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  1. Connie Benton

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    Hello, May I introduce myself? I am 70 years old and discovered this forum while searching online to find age-appropriate ideas and support. I'm at the point of my life where I'm slowing down physically and going thru making peace with it. I am happily married for over 40 years and enjoy a good relationship with my children and grandchildren. I love music, cooking, travelling, wine and reading. I'm pretty healthy for my age; however, I can't do what I used to and that makes me kind of sad. I'm looking forward to enjoying the various forums.
     
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  2. John Brunner

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    Welcome to the forum, Connie!!!

    May I ask what [general] part of the country you hail from? I'm in a rural county in the middle of Virginia, but only 40 minutes from the state capital and closer than that to Charlottesville (neither of which are really big cities.)

    We got folks here from Florida to Alaska to Australia.
     
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    Howdy and welcome from Houston!
     
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    Hello from the northern part of Colorado...........aka, "cowboy country".
     
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  5. Connie Benton

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    I'm from the Northeast- greater NYC area
     
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    We have a few folks here from your neck of the woods.
     
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    Welcome, from Maine.
     
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    Welcome from Pennsylvania.
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    Hi Connie,

    Welcome, and glad you found us!! Denise
     
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    Oh, and by the way, we're glad to have you here.
     
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    @Connie Benton - Welcome to the forum. I am sure you will enjoy your stay with us. :)
     
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  13. Mary Stetler

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    Well I just read your intro and I am not sure you belong here. You sound too well adjusted and too young.
    :rolleyes:
    I grew up near Yonkers (Crestwood) I have lived in Wisconsin for the last 50 years.
    Welcome!
     
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    Well, we're glad you're here also, Connie. A late welcome to you.
     
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    Welcome from New Jersey. 119251788_10159345905194610_5912096445325507737_n.jpg
     
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