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What’s On Your Bucket List? sights, towns and people. They talk about relationships in close quarters and Lee,more Collier Charlotte Edition have than & a few tips about what to take with you and what to leave behind, Published monthly by Newsand Connection U.S.A., Inc physically philosophically.

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he wander bug always seems to bite me this time of year. Maybe it’s a result of too many sweltering summer months cooped Tracie Lukens, Editor up indoors. (Globally, this year’s been the hottest on record since we started taking notes on these things around the 1880s.)

This is not a treatise on global warming, but rather, on global exploration! This month is all about travel, “seeing it all” and finding fun ways to mix work, retirement and opportunities to knock items off of your bucket list.

The image on the cover of the magazine this month was taken by our office manager, Vicki, while she was fulfilling one of her dreams: hot air ballooning.

“Going up in a hot air balloon was definitely on my list, and I did it!” she cheered. It was a Florida trip that left from Quail Hollow and landed in Land ‘O Lakes. “It was cool; I was afraid of heights, but it didn’t bother me because it went up slow and gentle,” she said.

Her next mission: Catch a sailfish.

I was curious about the bucket lists of the rest of my office mates, so I took a quick survey.

Some longed for cooler climes: “I want to see the Northern Lights. I’d love to be up there. Living somewhere cool would be right up there on the list,” said president Richard Reeves.

“I’d like to live up north,” said sales and event coordinator Dena Bingham. “I’d also like to go to Scandinavia someday.”

For Linda Seavey, our production manager, list items were about the rare or spontaneous.

“I want to start a slow clap. You know, somewhere big—like an arena or

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stadium,” she told me. “I’d also like to see a pod of whales.”

Meanwhile, Allie, our web and office guru, has already ticked a few items off her list and is ready to add more.

“I’ve accomplished a lot already,” she said. “I watched a pro football game between the Bucs and the Bengals. The Bengals won,” she added.

“And on my fiftieth birthday I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane.

“My ultimate goal,” she said, “is to be in a position where I can sell everything I own, buyTampa an RVBay and travel the country forDena the Bingham: rest of my life, because there’s 813-293-1262 so dena@lifestylesafter50.com much out there. Spend the kids’ inheritance!” she laughed.

As for me, I’ve always wanted to see the glow worm caves in New Zealand.

Pretty much anything in New Zealand, actually. I’m not picky.

Wisdom from the road There are more than a few snowbirds out there living Allie’s dream right now.

You may be one of them, and I’m very happy you’re reading us from wherever the road has taken you.

In this issue, we hear about two snowbirds who decided to put nuggets of wisdom gained from their first trip into a memoir—everything from restoring a vintage RV and surviving a gauntlet of repairs to stumbling across amazing

Richard Reeves WWII richard@lifestylesafter50.com August 15 marked the 70th anniversary ofPublisher/Director the end of World War &II.Marketing For that of Events Kathy J. Beck mystery soldier who kissed a nurse in kathy@lifestylesafter50.com Times Square, and for other members of Editor the Greatest Generation, it’s a time to Tracie Lukens remember a victory bought by bravery, sacrificeeditor@lifestylesafter50.com and more than a few hard Editor Emeritus choices. Spiritof45.org is a site created Janice Doyle to honor those individuals and their families, andOffice to share their stories.

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Hut, Hut, Hike!

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More than just “hut,” the offensive leader on the field uses short commands to prepare the team, adjust to the defense’s line up and even change the play.

Whether it’s “Omaha,” “Red 32,” “Set” or “Hike,” each shout is an important tool in the quarterback’s bag of tricks.

The most well known cadence, “hike,” was the brainchild of John Heisman (of the eponymous trophy). Prior to its introduction, commonly the quarterback signaled the center to give him the ball by simply scratching the center’s leg.

During the 1890-1891 season, Heisman was playing center for the University of Pennsylvania when a leg scratch from an opposing player tricked him into hiking early. To fix the problem, Heisman introduced using a word to start the snap, and that it be “hike,” which already meant to lift up and also had the added benefit of being a short, sharp sound.

“Hut” was introduced later, believed to be inspired by the military cadences of World War II, when drill sergeants would holler “Atten-hut!” Another short, sharp sound, it was perfect for preparing the team for battle.

