AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL AND BEST CAMP OVEN AND OUTDOOR COOKING CAMPING AND LIFESTYLE FORUM - Hey Derek

Reply #10 - Oct 16^th, 2011 at 7:47am

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You can retire at 55 here if you can self fund your retirement which more and more of us are doing.

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Reply #11 - Oct 16^th, 2011 at 8:08am

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Just as well I am thick skinned you wouldnt believe how many people dont believe how old Sparky is Cheesy

In NSW you get the official "Senors Card" at 60 and not a second before. You are even warned not to send in prior. "They" then take two weeks usually to post it to you.

Its the best thing about turning 60 $2.50 transport all day for a wide area of Sydney and outer areas. Cheaper movies, free coffee at Maccas ROFL.........and more Cheesy

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Reply #12 - Oct 16^th, 2011 at 8:41am

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48 here

Don't waste a day, not while your breathing.

Michaelb (A Mexican)
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Reply #13 - Oct 16^th, 2011 at 9:42am

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Hi SBB,

I joined just before the Lostock Dam COG, it would have suited us down to the ground as I live in Newcastle, less than a 2 hour trip.
We will be making our best effort to attend the next one providing it's not too far out of our way.

We are off to Tassie with our trusty Aussie Swag Camper in Feb for 3 weeks, so it will all depend on when the next COG is, how far away and if I can get the time off from work. Roll Eyes

It would be good to put a face to the name, I have spoken to PD a few times on the phone, sounds like a great bloke as all who write here are more then friendly

I only work 5 days a week cause I cant afford to live on 4

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Reply #14 - Oct 16^th, 2011 at 11:22am

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You can retire here at 55 too, seldom with full pension though, Also the federal programs, Canada Pension and Old Age Pension. won't be at full rate before 65 either.

Thank you Carolyn for giving me some idea what a seniors card does for you.

So, how do visitors over 65 get some of these discounts? eh!

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Reply #15 - Oct 16^th, 2011 at 4:22pm

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G'day teemac.
Now here is an interesting way of approaching the subject:

You are 47, my age is the same numbers put the other way.
Add together, divide by 2 to get the average. Wink

Hey presto --- 60 and a 1/2 is the result. Roll Eyes

Now I just wonder how close that might be? Huh

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Reply #16 - Oct 16^th, 2011 at 9:01pm

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35 for me I have got a lot of years left (i hope) to learn the finer art of C/O coking, port evaluashun and general scalywaggin. Growing old is compulsory growing up is not.
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Reply #17 - Oct 17^th, 2011 at 6:53am

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LK - you need a friend with a spare card and then just keep your mouth shut Cheesy

Having grey hair helps also Cheesy

My mother travelled every year to the US and my Auntie just said "Seniors" at various discount places and it was never queried.

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Reply #18 - Oct 17^th, 2011 at 1:44pm

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Carolyn™ wrote on Oct 17^th, 2011 at 6:53am:

Having grey hair helps also

sweet this might work for me now

Don't waste a day, not while your breathing.

Michaelb (A Mexican)
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Reply #19 - Oct 17^th, 2011 at 2:08pm

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Michael you look pretty good to me

and what's more important your a good cook

. I am not giving family secrets away but subtle hair coloring can take approx. 5 years off. More important to some than others. Maybe next COG we could all bring colored wigs and test out this theory.

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