Hi All! I'm new here. Was doing a Google search for Baby Boomer sites and landed here. There's a lot to explore.

I'm from Colorado--anyone else?

I've also found the Boomer site NABBW.com and want to ask if anyone here is a member?

I'm hoping to gain a lot of info from both sites.

Oh I also came across Boomernet.com that has Dotsie's column. Is that also one of the sites associated with this one?

Thanks!

Hi Peg,
Welcome again! Yes, many of us are members of the NABBW. Dotsie Bregel, the founder of NABBW, also runs this forum. I think these are Dotsie's only websites, but she is now considered a baby boomer expert and you will find her name/columns/insights across the web.

I know we have a few Colorado members, but I'm not sure how active they are. Here's the website of Sharon; we met in Vegas on a boomer weekend last spring: http://www.la-isha.com/

There is also "Princess Lenora" - doesn't she live in Colorado girls? She was into real estate and I'm not sure what direction she's chosen to move at this time.

And many members are writers/authors/editors (or wannabees) so there's lots of experiences to draw from if you're interested in that.

Oh yes, my son is stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, and coming home for the holidays - can't wait to see him!!

What type of work do you do?

I work in the Accounts Payable Dept. at our local Community College. I've been in this dept. for over 3 years, but have actually worked for the College for going on 8 years. We went live on a new computer system in July so that has made our jobs WAY interesting!

I'm glad to hear that your son will be home for Christmas! That is so awesome.

My daughter and SIL will be home for Christmas this year as well so I am SO EXCITED! They live in New Mexico, but may be moving next year--hopefully back to Colorado.

We also have an adult son--who still lives at home, having lost his job. We are trying to get him to put in more job applications but there aren't a lot of jobs out there right now. The economy/jobs outlook is kind of scary everywhere.

Welcome, Peg!

I'm new to this site as well. From Michigan. There is a store in Grand Haven, Michigan named the Calico Cat and at first glance I thought that was who you were!

I wish your son luck on the job hunting. You're right...jobs are scarce everywhere; we're feeling it here in Michigan.

That would be great if you dd and SIL move back close to you!

Dancing Dolphin, thanks for mentioning the Princess. You are right: I don't know what direction I am going in. Maybe just round and round. Yes, I live in Colorado Springs. Somewhere along the line I missed the fact that your son is stationed at Fort Carson. When I was in real estate, I had the honor of helping several soldiers buy homes in CO Springs while stationed at Ft Carson. However, the trend has changed so that fewer are buying, more are renting. Even "set in stone" orders do not seem to be reliable. I had real lessons on how the military families are uprooted on a frequent basis. Calico, are you near CO Springs?

Welcome aboard, and thanks DD for sharing about the NABBW and BWS.

Kate, I also have a son who is unemployed as of a few days ago. Fortunately, he has a good severance package so he should be good for a few months, but jobs are hard to find in the finance market these days. It may take longer than three months, but I sure hope not. He lives in the city and I think it would be sad if he had to rent his home and boomerang back with us. Not that I wouldn't want him here, but he's way too happy being out on his own.

Danita is another member who is in Colorado. Oh Danita, where are you?

Hi Sistas and a big welcome to fellow Coloradoan CalicoKate!

Sorry for not checking in much lately...Been busy working 19 hr days launching/promoting La Isha and wearing many different hats (each one of them seems to be a full-time job in itself!) Thank goodness for my itty bitty little 5 lb. rescue yorkie Tinkerbelle: she lets me know when it is time to come up for air! I adopted her last May after I got a call from Yorkie Rescue of Colorado...They told me that they had just found a blonde, female 7-8 yr old (my age range in dog years) who was dumped by her family after many years and put in a kill shelter. Ohmygosh! Blonde, female, 50-something, dumped...A kindred spirit! How could I say no? We've been fast friends ever since. LOL! (Does anyone know how to upload a picture of her here?)

Speaking of friends, I did speak to Danita last week and it sounds like things are going okay for her...she's just busy like the rest of us, trying to move forward and stay motivated and positive in this economy. And I do send and receive private emails from some of my other awesome BoomerWomen sisters. Haven't heard from Chickadee in a while though...how are you doing cutie? Made the move yet?

This is my first year as an empty nester and I am really looking forward to having both my boys home for the holidays. My youngest arrives tomorrow and my eldest on Thursday. Should be a nice spot of warmth in this frozen tundra that used to be temperate Denver - it was 15 below when I got up this morning. Brrrr!

Sending you all a great big hug and much holiday cheer! Will try to stay in touch more often...


Hugs,
Foundhervoice-atlast
La Isha - created for women by women

Hey girl, nice to see you here. I cannot PM anyone for some unknown reason and I can't receive any either. So when is La Isha on the market?

Hey cutie! Good to hear from you!

Thanks for asking about La Isha...We went live on the web about 3 weeks ago, and introduced the first 2 organic anti-aging products from the skin care line for sale directly on the website. We've been getting a lot of attention, especially about Breast SOS (word of mouth, I guess) and are preparing some formal press releases that will go national after the holidays. Very exciting, and very gratifying as well.

Kathy mentioned that you are going to move...or have already? Not too far from the casinos, I hope, otherwise you may have to find a new "hobby"!

When are you coming out my way?

Foundhervoice-atlast

Wow, how exciting so many voices returning after an absence for one reason or another. How far is Colorado Springs ladies from Loveland/Fort Collins area?