In longer phrases, colors and numbers are frequently used in combination, such as “Green 19,” “Blue 82” and “43-2,” for any number of reasons.

Sometimes, the phrase indicates a lastminute change in play or clues players in to their blocking assignments. Often the phrase will put a receiver in motion or simply designate when the ball is about to be snapped. And frequently, a great deal of it (if not all at times) is gibberish.

A cadence that comes in many forms but generally means the same thing is the word(s) used to indicate a change in the snap count. Peyton and Eli Manning sometimes use “Omaha,” and Tom Brady uses “Alpha.” Defenses can grow wise to this use, however, so quarterbacks often switch up their cadence or use code words to keep from tipping the snap (and to make the defense jump.)

Excerpts from “Why Do American Footballers Say ‘Hut, Hut, Hike!” by Melissa, B.A., J.D on todayIfoundout.com.

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Art Walk. Visit several different sculpture and paint mediums, jewelry, photography, folk art, upcycled items, handmade/designed clothing and accessories, body products, music, food and more. Free. 6 – 10 p.m. Gulfport Waterfront Art District. 727-322-5217.

Sponge Docks Craft Festival.

Outdoor craft show featuring 150 exhibitors. Includes a Garden and Gourmet Marketplace. Free. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs.

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Container Gardening Class.

Learn about choosing containers and plants, potting soil. and maintentance. Free, but space is limited.

2 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Palm Harbor Library. Register at growpinellas. eventbrite.com or call 727-582-2603.

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9-11 Remembrance Poker Run. Food, vendors, entertainment.

Registration, route map and first stop 5 – 7 p.m. at Nauti Nancy’s, Clearwater.

Last stop with last bike in at 10:30 p.m. at Wild Indian Saloon, Largo. $5/hand or 3/$10. SuncoastBrotherhood.org or 727-453-8818.

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Minimally Invasive Options for Back Surgery. Hear Dr. Ali Zahrai of the Largo Medical Center speak on your options if facing back surgery. Free and open to the public.

2 – 3 p.m. Arden Courts of Largo, 300 Highland Ave. RSVP 727-559-8411.

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“Intimate Apparel.” A tale of strength and vulnerability as Esther, a proud African-American seamstress, embarks on a journey to find love and discovers friendships. $29/$59. 8 p.m.

Raymond James Theatre, St. Petersburg.

727-823-7529 or americanstage.org.

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Wine & Cheese Pairing. Experts show how to pair cheeses with different wines to bring out the best flavors in both. $10. 6 p.m. Nature’s Food Patch, Clearwater. 727-443-6703.

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Starlight Concerts. Enjoy the best of jazz. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic basket for a night of music under the stars. Free. 7 p.m. Highlander Park, Dunedin. 727-812-4530.

Florida Friendly Landscape Design. Workshop focus is on plant selection and design for a low-maintenance and low-water-use landscape. Free. 9:30 a.m. Pinellas County Extension Service, Largo.

Learn more/register at 727-464-4425 or growpinellas.eventbrite.com.

Lifestyles After 50 Fun Fest and Crazy Legs Fun Walk. Free admission. Free entertainment, free health screenings, free coffee and snacks, free bingo with prizes. Crazy Legs Fun Walk before the event begins. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Brandon Community Center. Directions: 813-635-8179. Info: 813-653-1988.

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Old Time Radio Players will entertain you with a poetry reading and a skit performance. Free admission. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Downtown New Port Richey Art Gallery. Info at www.nprgallery.com or 727-848-6500.

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“Still Alice.” A film that follows the life of a professor and her family after she receives a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s. Discussion follows. Presented by Gulfside Hospice & Palliative Care. Free and open to the public. 1:30 p.m. Hudson Regional Library 813-997-4690 to RSVP. More info at www.Ghppc.org.

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Nashville Night. Kick up your boots at the Sally Langwah Country Legends Show. $16 includes BBQ dinner at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. and dancing to follow. Open to the public. Elks Club, New Port Richey.

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Largo Community Center. 727-518-3131.

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Grilling Tips to Get You to Pitmaster Status

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The key to success on the grill is top-notch ingredients, and it all begins with quality meat.

With mouthwatering flavor and no artificial ingredients, Smithfield Fresh Pork offers a wide variety of cuts perfect for grilling season.

