Senior Citizens's Discount
08-24-07, 04:33 PM
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Senior Citizens's Discount
I received my first senior citizen's discount, attending my son's High School band performance, along with other High School Bands. All of a sudden my wife see's me as some kind of a bargain.
08-24-07, 04:37 PM
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Yup. I get a "senior" coffee at McDonald's almost every day.
08-24-07, 04:48 PM
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08-24-07, 05:09 PM
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08-24-07, 05:14 PM
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Hey Retro-How old to rec. a macdonalds discount? Maybe I'll start buying my coffee there.
08-24-07, 05:59 PM
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- dunno about discounts, but i have lots of 'senior' moments...
:-)
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08-24-07, 06:33 PM
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I always wanted to own a business so I could hang a sign over the cash register that said
ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR CITIZEN SURCHARGE
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR CITIZEN SURCHARGE
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
08-24-07, 08:22 PM
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One of our local movie theater chains defines "senior" at age 55, saving my wife and me $4 or 5 with every visit.
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08-24-07, 09:18 PM
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I've turned down about 5 or 6 "senior" discounts because their signs said 55 or 60, and I'm just 52. I'm in no hurry to claim to be 55.
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08-25-07, 06:04 AM
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[QUOTE=Retro Grouch;5140389]If you have to ask what are you doing on 50+?]
Well, I keep forgetting to ask when I'm down to the big mac and I look so young they never offer.
Well, I keep forgetting to ask when I'm down to the big mac and I look so young they never offer.
08-25-07, 06:08 AM
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When you have hair that turns white in your 20's, you become accustomed to offers of Senior's Discounts very early...........just now beginning to enjoy 'em, though. Hey, with 3 college tuitions you'll take every discount you can get!!!
08-25-07, 06:12 AM
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[QUOTE=rck;5142284]
Southwest Wisconsin?
Are you by chance near Ferryville? I have a cousin who owns a farm there. They have a group of friends who retired from the Chicago area. They meet every Saturday for breakfast (not at McDonalds). We had a real good time but they put me to work helping to schlep a cast iron wood stove for somebody. It's a real neat area for bicycling.
Are you by chance near Ferryville? I have a cousin who owns a farm there. They have a group of friends who retired from the Chicago area. They meet every Saturday for breakfast (not at McDonalds). We had a real good time but they put me to work helping to schlep a cast iron wood stove for somebody. It's a real neat area for bicycling.
08-25-07, 06:14 AM
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Got my first senior discount at a Comfort Inn when I was 50. That was their age requirement back then (probably still is).
My wife was thrilled to be asked for ID when we bought a bottle of wine in New Orleans when she was 55. She does look younger, but not that young, so I presume they ask everybody in Louisiana. Anybody know?
My wife was thrilled to be asked for ID when we bought a bottle of wine in New Orleans when she was 55. She does look younger, but not that young, so I presume they ask everybody in Louisiana. Anybody know?
08-25-07, 06:17 AM
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- dunno about LA, but it's the law in TN...
08-25-07, 08:00 AM
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I refuse to ask for a senior discount. My logic is if I don't accept it (being a senior) mentally, it won't happen.
Talk about your serious denial!
Talk about your serious denial!
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Senior discount must be at least 15%. Less than that and it is a bit juvenile.
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I ordered from the senior's menu at Dennys recently while dining with my daughters. I don't know if the portions were smaller, but the plate definately was! Cracked me up.
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08-25-07, 10:30 AM
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I can get in to the local HS basketball games for free now, so I enjoy that part. It wouldn't be in my budget otherwise. I also get 10% off at the used bread store.
08-25-07, 11:27 AM
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You can also get a "Senior Coke" at McD's - 50 cents and free refills
Some others:
Wendy's - 10%
Burger King - 10%
Village Inn (local chain) - 10%
Black Eyed Pea has a special menu
Most motel chains
(At "Choice HOtels" they have a whole different (and lower rate structure for over 60, but you have to call the 800 number)
And my wife and I always split just one entree' at restaurants. Generally, restaurant portions are HUGE, and I don't seem to need to eat so much any more
Some others:
Wendy's - 10%
Burger King - 10%
Village Inn (local chain) - 10%
Black Eyed Pea has a special menu
Most motel chains
(At "Choice HOtels" they have a whole different (and lower rate structure for over 60, but you have to call the 800 number)
And my wife and I always split just one entree' at restaurants. Generally, restaurant portions are HUGE, and I don't seem to need to eat so much any more
08-25-07, 12:46 PM
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[QUOTE=Retro Grouch;5142302][QUOTE=rck;5142284]
[Are you by chance near Ferryville?]
Ferryville is about 2 and1/2hrs away. If you look at a map of Wi. go due south out of Madison and on the il. border you will see Monroe the town in which I live. It is most famous as being the only area where limburger cheese is still made commercially. (remember you don't eat limburger with your nose!) It is also a good area for biking.
[Are you by chance near Ferryville?]
Ferryville is about 2 and1/2hrs away. If you look at a map of Wi. go due south out of Madison and on the il. border you will see Monroe the town in which I live. It is most famous as being the only area where limburger cheese is still made commercially. (remember you don't eat limburger with your nose!) It is also a good area for biking.
08-25-07, 01:04 PM
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[QUOTE=rck;5143700 If you look at a map of Wi. go due south out of Madison and on the il. border you will see Monroe the town in which I live.[/QUOTE]
We'll be swinging pretty closely by there next Friday on our way to Appleton for the Midwest Tandem Rally. How far off of the interstate is Irma's and how big is their senior discount?
We'll be swinging pretty closely by there next Friday on our way to Appleton for the Midwest Tandem Rally. How far off of the interstate is Irma's and how big is their senior discount?
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I can't help but wonder what things would cost if they didn't give discounts to "special groups", but actually charged everyone a fair price.