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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 6:41 pm
I have been seeing a therapist. Hoping to get my life together. While talking, we discussed things I always wanted to do but never have. Next week I am signing up for ice-skaking lessons. Granted I will never make it to the olympics. What are some of the things/activities you want to do but figure you are "too old"?
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:36 pm
I might still bungee jump, and I am probably older than Zmom's Mom. I am too old to go rough camping and sleep on the cold, hard ground. I have already put in my time there.
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:46 pm
Juju, you're younger than my mom. She's going to be 60 this year and you are what? 30 and holding? Bungee jumping! WOW! I am scared of heights. I will go with you when you take the plunge!
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:11 pm
Wear short skirts. But then again, I'm not too old yet. Only 30. Now, my MOTHER is the ultimate person to prove you're never too old. She proved to me you are never too old to go back to school, and succeed in life. And after age 50, she got her first tattoo, and now has more tattoos than any young person I know. Oh, and she also proved that one is never too old to dye their hair 342 different colours at the same time. Good luck with the ice skating lessons Zmom!!!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:34 pm
Zmom, you're never too old! Since you mentioned taking up skating, I'll direct you to two figure skating boards I frequent. Skating Forums has a section called "On Ice: For skaters of all levels - competitive and recreational." And Figure Skating Universe is also a decent board to follow (IMHO). Looks like their equivalent section for skaters is called "Moves In The Field." I've seen the topic of "am I too old to take up skating" come up frequently on those boards. And I've never seen any response that wasn't supportive and informative for those just starting out (or taking it back up again after a long break). Can't say I've frequented those areas of the boards very often, since I don't skate myself. But I do click on it out of curiosity once in a while when I see that sort up subject come up in new messages.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 1:59 am
Z-mom, have fun!! I have always wanted to do that, too!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 3:19 am
Take French lessons--the language, not kissing, Mocha!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 3:39 am
To take karate lessons.
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Penguingirl
Member
01-26-2006
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 3:50 am
To learn to play the sax. Climb Kilimanjaro. Volunteer AIDS work in Africa.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 3:57 am
To roller blade. Although I just may give it a try on my next Germany visit, now that Mum has one of those wheeled walkers to hang onto. She sure as hell isn't using it. "Bought it just in case". Used to be a hellion on my old metal roller skates, but it has been a while.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 5:39 am
I want to learn sign language, twice now I have missed the classes when it was time to sign up. I am going to do it someday.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 6:15 am
Llkoolaid, that's something I've always thought about doing as well. We have had a couple of businesses in the past and I really really want to open up our own pub. I'm doing some research on courses ie bartending, business planning etc. I want to know and be able to step in to any position if we do it. We're 39 and 42.....
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 7:10 am
ZMom, I'm with the rest, you're never too old for anything, especially if you REALLY want to try it!!! I am 24, but way too scared to bungee jump. That's something I'd never do, but not because of age. I am excited to hear al you plan to do!
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 7:34 am
Whoami! Thank you for the links. I have always wanted to ice-skate, but my parents always said it was too expensive. I will probably have a permanent bruise on my bony butt. But I do not care. I always wanted to learn how to play the piano. I have short fat fingers so I never did. That is another thing I will do.
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 8:50 am
violin, I have always wanted to learn.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 8:54 am
Okay, I am not older than Zmom's mom, but I still don't want Zmom's mom marrying anybody from this board.

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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 9:10 am
Ballroom dancing!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 11:35 pm
Zmom.. get a keyboard! Zachary will love it too. I'm too old to wear some of the clothes I wore when I was 30 and 105 and really fit. (or too smart) And I think I may have maxed out on the age to be a bone marrow donor, though I haven't received any notice, so hopefully I'm still in the registry and eligible. Juju, how come?
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Friday, May 26, 2006 - 1:32 am
LOL Juju, I do not think my mom will marry anyone from the board. The only (single) male from the board who is probably worthy of my mother is Glenn. I say this because I have met him. There are a couple of other (single) men who I have not met, who would be great for Mom. Hmmm... Maybe I should set Mom up with Newman. 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, May 26, 2006 - 7:28 am
There could be Eligible Lurkers!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, May 26, 2006 - 9:16 am
 
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Friday, May 26, 2006 - 3:03 pm
Do we know for sure that this worthy man is still unmarried? I thought Glenn found his princess last year. I'm so out of touch. Zmom, please be sure to wear a helmut, knee and elbow pads for protection. A pillow on the rear might be a little difficult, but I haven't heard of any special protection for that area.
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Friday, May 26, 2006 - 4:14 pm
YAY for Glenn! I am out of touch too Gracie! I just know that Glenn has eyes that give Paul Newman a run for his money.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 12:45 pm
For your skating pleasure..... Butt Pads.

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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 5:06 am
You are never too old to do anything. You may look a bit silly (such as trying to dress in rock 'n roll garb to go to a Stones concert when you are 60), but there is no reason you cannot do anything you wanna do. You are NEVER to old to learn to ice skate. Go sit at a rink sometime (especially during an Olympics year) and see who gets out on the ice. All types. Young. Old. Graceful. Not graceful. It's all in the attitude. Even if you feel like you are looking silly, if YOU are having fun, then others around you will, too. If YOU are laughing, others will laugh with you (not at you!). ZM, you go girl!!! (Me? I've a "to do before I die" list. Lots of things, like hot air ballooning, sky diving, driving a race car... all of it WILL be done before I'm dead! <grin>)
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