Thanks and Pop&Me
I would like to thank everybody for being so civil on the blog. It is great to see how many new friends are being made. I recall a few years ago when I had the idea of Senior Bachelor and I remember saying to myself "Do all you can to see that this is a fun endeavor for everybody. And if I am lucky enough to find "her" great, and hopefully many women will also enjoy the whole experience." And thus far this is how things are shaping up.
Many people continue to ask about Pop&Me. There is a lot of information about the film at www.seniorbachelor.com . If you would like some more information, you can also go to www.chrisroe.net/popandme.html . MGM keeps all of the money from rentals and sales, so I am not pushing this for you to do. However, if you would like to see it there are various ways. One, try your local video rental place. Or, go to www.amazon.com either VHS or DVD (get the DVD if you can, much more information), but Amazon is funny in that you must type in the title like this... Pop and Me. You have to write the word and instead of & and there has to be a space either side of and. You can buy them used or new very inexpensively. Or go to www.dvdpricesearch.com or if you have Netflix. My son Chris and I had never made a film, and had zero experience, not even having read a book or taken a class on filmmaking. We traveled around the world for 190 days interviewing fathers and sons all over the world. To our astonishment, Pop&Me won every festival it was in and was a Semi-Finalist for an Academy Award as Best Feature Length Documentary in 2000, and MGM bought it and put it in theaters across America, and now Pop&Me is on 5 continents in 3 languages. Best wishes, Richard Roe
Many people continue to ask about Pop&Me. There is a lot of information about the film at www.seniorbachelor.com . If you would like some more information, you can also go to www.chrisroe.net/popandme.html . MGM keeps all of the money from rentals and sales, so I am not pushing this for you to do. However, if you would like to see it there are various ways. One, try your local video rental place. Or, go to www.amazon.com either VHS or DVD (get the DVD if you can, much more information), but Amazon is funny in that you must type in the title like this... Pop and Me. You have to write the word and instead of & and there has to be a space either side of and. You can buy them used or new very inexpensively. Or go to www.dvdpricesearch.com or if you have Netflix. My son Chris and I had never made a film, and had zero experience, not even having read a book or taken a class on filmmaking. We traveled around the world for 190 days interviewing fathers and sons all over the world. To our astonishment, Pop&Me won every festival it was in and was a Semi-Finalist for an Academy Award as Best Feature Length Documentary in 2000, and MGM bought it and put it in theaters across America, and now Pop&Me is on 5 continents in 3 languages. Best wishes, Richard Roe
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Richard - regarding your comments about the marginalization of people over 50, I agree with you about the media and advertisers ignoring us. However, I belong to a subset (or maybe even a sub-subset!) that is marginalized even further! Here I am, a 73 year old woman – highly educated, intelligent, very attractive with a much younger-looking face and body, in excellent physical condition, and with a wide variety of interests and skills, including ongoing exotic off-the-beaten-path foreign travel.
But I'm much more marginalized than you! As a very attractive older man, you now have your pick of at least 800 eager women who hope to become your chosen one. I, on the other hand, have no pick at all! The vast majorities of 65-75 year old men are in terrible physical condition, couldn’t even begin to keep up with me, and are in search of a caretaker rather than an active, interesting travel companion to explore the wonders of the world. And even many of them dare to express their desire for a woman 15-20 years younger than themselves! The few older men in good condition are usually so hung up on a woman’s chronological age that someone like me gets no consideration at all! Boo-hoo – where is the kind of senior man I’m looking for?!!!!
Make my day, Richard, and tell me that you’re not one of those guys who are too shallow to look beyond chronological age for the “right” older woman!!
Ciao from Ann Arbor!
Nice news letter Richard. Gosh I think I'm the first to blog for this new news letter. EHHHHHAAAAWW, will wonders never cease.
Deb
Greetings Richard!
I am going to find Pop&Me at the local video store asap:) I look forward to seeing it! Hopefully by the time we set off for the cruise, it would be nice to have already met the prospective Soulmate/Travelling/Life Partner.
One cannot always plan these things to work out exactly as we see it when it comes to 'matters of the heart' for I firmly believe in the perfect timing and process!
I am having FUN just thinking of the cruise. By the way someone on the Blog recommended a Hawaiian Cruise...sounds incredible with all the Fauna and Flora! Leaves from Vancouver....maybe it is possible to arrange it for this coming Fall????? I dream of swimming with the Dolphins and standing on the cliffs overlooking the beautiful ocean, lovely Sunsets and Sunrises for sure!!!!
Here's to keeping the 'dream alive'
Romance and Adventure For People Of All Ages/The 'Young At Heart' :)
from the 'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj
Toronto Canada
D***, take it back!
DE
Wait I meant to say "her" (grin).
DE
Canadian Bloggette (you are a hoot!) BUT-- who said this blog is disappearing after the Search has ended ? I bet the blogs / newsletters will continue as the "dream" evolves and provides inspiration for others to keep dreaming and supporting each other. This is one Man's Search but the Promotion of Romance and Adventure has no end.
AND thank you RR for starting a new blog before the weekend.
Ladies and Richard:
First I must comment on marginalization:
"NO ONE can make you feel inferior without your permission." Eleanor Roosevelt.
AARP has over 35 million members, and I can tell you when I campaigned for my husband [Supreme Court Justice] the senior segment of the population was one of the very most important-THEY VOTE!!
According to ComingOfAge.com Baby Boomers are turning 50 at the rate of 1 every 7-10 seconds; 12,000 a day; 4 million a year over the next 18 years. The 'middle-aged' population is the 1. Wealthiest
2. Best Educated AND 3. Most Sophisticated.
The media attempts to tell everyone they must BE YOUNG or STAY YOUNG, but we all know that is impossible. We are a generation steeped in hope and belief in the future. We simply care and we give our time and resources to help our world. I believe that outside of what the 'media' machine trys to tell all of us, that we DO ROCK!! BOOMERS RULE!! This is the reason that free discussion is so important, because as long as we live in a closet 'like a mushroom' and let the media feed us 'sh_t' we will think we must buy a certain toothpaste or car, etc. to have value.. Don't buy into that!! Richard the very fact that your film caused such a stir and received so much attention indicates that 'excellence' will shine regardless of the source. Remember, "THE CREAM RISES TO THE TOP"..
That said: In my humble opinion, Crystal Cruises has the best Alaska cruise. While this cruise line is more expensive than most when you compare what you get for the money you are worth the investment! I have seen many Broadway shows in New York and the level of talent, costumes and performance of the entertainers on Crystal is comparable. The food is incredible, as is the service, and the staff and servers are extremely clean and friendly. The presentation of food is equal to a five star restaurant, and if after your shore excursion you are 'too pooped to pop' you can take meals in your stateroom by ordering off the menu. The exercise area overlooks the ocean and is so inspiring! Making a choice to go to Alaska now is a wise one, as with global warming I was informed that we could lose many glaciers. The cool air on the decks is conducive to early morning walks and the scenery is fabulous. The shore excursions are enjoyable and the leather and fur goods [if you are a fur person] are beautiful...A Denali side trip by train was beautiful, but I did not see all of the wildlife that I had hoped to see...Victoria BC is amazing and 'high tea' at the Empress hotel and a trip to their awesome museum is a must. They have bikes to rent, and there is an amazing castle a man built for his wife that is very romantic...
