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HAPPY TRAILS

April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Don't send to anyone under 50 as they won't understand or care!) THE END OF AN ERA....... The Roy Rogers Museum in Branson , MO has closed its doors forever. The contents of the museum were sold at a public auction. Roy Rogers told his son, if the museum ever operates at a loss, close it and sell the contents. He complied. Note the follow-up article - truly the end of an era. Here is a partial listing of some of the items that were sold at auction...Roy's 1964 Bonneville sold for $254,500. It was estimated to sell between 100 and 150 thousand dollars. His script book from the January 14,1953 episode of This Is Your Life sold for $10,000 (EST. $800-$1,000). A collection of signed baseballs ( Pete Rose, Duke Snyder and other greats) sold for $3,750. A collection … [Continue reading...]

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A Baby Boomer’s Time Machine

March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Why do people keep sending me this depressing stuff about old people????

March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Enjoy, I’m only sending this to people who are YOUNG enough to know who she is.   Julie Andrews Turning  79 - this is hysterical! To commemorate her birthday , actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio   City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One of the musical numbers she performed was 'My Favorite Things'  from the legendary movie 'Sound Of Music'.   Here are the lyrics she used: (Sing It!) - If you sing it, its especially hysterical!!! Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and  handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favorite things. Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf … [Continue reading...]

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WHO IS JACK SCHITT???????

January 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

For some time many of us have wondered just who is Jack Schitt? We find ourselves at a loss when someone says, 'You don't know Jack Schitt!' Well, thanks to genealogy efforts, you can now respond in an intellectual way. Jack Schitt is the only son of Awe Schitt. Awe Schitt was married to O. Schitt, the fertilizer magnate, and owner of Needeep N. Schitt, Inc. They had one son, Jack. In turn, Jack Schitt married Noe Schitt. The deeply religious couple produced six children: Holie Schitt, Giva Schitt, Fulla Schitt, Bull Schitt, and the twins Deep Schitt and Dip Schitt. Against her parents' objections, Deep Schitt married Dumb Schitt, a high school dropout. After being married 15 years, Jack and Noe Schitt divorced. Noe Schitt later married Ted Sherlock, and because her kids were living … [Continue reading...]

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Scotch with 2 Drops of Water

January 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says 'I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today.' The bartender says 'Well, since it's your birthday, I'll buy you a drink. In fact, this one is on me.' As the woman finishes her drink the woman to her right says 'I would like to buy you a drink, too.' The old woman says 'Thank you. Bartender, I want a Scotch with two drops of water.' 'Coming up' says the bartender As she finishes that drink, the man to her left says 'I would like to buy you one, too.' The old woman says 'Thank you. Bartender, I want another Scotch with two drops of water.' 'Coming right up' the bartender says. As he gives her the drink,he says 'Ma'am, I'm dying of … [Continue reading...]

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Mayan Weather

December 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

They say today  is supposes to be a "Scorcher" passing it on....   "A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. " ---  George Bernard Shaw … [Continue reading...]

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GRANDMOTHER POWER: A Global Phenomenon

December 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Celebrate the launch of the new book Grandmother Power, with author Paola Gianturco on Monday, October 29th. Join us at the Women?s eNews HQ in Lower NYC to hear Gianturco read excerpts from the book, followed by a signing. RSVP today at  http://e2ma.net/go/11114598112/208953444/234831877/22503/goto:http:/grandmothers.eventbrite.com/   A new, unheralded global grandmothers movement is changing the world. Activist grandmothers are using their power to fight for peace, justice, human rights and a better world for grandchildren everywhere. And they are succeeding. This book includes 120 grandmothers? stories in 15 countries on five continents. Photojournalist Paola Gianturco has documented women?s lives in 55 countries and has now created five books as philanthropic … [Continue reading...]

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Leading Boomer Health Expert Simplifies the Medicare Part D Process, Offers Tips

December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

We would like to invite you to speak with Alexis Abramson, Ph.D., a leading advocate for senior health and wellness issues, on Monday, Nov. 12 to discuss navigating the Medicare Part D process and offer tips on changes to the program this year. Dr. Abramson will share insights on how to navigate the often-confusing Medicare Part D landscape, which every American 65+ must enroll in by Dec. 7 for 2013 plans.www.medicare.gov Dr. Abramson will also share clear and simple tips for selecting the right Medicare Part D plan to demystify this complicated process for seniors and caregivers alike. Topics she will cover include: How to register by assessing your current medications and future health needs? What your viewers need to know about plan changes? How to tell if your viewers’ pharmacy … [Continue reading...]

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SeniorNet at FSL Annual Meeting

November 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

SeniorNet at Annual Meeting Countdown SeniorNet at FSL, L.I. October 29th, 2012 Key Note Speaker Karen Boorshtein, Family Service League President and CEO Cinema Arts Centre 425 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM We welcome your attendance … [Continue reading...]

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Obviously forwarded to me by mistake

October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

ALL RIGHT, who sent this to me? WHOEVER SENT IT, send it to SOMEONE who COULD actually benefit from it, OKAY! So I did.. … [Continue reading...]

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