5. Patience is a virtue; don’t open the grill lid unless you are checking for doneness or turning the food.

Become the ultimate grill master with these tangy Asian inspired St. Louis Style ribs created by pitmaster Tuffy Stone of Q Barbeque.

When you’re ready to hit the grill, keep these tips in mind: 1. Season your ribs at least 30 minutes before grilling to make sure all of the flavors are absorbed.

2. Trust your thermometer; cook ribs to an internal temperature of about 200°F for fall off the bone tenderness.

3. Forget forks; use tongs or a spatula to keep from releasing precious juices.

4. Slow and steady is the way to go; slow cook ribs over indirect heat and add a handful of soaked hickory, apple or cherry wood chips for extra smoky flavor.

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2. Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 275°F. Add drained wood chips, if using.

3. Place the ribs, meaty side up, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.

4. Remove ribs from grill. Doublewrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 2 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.

5. Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with hoisin barbecue sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is set.

Turn ribs and repeat with more sauce.

6. Serve ribs with remaining hoisin barbecue sauce.

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ast month, Lifestyles After 50 wanted to know: What was your first car? We heard back from Don Royston of Punta Gorda, Florida. He writes:

“Mine was a black 1935 Ford Roadster with green wire wheels with a rumble seat.

There weren’t any wind-up door windows, only snap-on side curtains made with isinglass sewn to canvas four-inch edges.

Needless to say, they leaked badly.

At age 15, in 1948, I didn’t care as this was better than my motorbike and motor scooter. With the top down it was sporty, fun to be seen in and provided freedom to travel miles from home.

I found it on the third row behind a nearby Plymouth-DeSoto Dealer in Baltimore County, Maryland, near where I lived.

That roadster taught me that all convertibles made a special image regarding early transportation.

They still do, whether old or new—and if the top goes down, the value stays up! The price of $50 was a bargain, considering I drove it home using my special farm operator’s license. (The photo is of a Roadster similar to mine.)

Since then, I have owned 79 different convertibles of fifteen brands and currently have six, including Sylvester Stallone’s 1980 Clenet that cost him $98,000.”

Lifestyles After 50 Wants to Know: What’s on your bucket list?

In 50 words or less, describe something you’ve always wanted to do or a place you’d like to visit someday. How are you planning to check items off of your list?

Include your name and city if you desire, and email it to editor@lifestylesafter50.com so we can share your story!

Which Florida Orchestra Concerts Fit You? A Guide

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By Kelly Smith 26 – 28). ife today is all about Greatest hits: For all the customization. You want music you know and love— it your way. Buying a Florida and sing in the shower—try Orchestra subscription is no movie music at A Night at the different. If you want to take Oscars (Oct. 9 – 11), spend advantage of the orchestra’s Halloween on Broadway (Oct. Compose Your Own series 30 – Nov. 1), fly away with a of at least three concerts for Sinatra celebration (Nov. 20 – $25 each (see details below), 22) and wrap yourself in your here is a guide. The season starts Oct. 2 – 4.

Pianist Shai Wosner. favorite yuletide tunes with Hello Maestro: Get to know Photo by Marco Borggreve. Holiday Pops (Dec. 11 – 13). the orchestra’s dynamic new How to Compose Your Own series: conductor Michael Francis by choosing any of the 10 concerts he is conducting.

Premium seats—regularly $30 and Pick from Beethoven to Rachmaninoff $45—are only $25 each when you (see floridaorchestra.org for schedule). buy three or more concerts. Choose Mom made you take piano lessons: from 23 classical and pops programs So you might as well make the most of at ComposeYourOwn.com. (Service it. Consider these concerts with piano charges apply.) Get single tickets at soloists: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto floridaorchestra.org or 727-892-3337 and No. 3 (Valentina Lisitsa, Oct. 2 – 4); 1-800-662-7286. The orchestra regularly Mozart & More! (Gilles Vonsattel, Jan. 22 performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, – 24); Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, (Shai Wosner, Feb. 19 – 20); and Ravel & and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

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Snowbirds: Life Lessons From The Road

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ike many a retired couple, Jo Ann Bender and her husband Frederick (Bud) Budinger, a.k.a. ‘Skipper,’ thought it would be a grand adventure and a dream come true. So they upgraded the interior of a $7,000, l973 Ford motor home and spent $3,000 in repairs, hoping that would be sufficient to fix the engine. Then they hit the road on a 2,000-mile, two month semibusiness trip from Spokane to Texas.

