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Please Explain Fright Night to me!

In celebration of Halloween which I still don’t quite understand, I pay homage to the many ways that people scare the crap out of others in order to receive pleasure...very disturbing.Our BFF, Sweet Pea, sent me a totally nondescript email link to a

last reply by: The Midlife Gals 4 weeks ago in Everybody In's Forum

Photos/Results of Huntsman World Senior Games Road Races

Photos of Lillie and others at 2008 HWSG

posted by: usamasters2001 1 month ago in Everybody In's Forum

Beaches for Boomers

I'm working on a page for a website (http://www.tips-for-the-beach.com) on beaches that are either geared toward an older crowd or for some reason are boomer friendly. If you have any beaches you've visited that you think boomers would like to know about.

last reply by: Flamingo Fanny Mosaics 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

WHY?

With every passing day I keep asking myself why, how and when will the economy ever come back. When I see the economy now it brings me back to 2005 when I started and internet company called Owner Financed Real Estate LLC. The company was designed to

posted by: profit 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

What's Your Favorite Paul Newman Movie?

Legendary actor and philanthropist Paul Newman had died at the age of 83 after a long battle with cancer. The Academy Award-winning actor starred in some of the most beloved movies of all time, including "Cool Hand Luke," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance..

last reply by: Simply Deb 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Am I the Only Member with this Problem?

When I'm on the Growing Bolder website and click to switch to some other part of the community, it seems to be very slow with the transition. Even posting a message seems slow. My internet service is with the cable company, which is about the.

last reply by: Simply Deb 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Big Political News -- McCain's VP Pick!

This just in ... John McCain has selected the person who will be by his side for the 2008 presidential race. Meet Sarah Palin: She's the 44-year-old Governor of Alaska, a conservative, and a mother of five. Palin is against abortion...

last reply by: Stone 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

The Squirrel

What's the scoop on the Growing Bolder squirrel?

last reply by: Growing Bolder 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Tell Us More About the Early Days of Growing Bolder.

What criteria qualified someone to become known as a charter member of Growing Bolder?How many charter members does Growing Bolder have? Is there a simple explanation as to why so many Growing Bolder members are located in Florida?It would also be..

last reply by: Marc Middleton 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Cloris Leachman is Dancing With the Stars!

Guess who's putting on their dancing shoes now? Among the celebrities who have signed up on the latest season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, 82-year-old Cloris Leachman! The Academy Award-winning actress is the oldest competitor in the show's history,..

last reply by: Sherrie M. 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Travel Troubles! Flight Cuts and Bag Charges

Ahhhh! Can you believe this news? I wish I could travel more, but it's hard to justify the cost -- then comes word that there are going to be fewer options, from one major carrier, and even if you do find a flight, you'll have to pay more just

last reply by: CRF Communities 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Quest for a Boomer Friendly Place

I’m about to do quite a bit of business travel and, as a Boomer, I’d love to be able to go a Boomer friendly place where I will find a staff that is always neat, courteous, respectful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Ideally, I’d like great

last reply by: CRF Communities 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

How are you spending your rebate check?

What's Your Favorite Coffee Drink?

So it turns out, drinking coffee can actually help us live longer lives! That's good news for those of us that rely on a cup just to get the day started.Here's the article Growing Bolder just wrote about the study.So, what's your favorite...

last reply by: Eddie 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

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Millions of Americans have already received their economic stimulus checks from the federal government, but are they pumping that money back into our flagging economy? Here's what the Associated Press has to say: Based on economists' preliminary...

last reply by: Simply Deb 4 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Would you want to un-retire?

With all the chaos surrounding NFL quarterback Brett Favre's decision to retire from professional football, followed by his reinstatement, we wondered ... if you're retired, would you ever consider un-retiring? That is, taking your decision...

last reply by: CRF Communities 4 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Starbucks: Too Sexy?