Anyway, I would love to meet all of you ladies, and do the 'quessing game' on who is who...As for lots of men on the cruise that is unimportant......I think meeting interesting and inspiring people is important and exciting-regardless of their gender!!
GO4IT!! :)
CJ
I orderd "Pop and Me" (with two other items) on Amazon over 8 weeks ago. I received a confirmation shortly thereafter and a follow up e-mail to get feedback about 6 weeks later--to which I responded that I had not received the items.
I have yet to receive any of the items, though I notified Amason 2 times.
I realize that it would probably cost more to ship them here than was being charged, but the order should not have been accepted and confirmed if it wasn't going to be sent.
I hope your experiences are more successful with Amazon.
Tangolady....you have a good handle on life after 70 for us older single ladies. You said it like it is. But I'd rather be in this position than unhappily married to one of those unfit physical old gizzers. Actually alot of young 30 year old females are married to them. At least I'm foot-loose and fancy free and look forward to my exotic off-the beaten path travel, even though I may be alone.
Re: Marginalization
While degrees of marginalization exist I am sure, I choose not to perceive it to be a problem for me.
I make my own choices, am responsible for my own decisions, can ignore advertising and the media, and know that my age is what I feel it to be on any given day.
At the same time there are some situations in which I choose to function "in the margin" for whatever reasons I choose.
In other words, I have not yet felt the need to "do something about it" as far as the media, advertising and so forth is concerned. Some convincing arguments could persuade me otherwise, but they would need to outweigh some needs like "world peace!"
I believe that world peace can begin with world travel and tend to focus much of my effort in those directions.
Governed by that belief I am consumed with energy for travel and understanding customs, cultures, and needs.
Marginalization concepts, as they may enter into that belief at any time, could energize me as long as they don't interfere.
Peace.
With regard to cruise lines, I went to Alaska on the Norwegian Sun (freestyle). It was amazing - also 5-star service, if you wanted it, but also casual buffet/cafeteria style if that's what you preferred. (Myself, I figure I'm on holiday - SERVE ME!) Lots of "Vegas-style" shows at night, a variety of nightclubs with different music styles, a walking/jogging deck, spa/hair/massage salons, pool, bbq's, etc. etc. Anything and everything your little heart desires.
This may amuse some of you. One day I was in one of our drugstores (do you Americans have Shoppers Drug Mart?) at the makeup counter which is right by the door where you enter. There was an elderly lady standing there handing out flyers to people as they came in, but she had ignored me. I overheard her saying that it was "Seniors Day" and you'd get 10 or 20% off. I went over and asked her how old did you have to be to be a "senior." She said 55, to which I replied, "OH! I QUALIFY - ACTUALLY I'LL BE 56 NEXT MONTH!" She kind of looked at me weird, but gave me a flyer and I got the discounts! So I always check for Seniors Day or Seniors discounts everywhere I go now. Sometimes, it's 50, sometimes 55, and sometimes 65. The lesson: life gets better all the time!
Hey Richard - maybe you can get us a SENIORS GROUP DISCOUNT!!!
Leslie in VanCan :D
For Neva,
I'm sorry you had a bad experience with Amazon. I bought my Pop and Me dvd through them and got it within a week. I always buy new copies of films, used ones you don't really know the quality of them. I hope you get the film soon. I think I found out more about Richard through the film and the commentary than from anything I've read online so far. It's very revealing.
For TangoLady,
I admire you for putting it all out there! I want to be just like you when I get to 73 and beyond. I am at the other end of the spectrum at 48 and hoping that Richard doesn't find me too young to be a good travel partner, etc. I've always related well to those older than I due to my Dad being almost 40 when I was born. He was always older than all of my friend's fathers. I was married to a man younger than I for 21 years. I would welcome being with a man older than I. TangoLady did you send in your materials for Richard to consider??? Go for it, give it a shot, what do you have to lose??? That's how I'm going into this whole thing. If I don't get to travel with Richard I still have my life which I love just fine.
Thankyou Happy for your encouragement on the previous blog. I totally believe that God has a plan for all of us. I love looking through all the "open windows", this Adventure with Richard being one of them...:)
Wishing all of you Ladies the best,
The Operawench
Ladies and Richard:
Here is a quote for all the ladies who are waiting for Richard's final choice-
"If the shortest distance between two points is a line, why does waiting in a line take so long ?"
Enjoy and GO4IT!
IF you are having difficluty finding the film don't forget the possibility of a library. I checked Pop & Me out at my local library. They had two copies. Neither had been checked out in years - sorry to say.
Biking Princess
RR...
I'll be flying in on the FULL MOON... Please look for me... :)
When you think of a flight attendant, one usually thinks beautiful and young, not 50! YIKES! And what about a "nana" flight attendant?? Yup! I'm a Grandmother, and 22yrs later, still a fliglht attendant. I fly all over the world, commercial as well as a private carrier. I vacation anywhere in the world alone if I so desire. I'm not afraid. I try, and have to say, I mostly succeed, not only keeping my body in shape with diet and exercise, but I like myself. I'm very happy, even if I am single at 50. I would much rather be married, but not to the 33 yr olds that want to date me. I am selective to a fault my daughter tells me. I choose to be single as opposed to settle. That's easy..
As a Make Up Artist as well, I see true beauty in everyone I meet. Male and female. No matter what age or distictions. And, it's amazing just how a smile changes ones looks and or approach.
Let the world see the beauty in 50 and older...
SMILE
Howdy Richard:)
South Of The Border Down Canada Way
There is a gal with waistlength hair the colour of wheat, and eyes
Blue-Grey!
Her smile is electric
Her demeanor just right
Ya gotta where shades
Cauz her 'Light' is so bright!
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj
Here's to Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams.....Making Dreams A Reality....Wildest Dreams Come True
CJinSOCAL
Answer to your question:
Well....... depends on the distance from each points.
Hello Richard … and ‘Ladies of The Blog’
Wow! Lots of amazing posts … and great conversations! And funny stuff!! : )
Hi CJ in SoCal
Re: Marginalization - I loved your quote from Eleanor Roosevelt – about no one being able to make you feel inferior. I adhere to that philosophy as well. : )
To Neva
Sorry you had a bad experience with Amazon – on getting the Pop&Me video. I ordered from there a few weeks ago, and got my video right away. Were you able to track the shipment? They do have that feature on their site – so that you can find out the status. Good luck with that!
Debby Eddy
Thanks for sharing the Travel Smith link! Those look great for travel! Also – I agree with Canadian Bloggette, in regard to your comments about sending in the video. So – go – enjoy your Houseboat trip (I am jealous!) … and we will be cheering you along the way! : )
Misty aka Phyl
Love your new name! Also – cracked up when I saw your comment about ‘the emotionally healthy ones’. (Too funny!) And you are definitely welcome to my Blog – no withdrawal of the invite - ever! Would love to see you there!
To Linda in Tucson
I loved your comment that you have a lot of girlfriends – and that you are in this ‘for the boy’. Too cute!
