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I so agree! I've been around people all my life that are "doers" and never let age interfere with their lives. They kept on "trucking" until the very end. This concept of elderly and senior citizen is outdated thinking in my opinion.
Right now, I live on the East Coast and they are into rules and elderly, senior citizen and what you should and shouldn't do. But I find when I live on the West Coast (SW -AZ and TX), there are no rules. Everyone hikes, camps, does their own thing at any age and there is no elderly or senior citizen. Those are the differences I see East Coast vs West Coast.
What are some of the rules and differences on the east coast? Just curious....I have a friend in NJ who is a "big doer." She's been divorced for decades and lives alone on multi-acres....She's in her late 70's and does most things around the house and on her property all by herself! She goes out dancing all the time and goes on trips etc. She's very very active mentally and physically! She doesn't have any family closeby and still does fine. Her daughter lives in Europe and her son lives several states away.
What are some of the rules and differences on the east coast? Just curious....I have a friend in NJ who is a "big doer." She's been divorced for decades and lives alone on multi-acres....She's in her late 70's and does most things around the house and on her property all by herself! She goes out dancing all the time and goes on trips etc. She's very very active mentally and physically! She doesn't have any family closeby and still does fine. Her daughter lives in Europe and her son lives several states away.
I think there are "doers" on both the East and West coast of the U.S. Guess it has something to do with the pioneer days.
What I find different since I've lived on both Coasts is that the West Coast is more liberal and more "freer" without too many rules. You can do, think and wear whatever you want without someone saying you can't do that.
On the East Coast, I find that there are more rules on what you should do, wear and say. People are more observant on what others do. They are more proper, I believe, then the West Coast.
I like the West Coast better and hopefully, in the next 8 months will be back in TX again.
donie1...Thanks for all the info! I know that my friend in NJ feels a bit "alone" at times. Maybe this is why she likes to write to me out here on the West Coast! Not sure!...I have never heard the term "elderly" used out here before. I hear people use the term "seniors" or "senior citizens" at times in reference to "discounts."...Nobody wants to be "written off" and put in a box marked "old!" YUK! Good luck moving back out here to the West. This "old lady" will be waiting to welcome you with open arms! (Just teasing about being an "old lady" of course!)
donie1...Thanks for all the info! I know that my friend in NJ feels a bit "alone" at times. Maybe this is why she likes to write to me out here on the West Coast! Not sure!...I have never heard the term "elderly" used out here before. I hear people use the term "seniors" or "senior citizens" at times in reference to "discounts."...Nobody wants to be "written off" and put in a box marked "old!" YUK! Good luck moving back out here to the West. This "old lady" will be waiting to welcome you with open arms! (Just teasing about being an "old lady" of course!)
I lived in AZ for 25 years and loved it until it became too crowded. What a shame! But TX is a good point for me so that I can jump on a plane and visit my beloved AZ.
Yes, out West, there are no elderly people. No rules on what you must and must not do at a certain age. It is much freer in the West.
You NJ friend would be more "at home" out West then where she is now. I'm sure if she could, she might just be out there instead of NJ.
I lived in AZ for 25 years and loved it until it became too crowded. What a shame! But TX is a good point for me so that I can jump on a plane and visit my beloved AZ.
Yes, out West, there are no elderly people. No rules on what you must and must not do at a certain age. It is much freer in the West.
You NJ friend would be more "at home" out West then where she is now. I'm sure if she could, she might just be out there instead of NJ.
You'll be heading out this way and I'll be going the other way before too long...I'm thinking of moving to rural Kansas to be near extended family. My relatives are like the "Energizer Bunny!" They keep "hopping" and "going" and "going" and don't think about age or getting old etc...At 62 I am a "youngster" in their eyes! ....You're right! AZ has become too crowded! I'm heading out to wide-open spaces and "greener pastures!" I'm ready to help with farming and cattle etc...I hope you have a wonderful life in Texas! My friend in NJ is doesn't want to relocate. She loves her home and land so much!
You'll be heading out this way and I'll be going the other way before too long...I'm thinking of moving to rural Kansas to be near extended family. My relatives are like the "Energizer Bunny!" They keep "hopping" and "going" and "going" and don't think about age or getting old etc...At 62 I am a "youngster" in their eyes! ....You're right! AZ has become too crowded! I'm heading out to wide-open spaces and "greener pastures!" I'm ready to help with farming and cattle etc...I hope you have a wonderful life in Texas! My friend in NJ is doesn't want to relocate. She loves her home and land so much!
Ah, Kansas is beautiful from what I've seen. Very green and open land. That's one of the reasons that TX appeals to me - wide open space and in the Hill Country, greenery.
Good luck and that will keep you young by being busy!
I was going to reply to a bunch of individual posters/comments, but I can't. You see, you are all WHACKED!
Seriously. I am in my 60s and, if something happened to my partner, I would definitely be out looking for another. Friendship and companionship? Oh hell not enough! I want sex! You 30 somethings think that sex isn't important after 50 or 60 are NUTS! The parts are still there, things still work. What's wrong with you people?!
I was going to reply to a bunch of individual posters/comments, but I can't. You see, you are all WHACKED!
Seriously. I am in my 60s and, if something happened to my partner, I would definitely be out looking for another. Friendship and companionship? Oh hell not enough! I want sex! You 30 somethings think that sex isn't important after 50 or 60 are NUTS! The parts are still there, things still work. What's wrong with you people?!
I so agree with you, Annie! Who says your junk falls off or prunes up with age is so full of it. Use it until you drop is what I say.
I'm 57 and haven't had a date since I was 34, so good luck to your boyfriend's mom. There are plenty of married men who want to 'date', but a normal, single man - forget it. And at this point in life, who needs it?
I'm 57 and haven't had a date since I was 34, so good luck to your boyfriend's mom. There are plenty of married men who want to 'date', but a normal, single man - forget it. And at this point in life, who needs it?
With all due respect, someone who's 57 and hasn't (presumably not by choice) had a date since the age of 34 might think twice before classifying themselves as "normal, single" whether they be male or female. Combined with your last sentence, sounds more of an attitude/personality shortcoming that's been the obstacle. But as long as you're happy and aren't looking at this point then no worries!
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