Barbc......I thought I was being original when I said if I'd known the wonderful feelings that you have when you become and Grandparent, I would have been a Grandparent first before becoming a parent. Well, my daughter found a picture frame with "If I'd known grandchildren were so much fun, I'd have had them first." So I wasn't very original. There is no way to describe what it feels like to hold your grandchildren in your arms and to look at their beautiful faces. Then they get older and they become your pals. I could go on and on about grandkids!
I have a friend in Lovell, Maine who does his shopping in NH because he's so close to the border and says it's like Washington and Portland, don't have to pay those taxes so he does his shopping in NH. Was supposed to go back to Maine last week, but had to cancel due to a "pain in the neck." Bone spur on C-7. Hope to get back there next year. Never been to the east coast. I was like you with turning 50.......hated it, but am ok with any age. Turned 59 on the 20th. No big deal! Did go out and buy a Miata. That was nice!!!!

You know how those treadmills are...they are horrible gossips!

You think those treadmills are bad - I finally got my CO driver's license and they put your weight on it!!! I was horrified.

Do what I do...lie about your weight!

and your age...

Hey Barb, I too am from Wa state! Gotta get my 2 cents worth in! LOL...I live near the cascade foothills, in Enumclaw. I am 48 and married 27 years. One 18 year old son. I love puget sound, some day we hope to have property on it, but, very, very pricey!! I would love to visit the east coast some day, it would be interesting to compare it!
We here in WA state have always had to put our weight on our DL. I was surprised to hear about the post about it from Colorado!

I had a NY license for 30 years, they never had weight on it, just height.

Hello, All you ladies who would like to visit the East Coast someday. Please feel free to contact me if you are planning a visit. I love to play "travel planner" and I would try my best to set up itineraries based on your own specific interests. For example, some people love the honkey-tonk, bright lights, noise and action of Hampton Beach while others may prefer a more solitary stretch of coastline. My husband and I love to travel this great country of ours but really do appreciate the beauty and cool things to do in our own backyard. We are especially fond of local festivals! On a different note, I didn't know you had to post your age for treadmills. Guess that shows you how long it's been since I've been to a health club!

Bonnie, I'm with you. I didn't know I had to post my age either. Where have i been? Obviously not in the gym. Also, we have honkey-tonk beaches in MD that border lovely, quiet beach towns too. The older I get, the more I like the lovely, quiet type!

In Maryland we have our age and weight listed on our license too. I don't lie. I just haven't updated the information for YEARS so my weight is YEARS old.

Karla, I have sons that are 17 and 20, and an 18 year old daughter. Are you dong the college search? Is he a high school senior?

LSmith, I am very close to my oldest sister. She is awaiting the arrival of her first grandchild within the next few weeks. It's not even my grandchild and I am so excited I can't stand it.