If you're 60 or older, come join me. Let's talk, hang out, tease and support each other.

[AtLast]

OK, tease me..... go ahead! I am a queer elder crone!

[Rockinonahigh]

Hi Keri,Rockin hear.Ive been down with the flue,it is no picknick to deal with..I even had a flue shot but got it anyway.I was told by the doc thats the reason I dont have a really full on case of it..you coulda fooled me cause I feel like I got run over by the bus.Had it for nearly a week,been medicated to the 9's..still on one med for a day or 2 more.I still have a wet cough but way less than I had.Work is bout to have a cow cause im not there..but hey im not going to go back till im well...dont want a relaps.My fur kids have been takeing care of the old man as best they can,they do better than most ppl do any way.How have u been doing???Goin to Little Rock..HUmmmmm??

[cinderella]

I turned 68 last December. Most times I feel 19, but today - and alot lately - I'm feeling tired. But, I think it's emotional. I am - at this late stage of the game - travelling to TX to meet my sweetie for the first time. I had totatally given up, and never dreamed this would ever happen to me again, but, there you have it! When you least expect it, that ol' rascal cupid is up to his old tricks! So hey, if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone! Cheers, silver foxes and diamond doyenes, Hope springs eternal, so keep the chins up! lol

I hope much success to this thread. I will be popping in from time to time.

Would love to discuss what/how those of you who are retired are enjoying it, or how you're feeling about it. Totally retired? Semi-retired? Or still honing away at that grindstone?

[iamkeri1]

Originally Posted by cinderella

I turned 68 last December. Most times I feel 19, but today - and alot lately - I'm feeling tired. But, I think it's emotional. I am - at this late stage of the game - travelling to TX to meet my sweetie for the first time. I had totatally given up, and never dreamed this would ever happen to me again, but, there you have it! When you least expect it, that ol' rascal cupid is up to his old tricks! So hey, if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone! Cheers, silver foxes and diamond doyenes, Hope springs eternal, so keep the chins up! lol

I hope much success to this thread. I will be popping in from time to time.

Would love to discuss what/how those of you who are retired are enjoying it, or how you're feeling about it. Totally retired? Semi-retired? Or still honing away at that grindstone?

Cinderella,
Look at you girl!!! I hope you have a fabulous time. Love is not all there is to life, but it makes life so much more fun and thrilling. I love that phrase you use, "diamond doyenes", sounds sexy.

Thanks for joining us. Much joy to you in meeting your tejano.
Smooches,
Keri

[AtLast]

Whoops, not quite 60 yet..... will be March 22. I shall return!!!

[cinderella]

Thank you for the well wishes, Miss Keri. Btw, my guy is not a 'Tejano', he is a Puerto Rican (as I am) dude living in TX, originally from Boston (I am a native Newyawka, lol), so we're both from the east coast.

As for 'diamond doyenes', it is meant with great respect and admiration for ladies who know the score, and have lived to tell about it.

Originally Posted by iamkeri1

Cinderella,
Look at you girl!!! I hope you have a fabulous time. Love is not all there is to life, but it makes life so much more fun and thrilling. I love that phrase you use, "diamond doyenes", sounds sexy.

Thanks for joining us. Much joy to you in meeting your tejano.
Smooches,
Keri

[iamkeri1]

Cinderella,
It is certainly a small world out there... and where loves happens is absolutely astonishing. Have the best time!
Smooches to you both,
Keri

[iamkeri1]

Rockin,
I'm proud of you for doing something that is scary to you (me too.) I hope you have a wonderful time. Stepping out of our comfort zones is so hard!
Smooches,
Keri

[iamkeri1]

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

OK, tease me..... go ahead! I am a queer elder crone!

And you are such an adorable crone in that hat!!! You know I love hats!

Great to see you here A L. I'd love to here more about the dances you were talking about in the Saturday night thread. Do you know how they got started?

Smooches,
Keri

[iamkeri1]

Hi Rockin,
So sorry you've been sick. Flu is bad. I'm glad you're on the mend. Fur kids are such a comfort when you fell sick or down, aren't they? And they don't get the flu, so you don't have to worry about making them sick with what you have.

