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Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 14, 2011 7:51 PM EDT
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First: September 9, 2011 Last: December 5, 2011 |
In Response to Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?: Hi there... is that you Mimi? I figured out you changed your profile name........ I just now found this message board thing.... so how is this different than a discussion? Yep, I'm still waiting too..... but I'm hiding, so it would be hard for him to find me..... hee hee |
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 17, 2011 12:57 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?: lol i guess so, i'm new to aarp mesage boards so be gentle (lol), things (attitudes) have changes so much there needs to be a book for dummies or 101 for the 21st century for coping ( i hope i got that century thing right) well any i jump in the fray and that's my 0.02$ worth for the moment Posted by chealy56 Hi chealy56! Welcome! The only way to get a conversation started is to jump right in and give your $.02! Oh, why not give us $.04 and tell us what's really on your mind...lol!!! There have been a lot of changes and some of us adapt better (or maybe it's more quickly) than others, but no one is going to get tossed out...life is a journey and we just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other! Don't worry about the message boards...we're all fairly new to it. AARP just instituted them earlier this year with a "trial" group then decided to "let 'er rip!" It's a steep learning curve for some of us!
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 17, 2011 1:37 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?: In Response to Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss? : Hi there... is that you Mimi? I figured out you changed your profile name........ I just now found this message board thing.... so how is this different than a discussion? Yep, I'm still waiting too..... but I'm hiding, so it would be hard for him to find me..... hee hee Posted by Nancy195578 Hi Nancy! Yes, it's me. I knew everyone would figure out who I was because I wasn't going to try to hide my writing style. I wasn't running away...just trying to defuse a delicate situation. The real reason why I changed my name and took down my picture avatar is that I was tired of dealing with an issue over which I had no control. It was becoming unpleasant to post. I think it might finally be resolved but only time will tell. I'm leaving my options open as to whether I will remain or just post elsewhere. The message boards are very similar to the discussion forums. The learning curve is a little steep, though! I'm still getting the hang of replies! The discussion forums are somewhat unlimited because anyone who has an idea for what might make a good discussion group can start one...say, you want a group devoted totally to "Movie Theater Candy." If you think there are enough people out there who can sustain a discussion group and come up with topics on a timely basis...you are free to start one and be the "Group Owner or Administrator." there are so many of them out there and many are duplicates of other groups...people didn't look hard enough before starting a new group. Some of them start, have a few initial posts and then nothing ever happens again. AARP is culling out some of the inactive ones, but there are plenty of them, believe me! The message boards have been started with certain topics of interest and you can reply to a post within a topic or start your own discussion...hence my subject "Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?" and it's on the "Sex & Relationships Message Board. The reason I started this topic is that I was a bit put out that sometimes great conversations go "off topic" and deviate from the initial discussion post. We are being constantly reminded to stay "on-topic" and if the conversation went into another interesting direction and you wanted to keep it going you would have to start a new thread. I just want this to be like a great conversation where anyone can come in and enter the discussion and if they have something on their minds they'd like to talk about, they could bring it up...sort of like meeting friends for a beer or a glass of wine. The conversation could meander all over the map and no one would say..."Hey, that's off-topic!" it wouldn't be that hard to find because it's always the same conversation. Discussions can be self-limiting. We can try out this conversation on the message board and if there's enough interest, maybe it can be taken to the Discussion Forum.
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 17, 2011 1:51 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?: I'm new to this messaging post, but i am a seasoned senior in sixty plus. I just want to see how this works. I think it would be great to have simple conversation with others to discuss anything. Posted by Fattaddison Hello there! Welcome aboard! I hope you will join in the conversation. I hope it is just the kind of conversation friends would hold when they get together for coffee or a glass of wine...simple conversation about whatever strikes you and yes it can meander all over the place without becoming "off-topic" because conversation IS the topic! I hope it will stay pleasant and this will be a place where friends can drop in and say what's on their mind. I don't know how long it is allowed to last since this is a message board, not a discussion forum, but good conversation is the goal.
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 17, 2011 2:02 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?: Hi Carrie ~ Thanks for posting on the message board. I don't have time to make a longer reply right now, but i'm hoping that what you've done is how this will happen...that people will stop by...like old friends meeting for coffee or a glass of wine...and jump into the conversation, adding their own thoughts as they go along! I enjoyed reading your story...I find threads of familiarity in it, even though I know you addressed your comments to Lynn. Would like to get the guys who've dropped in to say a few more words...how about it fellas?
