Hmmm...I'd like to tell y'all how I got to this site at this ungodly hour, but I'm at that age (and it's that hour of the night) where I'm not thinking too straight.
What I noticed right away, however, is the presence of a couple of folks that I've enjoyed on other sites, particularly that wild "ja-a-a-wj-a-a-aw" redhead, so I thought I'd spend a little time reading. I've already been laughing so hard that I had diet vanilla coke (my--ahem--one and only vice) spewing from both nostrils THREE times now! Now, there's a 2 a.m. visual for ya!
I'm a part-time writer, considering going back into the education field. I'm in Florida--a long 25 minutes from the beach--but safe from the sharks and even the alligators.
The screen name is actually a misnomer, or a goal, depending on my mood. I won't be fifty until next spring. By that time I plan to be fully recovered from a few years of health issues, so I hope to be "fine" in that sense of the word. And through diligent lifesyle choices (sounds so much better than diet and exercise, don't cha think?) I hope to also be "fine" once again in the sleazy pickup line sense of the word. You know, "Oooh baby, you so fine..." I'm figuring Prednisone puffiness will be long gone by spring!
Other vitals: Married forever, 2 grown kids, 3 grandkids with 1 more on the way.
Oh, and since I came to FL by way of Canada and China--long story for later--I'll see what I can do about adding a little spice from north of the Mason-Dixon. (Naturally, I bow to jj as the Queen of southern sass!)
Great to be here. Can't wait to get to know everybody.

Welcome to BWS and thanks for the thorough intro. We appreciate that. So you know the queen. Oh boy. Here we go.

I already love your spirit after reading your screen name and the reason for it. We're launching a national association for baby boomer women soon that will empower women to discover thier passions and live them. You may want to stick around for that.

I want to hear about your life in China whne you have time.

Welcome!

Welcome, fiftyandfine. Tell us more about your part time writing. 25 minutes away from "any" shark is still not far enough away for me!
I agree, diligent lifesyle choices, sounds much better than the D&E word. I am Canadian born but living in Oklahoma. Were you born there or China? What a treat to have you with us. JJ in on "hee ha tis" (hiatus for humorists)for a few days, but you'll hear her coming... She'll make her usual grand entrance and I usually end up doing some chores around the palace. This week I have to spit shine the torch flames?
chick

Welcome fiftyand fine... I enjoyed your post. I need to agree with Chick regarding staying away form sharks! Glad you joined this fun forum. Hope to hear more as time permits!

Glad to have you with us fiftyandfine. It's a grand place to hang out. Lots of great, funny, warm, caring, women who really give a hoot how your life is going.

I'm a FL gal also but live about 45 minutes from the Atlantic. Used to think I should have relocated to the shore but after last years hurricane season, not so sure I care to.

Anyhow, welcome!
Sandpiper

Welcome to the boomer group, fiftyandfine. Waving at ya from the west coast of FL. I'm sure you're gonna really like it here and it sounds like you'll fit in just fine.

50 & Fine, you have a sense of humor! Nice to meet you, Lynn329

Welcome Fifty (well, almost!)
I'm very new here myself and am so glad I found this site.
I'm wavin' to you from Florida also.....an island off the west coast, so Floridians are piling up here.
Have fun and look forward to getting to know you.

Thanks for the welcome, y'all!

Dotsie: More details later, but my China days were job-related. I used to work in international adoption. And I can't wait for that empowering association. I sure could use it after the roller coaster my life has been the last few years.

Chick: My part-time writing is a travel column for a magazine. I also do a lot of boring business writing like staff handbooks, OSHA compliance explanations, etc. Had a book published a couple years ago (VERY small targeted market, but at least it was a sellout!) Oh, and I was born in Canada--Newfoundland to be exact. Sure seems like a lot of folks don't even know that "the Rock" is a Canadian province...too often a source of irritation for me

Vicki/Terri: I'm west coast too! Where are you? I'm sure the info is on the site, or on your personal sites, but I haven't had time to read much more yet.

Again, thanks for the welcome. I'm going to enjoy reading through the rest of this site--just a soon as I can string together more than five minutes of uninterrupted time!!!

Hello Fifty. Welcome to BWS.