To Suzan of Forest Hills
I’d love to see your diving pics too. I don’t Scuba … but I do Snorkel … and, if you go to my Blog, you can see two pics that I took of ‘One Fish / Many Fish’ – in Cozumel. If you scroll down mid-way down the page – it is under ‘In Honor of Jacques Coustou ... <>< <><’. Let us know when you have your Scuba pics posted so that we can check them out!
Also – you mentioned liking ‘The Invitation’ that Cheryl (Canadian Bloggette) posted – and that comes from one of our favorite books – ‘The Invitation’ by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. If you like the poem – it is well worth it to read the entire book. It is small – and I read it in one evening. Mountain Dreamer takes every one of the lines – and writes chapters around them. I have read the book over and over – and just love it. It is inspiring … and moving. So … just wanted you to know that there was more than just the poem. : )
To Happy
Congrats on your daughter getting married. Glad you are back! We missed your great sense of humor! And I, too, have been giggling about you trying to get the kitty from behind the dryer – naked! You are a hoot! : )
Reminds me of the story from Ann Landers, I think (or Dear Abby). She had just gotten out of the shower and put curlers in her hair … and ran out (nude) to put a load of laundry in the dryer. There was a leak in the laundry room ceiling – so she noticed an old football helmet on the shelf – and put it on. The meter man knocked, and when there was no answer, he opened the door – and was shocked to see her standing there – stark naked … with the helmet on. She froze – and he said, ‘Lady, I don’t know what team you’re on – but I hope you won’. So … at least you only had the kitty there. (ha ha)
By the way - love all of your quotes! I think you are the 'Queen of Quotes'!
To Suzanne of Mesa AZ
I’m going to ‘steal’ Happy’s reason for not having sent in a video … I still have until September 16th too. : )
Congrats Cheryl / CB
Very cool! So happy for you and your family … about the babe to be! Also – I’m interested in seeing your jewelry and ‘stuff’ too! Sounds cool!
My Best to All!
Brenda
Click Girl
Good Evening Richard from across the Border down Canada Way:)
The August Birthstone is Peridot and apparently the perfect stone to assist with making dreams come true, interesting information.
I was so surprised to read 'soft rain's' Blog message that she works as a volunteer 75hrs a week...what a special Soul she is to devote that amount of time,phew!
Calling 'skywatcher' "ella", come in please:) New Moon energy now so the next Full Moon is going to be the most incredible sight considering Mars should reach the full peak as well. We are entering the powerful 'energy vortex' of LEO! An interesting observation, you and 'soft rain' have a gentleness that flows through your Blog messages, beautiful energy!
How wonderful it will be when we all finally meet and put faces to the 'code names', as Richard so nicely put it.....gonna be hilarious and how exciting too:)
Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams for ALL those bloggin' here:)
from the 'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj
Toronto Canada
<Canadian Bloggette That little thing you posted on the blog before this one about MEN AND WOMEN was hilarious. I got a copy from LESLIE as as well. She sends me the funniest stuff.
Hey LESLIE since Richard enjoyed it so much you should post more of that here.
LeslieYou are so funny I love our emails back and forth. Glad to here you are finally getting that video done and in RR's hands before the deadline.
Oh Geeeeee LeslieI hope you don't mind me saying that the MEN and Women thing came from you, love.
Shoot to I have to back to that darn naughty mat :>)
Hugs
In answer to Anonymous' question Re: RAGBRAI This is the first year in the last 5 that I haven't driven the sag-wagon for friends of mine. RAGBRAI has become known as Spring Break for Adults - it is great fun and the small towns in Iowa really go all out. Last year when it came through here I had two very diverse and interesting men "room" at my home, one who had ridden 26 years in a row. A good opportunity to meet folks from all over the world. BH
I meant to say "Do I have to go back to that darn naughty mat?
Whoops Sorry .......I hate typos....
Richard, what happened to your friend who wrote about knowing you 50 years? If he/she is lurking, come out, come out wherever you are and blog with us. We are friendly, really.
To all a good evening.
To Bikingnut, I ordered a copy through my local library, but must wait two weeks before I get it cause someone else beat me to it! Funny how smart chicks think alike! (grin)
To Clickgirl, cheer me all the way baby, cause the trips that I will be taking in the next six-weeks are due to the fact that I am celebrating the first anniversary of my 49 birthday. And I'm loving it.
A decade ago I took my children (5); toss in a niece and a friend of my daughters to Disneyland to celebrate turning 40. You do that when you're a mother and your children are still young, right? Anywho this one, this one is for me.
My final intineraries are going out tonmorrow, and the stamps I'm using on the envelopes are of Disney characters/Disneyland (D-land turned 50 this year too). The great ones were born in 55. Look at a 55 chevy, how could you not love it, especially if its a rag top, yeah baby.
Hey I ordered the blouse from the Smith travel catalog that you can wear with or without a belt/sash. So you can look plainish or safarish. Did you see it? Did you like it? Its for Maui.
Anyway.... soowwee but I CAN ramble. And I am getting STOKED about life. And all of you women are terrific!
DE
Dear Richard and Friends,
Before I go on, please always excuse my spelling and typing. I know of no spell check on this sight.
For me, ageing is a wonderful gift. Ageing healthy is to be enjoyed for it's every possible moment. Here today, gone tomorrow?
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I certainly understand where Tangolady is comming from. Those that watch us Ladies with amazement seem more into "Coasting" and have different desires then we do. I know I can not coast up hill or far unless it is a down hill slide. Interacting keeps me alive.
I am so blessed to have been born FREE and FEMALE. Our lives have had many options, good and bad. Even though most of my working career has been Traditional Male Jobs, started before Equal Rights, I never really had, and still don't have time to blame others. TV, News, Media, Men, etc. are just the challenges to work around, some tougher then others. What is going on or whatever I step or fall into keeps me busy. This reminds me I can only work with what I have and try to control myself. For the next 24 hours I have many Wants but no Needs.
"In the last 1/3 of my life," RR, I still make mistakes to learn from. As a younger person, I bragged and pushed people to learn by doing. Now I know I learn from the consequenses of what I do.
It is good that I pay more attention and sometimes even think. I don't have to do so much.
Again for Anne Arbor: I just know you can Tango. My imagination races to visualizing you with
Al Pachino,(sp?)of course when he would be in one of his better characters.
DANCING **Ahhhh**
8 years ago, the wonderful Grandson, Kyle, that you see pictured with me in my last Blog pictures was born prematurely weighing ONLY 13 ounces. Indirectly, his life was saved or at least enhanced by putting a
Cha Cha music tape in his Bassinet.
Years prior to his birth, I had complimented a charming Senior couple on the dance floor.
With in weeks, they gave me Gold, Silver, & Bronze dance instructional tapes and cassette music to practice with. I later learned that listening to those old tapes in my car would keep me awake as I made the 90 minute daily drive back and forth to Kyle's Chicago Research Hospital.
That led us to experiment with dance music in his bassinet. The lively music did dramaticly decrease Kyle's sleep disorder. Because of his tiny feet moving to the beat, the Research Dept. tried incorporating music on mats to see if they could help the increasing number of seldom moving, unmotivated, drug dependent newborns and infants. The experiment was successful and went World Wide. That Senior couple had died before I could tell them of the wonderful miracles because of their activities and generosity.
Have they ever used music in sleep/snoring studies??