My first time on AARP message boards. Scrbobo, your title intrigued me, so here I am. Lynnie, I'm like you - single for 30 years now. And lonely. My kids are long gone and out of state - I see them once or twice a year, and that includes the grandkids which makes me sad. I feel like my life is on hold, until -- whatever it is I'm waiting for. Retirement, I guess. I'm working fulltime, I like my job and they like me, so it's comfortable and as permanent as I want it to be. Counting my nickles and maybe can retire in about 2-3 years. I think about it all the time - retirement. Where will I move to? What type of community? What will I do to keep busy? Will I be able to afford to travel like I want to? I'm apprehensive about it all. (Well, scared is the word.) As far as relationships go, I'm "in between" right now! I like men as much as most women, and would love to spend time with them. But I think I've been single and living alone so long, I can't believe I would want to cohabitate with another person long-term. (Sorry, guys!) I'll stop by here frequently to visit with you all. Thanks for starting the thread. Carrie Posted by carrie512ca |
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 17, 2011 2:09 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?: Hello there and welcome aboard! Just jump on into the conversation about anything that's on your mind. I think the others would quite agree with you that most of us still believe we can and should have what we had at 35...and exercise the rights to use it! I don't feel like a "senior"either! In Response to Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss? : I absolutely share your feelings! I'm a 67 year old guy..healthy, fit and active who would love to share my thoughts and questions with honest friends who have similar interests about relationships and ...yes, even sexually oriented conversations at times. I've recently retired and until now, never thought of myself as a "senior". I've got to believe that most of us over that 60 mark still believe we can and should have all of the emotions and drives we had at 35....even the "naughty" ones. Posted by dtrexel |
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 18, 2011 10:26 AM EDT
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Good Morning All! I don't know what the weather is in your neck of the woods but it is 68 degrees and pure sunshine here...a light breeze is blowing...wow! It's supposed to be up to 81 degrees by this afternoon...perfect day for being outdoors! I will be enjoying this as the lows are supposed to go down to 45 degrees by the end of the week. I know it sounds trite to say, but "Fall has definitely arrived!" Does anyone have any special fall rituals or road trips planned? I just had (another!) birthday last week and one of the fall rituals I indulged in for most of my life was a trip to the Blue Ridge mountains to enjoy the fall foliage, take endless pictures, have a little picnic with a nice bottle of wine and pick up fresh apples and cider and apple butter to take home. It was always a weekend filled with fresh air, sunshine (usually,) and physical activity like hiking and making small climbs up into the foothills. There's nothing like the sight of that beautiful blue ridge in the distance! I still have time this year...I don't have a partner though, unless you count my two little dogs! They are fun and love to get out! Maybe I'll do it! I'll post it if I do. Has anyone here had experience with "Roads Scholars?" It used to be "Elderhostel." If you've been on any trips with them, would you please share your experiences and give us some insights? I'm thinking of going on one of their trips! I have friends who do and they love it! Have to get going...I'm slower this morning due to my "stiff joints." Hey, I think I'm still 35, but my joints complain when I've done too much work in the yard! Have a great day everyone!
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 18, 2011 3:49 PM EDT
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First: October 11, 2011 Last: October 22, 2011 |
Hi! I'm new to message boards but I thought I give this a try. I am 51 and single and I hate it! I can't seem to find anyone though. I have tried dating services, etc to no avail. It's said that there is someone for everyone out there. I'm still looking. I will stop by every now and then. Maybe I'll find someone here! Bruce
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 19, 2011 8:00 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?: Welcome Bruce! Very happy to have you with us! Drop in any time. I know that there are others here who are feeling the same about being single...who knows? Love can strike anywhere at any time! Hi! I'm new to message boards but I thought I give this a try. I am 51 and single and I hate it! I can't seem to find anyone though. I have tried dating services, etc to no avail. It's said that there is someone for everyone out there. I'm still looking. I will stop by every now and then. Maybe I'll find someone here! Bruce Posted by tech2d |
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Re: Wouldn't it be great to have simple conversations with other singles about anything one might want to discuss?
posted at October 21, 2011 7:32 PM EDT
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First: October 21, 2011 Last: June 10, 2012 |
Welll...I've been snooping around AARP site for quite awhile but THIS finally made me suck it up and join so I could play on the message board. Now it looks like it's been two days, TWO DAYS since anybody said hi. SOOO, I'll wait to see if it picks up maybe? Are we still echoing or does anybody want to talk about STUFF? And what kind of stuff? I'm open to almost anything. I get tired of talking to myself though. Not much of a typist either so every little bit of three finger typing has to count :) |
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