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Old 06-14-2008, 11:29 AM
 
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Hmm. My observations are different. Maybe 50 year olds can get certain "senior" discounts, but overall I think that someone of that age is perceived to be younger and more active - by themselves and marketers - than a couple of decades ago. Baby boomers will never quite grow up.

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I've lived in Seattle all my life. When I was younger and my parents were in their 50s they were considered middle aged...now... 50 you are senior citizen!When did that happen??I feel so young!
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Old 06-14-2008, 12:49 PM
 
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Baby boomers will never quite grow up.
HUH??? W'dya talkin' about?? Don't take that shovel! I was using that shovel! This is MY sandbox!!
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Old 06-14-2008, 12:56 PM
 
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I've lived in Seattle all my life. When I was younger and my parents were in their 50s they were considered middle aged...now... 50 you are senior citizen!When did that happen??I feel so young!
I'm guessing it was an AARP decision to rake in more money.
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Old 06-14-2008, 01:07 PM
 
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Baby boomers will never quite grow up.

I may be aging, but I'm sure as heck not getting any more mature.
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