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My sister and & took a Royal Caribbean cruise along the Inside Passage in 2004, and it was spectacular. We took just the cruise, no land tour except what we did in port. We saw MANY bald eagles, whales, harbor seals, even grizzly bears along the coast. The ship goes very close to the coast...

We had a party line, and we didn't live in a rural area, but a large Penna. city. When the city went to private lines, we had phone numbers with names...I remember ours was Hemlock 52158. I also remember having to learn HAND SIGNALS for driving. I learned to drive on a '51 Ford...no power...

I drove from PA to visit my sister in Maine last week. She wanted me to stay an extra day. The only person I had to call was the cat sitter...how great was that!

Way to go!! I've been out of the race for 6 months now, and one of the best things about it is that I no longer have that sinking feeling on Sunday evenings knowing that tomorrow is Monday. If you're like me, soon you'll have to check the newspaper to find out what day it is. Enjoy!!

I use some coupons, but usually save them for when they also have specials at the store on that item. I have several of those "shopper club" cards which actually can show a greater savings than coupons. And yes, I know "they" track my purchases, but I really don't care if they know about my...

Shoes off for me, because if I hate shoes! But I don't expect it of anyone else (although they're certainly welcome to!)

1. Yes - IT for a non-profit social service agency. 2. Now 60, retired at 59 3. Widowed 4. Grew up in SE Pennsylvania. Now live about 15 miles from where I grew up, but by way of 7 states and 1 foreign country. 5. Daily.

I live in a condo with (for now, at least!) a GREAT association board. I have no complaints, especially when the snow flies and I can just sit inside and wait for the crew to come by and start shoveling. I would consider downsizing, as I live in a 1800 sf place and it's just me (and the cat)...

Congrats! I'm just starting my 5th month, and I feel reborn. Welcome to the club!

"If you are really pleased with your life, what makes it so grand?" I'm FIRE'd! I, too, lost my husband (15 years ago) during a time I was feeling that life couldn't be grander. But as a result, I decided to move back "home" and became closer to my siblings than I had been in years, and was...

One thing to watch out for...check the area around your possible purchase to find out the status of any empty land that might be nearby. That vacant field behind your development might be nice and peaceful now, but it could end up as an industrial area or junkyard. I'm lucky...I've got a country...

I write mainly with my right hand, although I can do it (and legibly!) with my left. I also eat, sew, draw and bat righty. I shoot (handgun, rifle/shotgun and bow), iron, and play field hockey and lacrosse lefty. Still can't figure out why.

The outrage has been replaced by resignation. We all think we're finally electing someone of value (from the lowest local race on up to the top), and usually are roundly disappointed with the outcome. It seems that lately politics attracts those who are looking for a chance to fleece the rest of...

Church local humane society Feed the Children International International Fellowship of Christians & Jews local classical music organizations (my passion!) and art museum I also sponsor a Navajo boy through Children, Inc. Does not include the odd buck or so to Salvation Army's Christmas pots...

Although it's been a while (several years), I used to make my own yogurt. I also made yogurt cheese (just drain HOMEMADE yogurt in cheesecloth til of the consistency you like) and added things like herbs, or coarse-ground pepper...yummy on crackers! I have a Salton yogurt makes that works really...

Let's see...I was widowed at 44 and my mother at 82. That gives an average of 53 between the two of us. Whoops...correction....my mother was widowed at 62 (she died at 82)...giving the average of 53.

US Navy - Commissioned in 1972 in Newport, RI. Went to Armed Forces Air Intelligence Training Command at Lowry AFB, Denver (...base now closed), for intelligence training, then on to the Fleet Intelligence Center Pacific at Pearl Harbor as Ports, Harbors & Urban Areas Analyst. Then to Alameda...

The photos were great...brought back memories of my time stationed there (35 years ago at FICPAC on NavSta Pearl, when it was still located on Ford Island). I went back in 2000 and looked all over for Ft. DeRussy....until I realized that the huge high-rise on the site of the old WWII-type...

I'm not really saving....just not spending as much as I get. If I have a need to spend more, I will. but so far, I'm living just fine.

I've been on 5 cruises (another booked for Sept...my only true weakness in life!), and I can't imagine how anyone could "fall" overboard! The railings are so high that unless you are really tall, you need to haul yourself over enough to fall off. Maybe they were trying to recreate the scene...

I've got a 15 year fixed at 5.25% I got in 2002. I'll have it paid off in 3 more years.

Cruise to Mexican Riviera (LA to Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta) in Sept., otherwise just visiting siblings (Maine & Ohio), plus hanging out at the pool. I got a gift certificate for a local bus tour company as one of my retirement gifts from the folks at work, so I may take a day...

I've been living in a condo w/HOA for 4 1/2 years now, and things have been fine. Our board has actually decreased our monthly fees for the past two years in a row, while making substantial improvements in the common areas. I guess it all depends on who you elect...we're lucky that we have a...

2004 Hyundai Elantra. Paid for...great gas mileage...29,990 miles so far.

I have a 2004 Hyundai Elantra...next one up from the smallest model. It's a 4 cy. and gets great gas mileage. The engine is a little "growly" but that's not unusual for a 4 cylinder. I've driven from Pennsylvaina (north of Philly) to Williamsburg, VA, Portland, ME, and to Cleveland with no...