As for "Pop and Me": it is put together wonderfully!!
Richard, you mentioned thinking about Senior Bachelor a couple years ago. When did you first think of making a film, any film? Was it on the rock pile with Chris?
I am sure, like my Senior dance couple, you have no real idea how many cherished moments and changed attitudes you have probably contributed to because of your and Chris's efforts. Just ONE would have been worth it all! We viewers get to watch Several and hope for MORE.
Unless you instruct me differently,I will incorporate it in my groups at my hospital. It is a documentary.
Thank you again.
Mary Rose
Evening Richard, just thought I'd let you know I made my video this morning. Thank goodness I did it in the morning near the ocean so I could benefit from the breezes. It was SO hot this afternoon!! Up to 30C = about 90ishF!! So, look for my stuff next week and I hope you enjoy it.
Leslie in VanCan
The Pop and Me video arrived today!
(apparently came from NJ first by truck and then by duck). The other two items I ordered at the same time did not come. (I guess they are on a slower duck!)Ha.
I cried and laughed as I watched Pop and Me. It surfaced so many memories of my sons life and death, our travels to New York together, my travels to Israel and Turkey with my father when he was 80, and my travels to Paris and Australia alone. Took me on an emotional roller coaster!
I also recalled one Fathers' Day I spend interviewing fathers in Old Town Virginia about what it meant to them to be a father.
Chris and Richard are to be commended on a job well done.
Aside: I am glad you have been bungy jumping already, Richard!
Marginalization - since it was first mentioned and then pulled off of the blog it has been on my mind. Yesterday I went to a local liquor store to buy some g** to go with my lime and tonic water - I felt the clerk (female) was looking at me - I gave her my money (cash) and finally I looked at her and said "Darn I thought that you were going to ask me for my ID" - she said no just wanted to make eye contact. I was paying with cash so figured it was not to see if I had some sort of false ID or something. It felt really strange so I said " you know these wrinkles are just my laugh lines, I am really quite young but very happy" - I had the whole line laughing. It was a strange encounter but for some reason I felt that perhaps I did not belong in a liquor store buying alcohol to bring to a party - at my age afterall.
Biking Princess
Hi Richard and ladies,
It is late here and I am bushwhacked; long day at the office. However, scrolled through the past comments and the new blog. As usual, priceless contributions from the inimitable ones..Happy, BDNC, Canadian Blogette and anyone else posting who was just glad to be here and kickin' up smoke!
It is all about attitude and gratitude. Long live the adventure :)
Good evening Richard, ladies...
This is only my third time to comment on your blog...I guess you could say that I am a private person and don't like to give out too much information about myself. I've changed my name from california bloggette.
I was able to rent a copy of Pop and Me at the local Hollywood Video and watched it twice. I can't believe that you and Chris had no previous experience in filmmaking as this is a fabulous documentary! I think all of the ladies who are serious about meeting you should see this movie and get a sense of who Richard Roe is. I for one would give you both an Academy Award for this one! BRAVO...
Tonight I am sitting on my porch listening to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers entertain at the California Mid State Fair. Our fair lasts for 12 days and they always have great entertainment lined up. Tomorrow is Jazz night with Michael McDonald and I will be there with some friends and family members. Last night I took my grandaughters to see Los Lonely Boys...fantastic show, very talented musicans (3 brothers and their father too!)
Needless to say, when the fair is in town, I support the cause and attend as many shows and events as I can. It's fun and that's what life is all about, right?
I've also had company this past week from out of town, well actually, out of country. My nephews' in-laws were visiting from Harbin, China. I had the pleasure to attend my nephews wedding in Harbin this February. In all, we had a group of 14 who travelled together and spent 2 weeks there. The wedding was an event to behold in itself, meeting new family members in China, and the whole experience was amazing to say the least!. It was very COLD in China! Harbin is home of the famous Ice Festival and I was amazed at the ice sculptures which were created out of blocks of ice from the Songhua River. To see some of these amazing sculptures check out this website: www.rtoddking.com and click on the Harbin 2005 Ice festival photos. We were also fortunate to be in China during the Chinese New Year which is the year of the Rooster. Talk about fireworks... You have not seen fireworks until you've been in China during the New Year's celebration!
My ex-husband was in the military for almost 30 years and we travelled to many wonderful places. I have lived in Germany for over 7 years and also South Korea for 2 years. I've had an amazing life so far travelling to many places I never imagined. It's so much fun to visit far away places and learning about different cultures and as Richard has said before, the children around the world are all the same. The human race is beautiful and we all share this world together. I also have a thirst for knowledge and love of travel. There is so much to see in this big wonderful world of ours and wouldn't it be great to have someone to share it all with? Richard, could you be my soulmate?...
Wow, for someone who doesn't blog much, I sure had a lot to say. Sorry :)
Until next time...goodnight and sweet dreams to all..."The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up!"
I stopped by Blockbusters on my way home today, long day, and the Pop & Me video I ordered a month ago had just come in.
After checking the Blog I decided I had to watch it tonight. I am so very glad I did. I enjoyed it - no, I loved it!
It pulled at my heart and my emotions, I see why it took so many awards.
Richard - it gives more insight in to you and your baby blues.....nice, very nice.
Chris - you are the man, you did a great job and grew more in 6 months than most men grow in a lifetime.
Thank you gentlemen! Now I need to get some shut eye. XOX
Top of the morning ladies and RR,
First off I can't remember who the blogger was, but a few newsletters back (and yes I'm too lazy to go back and look) there was a person that knew Maui pretty well. If that person is reading and still blogging could you tell me AGAIN (ssoowwwee) some good places to snorkel. Like I said before I've been to Molokini. Oh, and for long board surfing too. My baby sister (46) wants us to try that also. Is the Aston pretty nice? I mean do you know the place?
Well it is supposed to be another hot one here,in the area of the world where I reside, so I think I will be swimming for a good portion of the day. But I need to tend to some gardening first, while it is still cool. Just had my nails done too, I really hate getting them dirty and I do even if I wear gloves. Any good suggestions on keeping knewly manicured nails looking good while trying to make your flower garden look good too. Don't say gardener, cause I already have one that cuts the grass and blows(eeewww, the leaves). I like doing the other stuff myself.
Well ladies blog on. Have a wonderful week-end.
DE signing off at 6:34 in the am.
to belizegial
You got it!! Attitude and Gratitude! The success combo for all! We happy Elders know it. And the sooner the Youngersters figure it out, the happier they'll be!
W in cencal
Thanks for the 'coolth' in this overheated clime! Loved the Harbin pics. I often watch CCTV (China TV) travelogues & the Harbin ones just turn me into a greedy lusting critter!!! I WANNA go there!!
to Richard & ALL with minor apologies to original author
Every day is "International Very Good Looking, Darn Smart Senior's Day".
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO -What a ride!!"
to RR
I intended to offer a song for the day: "Strangers in Paradise"...
Enough said. Let the music speak :)
hi....will try to pick up pop and me the weekend!!
Richard...nice to hear from you, as always!!
We are behaving on the blog these days aren't we?? Tee Hee...
Hope all of ya have a good weekend!
Much cooler here so it will be great!!
