tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post4132396495640595704..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Feeling oldFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44754293701890324402014-03-04T12:34:26.051-06:002014-03-04T12:34:26.051-06:00I know what it feels like to hibernate. Our temps...I know what it feels like to hibernate. Our temps are back up in the 40's, snow is turning to slush, but the good part is the sun is coming up as I make my way to work in the morning...Yah!Rykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424717988638341638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-17383601432115588702014-03-03T21:11:33.126-06:002014-03-03T21:11:33.126-06:00Yah! Plenty of time to play cards in the old folk...Yah! Plenty of time to play cards in the old folks home. <br />But spring will probably come first. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-70694170448597048642014-03-03T12:00:18.652-06:002014-03-03T12:00:18.652-06:00I'm feeling very old and discouraged today. B...I'm feeling very old and discouraged today. But aside from that Welcome to Social Security!<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com <br />http://handcraftedbyus.wordpress.com <br />♬♬♬ Happy Saint Patrick’s Day ♬♬♬<br />Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-32126806684882213802014-03-03T10:01:51.104-06:002014-03-03T10:01:51.104-06:00I am on SS and have very mixed views about it. I ...I am on SS and have very mixed views about it. I work hard to catch up on bills but if I make more than a certain amount in my paycheck, a 50% tax goes into affect over that amount. Mr. Clinton created this little revenue sucker so we won't get too wealthy or so the government can pay his retirement bill. L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-55558456259361584442014-03-02T23:52:34.977-06:002014-03-02T23:52:34.977-06:00That bright cheery photo of the flowers is the per...That bright cheery photo of the flowers is the perfect antidote to those absolutely frozen temperatures. I can't even think that low!<br /><br />Speaking of thinking...don't think yourself into being old. I agree with what Beth said. You are definitely not a life-drop-out. Retirement is really a figment of the imagination. It's amazing all the stuff you can find to do without an employer hanging over your head ;)Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-48769454733484818282014-03-02T20:57:32.751-06:002014-03-02T20:57:32.751-06:00Oh Far far side of Fifty...I"m so sorry it...Oh Far far side of Fifty...I"m so sorry it's so bitterly cold,ack this is late for you guys isn't it? This kind of cold, it just seems to hang on.<br /><br />Hope other then that you are fine.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40060653506770165482014-03-02T19:57:23.912-06:002014-03-02T19:57:23.912-06:00You can get money off at mcdonalds for seniors too...You can get money off at mcdonalds for seniors too right?kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-81409107868207982082014-03-02T17:34:41.095-06:002014-03-02T17:34:41.095-06:00So you're being paid money for being an old la...So you're being paid money for being an old lady!!! Hey, get your old age pension proudly. You paid for it. Running out of money in these funds are scare tactics. <br />Don't worry. It will warm up. As soon as I get some warm air I'll send it your way. Promise!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-77127589916253779392014-03-02T17:03:39.175-06:002014-03-02T17:03:39.175-06:00I've been getting SS checks a few years now an...I've been getting SS checks a few years now and it's nice! Hubby is almost 3 years younger than I am, so when he retires soon, I hope the money is still there after paying in so many years. <br />They say we're only as old as we feel. I have to say that most days I feel much younger than I really am, unless the weather is changing or I've been working extra hard, then the bod tells me I'm not so young! :) <br />I like your blog and am your newest follower, come by and see me sometime. I blog from the state of Misery/Missouri. I'm calling it Misery today as the weather is so crummy. lol Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-17749820906540449142014-03-02T16:36:59.153-06:002014-03-02T16:36:59.153-06:00I think I will really be excited when I see some o...I think I will really be excited when I see some of the money I've put in finally coming back to me! I will need it for heating bills if we have another winter like this one.<br />Beautiful flowers in your photo.<br />Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-59800895415550521872014-03-02T15:20:37.018-06:002014-03-02T15:20:37.018-06:00HI there, Glad you are staying in and staying war...HI there, Glad you are staying in and staying warm! AS for S.S., I had enrolled online before I signed up for it, so the whole process was one quick step-I should get my first check in May. I decided not to wait because it could change and like you, a little bit is better than nothing. I am so ready to be done with winter; we were in the mountains over the weekend and it was icy and cold. <br />Hope you have a great evening.<br />Hugs, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-68382294213409126502014-03-02T14:57:45.559-06:002014-03-02T14:57:45.559-06:00I hope this cold snap blows out of your area soon....I hope this cold snap blows out of your area soon.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12843396152666495672014-03-02T13:23:22.247-06:002014-03-02T13:23:22.247-06:00Congrats on arriving at that 'golden age'!...Congrats on arriving at that 'golden age'! I'm thinking with the pittance I get out of the system, there is not worry about them running out!<br />Oh, my... I couldn't handle that cold. Brrrrr!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-28233051657545314452014-03-02T09:54:29.310-06:002014-03-02T09:54:29.310-06:00I like Beth's statement above!
