Hi, John- you wrote: >In reading your roster entry, I find that you and I have something in >common other than Behymers. I too will be eligible for AARP, however, I >have a few months to go (Dec)! Planning a big bash to celebrate >(commiserate?) the event. Reaching the half-century mark was nowhere near as traumatic as reaching 30! Being among the generation who once preached "never trust anyone over 30", that milestone was troublesome. The 40-year mark was ignored, intentionally. I figured if I ignored it, it never happened, right? The 50th anniversary was grudgingly recognized, if only for the inevitability of it. What the hell, ya can't fight it. Fortunately, I don't look my age, though I'm beginning to feel it in various joints and muscles, and the subconscious fears of all the horrendous diseases that one can contract after age 50 are always on the mind. Still, It is not a bad age, and I suspect that 60 will be no more traumatic, provided that good health follows... God willing. Here's to the golden years... Tom Tom Robison Ossian, Indiana tcrobi@adamswells.com Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of what happened before you took your place on earth, is to remain a child forever. [unknown]