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Posted by harry b. on May 6, 2000, at 8:41:08
In reply to age of babble landers, posted by harry b. on May 4, 2000, at 22:25:05
I've said it in other threads but I should add
my own age here I guess.49yo...50 this year (will I finally become an adult?)
Small town in South-central Pa.
unattached, but hoping to meet a kind, dignified, older man to share the rest of our lives together
(seems an impossibility)10 yo cat named Lupo, black & white & very affectionate
(she thinks she's a dog) but she refuses to sail,
fly, or go on motorcycle rides
Posted by Sara T on May 6, 2000, at 9:26:19
In reply to Re: age of babble landers, posted by harry b. on May 6, 2000, at 8:41:08
46 years old here. But is that too old to still be on the cheerleading squad? I think I never really got out of adolescence. So can I join the 18 to 20 year old group even if I'm chronologically over the hill?
OTOH, older women can be alluring.
Sara T
Posted by Snowie on May 6, 2000, at 14:44:34
In reply to Re: age of babble landers, posted by Sara T on May 6, 2000, at 9:26:19
I'm 43, but thanks to good genes (and possibly never having married or had children), most people guess about mid-30s. I usually will admit to only 39, but since you guys don't know me, I've nothing to lose by being honest..hehehe
Snowie
Posted by Chris A. on May 6, 2000, at 15:00:31
In reply to Re: Mark 50; (no message), posted by Mark H. on May 5, 2000, at 15:20:42
Posted by Kim on May 6, 2000, at 16:18:57
In reply to age of babble landers, posted by harry b. on May 4, 2000, at 22:25:05
I'm 43; with four kids oldest 21, youngest 8. I'm much too young to feel this damn old.
Kim
Posted by kellyR. on May 6, 2000, at 20:55:52
In reply to age of babble landers, posted by harry b. on May 4, 2000, at 22:25:05
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>
> It's 11pm and I can't sleep. I was wondering about
> the ages of the people who use this board.
>
> If I had to guess, I'd say:
>
> 5% age 20 or younger
> 25% age 20-30
> 55% age 30-40
> 15% age 50 or older
>
> Sound about right?Youth looks ahead,old age looks back,& middle age looks tired.
I'm 30yrs old be 31 in Aug.I have 3 kids 9,7,4.
Reaching forty prematurely! kellyR.
Posted by quilter on May 7, 2000, at 0:50:24
In reply to Re: age of babble landers, posted by kellyR. on May 6, 2000, at 20:55:52
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> >
> > It's 11pm and I can't sleep. I was wondering about
> > the ages of the people who use this board.
> >
> > If I had to guess, I'd say:
> >
> > 5% age 20 or younger
> > 25% age 20-30
> > 55% age 30-40
> > 15% age 50 or older
> >
> > Sound about right?
>
> Youth looks ahead,old age looks back,& middle age looks tired.
> I'm 30yrs old be 31 in Aug.I have 3 kids 9,7,4.
> Reaching forty prematurely! kellyR.
Much older than I ever expected to be. Poor planning on my part.
chronological- 47
physical- at least 107
mental - subject to change without notice
depression - 25 and still going strong
quilter
Posted by Alan on May 7, 2000, at 9:09:36
In reply to age of babble landers, posted by harry b. on May 4, 2000, at 22:25:05
>
>
> It's 11pm and I can't sleep. I was wondering about
> the ages of the people who use this board.
>
> If I had to guess, I'd say:
>
> 5% age 20 or younger
> 25% age 20-30
> 55% age 30-40
> 15% age 50 or older
>
> Sound about right?
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I'm 42. But as Satchel Paige (the great baseball player/philosopher) once said, "How old would you think you were if you didn't know how old you really were?" I guess on good days I feel 30 - bad days 55 - whatever that might feel like.Alan
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Posted by Dr. Bob on May 7, 2000, at 11:26:30
In reply to Re: age of babble landers, posted by Alan on May 7, 2000, at 9:09:36
Hi, everyone,
I was careful not to ask anything personal as part of the registration process, but it doesn't look like there's that much reluctance to share ages, so I think I'll add year of birth.
