The younger generation speaks out

Hey now, let's not make fun of the more computer savvy generation. I happen to know about ten people with blogs on this particular site, and more everyday, so it never occurred to me not to atleast open the email and see what was up?

though i will admit figuring out how to make this post was a little confusing. I eventually realized it wanted me to sign in before it would give me the option to create a new post.

Now, not to ruin the excitement over picking retirement places, but I know the case for my parents (and possibly several of you others), is that they will be living wherever spencer, lucas, and i choose to support them, and unless lucas starts to sprout up allowing his basketball dream to become a reality, I doubt they'll be living in the place of their first choice. i'm sure i'll have more important things to spend my money on, like really good shoes.

Upper Right Hand Corner

To create a new post, scroll up to the right hand corner of the main screen and click "New Post"....by the way...

New Post

We can just write new posts instead of opening up previous posts and adding a comments. This way all comments can be viewed from the main page (again, instead of opening up each comment within each posting), if that makes sense.....? I think that is what Bonita was alluding to in her last comment.

Helsinki is a no.

In terms of retirement, I think it might be easier to begin by determining places we will not live.

I'd like to announce that Helsinki is out. Now I know Jenny didn't even begin to consider it an option, given the average temperature falls well below the triple digits she would like to see, but I argue against Helsinki for two other reasons: reindeer and saunas.

I have nothing against reindeer. It isn't a religious icon issue, or an allergy issue, or even anti-antler issue (say that ten times fast). I just prefer not to have Rudolph on my plate at dinner. Nuf said?

In terms of saunas, that is a religious issue. See, apparently the Finns believe a sauna is the answer to all prayers. They take saunas before dinner, after dinner, before bed, prior to business meetings, and as part of weekly teacher staff trainings...they even build the sauna before they build the summer cabin in the mountains or the kitchen in the home. I guess saunas are their answer to the cold. They basically want to believe for a short while that they live someplace where sweat can occur. I think Jenny's answer to that would be, "Just choose Palm Springs."

So...folks, sorry....but Helsinki is out as our retirement destination. Anyone else have any places that should be removed from consideration?

PS. XMas Eve Eve is on at the DeAmicis House--as always--hope to see you all there.

:)Bonita

HAPPY THANKSGIVING....

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! The holidays are here already!!!!

Retirement?

Retirement? I just started working! I've already been retired.

Ron is a lonely man now. He is in the market for retired friends who are handy with household chores and cooking. He'll supply the beer or wine.

Nancy

Hello!!!

The Crowd fighting over retirement locations:

da-da, da-da, da... the chores!
da-da, da-da, da... the stores!
da-da, da-da, da... fresh air!
da-da, da-da, da... Time Square!

Looks like we need to retire right where we are and go in on a private jet...

Rosie (Rosemary)