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Baby Boomers

OKNancy

(41,832 posts) Fri Mar 15, 2013, 01:21 PM Mar 2013

What do you Boomers in this group think about asking Skinner [View all]

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.

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What do you Boomers in this group think about asking Skinner [View all] OKNancy Mar 2013 OP

makes sense to me shanti Mar 2013 #1

If another person asks if I want the seniors' discount I'm going to... El Supremo Mar 2013 #2

this has nothing to do with a senior discount OKNancy Mar 2013 #3

When am I ever serious? El Supremo Mar 2013 #4

OK annabanana Mar 2013 #6

I think it's a good idea.. annabanana Mar 2013 #5

Mr Banana's pension will only SheilaT Jan 2015 #23

I would like it... pipi_k Mar 2013 #7

There's a senors group? SheilaT Mar 2013 #8

yes. If you look at the posts, there is no differentiation. ellenrr Mar 2013 #9

I don't think there would be a problem with cross-posting ConcernedCanuk Mar 2013 #10

He would do it if we asked. He has said he OKNancy Mar 2013 #11

I think you missed my point - YOU can cross-post ConcernedCanuk Mar 2013 #12

Late weighing in...but I think it is a great idea. MADem Apr 2013 #13

Or... pipi_k Apr 2013 #15

Se-boom, se-boom,Ya-da-da Da-da-da Da-da-da Da, se-boom, se-boom....! MADem Apr 2013 #16

Good choice pipi_k Apr 2013 #17

I think it might be simpler to cross-post to the seniors group now and then. ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #14

kicking up this post ellenrr Jun 2013 #18

Another kick. mimi85 Feb 2014 #19

I'll kick too, even though I'm on the opposite side of the fence in terms of combining. MADem Feb 2014 #20

I agree the groups should be combined. Lasher Feb 2014 #21

yes olddots Jan 2015 #22

Makes sense to me - LiberalElite Feb 2015 #24