how old are you?
Sep 10th, 2001, 07:11 AM
#124
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As a new daily lurker and infrequent poster, I am 59. My love (husband of 36 yrs.) and I used to take a big (overseas trip) every 5 years, but did the math and realized we (and our knees) aren't going to do everything we wish so we raised it to every 2 and in the past 4 years have travelled every year abroad. We also visit extensively in the US mostly because our kids are all over and we like to timeshare once a year in a new location. Really enjoy this Board only not too much info on Scandinavia, next year's trip. This year was Spain, last year a barge trip on the Canal du midi as well a 9 days in Paris, the year before, China, and the year before that, Egypt. One son lived in Czeck Republic so we travelled each year throughouta Eastern Europe.
Sep 10th, 2001, 06:53 PM
#127
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I'm 58 and I live in New York. I get to Europe once or twice a year, and the Caribbean once a year, and some US travel.
There seem to be a fair number of this pre-boomer (born during the war) generation, which is a small generation, on this board.
There seem to be a fair number of this pre-boomer (born during the war) generation, which is a small generation, on this board.
Sep 13th, 2001, 02:48 PM
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To "who cares": Do you have enough self awareness to realize how utterly ridiculous it is for you, a person who is reading a frivolous thread re Fodorites' ages "at a time like this" to condemn Steve because "at a time like this" he simply answered the frivolous question asked, and added a note about his planned travel, which is after all the normal subject matter of this travel forum. And, by the way, if that happens to be "Steve from Bath," he's someone especially undeserving of any disrespect, in light of his many helpful and impeccably courteous contributions to this forum. (And if not THAT particular Steve, he still didn't deserve the nasty criticism.)
Sep 13th, 2001, 05:26 PM
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I too am saddened by the recent events. The world is in turmoil and we'll feel the effects of it, probably for ever.
I'm also saddened by the vitriolic and caustic comments some people make, SHAME on you. We all deal with trauma and shock differently and if we could learn to walk in each others shoes, then it would go a long way to creating a peaceful world.I feel very fortunate and privileged to be able to continue on and experience another day. I'm 54, young compared to some of you and old compared to others. I belong to a volunteer organisation called SERVAS, we host interstate and overseas visitors. If you're contemplating a visit to Australia, in particular Darwin, find out about SERVAS in your country and get in touch. We've met some wonderful people from all over the world, it's a great way to travel.
I'm also saddened by the vitriolic and caustic comments some people make, SHAME on you. We all deal with trauma and shock differently and if we could learn to walk in each others shoes, then it would go a long way to creating a peaceful world.I feel very fortunate and privileged to be able to continue on and experience another day. I'm 54, young compared to some of you and old compared to others. I belong to a volunteer organisation called SERVAS, we host interstate and overseas visitors. If you're contemplating a visit to Australia, in particular Darwin, find out about SERVAS in your country and get in touch. We've met some wonderful people from all over the world, it's a great way to travel.
