Straight Drive Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) Thought it was about time that retired people also needed a separate thread on this wonderful forum. 1. Discuss about how to apply senior citizens card.Trust me it saves lot of money. 2. Discuss and share about various facilities provided by government in public transport so that we can take benefit of these provisions. 3. Share information on medical privileges for the aged and provide very valuable information which may be of immense help to each other. 4. The basic things to have and prepare for 70's if you are in 60's already. 5. Lifestyle changes required. 6. How things have changed than what they were about 60 years back. This would be worth a good discussion . 7. Music, Movies, newly found hobbies at this age as well as other form of entertainment. Let's have a talk about anything and everything which matters at this age where you have more experience, intelligence and loads of time for yourself than any other time of your life. Let's cherish and enjoy the retired life and discuss, chaps. Edited September 1, 2019 by Straight Drive randomGuy, Suhaan and G_B_ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf1gp_1 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Long way away from retirement but time is flying so that day is going to come soon. Would be nice to live in a gated community preferable in HP/UK with basics like club, courts and pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Drive Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, jf1gp_1 said: Long way away from retirement but time is flying so that day is going to come soon. Would be nice to live in a gated community preferable in HP/UK with basics like club, courts and pool. Good point that. Club membership is surely one of the better way to be involved and reap good benefits. A club which would have games like carrom, chess, swimming pool, some basic excesses at club gym and a walking path inside club premises. Maybe if there is a bowling machine at sports and recreation club, pay and face for the throwdown by the machine. That would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf1gp_1 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, Straight Drive said: Good point that. Club membership is surely one of the better way to be involved and reap good benefits. A club which would have games like carrom, chess, swimming pool, some basic excesses at club gym and a walking path inside club premises. Maybe if there is a bowling machine at sports and recreation club, pay and face for the throwdown by the machine. That would be awesome. Cities all of these are today available even in budget places but i wonder if we have communities like these in say close to Shimla or Nainital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Straight Drive Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 hour ago, jf1gp_1 said: Cities all of these are today available even in budget places but i wonder if we have communities like these in say close to Shimla or Nainital Probably if you are a decade away from being a senior citizen , I guess that's enough time for these things to develop in more places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf1gp_1 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 18 minutes ago, Straight Drive said: Probably if you are a decade away from being a senior citizen , I guess that's enough time for these things to develop in more places. You probably are right. still have couple of decades to go so hopefully things will be in place by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Drive Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 The infrastructure has developed greatly over the decades - quite obvious it is true for everything to progress gradually. Love the connectivity across the country than it was before and at a much much better frequency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velu Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I noticed many retired people esp government employees will do intraday in equity to pass time and make handsome money as well Usually many uncles go together to brokers directly and place orders manually over voice commands randomGuy and raki05 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Drive Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 47 minutes ago, velu said: I noticed many retired people esp government employees will do intraday in equity to pass time and make handsome money as well Usually many uncles go together to brokers directly and place orders manually over voice commands Things are changing in these regards now. People are now getting comfortable with the trading websites. Although I agree not many retired people as of now are well versed with computers , especially those who worked in government services or did jobs which did not require computers. velu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 You forgot to tag @Tattieboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Drive Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 From television sets like Bharat TV to LED TVs now. Even the fan regulators of today make less noise than the knob on television sets of those times. But those Television sets lasted for 30 years. Cannot trust a LED TV to last even 3 years today without a fault. Value for money is just not there Stan AF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattieboy Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Gollum said: You forgot to tag @Tattieboy **** Off I have a whole 19 days before I can making this 60+ discussion velu, The Dark Horse and Stan AF 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Drive Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 On 9/1/2019 at 1:28 AM, Tattieboy said: **** Off I have a whole 19 days before I can making this 60+ discussion Just few days away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf1gp_1 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 1:28 AM, Tattieboy said: **** Off I have a whole 19 days before I can making this 60+ discussion things to consider https://www.bruno.com/stair-lifts velu and Tattieboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Drive Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Went to the Post office and found that the senior citizen savings scheme offers an interest rate of 8.6 per cent per annum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf1gp_1 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Unless you can afford to be driven around, whats a preferred car these days for recent retires ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattieboy Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 9 hours ago, jf1gp_1 said: Unless you can afford to be driven around, whats a preferred car these days for recent retires ? Disabled motorised scooter here in Scotland . jf1gp_1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tattieboy said: Disabled motorised scooter here in Scotland . Segway in a kilt? beetle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattieboy Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Mariyam said: Segway in a kilt? In a kilt Mariyam and velu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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