Linda
Hi Dick,
Do people still call you that? I loved Pop and Me. I bought it on eBay for a penny. I wasn't trying to be cheap, but that was the starting and ending bid. I started watching it when I was home visiting my parents' and siblings for the summer, and before I knew it, the entire family was in the living room watching it with me.
What a test to Chris' and your relationship! It reminds me of this quote:
"The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but to hold hands."
-Alexandra Penney
Have a great day Richard!
LW
Just a note on Pop&Me -- remember this was made 10 years ago . Richard was 54 (mid-life crisis!) and Chris's age was mid-twenties(?) -- still getting his adult feet.
What these two were brave enough to bring to film is the dynamics of these life passages: Richard grieving the passing of the career person/ husband / family man he had been ---
Chris, expecting support and encouragement, not resistance! from his Dad and anticipating the career person/ husband/family man he will become
--And how that inner- personal tension played out as father/son with the added stress of traveling and filming.
At this 2005 juncture, I believe we can assume that Richard has made peace with his new life circumstances and Chris has created the career / family/ marriage he anticipated as part of adulthood.
I hope RR has learned that the only control he really has is over himself and that it is not an endearing chararcteristic to loved ones. Yes, RR, your harsh childhood caused you to develop into a hard***, but I hope age and the family love all aound you has mellowed you.
The best result of Pop&Me is that the RR and Chris did the hard work to not only make the film, but get through their issues (professional counseling was needed). How many of us have seen people walk away and simply choose estrangement rather than work through this stuff?
I find that an encouraging sign regarding RR's character. He allowed his determination to be the good father he didn't have, drive him to overcome his demons.
Good job, Pop and Chris.
For Itchyfeet35 -
You're so right! Better to be on our own than attached to a "couch potato". Like you, I've taken many an exciting trip solo (always meet nice people along the way) and lots of trips with wonderful female friends. But being alone doesn't have to mean being lonely!
For OperaWench-
Yes - although I didn't go to the trouble or expense of making a video to send to Richard, I did submit a biography and pictures. If he chooses not to consider me, it will be his loss!! I, too, love my life, am perpetually optimistic, and always willing to take some risks in the search for new people, places, experiences, ideas, etc.
For Mary R -
Oh yes, I can really do a mean Argentine Tango! Argentinean tango music is the most emotional, passionate, beautiful dance music in the world. Am about to plan my 4th trip to Buenos Aires where I can be found dancing in the Tango Clubs at 3 AM with my favorite Argentinean tango instructors who range in age from 25-70! Sheer bliss ... almost, but not quite, better than S--!!
Ladies over 70 - just enjoy whatever wonderful years we have left to us; make the most of them!
Ciao!
Good Morning!
Tangolady
I can feel your feistiness. You are a great example to women of all ages. You go girl!
Belizegial and Happy
That's right girls "attitude and gratitude" and top that with the cha cha cha, marginalization will be a caramba!
I learn over the years, not to allow people to mistreat me and to pay no attention to those who know not to smile. :-) they may be hurting inside and just want to be left alone. But what i do to those ignorant people is i give them a simple smile.
Wait (Dick?) you were a hard a**?hhhmmmmmmm Oh I could blog something but I'll just let those with a sick sense of humor figure it out yourselves.
Wonder if I'm going to be deleted?!? End up in blogger's h***, never to be heard from again.
Richard,
What type of woman/women attract you. By that I mean; coloring (hair and eyes), heigth, you know, the physical characteristics of the opposite sex?
Just curious, and no ladies I wouldn't and I would hope none of you would run out change your hair color, eye color (contacts), or lay yourself out on a stretching rack just to make yourself look like something Richard the Roe might be attracted to. That is if he will even share with us his prefrences?!?
Oh, and what sort of music do you like? I don't see you as a Guns n Roses type. The Eagles? Maybe. Classical? Probably. Sinatra, Marin, Etta James (At Last), Frankie Vale (You're Just Too Good To Be True)? But I am just guessing.
When are you going to get down and answer some of mine and the other questions put to you? Course I'm probably overly curious, but that can be a good thing IMHO.
Any V-ball tourneys this week-end?
DE
Bonjour to Bloggette Buddies and Richard
Big HELLO to all!!
Man..........so busy barely time to read the latest Blogs......and no time to post a note either..so y'all will get a well deserved break from my babbling!!......yikes!!....shall catch up Monday and hopefully post Koh Samui to my Blog site!!
A little note to all..........the Man Woman thingy from yesterday was actually from LESLIE in Van!!! I thought it actually was from another L.C that I know, clearly I did not study it properly, was laughing too hard!!I should have known it was our Bloggette Leslie as she has the best, wild and whacky sense of humour....EH??!!.....aneeeeeway
Leslie, now that I have the right
"sender"........DANKA and kuddos, keep 'em coming!! I have a great one for you, very risque, it would absolutely have me banished to the naughty carpet and the corner for LIFE!! So will email to you Monday....K??
et Bon Weekend a Tous!!
La Belle xox
Hello Richard:) Friday is my day off as the Seniors Club I manage is only open Mon-Thurs, mornings. Speaking of Seniors they sure know how to enjoy themselves
(my nickname is babyface) as I am the youngest Senior person there:)
55 years:)One thing I have learnt and observed the past 4 years of being there is they have a joy for Life that I would otherwise not be subjected to. Makes me all the more look forward to the future and enjoy the present(which is a Gift:) Ooooh la la the more I think of a cruise to Hawaii, all of us being greeted at the airport with flowers, the fresh smell of the flora. Maybe even zooming around the islands on mopeds. I saw a documentary on one of the islands, WOW is all I can say..Hawaii and the people beautiful! I am practicing doing the 'hula dance', what a hoot it will be trying to dance under the 'pongo stick', I can just see how laughter and fun will RULE:)The twangy Hawaiin music on the beach dancing around the fire. Flowers in my hair! (I'm up to doing a 'firewalk' again, did it once many years ago in Victoria B.C.)
Here's to 'Blue Hawaii' Romance and Adventure for all of us who have the ZEST for LIFE!
the 'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj
'soft rain' it is gonna happen:) As the song goes "I'm so excited, I just can't hide it, I don't wanna lose control but I think I like it!" Pointer Sisters
Another song I love by Annie Lennox "Sisters Are doin' it by themselves, commin' out of the kitchen and ringin' them bells"
Yes, Romance and Adventure is 'in the air'
ALOHA Richard:) I am so excited that I said we'd all be greeted at the airport...sorry correction:
We'd be greeted at the HARBOUR in Hawaii:)
Vj
to neva & RR
Reckon this SeniorBachelor endeavor will be RR's BIGGEST BUNGEE JUMP?! :)
to bdnc
Absolutely :)!
Aloha Debbie Eddy
Aston is a management company that manages quite a large number of resorts including Papakea, Aston Kaanapali Shores and others. They are also in the process of changing their name to something else like Resort Quest.,, So I am not sure which one you will be visiting.
Molokini is a good snorkling haven.
Also a day trip to the Island of Lanai on the Expeditions Ferry (45 minutes) out of Lahaina offers excellent snorkling and a spectacular resort and spa known as Manele Bay (where Bill Gates reserved all the rooms for his wedding party--except for a few that had been reserved by the PapaRATsi).