Your weather ju...I like Beth's statement above!<br />Your weather just has to give at some time......I know you are weary of being housebound.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-46209603572247474532014-03-02T09:31:03.023-06:002014-03-02T09:31:03.023-06:00You and me kid!!!!! Still freezing my but off here...You and me kid!!!!! Still freezing my but off here to in Winterpeg, Francine.Primitive Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525399769247105105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-48356368395606550082014-03-02T08:39:25.274-06:002014-03-02T08:39:25.274-06:00You are still young!! Believe me, the best is yet...You are still young!! Believe me, the best is yet to come!!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-73049867161384537242014-03-02T08:34:51.442-06:002014-03-02T08:34:51.442-06:00Next step, Medicare! I'm beginning to think I...Next step, Medicare! I'm beginning to think I shouldn't show up in your neck of the woods until July!Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-32308245390546229102014-03-02T08:14:25.678-06:002014-03-02T08:14:25.678-06:00Your weather....Oh my! It is snowing here this mo...Your weather....Oh my! It is snowing here this morning, although just hovering around the freezing mark, but feels pretty miserable to us wimps. Our club is hosting an agility trial this weekend, not sure how many will show up this morning. It was very cold and miserable yesterday, although the snow then was just a few flakes blowing in the wind.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-81920289812567071542014-03-02T07:43:52.978-06:002014-03-02T07:43:52.978-06:00You are just a youngster! I have been on SS and a ...You are just a youngster! I have been on SS and a pension for a bunch of years now, and like DJan, i find it very comforting to see that money show up every month. With pension plans going away for most workers now, SS will be even more important in the future. Have faith, and enjoy it.<br />Now your weather - that's another matter all together.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-51590266283475663792014-03-02T07:33:27.261-06:002014-03-02T07:33:27.261-06:00Same here. Although our temperatures are nowhere n...Same here. Although our temperatures are nowhere near as severe as yours, it's just not fit for man or beast. Or woman, either. I've been on SS for six years now and find it very comforting to see that money show up in my checking account. Hope it's not broke or I will certainly be! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-5058212722988214992014-03-02T07:32:36.537-06:002014-03-02T07:32:36.537-06:00Yep,,,, and this economy does not help the SS issu...Yep,,,, and this economy does not help the SS issues, since if people don't work, people don't pay into SS. Hope we see some benefits from paying in for so many years as well.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-30517712159969905172014-03-02T06:46:14.723-06:002014-03-02T06:46:14.723-06:00Brr...Not having to go out is one of the good part...Brr...Not having to go out is one of the good parts of being retired. We woke up to snow and sleet this morning.Pauline Persinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774940797880184764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-16548615600344825842014-03-02T06:23:40.793-06:002014-03-02T06:23:40.793-06:00It took me more than a year before I actually ackn...It took me more than a year before I actually acknowledged (to myself) I had retired. Yes, pensions from various places were being paid into the bank but I just kept telling myself it was all back pay and allowances lol<br /><br />Now I just think of it as another phase in my life - that the government and pensions plans are funding. There are some benefits - cost of a seat in the local cinema is $6 is opposed to $14!<br /><br />Certainly wouldn't like to see your heating bills for this never ending winter.<br />CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com