs. as I did at 30 yrs. if it was the same medical problem. I just show up at the doctor's office or hospital with my health care insurance card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted January 30, 2018 Share #22 Posted January 30, 2018 DH, you have always been, and will always be badass! Turning 50 and doing all you do will only make you more so! I ran my first marathon at 50. The next year I ran my best half marathon and made the podium at a big area duathlon! People much younger can’t keep up running or cycling. Here’s the thing. Most who view 50 as a negative aren’t there yet. I know more over 50 really enjoying their lives! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #23 Posted January 30, 2018 I have been getting those AARP letters since about 45....I have yet to reply..but thinking about it since I hit 60 in 4 months!!! We could have one heck of a party 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted January 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Putting aside the disease, you have a huge head start to a long and healthy life DH. Keep it up kiddo! But you are right, reminders suck! Thanks. 19 minutes ago, groupw said: DH, you have always been, and will always be badass! Turning 50 and doing all you do will only make you more so! I ran my first marathon at 50. The next year I ran my best half marathon and made the podium at a big area duathlon! People much younger can’t keep up running or cycling. Here’s the thing. Most who view 50 as a negative aren’t there yet. I know more over 50 really enjoying their lives! Thanks. and I ran out of paper towels today. There is a life span to everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted January 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, petitepedal said: I have been getting those AARP letters since about 45....I have yet to reply..but thinking about it since I hit 60 in 4 months!!! We could have one heck of a party They offered me a free backpack. Yes, we could have a party. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #26 Posted January 30, 2018 I would consider buying a sportscar with @Couch_Incident, but I can barely drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted January 30, 2018 Share #27 Posted January 30, 2018 ...what you need are some helpful platitudes on aging. I'll start it off: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 30, 2018 Share #28 Posted January 30, 2018 I've been getting those since I was in my 20's. Probably all the injuries from swimming that confused them as some days I move around like a freaking old fart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted January 30, 2018 Share #29 Posted January 30, 2018 ...Satchel Paige is great. He also said, "Don't look back. something might be gaining on you." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #30 Posted January 30, 2018 LOL DH your birthday isn't til September....you gotta rock 49 for a bit yet I got a call on Thursday...when I sent the day waiting for the dang cable dude...asking about my medicare coverage I hung up on them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted January 30, 2018 Share #31 Posted January 30, 2018 Just now, petitepedal said: I got a call on Thursday...when I sent the day waiting for the dang cable dude...asking about my medicare coverage I hung up on them ...I have Medicare. It's not bad if you don't need to use it. I hang up on them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #32 Posted January 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, petitepedal said: LOL DH your birthday isn't til September....you gotta rock 49 for a bit yet I got a call on Thursday...when I sent the day waiting for the dang cable dude...asking about my medicare coverage I hung up on them My birthday is not in Sept. It is sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #33 Posted January 30, 2018 I thought your profile said Sept... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #34 Posted January 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, petitepedal said: I thought your profile said Sept... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted January 30, 2018 Share #35 Posted January 30, 2018 34 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I would consider buying a sportscar with @Couch_Incident, but I can barely drive. Well, buy Cheesecake one then. He surely can't drive. :-) Couch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #36 Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: Thanks, Wilbur. That was funny. Honestly, this makes me scared. I am not ready. I'm supposed to be this badass athlete. I accepted the disease I live with. Now, I am heading into the realm of an officially older person. I know how old I am, but the mailer just freaks me the hell out. Have you considered the possibility that the advert was likely miss addressed? And then the postman delivered it to the wrong house pin the mailer on your coaster bike. All the young uns will be ashamed and mortified they got whupped by a senior. They also will probably buy you a beer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #37 Posted January 30, 2018 Just now, Scrapr said: Have you considered the possibility that the advert was likely miss addressed? And then the postman delivered it to the wrong house pin the mailer on your coaster bike. All the young uns will be ashamed and mortified they got whupped by a senior. They also will probably buy you a beer It had my name. Plus, timing due to the impending birthday. I need to make the mailman afraid of me, before he brings more old people mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #38 Posted January 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: It had my name. Plus, timing due to the impending birthday. I need to make the mailman afraid of me, before he brings more old people mail. Kill it. Kill it with fire I'd probably give the mailman a vegan cupcake to make those get misdelivered 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #39 Posted January 30, 2018 Nothing says you have to age 'get old' gracefully. I can see you fighting and scratching all the way. P.S. I am glad you see you are getting older, as the alternative sucks!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #40 Posted January 30, 2018 aarp will start sending you fake membership cards with your name on them. They want you to send them money and they will send you your real card. You don't need it, a friend of mine always gets the discounts using the fake card they send every so often trying to reel you in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #41 Posted January 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Page Turner said: ...I have Medicare. It's not bad if you don't need to use it. I hang up on them too. "Lady, I'd be selling pork chops for $0.99 a pound if I didn't have any either" Famous old punchline. So long as I can get insurance through womaxx I'm at medicare level A only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted January 30, 2018 Share #42 Posted January 30, 2018 I've said it before, I'll say it again. Embrace the age 50, DH. I've known too many who will never get there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 30, 2018 Share #43 Posted January 30, 2018 I'll be 54 this year. They've never sent me anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 30, 2018 Share #44 Posted January 30, 2018 I have lied about my age to get a senior discount, twice in fact. Both times were when I took RO to the movies and had to wait in line, and saw a sign that had age-related discounts advertised. I looked at the employees and figured they were stupid teenagers who had no ability to recognize ages. I saved a few bucks by being older than I am. I don't feel bad about this at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #45 Posted January 30, 2018 We should start a collection of music appropriate for DH's elderly status. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46 Posted January 30, 2018 As I think more on this you probably would want to concentrate your choices from the "oldies" selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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donkpow Posted January 30, 2018 Share #49 Posted January 30, 2018 It takes courage and a capacity for anger and bitterness to grow old. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 30, 2018 Share #50 Posted January 30, 2018 13 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: I will be 50 this year. FUCK! DH makes 50 look badass! There are times I'm not thrilled with getting older, like when things creak that didn't creak before. But I also look at some of the new hires and I'm glad that I don't have 40 plus years to retirement. Each stage in life has had its pluses and minuses and motivated, passionate people tend to be happy no matter what stage they're at. (I find the AARP magazine has some useful articles ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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