Little Rock sounds great, but we'll have to see what happens. I'm chicken to go to things like that alone. Arkansas is such a beautiful state too. I'll bet it is gorgeous in the fall.
Get better quick!
Smooches,
Keri

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by iamkeri1

Hi Rockin,
So sorry you've been sick. Flu is bad. I'm glad you're on the mend. Fur kids are such a comfort when you fell sick or down, aren't they? And they don't get the flu, so you don't have to worry about making them sick with what you have.

Little Rock sounds great, but we'll have to see what happens. I'm chicken to go to things like that alone. Arkansas is such a beautiful state too. I'll bet it is gorgeous in the fall.
Get better quick!
Smooches,
Keri

Now Keri,I havent been to Little Rock either,so there.Im throwing caution to the wind,packing my bags then takeing off the the goings on in Little Rock.Sometimes ya got to just go.

[iamkeri1]

Hi Plenties!
Just popping in to "hi!" to y'all. I hope you had a great weekend, and wish you a happy week ahead. I spent most of the week-end working, but I did manage to catch a flick on Friday. Saw the adult comedy "Paul" about an extraterrestrial who had been held captive on earth for 60 years. It was pretty funny, but if you dislike the F-word, you'll have to keep your ears covered for most of the movie, LOL.

Cinderella - are you in Texas? Hope you are wrapped in the arms of love. Let us hear from you.

Smooches to all my peeps.
Keri

[FemmeKat1]

Hola everyone -- I'm soooooo very excited to see this thread here. I am somewhat frustrated with the lack of older Butches available and it seems to me the dating pool dimishes after age 55 (or somewhere around there) for me. I"ve noticed that there are a whole lotta butches who are seeking younger femmes and younger femmes wanting older Butches, so where does that leave this 63 year old femme but wondering if it is an age-ism issue. I've been out lesbian since 76 and have always enjoyed the company of wonderful Butches over the years and the lifestyle that goes along with it. I am very versed on the "dance" between B/Fs and love the art of seduction, etc. I found that younger Butches do not have the same form of reference that I do and have not found those relationships truly satisfying. I also found it frustrating that younger femmes want to be part of this thread too. The pool of availability was much wider when I was younger, so I guess I'm not delighted to see that and kind of verifies my thinking. I'm bringing this to the table for discussion, your observations, etc. My intention is not to be critical, just frustrated with my own journey over the past several years and wanted to give a voice to this issue. Thoughts anyone?

Be at peace all

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by FemmeKat1

Hola everyone -- I'm soooooo very excited to see this thread here. I am somewhat frustrated with the lack of older Butches available and it seems to me the dating pool dimishes after age 55 (or somewhere around there) for me. I"ve noticed that there are a whole lotta butches who are seeking younger femmes and younger femmes wanting older Butches, so where does that leave this 63 year old femme but wondering if it is an age-ism issue. I've been out lesbian since 76 and have always enjoyed the company of wonderful Butches over the years and the lifestyle that goes along with it. I am very versed on the "dance" between B/Fs and love the art of seduction, etc. I found that younger Butches do not have the same form of reference that I do and have not found those relationships truly satisfying. I also found it frustrating that younger femmes want to be part of this thread too. The pool of availability was much wider when I was younger, so I guess I'm not delighted to see that and kind of verifies my thinking. I'm bringing this to the table for discussion, your observations, etc. My intention is not to be critical, just frustrated with my own journey over the past several years and wanted to give a voice to this issue. Thoughts anyone?

Be at peace all

WELCOME!!

Much of what you posted feels the same for me as a 60 year old, single butch. Throughout the 4 years I have been a member on the B-F sites, I have felt some ageism. And that the dating pool for me is just not very big at all. I prefer women near my age. I do, however, value the younger members and their take on things, but can't see myself involved with a lot younger than myself.


On the other hand, there are many more femmes and butches over 50 than I thought there would be. But, most are partnered. Although, I like the interaction because there are those commonalities we share.

