Any Members Here Over 40????

pyewacket

pyewacket

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This is perhaps a good means of introducing myself as I'm new here, but also I'm curious if there are any members here who are in the over 40 group--and to be honest I can actually be consider in the 50 and up range, as I turned half a century on November 19th of last year.
I have a multitude of interests--being of course a Narnia fanatic--my editions of the books are over 20 years old---I also happen to be a great fan of Lord of The Rings, Harry Potter--in other words for an "old" geezer like me, I think I read more children's/young adult books than "adult" books.
I'm into everything--a classic Renaissance person--photographer, artist, craftsperson, and writer--I have the honor of having been published with my first short story, and ironically with Minas Tirith-Evening Star, the journal of the American Tolkien Society--
Love to hear from fellow old geezers like me--LOL
 
I am 46, but no matter how old I become, you'll always be four years OLDER. :D

When you came out with the "half century" remark, you pushed me from third oldest known member to fourth oldest. Whoo-HOO!
 
Dora_the_explora said:
My mother is 43. Does that count?
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LOL, no, it does not! Everyone's mother is getting up there in years ...

I am 42 or 43 -- I can never figure it out. I was born in December in 63, so whatever I think that makes me 43 cuz 2006 - 1963 = 43.

But I am like you, Pye, always reading more children's and young adult books thatn adult books. They're more fun, a nicer escape. Welcome, anyway, Pye. There are a few geezers around.
 
Welcome to the forum, pyewacket! I'm not exactly over 40 (honestly, not by a long shot!:D) but I would still like to say welcome! I love Narnia too, obviously, and am glad you've joined! :)
 
Yes.

But, as the above posts underscore, it is not how old you are but how old you feel.

We "old-timers" just have a little more experience and time behind us to help us deal with the "changing" times of the present. Sometimes I find myself learning from the younger generations just so I can cope with this "Brave New World." :D
 
Love all your responses :)
Yes, age wise I'm 50----but inwardly I'm a demented 9 year old :p
People tell me I don't look my age, that I could pass for about 32 or so----mmmm.....yet there are days and I guess this is true for all of us, that my body feels other wise--you know getting those aches you didn't have like 5 or 10 years ago--
Years ago, I was a die-hard mystery fan--this goes back to when I was a kid and read Nancy Drew--then later gradutated to Agatha Christie--now I'm pure fantasy books--think that has something to do with age and getting older??? I just found out too, that the Chronicles of Narnia DVD is coming out April 4th and there will be a special edition of it as well---can't wait!!!!
Oh, and the "Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire" is coming out too---oh, yes, I'm a HP fan too!! ;)
 
When people used to say I had no life, I used to tell people "Life begins at 40." I've had six and a half years to think of a new excuse and I'm still clueless... :D
 
Chakal said:
When people used to say I had no life, I used to tell people "Life begins at 40." I've had six and a half years to think of a new excuse and I'm still clueless... :D
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How about the cliche comment, "Takes one to know one, pal..." ;)
 
PrinceOfTheWest said:
I'm over 40 - 48, to be precise. Nice to have some maturity around here amidst all these high schoolers.
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Thanks POTW! I thought you liked us for us!! Even though we are immature!! gosh why you gotta rub it in???...just kidding...
 
Chakal said:
When people used to say I had no life, I used to tell people "Life begins at 40." I've had six and a half years to think of a new excuse and I'm still clueless... :D
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What? The great Chakal clueless?...I am speechless...shcoked and extremely depressed by this news! The King of words at a loss for them...well if he cant think of something we are all doomed to illetercy!(sp?)

anyway why dont you say something like 'Who needs a life when you have the internet?" or something equaly stupid?
 
Reepicheepfan said:
What? The great Chakal clueless?...I am speechless...shcoked and extremely depressed by this news! The King of words at a loss for them...well if he cant think of something we are all doomed to illetercy!(sp?)
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Ha! I completely agree, Reepicheepfan!!! :D
 
Reepicheepfan said:
The King of words at a loss for them...
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Please note, the Magister didn't say he was at a loss for words, simply that he was clueless. I've never seen him at a loss for words no matter what his condition. :)
 
PrinceOfTheWest said:
Please note, the Magister didn't say he was at a loss for words, simply that he was clueless. I've never seen him at a loss for words no matter what his condition. :)
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If he is clueless as to what to say then he is at a loss for words. If he wasn't clueless he would be able to say something and then wouldnt be at a loss for them POTW!!
 
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