The trip required $2,000 a month for fuel, food, camping and $1,500 for repairs. This was less than they would have had to pay at home during the two highest months of utility bills.

Insurance of the car left at home was lessened by being “on vacation.”

But the trip in a vintage teal-andwhite RV named “Our Girl” was not without its ups and downs, including a nightmare of breakdowns by the side of the road, and hours spent searching for and getting help from mechanics everywhere along the route.

They learned new skills as navigators and mechanics as they plowed joyfully ahead with their cantankerous little motor home looking for free parking.

And along the way, Jo Ann records her experiences and the many discoveries she and Skipper make during the course of their journey. Here are a few discoveries, life lessons and tips: On Purchasing an RV “We had one rule when choosing our discretionary home on wheels, and that was to never buy one unless it was at least five years old. New RVs depreciate fifty percent in the first five years. After that, the price goes down another two percent or so each year.

“Buy a motor home, but buy one you can afford without hurting your quality of life so you can love—not resent—it. It will be the best decision you ever made.”

On Challenges One of major problems with life in an RV, according to the Benders, is that things have a way of disappearing that become a waste of energy, frustration and loss of good feelings.

When you’re on the road, it’s difficult to do more than get from one destination to another, especially when weather conditions make driving hazardous.

“Road Gods must be similar to River Gods: they like to claim something for themselves,” Bender writes. “In Portland, it was a turtleneck left in a dryer.”

An RV also brings out the best and the worst in personal relationships. Small spaces are ideal for some couples. For others, even with outdoor living possible under awnings, there is nowhere to get away from each other.

As Skipper points out at one point in frustration, “There’s no place to have a good fight in such a small space.”

Essential Items for a Snowbird trip 1. The trip log with tickler notes 2. Frozen, easy-to-cook meals, prepared at home and placed in freezer bags, laid flat 3. A map for each state 4. Small and medium-size baggies 5. New wiper blades 6. Bathrobes and slippers 7. Gifts representing our state (apples, handmade items, a cookbook we wrote) 8. Easygoing companion with a sense of humor 9. Tool kit with wrenches, sockets and fuses 10. Rolls of quarters for laundry, tolls, phone calls, gambling (minimum of sixty dollars in cash for each day we’ll be on the road for groceries, attractions and cash-only service stations) 11. Flashlight for each occupant, plus a spare for the person who can’t find theirs 12. Flood lamp 13. Medications. Walk-in clinics often won’t help a transient because of the need to have patient follow-up Helpful Tips Local lunch: “On the road, lunch at a restaurant is essential to experience the culture of an area, because even the taste of the water can be different,” JoAnn writes.

Community clubs: “Visiting a noon club meeting of a local community group, when possible, leads to local information and possible friendships. Skipper is a longtime Rotarian, and we were invited to a Texas ranch to enjoy the food, a horse ride and a trip to see the Marfa Lights because of that.”

Laundry: “Rolling parcels of clothes with a day’s wear worked well and left extra storage space in drawers.”

Look for free sites: “In the Southwest, especially in the desert surrounding Quartzite, Arizona, the Bureau of Land Management has thousands of free sites.”

JoAnn Bender and Frederick Budinger

Mail: “General delivery at U.S. Postal Service mail stops worked exceedingly well. We canceled magazines, prepaid as many bills as possible and had a friend sort mail and forward it to general delivery in whatever city we directed. It never failed to arrive on time.”

Road Wisdom Time: “As we drove down the lonely highway, a tape played and I heard the words, ‘Fill your dreams with sweet tomorrows,’ and I started to glow all over. I wondered what time it had gotten to be and noticed that I was not wearing my watch,” JoAnn writes.

“We didn’t care about time. Deadlines were part of another world. Time chimes differently for snowbirds. Long, lazy fifteen minute showers, late nights and sleep-in mornings: luxuries of time substituted for money; time to follow strange and unknown roads wherever they might take you,” she says.

