Thrifty in my 60's

Brie

Rosa_Damascena said:

More a fan of nostaligia! I like to see performers I haven't already seen at the tail end of their careers to make sure I don't miss out - Frankie Valli and Tony Bennet being 2 examples.

We saw Bob Dylan a few years back.  Big disappointment as while the songs were good he didn't engage with the audience at all.  On the other hand we also saw Leonard Cohen on his last tour before he died and I swear he was making love to everyone in the crowd who were practically swooning at his feet.  Men included.  

And just for status.....I have a picture of my dad with Frankie Valli.  

Rosa_Damascena

Brie said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

More a fan of nostaligia! I like to see performers I haven't already seen at the tail end of their careers to make sure I don't miss out - Frankie Valli and Tony Bennet being 2 examples.

We saw Bob Dylan a few years back.  Big disappointment as while the songs were good he didn't engage with the audience at all.  On the other hand we also saw Leonard Cohen on his last tour before he died and I swear he was making love to everyone in the crowd who were practically swooning at his feet.  Men included.  

And just for status.....I have a picture of my dad with Frankie Valli.  

Ooh! I must see Neil Sedaka, he really is a favourite although from another time! And The Kinks' Ray Davies - saw his show the day Bowie died and he paid tribute at the end of the show.

Floss

Rosa_Damascena said:

I_Love_comps said:

@Rosa_Damascena. are you a fan of theirs? 

More a fan of nostaligia! I like to see performers I haven't already seen at the tail end of their careers to make sure I don't miss out - Frankie Valli and Tony Bennet being 2 examples.

Having seen several approaching their twilight years, I would suggest seeing them earlier than the tail end.... Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Status Quo were definitely better the previous time I saw them!

daz378

2 years 2 months...till I'm 60.. I'm carer...but I'm looking after my current service user..on my own...used to be 3 of us...so I have to stretch my hours....have empathy with service user.. but still draining...at 60 my actuarial reduction..will be reduced by 2/3 ..but will  do casual work with client if needed...also been putting money into stocks and shares isa...last few years..prepared to live basically...for more time off

Christianne1957

Same here! Saw Tony Hadley last year - he still has an amazing voice and the concert turned back the clock for me for a few precious hours

Rosa_Damascena

Christianne1957 said:

Same here! Saw Tony Hadley last year - he still has an amazing voice and the concert turned back the clock for me for a few precious hours

He's playing in the R4 Piano Room atm - very impressive!

The person I would see time and time again is Trevor Horn, he had a directional hand in so many hits of the eighties and to see him play live is such a joy.

Greenqueen_2

I’m 60 TODAY!!!!!

Brambling

Greenqueen_2 said:

I’m 60 TODAY!!!!!

Happy Birthday  Greenqueen  I hope you have a good day

I_Love_comps

Happy 60th Birthday @Greenqueen_2.      Please let us know how your day went.

Greenqueen_2

Well it was predictably boring- just like any other day really.
  I am a carer for my husband who is partially sighted and has mobility issues, as well as my 34 yr old son with Autism, so going out anywhere is a challenge. Neither of them acknowledged that it was my birthday, regardless of it being a “biggie”, despite my wearing a big pink badge with 60 emblazoned on it! 

On the plus side I will not now have to pay for any future prescriptions!