Maybe I posted this Baby Boomers Group suggestion in the wrong place?

[Longhorn]

I tried the lounge without a lot of success but maybe that's not where to find folks over 40. So I'm trying again here in GD.



As I was showering this morning, I put shampoo on my hair before I got it wet. Now, when you're young and you do such things, you think nothing of it but when you're over 40 (I'm 49,) you think you're beginning to lose it.

That got me to thinking about how great it would be to discuss such issues with others who are over 40. A list of possibly common issues comes to mind:

Coming of age in the 60s and 70s
Empty Nest
"Un-Empty" Nest
Parenting young adults
Planning for Retirement
Career Restarts
Going back to school
Travel
Grandparenting
Health and Exercise
Downsizing
Menopause

Possible mission statement: Information, discussion, and support for DU members over 40.

Anyone interested? We don't have to use the name "Baby Boomers Group" but so far, I haven't thought of anything better.

By the way, I was so distracted writing this post in my mind that I almost got out of the shower without rinsing my hair!!

[OKNancy]

1. I would participate in this group

[Longhorn]

3. Great!

And we'll promise to be nice to one another even when Texas is playing Oklahoma! :D

[NewInNewJ.]

2. That is right down my alley.

I a well of age to discuss all of the subjects. I am 54, soon to be older and have concerns about alot of things. Life passes by so fast.

[ogradda]

4. i would like a group like that

sounds good to me :)

[MuseRider]

5. Terrific idea

and your possible topics are also very good. I am 50 and was about to go into the Seniors group (I consider myself to be a Pre Geezer) to look for something along these line. I like it. Count me in.

[Longhorn]

6. I didn't know there was a Seniors group

but I think you're right -- that our issues aren't quite the same yet as theirs. I think we're still roughly a generation away from being seniors.

Do you think there's a better name than "Baby Boomer Group?"

[annabanana]

9. How about "Still Crazy" group?

me too

[MuseRider]

13. As in

After All These Years?

[Longhorn]

16. LOL! Great idea!

After reading the other groups' requests to Skinner, though, I have a feeling he'd like the name to be more uniquely descriptive of the group so people can tell from the title what the group is about. "Still Crazy" could sure be our nickname, though! :D

[MuseRider]

12. Not really.

Pre Geezers Group? I saw that here once and adopted it, I think it is very funny. Boomer group is fine though, it pretty much describes us. I really love this idea.

[49jim]

7. I just turned 55 in September...

I'd participate in that forum. I can still do what I did at 35...seems like yesterday. Wasn't it?

[desertalien]

8. It's a great idea

There are so many issues, past, present and future.

[eleny]

10. I'm in

[HEAVYHEART]

11. Me

Not quite forty yet but I will be, in a few months. Can I still participate? I would love be part of this forum.

[Longhorn]

14. Of course! Welcome!

And I have a hard time even specifying an age because it's more a season of life, if I may wax poetic. ;)

[CBHagman]

15. I would be interested.

After all the gratuitous bashing of baby boomers in the media AND George W. Bush falsely claiming to be one of us (God forbid), I am more than ready to talk turkey with other boomers.

[Longhorn]

17. It looks like we have enough so I'll put the request in to Skinner.

Group Name: Baby Boomers Group

Mission Statement: Information, discussion, and support for DU members of the Baby Boomer generation.


How does that sound, y'all? I don't mean to dictate any of this but I can't wait to get it started! :D

[DURHAM D]

18. What do you want to talk about.? Okay, I'll start - I turn 60 in 2 days.

So, I'm not a Boomer - can I stay?

[Longhorn]

19. I'd say that's close enough!

And Happy Birthday! :yourock:

[DURHAM D]

20. By the way, I am a Sooner but won't hold your horns against

you. I am in a generous mood - we won this year.

[Longhorn]

21. Yes, winning always helps!

:D

Someday . . .

[OKNancy]

24. My daughter is a Sooner living in Durham

and has had a hard time finding other Sooner fans to watch games with.
PM me. Sooner fans need to stick together.

[The empressof all]

22. Terrific Idea--Count me in (eom)

[Longhorn]

23. Any more comments/suggestions before I bump this over to Skinner?

Thanks! I'll notify on this thread when/if the group is approved! :D

[Longhorn]

25. Our Baby Boomers Group is off and running!

Check it out: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=270