Is Starbucks too sexy? When the coffee shop began as a humble little hole in the wall in Seattle, WA, it used a logo featuring a bare-chested mermaid. When the business started booming, Starbucks used a more demure graphic, but it's making another...

last reply by: Bobk 4 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Obama and Clinton: Dream Ticket or Nightmare?

Hillary Clinton is ending her historic presidential campaign and is set to endorse her primary rival Sen. Barack Obama. Many Democrats, particularly Clinton backers, are pushing for a "dream ticket" of Obama-Clinton, but others are worried that too.

last reply by: Krystal 5 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Need to add picture. How?

How do I add a picture to my profile? Nothing happens when I hit profile

last reply by: Marc Middleton 5 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Minature Lodge Skillet

I have recently taken up Camp Oven (Dutch Oven) Cooking and I believe in the USA there was a Minature Lodge Skillet created for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. I wonder if anyone has one they dont want and would consider selling it at a reasonble...

posted by: Sea Mistress 5 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Dream Vacation?

I think we probably all have lists of places we'd like to see if money were no object ... it would probably be hard to pick just one. But GB just interviewed a guy who's great at helping people not only choose their dream destinations, but making...

posted by: Travel Tales 5 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Another Gas Price Record

We all knew it was coming, but somehow -- waking up to see this headline is pretty depressing! So what do you think is really behind the rising gas prices, and how are you changing your lifestyle to cope? Here's the story from cnn.com: Gas...

posted by: Boomer 6 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

I am edumacated

Just saw this on the AP Wires. Oops! Typo on diplomas embarrasses Ohio principal Fri Jun 6, 3:55 AM ET A Cleveland-area principal says he's embarrassed his.

posted by: Grammar Slammers 6 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

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Is McCain Too Old To Be President?

It's been simmering under the surface for months. Much has been written about the historic campaigns of the first serious African-American and female presidential candidates, and now, thanks to the comments of a high-profile member of Congress, the.

last reply by: Stone 6 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Buried in a Pringles Can?

Strange, but true! Check out this story that just crossed the Associated Press wires: the man who helped *design the can that we all pop open for Pringles was so excited about his work, that he opted to make it his final resting place. CINCINNATI,.

posted by: Boomer 6 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Is This the Happiest Time of Your Life?

File this under the No Kidding files. A new study confirms what we've been saying all along here at GrowingBolder.com -- THIS is the best and happiest time of your life. "The good news is that with age comes happiness,'' study author Yang Yang, a...

last reply by: Chelle 6 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

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Suggestion Box

Stuff your ideas in here and we'll get right to work on it.

last reply by: Rebecca 6 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Ellen Vs. John McCain

Watch the video first -- then leave a comment. Was Ellen right to defend her views on gay marriage to John McCain? Did he have an appropriate reaction? And what role do you think this issue will play in this year's presidential election?

posted by: Boomer 6 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

A Bipartisan Ticket in '08?

Campaign 2008 is just heating up, as we get closer to knowing who the Democratic candidate for president will be. On the Republican side, John McCain has been the presumptive nominee for weeks, but the big question for him is, who will he choose as.

last reply by: Jim 7 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Should Boomers Blast Off?

According to a new article on CNN.com, people 45 years old and older are being favored as candidates to be sent to space with the European Space Agency. Check out the article here. ESA officials say that boomers are better because they have more...

posted by: Growing Bolder 7 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Polar Bear Added to Endangered Species List

The government just made a bold move, meant to protect one of Earth's most amazing animals. Read the details in this Los Angeles Times story, then share your thoughts -- was this the right move? Polar bear added to endangered species list...

posted by: Boomer 7 months ago in Everybody In's Forum

Most Influential People

Time magazine just released its list of the 100 most influential people -- here's a look at some of the people on the list, from the Associated Press: NEW YORK (AP) — Playwright, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry, media mogul Rupert Murdoch, former.

last reply by: Jackie Carlin 7 months ago in Everybody In's Forum