I might add email address, too, since that would simplify posting since the site could then fill it in for you automatically.
Both of these would be optional. If you would rather type in your email address each time, or would just leave it blank anyway, that's fine.
Bob
Posted by Brenda on May 7, 2000, at 11:34:42
In reply to age of babble landers, posted by harry b. on May 4, 2000, at 22:25:05
>
>
> It's 11pm and I can't sleep. I was wondering about
> the ages of the people who use this board.
>
> If I had to guess, I'd say:
>
> 5% age 20 or younger
> 25% age 20-30
> 55% age 30-40
> 15% age 50 or older
>
> Sound about right?I'm 44.
Brenda
Posted by Noa on May 7, 2000, at 13:08:55
In reply to Re: age of babble landers, posted by Brenda on May 7, 2000, at 11:34:42
I notice a trend among the parents here--a lot of you started very young, at 20 or so. Is this significant?
Posted by Noa on May 7, 2000, at 13:12:54
In reply to Re: age and registration, posted by Dr. Bob on May 7, 2000, at 11:26:30
Dr. Bob, I usually love it when you pop in to a thread, but this time, I think your timing was off. There was a real energy, group cohesion thing going here. Your post about adding year of birth to the registration form kind of felt like an interruption to me, but even more than that, it felt like you were missing the point of what was happening among us in this thread. Actually, when I saw your name, before I actually read the subject of your post, for an instant I thought you might join in and tell us your age.
Posted by Cam W. on May 7, 2000, at 13:36:22
In reply to Re: age and registration, posted by Dr. Bob on May 7, 2000, at 11:26:30
Dr.Bob - In your post I did notice that something was missing……**** YOUR BIRTHDATE ****. I'm sure it was just an oversight. ;^)…- Cam
Posted by shar on May 7, 2000, at 14:38:50
In reply to Re: age and registration, posted by Dr. Bob on May 7, 2000, at 11:26:30
Works for me, Dr. Bob.
Shar
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 7, 2000, at 15:20:00
In reply to Re: age and registration, posted by Noa on May 7, 2000, at 13:12:54
> Dr. Bob, I usually love it when you pop in to a thread, but this time, I think your timing was off. There was a real energy, group cohesion thing going here. Your post about adding year of birth to the registration form kind of felt like an interruption to me, but even more than that, it felt like you were missing the point of what was happening among us in this thread.
Sorry, I guess registration's been on my mind lately. I'll start a new thread, which I should've done then.
> Actually, when I saw your name, before I actually read the subject of your post, for an instant I thought you might join in and tell us your age.
You already know my location, isn't that good enough? :-) My age is sometimes an issue I explore with my patients, so I think it's probably better if I don't make it public here.
I know it's already online at least that I graduated from medical school in 1984, so that should give you an idea, anyway.
Bob
Posted by jane on May 7, 2000, at 18:49:45
In reply to Re: age of babble landers (I swear.....), posted by shar on May 5, 2000, at 21:40:59
> On my mother's eyes...
>
> 48 years OLD.
>
> Son, 29
> Depression, 33 yo
> Dog Shadow, 56 in human years--black lab
> Dog Lamar, 28 in human years--rough coat collie
> Therapy, 25 years
> Friend of Bill W., 13 years
>
> So far, I find Gail the MOST amazing person!! A two year old!! Omigod!
> Shargail - you're in my thoughts and prayers :-)
a two year old! I don't have enough energy for a four yr old dog -harry b. - reading this thread is a blast;
something fun for a change. I'm loving it. jane
Posted by jane on May 7, 2000, at 18:58:39
In reply to Re: age and *not* registration, posted by Dr. Bob on May 7, 2000, at 15:20:00
> You already know my location, isn't that good enough? :-) My age is sometimes an issue I explore with my patients, so I think it's probably better if I don't make it public here.
>
> I know it's already online at least that I graduated from medical school in 1984, so that should give you an idea, anyway.
