Originally Posted by islandwoman120 (Post 9147979)

Thanks David. I am on the internet constantly - have a brother in Canada and a son in Melbourne, both of whom are linked with me here. Seems the worst has passed, but no news yet about the state of the area - tomorrow or the next day I guess reports will start coming out. The power is off there at the moment. it was not as bad as predicted, because the eye missed Cairns - but hit lower down the coast. Its a Category 2 now, with a huge tail containing high winds - and probably high tides! (sorry - couldn't resist!)

Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9147997)

You only have to be 50, right?

What are the perks? Free access to the Glamorous Grandma and Granddad site? ;)

Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 9148040)

What? 50? Not bloody likely, they are trying to push us all into an early grave :lol: Thats the year we hope to be moving home. at 50, I hope the UK doesn't think we are over the hill and make us join SAGA or something.

Originally Posted by fulwood (Post 9147978)

Sign you are "officially" old in the US. AARP membership. bloody got one in mail today. enough said..

Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 9148040)

What? 50? Not bloody likely, they are trying to push us all into an early grave :lol: Thats the year we hope to be moving home. at 50, I hope the UK doesn't think we are over the hill and make us join SAGA or something.

Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9148091)

Sorry love, in the States you are officially old at 50:

http://www.aarp.org/

Hate to tell you but same in the UK:

http://www.saga.co.uk/

- you are now officially a wrinkly!

Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9147997)

You only have to be 50, right?

What are the perks? Free access to the Glamorous Grandma and Granddad site? ;)

Originally Posted by BEVS (Post 9148333)

Grey Power New Zealand



and I'm not even really grey yet. :cry_smile:


BEVS
Age56

Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9148091)

Sorry love, in the States you are officially old at 50:

http://www.aarp.org/

Hate to tell you but same in the UK:

http://www.saga.co.uk/

- you are now officially a wrinkly!

Originally Posted by Lorac05 (Post 9148366)

That's what those boxes of hair colour are for - grey can't stand up to it

Originally Posted by Derrygal (Post 9148102)

I got one as soon as I turned 50 (7 years ago). I have never got around to joining, although I have been told I am missing out on "perks" - not sure what perks!! I think they need to change the name - AARP - the name just doesn't suit any more. Let's face it - how many of us can afford to retire at 50? The way things are going here, I'm probably going to be working until I'm 70!!!

Originally Posted by Fish n Chips 56 (Post 9148830)

Hello Derry.
My parents joined the AARP years ago, I'm not so sure about perks, Dad stopped opening their mail years ago as they were always begging for money.

Originally Posted by fulwood (Post 9148104)

Dunroving, if there is such a site Im sure I will see you on there - grandad:)

Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9149863)

Hey don't get carried away, I'm just a spring chicken, no grandkids yet (having no kids might have something to do with it, though).

Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 9149863)

Hey don't get carried away, I'm just a spring chicken, no grandkids yet (having no kids might have something to do with it, though).

Originally Posted by fulwood (Post 9150461)

dunroving, in same boat.. single, never married no kids, no regrets..(not sure if you were ever married). like the freedom..

Originally Posted by fulwood (Post 9150756)

yes marriage and kids are for some and not for others..

Originally Posted by fulwood (Post 9150850)

same here celticspirit in a way wouldn't necessarily redo my life. i just so wish i hadn't spent 23 years in arizona but i suppose everything has its purpose. i had chance at marriage long time ago but timing was not right..

Originally Posted by Celticspirit (Post 9150908)

Fulwood......the thing is, as much as we all hoped for a fairy tale ending (and I am such thevdreamer)....it really doesn't exist. I think we are all blessed that we are now taking charge of our own futures and moving forward without regret.
I would still say even with all my whines, when I look around me, I have had a brilliant life but I know I cannot go back. Life is too short for mentonhave regrets.

Originally Posted by Celticspirit (Post 9150912)

Sorry for the typos.......iPad fingers again ;o(

Originally Posted by Celticspirit (Post 9151012)

........and for some reason my inertia got a big kick in the behind when I sold my piano from a free ad in our gated community bi-monthly newsletter last weekend. Now I have decided what I am taking and what I will leave. It was the first sense that it is just the beginning of the new journey.

Originally Posted by islandwoman120 (Post 9151425)

My Australian brother wrote a quick note to say they were safe, the house was intact, the garden was a mess, the crops are gone, the seaside areas are destroyed, the flooding is in progress, with more expected.

Thanks to all who expressed their concern on my behalf. Anyone who has other news about their Australian relatives and friends - what is your news?

Originally Posted by islandwoman120 (Post 9151425)

My Australian brother wrote a quick note to say they were safe, the house was intact, the garden was a mess, the crops are gone, the seaside areas are destroyed, the flooding is in progress, with more expected.

Thanks to all who expressed their concern on my behalf. Anyone who has other news about their Australian relatives and friends - what is your news?

Originally Posted by islandwoman120 (Post 9151425)

My Australian brother wrote a quick note to say they were safe, the house was intact, the garden was a mess, the crops are gone, the seaside areas are destroyed, the flooding is in progress, with more expected.

Thanks to all who expressed their concern on my behalf. Anyone who has other news about their Australian relatives and friends - what is your news?

Originally Posted by islandwoman120 (Post 9151425)

My Australian brother wrote a quick note to say they were safe, the house was intact, the garden was a mess, the crops are gone, the seaside areas are destroyed, the flooding is in progress, with more expected.

Thanks to all who expressed their concern on my behalf. Anyone who has other news about their Australian relatives and friends - what is your news?

Originally Posted by Celticspirit (Post 9155288)

I just got word fom my Australiian cousins. Everyone is safe. No electricity for 3 days. Thy lost trees and roof tiles but are unscathed. Thanks everyone for your concern.

Originally Posted by fulwood (Post 9147978)

Sign you are "officially" old in the US. AARP membership. bloody got one in mail today. enough said..

Originally Posted by islandwoman120 (Post 9155977)

Good to hear your news - did they mention anything about destruction in the seaside towns?

Originally Posted by Celticspirit (Post 9156542)

No they didn't but many of their friends are coming in an out for showers and to use the laundry room.

Originally Posted by Beedubya (Post 9156816)

Glad to hear your family are OK Celtic. :thumbsup:

We have been asked at work to donate toilet paper as they have run out up there, it is getting sent up to Queensland tonight..........