Wyland (Artist of the sea)does some underwater photography at Black Rock at the Sheraton at Kaanapali. Some people like this for starters for shore side snorkling.
Surfing is available at most of the seaside parks between the Harbor where you leave for Molokini and as far west and north as Fleming Beach. On the West side early morning is the favorite surfing time I think. You can rent surfing and snorkling gear at Maui Dive. (I see some windsurfers out of Papakea from time to time). Calmer surfing is on the South side (Wailea). The road to Hana on the east side also offers some surfing opportunities and is quite scenic, but take a large van if you go to Hana.
My phone and e-mail are available on my website. Have a great time and if you have the time let's meet for breakfast or lunch, my treat.
Aloha
To Macushla56
This is the first time I've missed riding in RAGBRAI in the last 13 years! Your right in saying you can meet people from all over the world. It's sometimes has the reputation of being a "party ride", but the ages seem to be getting older - and I heard, this year a little milder. When 79 and 80 year olds can park their behinds on a bike seat and peddle 500 miles in the heat, over hills and against that darn wind, etc.
Kudos to them!!! I love all the people and fun teams!! I figure I'll be doing that until I'm in my 80's.
To Tangolady,
Dang Lady - I'm impressed!!
I have always wanted to learn the Tango!! I love to dance (always have)- someday i hope!
To Richard,
Oh Richard! You know what I loved about that Pop & Me? The "little boy" in you! - when you were jumping on the bed with Chris. Every man needs to keep that "little boy" in there somewhere. And those eyes!! Swooon!
Girls, I got mine at Hollywood Videos.
Keep it real -
JJ
Dear Richard and Friends,
More wonderful Blogs this time--talking about real things,not just brief vacations from everyday realities. Pop & Me has struck another good vein.
Personally, I am so excited, I can hardly write. My kids won't be too excited about this so YOU ALL are my first to tell.
I accepted an invitation to be part of a motorcycle small family group going to Durango,CO. the Four Cornors Ride, for Sept 1st. This time last year, I haden't even been to Motorcycle riding school. (When I did get into class, I was of course, the oldest and one of only 3 females with 17 males. I was also the only one who had NEVER EVER riden a motorized bike before. I am also afraid of height and real fast speeds.)With 6526 on it's speedometer now, I will know that my Honda 600cc Silverwing is designed to take me everywhere the big Harley's and Goldwings go, up to 125 miles per hour. I just don't have to shift or do anything but sit, enjoy and steer the ride. Tomorrow it is taking me with a small group to tour some Copper mines. When I first started riding, later last August, I liked what I was accomplishing; now I am enjoying it. Kind of like the difference between LOVING and BEING IN LOVE(For me, coming from a background in Insurance and Health Care, I know this is more dangerous then even Bungie jumping. My children are raised. Those responsibilites are fulfilled. Now I can sometimes be a responsible Senior Kid.
Back in Illinois where I came from, I had enjoyed 7 Fall family orginazied, One Horse Gap, 10 day trail ride in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest. I have beautiful pictures and memories of the Fall splendor right in almost my back yard. Never do I think anything will replace those memories. This early Sept, I will get to experience Mesa Verde National Park. (Happiness is having something Pending I just have to keep pinching myself regularly to know this is really Me, lucky enought to be alive and adding to those memories Sometimes we are just plan lucky because of knowing or unknowing choices we have made.
As I said before, Do what we can and the fun things, do MORE.
Like Tangolady,one of our newest friends,and all of us Lucky, Wonderful Ladies,(If I start listing and missed one I would feel sad, so I just use FRIENDS}(maybe Drug and smoke free is a small linking factor)--Anyway when our piers watch us with wonderment, envy,ah,sometimes jealously and of course, questions, all I can say is, "How can I help you like someone has helped me?"
I feel Richard couldn't go wrong by choosing about any of us that are willing
to committ.
Wise men and women sometimes change their minds--Fools,never.
Mary Rose
Mary R
I wish to congratulate you first of all in doing such a great job with all the techie dingy... :-)
If it makes you happy, go for it! Someone once said that we give our kids roots and then we give them wings. I think that goes with all mothers as well... we raised our kids and now we take our wings back to fly freely. Single or married, we must take our wings and go for what we always dreamed of.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.... Blackbird (Lennon/McCartney)
Happy
No doubt!
Neva,
Just on my wy out. Will e-mail you tonight or in the near future.
Thanks so much,
DE
Dear Wonderful Resources FRIENDS,
Thank you for the complements. Your examples and suggestions keep us growing.
A quick question: With all this spontaneous writing, what are the best,hand held Word Spellers now?.Thumbing through pages is time consuming when I am not even close to begin with.
Thanks again.
Mary Rose
Mary R
Clickgirl's suggestion was to first type your comment in WORD, and do the spellcheck (i think a good way if your only using spellchecker for blogging.)
Pardon me, ...this is a good way for blogging...
Hello Richard … and ‘Ladies of The Blog’
Greetings again! Hope everyone is having a great day!
Hey Neva
You are too funny! So glad your vid arrived … even though it was by duck. At 2 a.m. – when I was reading your post … I was just cracking up. And your comment about Richard having already done bungy jumping – I so agree! And … I was glad to know he was a bit afraid of heights … as I am, as well. : )
Debby Eddy
Wow! Congrats on your 49th! So young! (ha ha) And your trip sounds great! I am sure you will have a wonderful time! Will look forward to seeing pics – when you return!
I did see that top that you mentioned – from Smith. I looked at all of the Ladies clothing (hee hee) – and loved most of them. They were very much the kinds of things I would wear – but not just for ‘travel’. My job requires not only that I travel – (though lots of times it is just over to Orlando - hour & a half away) – but while on-site I often work late (10-11 p.m. or later) and then have very early crew calls (last time was 6:45 a.m. - every morning). And, of course, because I have to look professional - the least amount of time spent ironing and messing with my clothes – the better. So I have a whole ‘stock’ of Chico’s Travelers … and clothing like that. No iron … no fuss … but professional and nice. In fact, if you are interested – I will post a list of Links (on my Blog – in case that breaks ‘the rules’) to other great travel type clothing that I got from the Trafalgar Travel Message Board. They are a wealth of info on stuff like that! For future trips, of course. : )
Hi Mary R (and any others who are interested)
As BDNC mentioned – I usually write my posts in MS Word – where I can do Spell check and it is easier, for me, to just copy and paste the code for Bold, Italics, etc. while I am writing. That is just what I am comfortable with. But there are some other options:
1. You can go to this link – and they have Dictionary and Thesaurus – that you can easily access:
http://merriamwebster.com/home.htm
2. On my laptop, I have installed the Dogpile Toolbar. Dogpile is a Search Engine that has Google, Yahoo, MSN, Jeeves and many other Search Tools – all combined in one Search feature. The Link is: http://www.dogpile.com/
If you download their Toolbar – it has a pull down menu with Dictionary, Thesaurus and Acronym Finder – along with Yellow and White Pages, Weather and other features that can be customized. For instance, I put a News Feeder on mine – for my favorite station. While I am at work, I don’t do personal stuff – but do like to stay aware of latest breaking news (especially during Hurricane season – ha ha). So that News Feeder runs – and with just a quick glance, without me taking time away from work, I can check out what is going on in the world.