>
> Bobactually year of birth is listed in directory of board-certified physicans, but I haven't looked you up-----yet :-) jane
Posted by Cass on May 7, 2000, at 23:39:36
In reply to Re: age of babble landers (I swear.....), posted by shar on May 5, 2000, at 21:40:59
> On my mother's eyes...
>
> 48 years OLD.
>
> Son, 29
> Depression, 33 yo
> Dog Shadow, 56 in human years--black lab
> Dog Lamar, 28 in human years--rough coat collie
> Therapy, 25 years
> Friend of Bill W., 13 years
>
> So far, I find Gail the MOST amazing person!! A two year old!! Omigod!
> Shar
Shar, I've been wondering for the longest time who the heck friends of Bill W. are, and who the heck is Bill W?
Posted by Renee N on May 7, 2000, at 23:53:45
In reply to Re: age and *not* registration, posted by Dr. Bob on May 7, 2000, at 15:20:00
>
> You already know my location, isn't that good enough? :-) My age is sometimes an issue I explore with my patients, so I think it's probably better if I don't make it public here.
>
> I know it's already online at least that I graduated from medical school in 1984, so that should give you an idea, anyway.
>
> BobNo, Dr. Bob, that is not enough, and we aren't your patients. I graduated college in 1980, but I graduated from highschool in three years. So, I'm guessing you, Donnie Osmond, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and I are about the same age. I'm 41. I have a friend who reminds me that Madonna is actually four months older than me. (Aren't friends great?!) I'm guessing you are 42 or 43. Please don't keep us guessing...Renee N
Posted by Annie on May 8, 2000, at 0:29:28
In reply to age of babble landers, posted by harry b. on May 4, 2000, at 22:25:05
> Rats, I replied to this message a few days ago and it didn't show up. I'm 34, live in Canada, and was hoping I'd find out if people were from Canada, USA or elsewhere, simply curious.
No kids yet, I have always felt I can barely take care of myself, can't imagine having to look after little kids!!
>
> It's 11pm and I can't sleep. I was wondering about
> the ages of the people who use this board.
>
> If I had to guess, I'd say:
>
> 5% age 20 or younger
> 25% age 20-30
> 55% age 30-40
> 15% age 50 or older
>
> Sound about right?
Posted by medlib on May 8, 2000, at 0:52:23
In reply to age of babble landers, posted by harry b. on May 4, 2000, at 22:25:05
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>
> It's 11pm and I can't sleep. I was wondering about
> the ages of the people who use this board.------------------------------
Harry---I've been hesitant to contribute because of my current mental state (vegetative) and because, chronologically, I'm the oldest poster to these I.D. threads (at least so far). Then I figured,"What the hell--since I'm well into my 2nd childhood, I'm not responsible anyway!"
Currently, I live with 2 children--my "Inner Child" and my "Other Child" (aka Mental Illness). Though my "Other Child" is older than most people on this board, she seems like a slightly autistic two-year-old, forever stuck in the land of NOT.
My two offspring, a son and a daughter, both in their early 30s, appear to have survived and thrived in spite of me. Though reared by a severely depressed, single parent, neither is, or has been, mentally ill. Both were highly successful academically (though each dropped out initially), are happy in their relationships (1 married, the other, about-to-be), and are satisfied and successful in their careers.
It is, therefore, difficult to perceive them as my children. The only genetic similarity I see (turning introspective as Mothers' Day approaches) is that each is, on occasion, a bit of a smartass. During recent birthday calls, my daughter remarked acidly, "You know, in case you haven't been paying attention, you're still alive; and, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but Virtual just isn't the only reality." My son asked (rather plaintively, I thought), "Have you given any thought to what you'd like to do when you regain consciousness?" Neither of them has children yet; may they reap what they sow.
Guess I better have the treadmill repaired and kick up the thyroid; my dog (84 in people years) is more agile and interested in life than I am.
"The Raves of the Ancient Babbler"---medlib
Posted by medlib on May 8, 2000, at 2:58:18
In reply to Re: age of babble landers --Shar, posted by Cass on May 7, 2000, at 23:39:36