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Originally Posted by floridanative17
manabouttown, I wouldn't exactly call Mrs. FloridaNative17 a trophy wife, but she is probably in better shape than most. I, however, take offense, on occasion, to the "non-Villager" comments she receives. We do appear to be "in-shape" regardless of our ages and Mrs. FloridaNative17 has kept a part-time job to off-set the occasional Tri-Care co-pays and such. We would just like to be appreciated as "Gen-X" retiree's who planned well for our future and not as some invaders of the "Greatest Generation/Silent Generation/Baby Boomer Generation" domiciles. We have the same right to be here as everyone else.
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Well you in shape specimens...tell us all who is picking on you and tell us how exactly you would like to be appreciated. I never thought when I entered a rec center about being appreciated. I am gorgeous, but I have learned to live with it.
People generally sit next to me at the rec centers and say;
Deal.
Great picture.
How many bingo cards
Roll the dice.
Can I share your music stand.
Would you pass the napkins.
They hardly ever comment on my age. No one really knows if you are a resident or a visitor on the squares and in the shops and restaurants. There are many contractors who are younger and worker bees who are younger and lots of folks visiting their families that are younger and people living with their family members to care for them who are younger. I am surprised at the problems you are having quite honestly. Many fifty somethings look forty something.