What do you Boomers in this group think about asking Skinner

[OKNancy]

to combine our group with the seniors group?
It seems that looking at the topics we talk about, we have many similar concerns.

One member pointed out that we boomers could get lots of good advice from the older members.
This would be especially beneficial when we discuss Medicare choices, Social Security, retirement, etc.

[shanti]

1. makes sense to me

and i have also posted in the seniors group, because, well....we boomers are, or are quickly becoming, SENIORS! 55 is also when the senior discounts usually start kicking in.

[El Supremo]

2. If another person asks if I want the seniors' discount I'm going to...

In other words - no.

[OKNancy]

3. this has nothing to do with a senior discount

or are you joking?

[El Supremo]

4. When am I ever serious?

And don't call me a senior!

[annabanana]

6. OK

Señor...

[annabanana]

5. I think it's a good idea..

Medicare confuses the hell out of me. And I think Mr Banana's pension might complicate my social security

. . ... Besides, at the age of 63, this Boomer is saying "potayto - potahto", if you know what I mean.

[SheilaT]

23. Mr Banana's pension will only

impact your social security if your combined income makes part of your SS taxable. Other than that, his pension is one thing, and your Social Security is another.

If you have a social security office near you, it's worthwhile to go in there and discuss it with them. Or you can go on-line. The http://www.ssa.gov/ website has much good information.

[pipi_k]

7. I would like it...

very much.

Hanging out with people older than I am would make me feel younger...



Only kidding!

Seriously, I think we all have pretty much the same concerns...or will have.

The only difference might be things that are generation specific, like with us Baby Boomers also being referred to as "The Woodstock Generation" but that doesn't mean the Seniors wouldn't be interested as well.

I know I'm always interested in things from their generation.

[SheilaT]

8. There's a senors group?

How did I miss that?

*running off to locate the seniors group*

[ellenrr]

9. yes. If you look at the posts, there is no differentiation.

[ConcernedCanuk]

10. I don't think there would be a problem with cross-posting

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After all, DU has over 200,000 members - Skinner is a busy man,

and I been here for ten years, I think he's doing a good job!

[OKNancy]

11. He would do it if we asked. He has said he

wants to combine and/or get rid of some of the slower groups. Better to combine than get the ax.
I've been here twelve years, and I too think he is doing a great job.

[ConcernedCanuk]

12. I think you missed my point - YOU can cross-post

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into a different forum/group, as long as it does not disrupt the integrity of the group/forum

For instance - referring to a humor group in LBN is not acceptable.

But referring a picture from the Humor Group to the Lounge, or vice versa , would be ok.

If in doubt, 2 choices I suggest - just ask in the Lounge, or if you are not comfortable with that, go to "Ask the Administrators" link right below the DU Lounge menu.

As for getting rid of the "slower" groups - I disagree

Think about it - "Loners" are just that - I could go on and on about the different groups/forums,

but one of the most successful attributes of DU is/has been it's willingness to support participants that are not in a political meld . .

Start chopping those select groups, they will go elsewhere

That's my take on it anyways . .

CC

[MADem]

13. Late weighing in...but I think it is a great idea.

Boomers and Seniors...or Seniors and Boomers.

Let's face facts, if we hang around long enough, we'll all be seniors--should we be so lucky.

[pipi_k]

15. Or...

Seboomers

[MADem]

16. Se-boom, se-boom,Ya-da-da Da-da-da Da-da-da Da, se-boom, se-boom....!

Great theme song for the group! Just a wee change to this, and we're there...! Life COULD be a dream!!!

[pipi_k]

17. Good choice

for a theme song!

[ConcernedCanuk]

14. I think it might be simpler to cross-post to the seniors group now and then.

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Let them know we are on the "same page" sorta thing.

Skinner be a busy man . . .

CC

[ellenrr]

18. kicking up this post

[mimi85]

19. Another kick.

I say no. I am NOT growing old gracefully.

[MADem]

20. I'll kick too, even though I'm on the opposite side of the fence in terms of combining.

Nothing wrong with the younger whippersnappers helping the older seniors, and the seniors imparting their wisdom to the youngest of the boomers--who are over the half-century mark.

Pretty much all of the boomers are in the unrelenting marketing sights of AARP, or will be very, very soon!!!

[Lasher]

21. I agree the groups should be combined.

FWIW

[olddots]

22. yes

At our age we need to support each other

[LiberalElite]

24. Makes sense to me -

More and more Boomers are becoming seniors every day.