The Damn I'm Old Thread - Putting Up With Being a Geezer

[Jefferson James]

Just got a new phone from Cellphones for Seniors and the volume doesn't work.

[progeezer]

I'm thinking about joining AARP. I'm embarrassed to ask for the senior discount in restaurants.

Shit, I haven't had to ask for that for quite a while!

Don't be embarrassed, Vic, your wallet will thank you.

[Progmatic]

[QUOTE=walt;687482]Lately i've been getting emails from local cemeteries asking if i've made burial arrangements.Do these places know something i don't.[/QUOTE

That is not for me. My ashes will be flushed down to Hudson river. It is all ok now, once the Clear Water Act has been repealed.

[NogbadTheBad]

I've already planned for ashes to be tipped into the sea from the balcony of the Bay Hotel in Robin Hoods Bay in North Yorkshire.

[progeezer]

Kay had asked that in the event.... her ashes be scattered around the U of Wisconsin campus, which turned out to be a bit of a chore (it's actually illegal-at least here in Madcity), but that didn't stop me.

Since the only one of my 5 kids that's ever seen where I grew up is my 40 year old when he was not yet 3, I told my kids that when they get my ashes back from the university (I donated my body to UW Medical School-figured it was a posthumous teaching gig) that at least one of them had to go to Sunnyside, Queens and scatter them on the street I grew up on, paying particular attention to scattering some of them in the front yard of the house I grew up in. I even told them that it was fine with me if they pooled some of the money I'm leaving to them to finance the trip for someone to go if life gets in the way of them doing an en masse pilgrimage w/the grandkids, which isn't realistic.

I'm nothing if not idiosyncratic.

[Duncan Glenday]

I'm thinking about joining AARP. I'm embarrassed to ask for the senior discount in restaurants.

IMO - don't bother with the AARP.

I joined 10 years ago, and have never yet been asked for my card, nor have I had any advantage from the membership.

I have a list of places that give good discounts to geezers - will find it and post it here. (And I have NO shyness about asking for the senior discounts! )

[Duncan Glenday]

SENIOR DISCOUNTS

RESTAURANTS:
Applebee's: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Ben & Jerry's: 10% off (60+)
Bennigan's: discount varies by location (60+)
Bob's Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee ( 55+)
Chili's: 10% off ( 55+)
CiCi's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Denny's: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members ( 55 +)
Dunkin' Donuts: 10% off or free coffee ( 55+)
Einstein's Bagels: 10% off baker's dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker's: 10% off any senior platter ( 55+)
Gatti's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee's: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off ( 55+)
Jack in the Box: up to 20% off ( 55+)
KFC: free small drink with any meal ( 55+)
Krispy Kreme: 10% off ( 50+)
Long John Silver's: various discounts at locations ( 55+)
McDonald's: discounts on coffee everyday ( 55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney's: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak 'n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday ( 50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off ( 55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off ( 50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Whataburger: 10% off (62+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+) This is for me ... if I ever see one again.

RETAIL & APPAREL :
Banana Republic: 30% off ( 50 +)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month ( 50 +)
Belk's: 15% off first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +)
Big Lots: 30% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days ( 55 +)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (50+)
Clarks : 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 20% off ( 55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 40% off (Wednesdays only) ( 50+)
Kohl's: 15% off (60+)Modell's Sporting Goods: 30% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday ( 55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off ( 55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month ( 55 +)

GROCERY :
Albertson's: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday ( 50 +)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+)
Fry's Supermarket: free Fry's VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday ( 55 +)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday ( 50 +)
Publix: 15% off every Wednesday ( 55 +)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace: 15% off (62+)

TRAVEL :

Airlines:
Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)
American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays - Thursdays) (62+)and up (call before booking for discount)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Rail:
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)

Bus:
Greyhound: 15% off (62+)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+

Car Rental:
Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members ( 50+)
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members

Overnight Accommodations:
Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+)
Best Western: 40% off (55+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Waldorf Astoria - NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +)
Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler's Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)
Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off ( 55 +)
Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT :
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off ( 55 +)
Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
Massage Envy - NYC 20% off all "Happy Endings" (62 +)
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 50% off Ripley's Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket ( 55 +)
SeaWorld, Orlando , FL : $3 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)

CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS :
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service ( 50 +)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).