Hope this helps!
Have a good one!
Brenda
Click Girl
Mary R WOW girlfriend, from ballroom dancing to motorcycling you are amazing. You have the best of the bikes as well. The Honda handles much more easily than a Harley (I have been told) and the Goldwing is a great bike but not nearly as mechanically smooth as the Honda and a lot more expensive. Good choice. I’ve always wanted to learn how to ride. Well guess, I’ll have to come down to your house and you can teach me.
cjinsocal Thanks for your input on marginalization. You made some very good and valid points on this subject. I can’t say that I personally have ever felt marginalized simply because I haven’t allowed that to happen. But I do think that today’s society puts too much emphasis on outward beauty and money. I am a strong believer that there is everything, right here on this earth that we could ever need to help us live a healthy, happy lives and all we have to do is step outside to see it, feel it, and experience it.
I am getting more ideas from the ladies on this site than I could ever have imagined. You know I never even thought about traveling alone, because I am a woman and then CanadianBloggetteshowed me how enjoyable it could be through her wonderful blog site. I never thought I would attempt to ride a motorcycle until MaryRSaid she learned and loves it so much and she learned at age 63. That is just amazing to me.
Now with the contemplating and planning a cruise. I was thinking Belize, but the way you’ve described the Alaskan cruise and all the exciting things you can do, I may have to go for the Alaskan cruise first. After all – a cool breeze on a woman who has hot flashes every 5 minutes sounds wonderful. LOL
Ladies of the Blog,
Will you PLEASE stop asking Richard what he likes in a woman! Can't you see why he doesn't answer you? If he says he likes red hair, some will dye there hair (or worse, they'll just say they have red hair.) He wants you to be you. have some confidence and be just yourselves.
HELP pleeease!
My comment here got deletd, and when I go to some of you ladies Blogsite get sent and than lost at Blogger Knowledge/ Blogger Names.
Boo hoo
Ellen
< tangoladyI know exactly what you mean. . I like younger men, older men, middle age men, I just like men! Although I like men that are in good physical and mental shape as well and unfortunately there are way too many that aren’t and like you said most of the time their looking more for a care giver than a partner and they are whiny. LOL My next relationship will have to be with someone who likes being physical (exercising ladies LOL) and likes being healthy. I eat healthy and I do like to go to the gym to work out and would like sharing that with my mate.
TangoladyMy mother is 76 and she still runs circles around me. She is glamorous, loves to entertain at her home and a true Southern Woman. She lives in Stallion Springs California which is a small resort kind of town for retired people. Beautiful place.
RhondaSo true, a smile erases all wrinkles.
LeslieSee girlfriend I told you - you still don't look 50.
to anonymous
Your plea to us to "stop asking what RR likes" --is understandable.
IMHO it's not that we'd all rush to become redheads - ('already been there; done that - and blonde - and black - and every shade in between! :)
I think it is merely an overwhelming cat-like curiosity amongst some driving the questions :)
Patience with us, please.
to RR
We ladies of the Blog only hope that Richard's curiosity about us equals our own and that he also will truly be 'himself'! :)
to suzanne mesa
LOL at your "cool breezes" helping "hot flashes" remark! :O
TIGF! Ladies of the Blog,
For those of you who have already sent in your videos,etc. to Richard, did you send the materials by registered or certified mail? Did anyone use FedEx or something similiar?
I'm just curious as I will be sending my materials off soon.
I'm so glad to read that a lot of you have seen the Pop & Me film! It's such a special commentary on the lives of men in general and 2 good men in particular. I'm sure I will watch the film over a few more times. The Bungee jumping scene still gets me nervous. Even if I had paid for it I probably would have backed out. It wouldn't be good for anyone that I tandem jumped with if I became a limp body due to my passing out from the git go....lol.
Keeping my feet on the ground
My head reaching to the stars
My heart sending out good wishes to you all....:)
The Operawench
Anon:
I find your remark that, "If he says he likes red hair, some will dye there [their] hair (or worse, they'll just say they have red hair.)" incredibly demeaning! While the 'ladies of the blog'are very enthusiastic about the possibility of becoming involved in this adventure; taking this trip; and, maybe meeting a special 'someone', I hardly think ANY OF THEM would be the interesting, intelligent, accomplished women they are at this age if they embodied your needy, desperate characterizations..Geez, I hope that this is not the way Richard really feels.....
Hi Richard: Have you been thinking about me??? I don’t really believe in horoscopes but read mine every day just for fun. This is what it says for today:
Libra 8/5/05
”A strong telepathic message expressing love from a potential love partner could take you by surprise today, dear Libra. Also, you should be the one to lead the charge. In a group of people, you're the natural leader. Everyone always loves your ideas. And they love it when you laugh. And they think it's mind-boggling that you're single."
Oh, right, you’re an Aries. For you, it says:
“Finances could get chaotic with multiple gift-giving occasions on the horizon. Set money aside for emergencies, and put your thinking cap on. The bet gifts are thoughtful, not necessarily expensive.”
As I said, I think it’s fun but what is funny is that when you read characteristics of particular “signs,” it is usually right on. What do you think?
Leslie in VanCan
Good afternoon Richard and bloggettes,
It seems that everyday we hear someone ask about spell check...
Just want you to know that we can usually understand what you're trying to say and make the corrections in our heads. (Although there are a few that I can't for the life of me figure out what they're trying to say).
Here's a cute misspelled paragraph for everyone to read:
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdgnieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?
(sorry if I misspelled any misspelled words :)
"Dreams come true; without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them"
(John Updike)
I'm off to the California Mid State Fair...Hvae a wnodreufl wkeened erveynoe.
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w in cencal
PARDON ME?????? *lol*
That's a good one. :-)
CJ
Where do you see the Blog Police? And will not change my hair color just for a man. I designate you to be our Professional Blog Advisor. Well, you got my vote anyway. :-)
CJ - I can understand where Anonymous would get the idea that some applicants would change their hair color (or whatever) if they thought that's what Richard preferred. Have you been reading these blogs?!? Richard mentions volleyball and suddenly everyone L_O_V_E_S volleyball, even those who probably never played or watched a game in their lives. Then he mentions liking a full moon and everyone rushes to tell how they L_O_V_E full moons. Richard likes traveling, so blogettes rush in with their tales of travel. What will be next?
Anon:
Sorry Richard I know this seems to be 'off-topic', but maybe it isn't :)...