I think it is important to keep the age boundary in this thread. Many threads throughout the site try to create a particular space- BDSM, Trans, Butch, Femme, etc. simply to have a place to relate within boundary desired.

[Greco]

AtLastHome, I agree with you about the importance of keeping the age boundaries with this thread and as I say that I feel a bit hypocritical because I'm not 60. I am coming up on 59 years soon very soon. So let me know if I'm over stepping the boundaries myself

I am in the process of "seeing" what I want to create in my life for this 6st decade of my life feeling grateful to be meeting it clear eyed healthy

At present I am not dating, nor wanting to feel I want to move into this decade alone not lonely love solitude that being said I have met a lovely lady but the time is not right yet for me

Am a deeply private person so I'll stop for now FemmeKat 1 welcome and the best to you and all who are seeking a special person in their lives.

Greco

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

WELCOME!!

Much of what you posted feels the same for me as a 60 year old, single butch. Throughout the 4 years I have been a member on the B-F sites, I have felt some ageism. And that the dating pool for me is just not very big at all. I prefer women near my age. I do, however, value the younger members and their take on things, but can't see myself involved with a lot younger than myself.


On the other hand, there are many more femmes and butches over 50 than I thought there would be. But, most are partnered. Although, I like the interaction because there are those commonalities we share.

I think it is important to keep the age boundary in this thread. Many threads throughout the site try to create a particular space- BDSM, Trans, Butch, Femme, etc. simply to have a place to relate within boundary desired.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by greco

AtLastHome, I agree with you about the importance of keeping the age boundaries with this thread and as I say that I feel a bit hypocritical because I'm not 60. I am coming up on 59 years soon very soon. So let me know if I'm over stepping the boundaries myself

I am in the process of "seeing" what I want to create in my life for this 6st decade of my life feeling grateful to be meeting it clear eyed healthy

At present I am not dating, nor wanting to feel I want to move into this decade alone not lonely love solitude that being said I have met a lovely lady but the time is not right yet for me

Am a deeply private person so I'll stop for now FemmeKat 1 welcome and the best to you and all who are seeking a special person in their lives.

Greco

Well heck- 59 is way close! I have more of a problem with a whole lot younger than that. Hummm... wonder if it would be OK to have a "pre-grace age period?"

I hear you about timing- really important. I would welcome someone in my life again, but am needing to get back on my feet physically and financially. Feel like I am far too stressed to be present for someone.

[Greco]

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

Well heck- 59 is way close! I have more of a problem with a whole lot younger than that. Hummm... wonder if it would be OK to have a "pre-grace age period?"

I hear you about timing- really important. I would welcome someone in my life again, but am needing to get back on my feet physically and financially. Feel like I am far too stressed to be present for someone.

AtLastHome, I love the idea of the "pre-grace" period. We'll see what Keri thinks of this idea.

In any case, yes, I understand about needing to get back on one's feet financially, and physically. For me it is psychically getting to my own place in life alone after many years with a beautiful soul of a woman.

As I've said, I have met a lovely Lady who I have strong feelings for, but I know I must wait for a period of time where I can "see" her, and be with her, and not be in the past, though I carry-on with enduring memories of a great life and love.

I'm saying a lot this evening but feel drawn to share with you, and with others on this thread.

I look forward to continuing the discussion of how it is to age gracefully, healthily. Thank you AtLastHome for your sharing.

Greco

[janii]

Thrilled to find this thread. Nice to know that their are people here that I can relate with. I recently moved back to Kentucky from Kansas (hey Gina) after being gone for 30 years and do not know anyone except for family here. Don't even know where to look. I am 60 but don't feel it most of the time althought I recently had a knee replacement and oh how I am feeling it, but it ls getting better and I am back to work. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

[Rockinonahigh]

Hi Kiri,yes its hot hear all of 100 today,I wont even gess at the heet index cause I my faint away from being out most of the day.What I did today was join a wellness center so I can swim,use beter equipment than what I have,and also beable to just go when I wan to most of the time.

[Greco]

Welcome janii

Greco