MISCELLANEOUS:
Great Clips: $8 off hair cuts (60+)
Supercuts: $8 off haircuts (60+)

[Firth]

Just got a new phone from Cellphones for Seniors and the volume doesn't work.

It works fine for seniors, set to max only[emoji6][emoji23]

[Firth]

Just beware, period. Thanks for looking out for me, going gluten-free is an experiment, I'm not 100% convinced it's an issue in my case but I'm giving it a try. Same with non-GMO and of course smoking pot helps. I go thru chia seeds, kiwi, strawberries and berries in general like crazy and get tons of fiber so I've got that covered I hope. I am improving but I suspect it's simply the vitamin D deficiency being slowly restored rather than any diet. I really am having fun with the non-dairy stuff, almond milks, rice crackers, home-made sweet potato chips, roasted veggies, things I never really ate before.

The phrase "The Scientific American" seems like an oxymoron these days.

Watch out for those chia seeds, you'll soon be sporting a Chia pet fro[emoji6]

[Firth]

I avoid IPAs becaus I think they're piss-water!

I've all ways wanted to know what piss-water tasted like[emoji6][emoji854]

[walt]

When i hit 62 i opted to get my SS benefits and i qualified for senior discount at my local Fairway mega supermarket.I do enjoy saving a few bucks on my weekly grocery shopping.Fairway restricts the senior discount to only Tuesday and Wednesday.Don't ask me why.

I told my brother and sister i wish to be cremated.I'm going to alter my will to reflect this.I suggested to Fred and Sandy that they equally divide my ashes and build a shrine to me in their respective living rooms.Every Dec 1 on the anniversary of my birthday they must say prayers to me and sacrifice a goat in my honor.A ram will also suffice.

[Lou]

Thanks for the list Duncan! Nice to see that I can take advantage of some of these at the spry young age of 55!!!

[Vic2012]

The thing with me about not taking advantage of the senior discounts is not so much embarrassment, it's just not wanting to deal with asking for the discount and probably having to show my ID just to save a buck. I don't really ever eat out, and I don't really need a discount. Now, if the pubs would give me a senior discount on pisswater I'd be all over it.

[Jefferson James]

I'm joining AARP just for the Greyhound Bus discount and the free Sunday night at a Motel 6. That's a weekend right there.

[spellbound]

Thanks for the list of Senior Discounts, Duncan.

[walt]

I was looking for a synthesizer,so, naturally, i auditioned an AARP synth.


Thank you, drive home safe.

[progeezer]

HENNY YOUNGMAN LIVES!!

[Firth]

I'm joining AARP just for the Greyhound Bus discount and the free Sunday night at a Motel 6. That's a weekend right there.

Man you really fu:king with us now. lol[emoji38]

[walt]

and the free Sunday night at a Motel 6. .

We'll leave the light on for ya.

[Vic2012]

You know yer old when you love watching golf. Watching the Masters right now.

[Duncan Glenday]

I'm watching The Masters, and I'm not old!!!!

Oh, wait - I'm nearly 60



Actually, I was at the masters about 10 years ago ... and that's my excuse for watching it. That - and the fact that it's the best damned golf on the planet.

[Zeuhlmate]

You are old when you start to think that a cardigan is a garment that could look good on you.

[Firth]

I'm watching The Masters, and I'm not old!!!!

Oh, wait - I'm nearly 60



Actually, I was at the masters about 10 years ago ... and that's my excuse for watching it. That - and the fact that it's the best damned golf on the planet.

Your ancestors invented the modern game of golf, did they not?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf...aying_golf.jpg

[Duncan Glenday]

Your ancestors invented the modern game of golf, did they not?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf...aying_golf.jpg

Ancenstors schmancestors - that's me in that picture! (I told you I was old! )

Here's the pic:

[Sunlight Caller]

You know yer old when you love watching golf. Watching the Masters right now.

You know you are getting old when you click on one of those 50+ page PE Yes threads and think "that's good information, I've never read that before!" [emoji6]