[Have you been reading these blogs?!? Richard mentions volleyball and suddenly everyone L_O_V_E_S volleyball,]
Anon, you do have a point..However, statistically speaking, you are not discussing the entire 'general' population of women over 40-50..Here, you potentially have women who do not smoke and who drink very little, if at all..Therefore, this is a population of women who take good care of themselves, and who are likely to be active..hence, liking volleyball, etc..Most of us played volleyball in Phys Ed at least, lol..I personally don't know anyone who doesn't love to travel..And, what red-blooded woman at forty/fifty + doesn't swoon over being with a special person under a full moon..And, who would shy away from a man who says he loves moonlight on the water, lol....The women who are applying are women who have survived many things, and accomplished even more..Therefore, I do not think that this sampling of women can be definitively categorized as Richard-pleasers...Of course they all want to go on the trip, and who would turn down the chance to meet their 'soulmate'...In fact, if Richard were able to give a more narrow description of what he wants, it would likely allow many women to take themselves out of the running saving hurt and disappointment for many..Just my humble opinion, as I am not applying for the trip.....It would seem that Richard is open to meeting a variety of women, so that is wonderful.....
to anon
In fairness RR requested blogs re travel, full moon, etc. I don't believe he asked for VB tales. Surely some bloggers must avidly follow and play the sport. But SO much response to the finals did come across as fawning. But -- maybe I'm wrong. Who knew?! :)
Moi? Volleyball's a fun sport to watch..occasionally. I more "fit" a mean game of ping-pong!...but I have practiced cheering-on my daughters in their sports for positively years and years! I'm still GOOD at and enjoy that! :).
My hairdresser - moi, - would have a fit if the hair were changed. :)
Hmmm What COULD be next? Perhaps Richard could run something else up the flagpole and see who salutes it? But that's risky. He's got a bunch of multi-talented, multi-faceted, very far- reaching sets of interests in the bloggers. Someone's bound to be genuinely interested in or good at just about every diddlything he could throw out there!
to w in cencal
You omitted one important fact along with your melspinligs :)
The researchers determined that "some people have no trouble reading these" (that's me) and to other people "they are totally incomprehensible." They simply cannot see it. It seems to be determined by whether you are "right-brained" or "left-brained".
Don't ASK me which is which!--My brain's so full of useless stuff right now that I've forgotten! :)
Re John Updike He was raised a few miles from where I used to live. His mom had a picturesque old PA fieldstone farm house & barn about 3 miles away from my house.
I don’t do the motorcycle scene…period. I’ve never felt the desire to bungee jump, but not because I’m afraid of heights. My grown children are avid parachutist. I enjoy being an onlooker. They enjoy the tunnel flying too. It is entertaining to watch the Tunnel Rats! I’ve experienced being rescued in a helicopter from a situation in India. The two pilots I sat with said it was the scariest thing they’d experienced. I’ve flown twice in a balloon, once on my 40th birthday in a snowstorm in Colo, it was beautiful; and once on a safari in South Africa. On a trip in Kenya our car was detained and searched by some human gorillas. You may be freighted of the Blogg Police..which makes me think of the time I had to go to the police station in Moscow to get my camera back because they thought I’d taken a picture of Lenin’s tomb. Or the car searches between Hungry and Austria 45 years ago. Which brings to mind, my last trip to Israel; when the army guys wanted their pictures taken with ME, of all things holding their guns. I escorted from Guatemala an orphan who just this year graduated from high school. He is so proud to be an American. I made a home for my family in four different countries: Japan, Germany, Sweden and Austria in a ten year period. I was alone a lot of the time, my husband traveled. I worked until I was 68 yrs old. I then realized I was a senior citizen and I there are young people out there that need a job. I never asked for a senior discount because I had a job and didn’t feel old. Today I wore my belly-dancing hat into the library to loan to the girls that are instructing a free belly-dancing class. I’ve never seen such looks and much laughing! It was such a hoot! I’ve never done the tango, but wouldn’t mind trying… I will do a lot of adventurous things but I can’t imagine myself making a video
of myself and begging RR to pick me to take on a trip. Don’t get me wrong, I would(love)to meet that guy and talk travel stories. I can only imagine the situations that he has encountered. That would make a good book, Richard. Thank goodness I've never had to be competitive.
LADIES AND RICHARD,
This blogging adventure is getting more meaningfull with each set. Danke
Marginalization:
It affects our life daily, no matter what we think. At 63 I often hear what operawench said:
"I want to be just like you when I get to 73..."
Over the last 20 yrs. I have mostly
dated men (including my late husband) that graduated from High School the year I graduated from Medical School at the age of 30.
It was just easier to avoid giving my age in the beginning.
rhonda,
35/40 years ago there were no 50yr.
old flight attendants. Just like there were only few female Physicians, some Medical Schools would NOT ACCEPT women!!
cjinsocal,
You play our "powercard". Fun when my 40yr. old husband would
present his AARP card.
So lets enjoy our maturity, even if
romping with the grandchildren makes us a little stiff.
maryr,
LOVE YOUR KYLE/MUSIC testamony.
AWSOME!!
There is music dancing through this RR Blog!
(And isn't snoring music?!)
You all',
Please pardon my spelling, punctuation, and grammar
I am a Kraut...but not a Sauer-
or Unkraut.
TGIF!
Have a good Newmoon.
Ellen
Hi.......Clickgirl just got my package from Smith. Can't wait to open it. I had to fix a chipped nail first.
Hey, why can't we ask what Richard likes in zzzeee woman/women he sees? And BTW where is Richard the Roe? Isn't he supposed to answer some of the questions on the blog. And how did y'all get your pictures on the blogging site?
I'll bet that Richard already has his pick!!!! Just a hunch....Happy??????
Whomever it is that is going to be motorcycling God be with you. Are you going to Sturgess, in South Dakota? Cycles scare the bugeebees out of me. So you are BRAVE girlfriend.
K, bye.
DE
K Neva.... w/out appearing to be too much of a spaz, how do I get to your website?
Thnx
DE
Clickgirl...that white blouse just became a favorite piece in my wardrobe. It is sssssooo pretty and comfortable. Perfect for the 5 hour plane ride to Maui. Lovely fabric!!!!!!
Deb
Hey Debby Eddy
Cool! I see an online shopping spree coming on for me too. (ha ha)
Don't get me started on why we can't ask questions. I don't know why that first Anonymous commenter thinks she/he is 'the boss of us' ... and I was wondering if that second Anonymous poster had been reading this Blog for long - because CJ has been on here quite a while (back when RR still had time to answer Email). Also -Richard asked for comments on the Full moon. I had written a 'thing' to post in response - but decided it might not be considered civil ... so I went over to my Blog - where the gals are being hysterical. : )
Anyway - glad you love your new white blouse! : )
Take care,
Brenda
Click Girl
to debbyeddy
Assuming you mean Richard IS happy!! ... Not that he's picking moi - the Happy blogger!! That'd be enough to make a cat laugh! =^..^=HA!
As teenagers my best friend and I used to say "No one would nab us off the street - 'cause when they got a good look at us under a streetlight they'd sure LET US GO!"
(Ah, for the good ole nights when you COULD walk the mile home from a movie without true fear of molestation. 'Twas a much more innocent time. (sigh)
to Richard
It certainly would be a cryin' shame on him if Richard HAS picked someone already with 6 WEEKS more to go to the infamous deadline!!
Don't imagine you'd really take the easy way out. And here's a helpful hint to make things easier for you: Pick someone who hasn't already done every bloomin' thing under the sun! :) Like - moi! :)
to ALL BLOGGERS
I'M KIDDING! I DO figure there are about a gazillion years of incredible experiences among all of you! Any Peace Corps Volunteers out there? Just curious...
to droma
Were you by chance in Augsburg Germany at any time? I have a friend from Alzey--(or is it Alzay?) hhhmmm
to clickgirl
Yepper--I couldn't be quiet on that one either--as I said in my earlier post tonight: RR DID ASK for certain stories to be posted--