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New subforum: Sages and Crones

Postby Selene » 15 Dec 2006, 22:17

Because Druid Living has so few subforums ( :blink:  yeah, right) we thought we'd add one for the "mature" druids on the board to discuss issues relevant to those of us who've been around awhile.

So if you're 50 or older, come join the rest of us well-traveled types as we talk about how, with all our aches and pains, it is harder than ever to climb up to harvest mistletoe these days; how in the good old days we didn't need cordless sickles; and, by cracky, how these young whippersnappers have it so much easier than we ever did...why, we would walk five miles to the grove each day, in blinding snow or baking heat or driving rain, uphill both directions...what is the world coming to, anyway??  :wink:

You can request membership by clicking on the usergroup link at the top and selecting "Sages and Crones" from the drop-down list, or just contact Kernos or me directly.

See you there. Don't forget the prune juice.

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Postby Caerwyn » 15 Dec 2006, 23:04

Do past lives count when you're adding up your years of age?
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Postby Selene » 16 Dec 2006, 01:33

Sorry, this offer is valid for your current incarnation only!
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Re: New subforum: Sages and Crones

Postby Twyrch » 16 Dec 2006, 04:01

Selene wrote:Because Druid Living has so few subforums ( :blink:  yeah, right) we thought we'd add one for the "mature" druids on the board to discuss issues relevant to those of us who've been around awhile.

So if you're 50 or older, come join the rest of us well-traveled types as we talk about how, with all our aches and pains, it is harder than ever to climb up to harvest mistletoe these days; how in the good old days we didn't need cordless sickles; and, by cracky, how these young whippersnappers have it so much easier than we ever did...why, we would walk five miles to the grove each day, in blinding snow or baking heat or driving rain, uphill both directions...what is the world coming to, anyway??  :wink:

You can request membership by clicking on the usergroup link at the top and selecting "Sages and Crones" from the drop-down list, or just contact Kernos or me directly.

See you there. Don't forget the prune juice.

Creakily,
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*helps Selene with her walker*

If you need me, I'll be over here at the kids table with the rest of the members.  :innocent:  (hehehe)

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Postby Selene » 16 Dec 2006, 16:03

Ah, yes. So glad we have a little table for those with less mileage!
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Postby tate » 16 Dec 2006, 18:53

kids table is my favorite!  :P
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Postby Twyrch » 16 Dec 2006, 20:45

Selene wrote:Ah, yes. So glad we have a little table for those with less mileage!


Yep, those of us counting the gray hairs coming in versus the ones falling out. :)
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Postby Saoirse » 16 Dec 2006, 21:12

Meeoww!!!   :o  Claws out at fifty paces!   :yay:
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Postby Selene » 17 Dec 2006, 02:56

By the way, the S&C subforum is open to everyone in the target age group, not just OBOD members, in case there was confusion about that.
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Crones and sages

Postby Twig » 17 Dec 2006, 08:21

Well, I'm definitely in! The big six-oh, baby!

I didn't feel like I had officially hit "cronedom" until my 60th. I was already getting "m'am" a lot before I turned 60. But the internal process that defines a "crone" has begun to seep into my being now. An interesting process....
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Postby Tanneitha » 11 Feb 2007, 21:26

Selene wrote:By the way, the S&C subforum is open to everyone in the target age group, not just OBOD members, in case there was confusion about that.


Oh, I was glad to see this, so I'm off to put in my request for membership.   :)
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Postby paganbaby » 03 Jul 2007, 16:16

The kids table seems fun!  :dance:

Give me another 27yrs and maybe i can come join!  :-)
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Postby Dryadia2 » 25 Jul 2007, 01:16

I may not act very 'mature' for my age :-) , but I'd like to request admission, anyway.  I've brought a bribe...er...offering, for the Matron of the forum.Image

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Postby Donata » 25 Jul 2007, 02:46

Welcome Dry!!!

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Postby Selene » 25 Jul 2007, 04:25

Glad to have you with us, Dry! And...um...what does that caption on your "offering" say, anyway??
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Postby LadyCelt » 25 Jul 2007, 05:31

Darn. I'm 3 years shy of graduating from the kiddie table.

Twyrch, stop breathing on my Cheerios! MOOOOMMMM!  Twyrch spit his gum in my Koolaid again!!
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Postby Kernos » 25 Jul 2007, 16:27

Dryadia, you need to write a review of the 1st 50 years of your life with your request for admission and send it to The Sage or The Crone

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Postby Dryadia2 » 25 Jul 2007, 20:17

Selene wrote:Glad to have you with us, Dry! And...um...what does that caption on your "offering" say, anyway??

I don't have a clue.  The print is too small for me to read! :-) Image
Kernos wrote:Dryadia, you need to write a review of the 1st 50 years of your life with your request for admission and send it to The Sage or The Crone

'Writing' is not my 'thing' (you know that, oh wise Sage and Mentor) :wink: , but here's a 'virtual picture portfolio' of some of the 'highlights' of my life :grin: :
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Postby WillowCat » 26 Jul 2007, 00:47

The way I see it, the first 50 years were the hardest.  
From now on, it's all an easy coast down hill!


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Re: New subforum: Sages and Crones

Postby Griffin » 26 Sep 2007, 20:22

Count me in!

I've just become a grandmother today at 8.38am .....

And the pic is of me digging me own grave!

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