Destiny: “During an RV journey, there is a sense of being on a journey along a predestined path. The inner spirit shines.”

Distance: “The longer a journey, the farther the distancing from the past.”

Trouble: “There are dangers wherever you go, yet when you are on the road you seem to bump into good people. When you need help, somehow you get it.”

The Best Part of The Trip Bender and Budinger’s trip took them to hot springs, Indian ruins, Western forts, the Marfa Lights, and a Mariachi Mass at a San Antonio Mission, among other memorable and surprising adventures.

“The RV world is vast,” JoAnn writes.

“It is as beautiful and challenging as this wonderful world we call home—the U.S. of A. We went off to explore parts of it and returned feeling the responsibility and privileges of being a citizen.

“When we viewed and drove miles of golden lands, we thanked our country for the good roads that allowed us the opportunity, at little cost, to explore so we could meet diverse people and savor foods and other lifestyles.”

JoAnn Bender is the author of Lebensborn and Rusting Springs. She and her husband, Frederick (Bud) Budinger, aka “Skipper,” live in the mountains of Washington State a few miles south of the Canadian border.

For more road wisdom, check out their book, “Snowbirds, A Memoir” available on amazon.com.

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Life-Size Me Van Gogh, Rembrandt, da Vinci ... all the great artists drew a self-portrait at one point in their lives, so why not you and your grandchildren? Spread a large roll of paper out on the floor and have your grandchild lie down on it. Trace them using a black marker. Then switch, and have your grandchild trace you.

Grab a mirror, gaze longingly, and fill in the features of your face with crayons or markers. Color in the clothing, and then hang the picture on a wall or door.

TIP: If you’re out of brown shipping paper, pick up an inexpensive roll of newsprint at your local craft store.

Walk Dogs at a Shelter Volunteerism comes from the heart, and it’s never too early to teach your grandchildren about the importance of giving their time to the community. Many dog shelters welcome volunteers to help walk the dogs and clean the runs and cages.

However, before you mention anything to your grandchildren, call your local shelter to see if they accept volunteers and whether there’s an age minimum.

Dress Up Years-old dresses, leisure suits, feather boas… they might be ten sizes too big for your grandchildren but you can bet they’ll want to strut around in them.

Tip: Everything old is new again. Those clothes you haven’t worn since the 1960s? We bet your teen grandchildren will think they’re hip and get some real use out of them.

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Swap Skills Make plans for a skill-swap day — the kids teach you something, and you teach them something. Consider teaching the kids a classic card game or how to shuffle cards, while they teach you to play a new video game. Or teach them a simple piano scale, then let them teach you their favorite dance moves. This is a terrific way to strengthen the bond between you and your grandchildren and make memories you both will cherish.

Make and Bury a Time Capsule Using a large jar with a good, tight seal, make a time capsule by filling the jar with items that reflect this moment in time – a newspaper with events of the day; a television guide, to give people an idea of what was on; music CDs; personal photographs, and any other significant items. Bury the time capsule and write down the exact location. Put that piece of paper in the file with your will or in a safety deposit box.

Tip: Write a personal note to a include in the capsule.

Download an iPod Walking Tour Make your next walk together more interesting. Look online to find an audio walking tour in your area and download it onto your iPods and iPhones. You can listen to the same thing and learn at the same time. You’ll both find out about historic buildings, neighborhoods, or museums in your area that you may have never known existed. Two great websites to try: tourcaster.com and audible.com.

Mentos Soda Explosion This experiment was a YouTube sensation a few years ago. Do it outside.

Take the cap off a brand new, two-liter bottle of Diet Coke. Drop a sleeve of Mentos candies into the bottle, step back, and wait for science to take over.

The explosion of Diet Coke into the air is pretty cool, and not a bad way to explain how mixing certain things can sometimes have an unexpected effect.

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Florida Athletes Bring Home Gold at National Senior Games

By Nick Gandy, Florida Sports Foundation

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hey traveled anywhere from 1,300 to 1,800 miles to represent the State of Florida. The 469 Florida Senior Athletes made their presence known, winning a total of 346 medals at the 2015 National Senior Games in Bloomington/ Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

The 346 medals won ranked third among the 50 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces competing, just behind hostShirley Chase, “Freedom Spirit of Florida,” state Minnesota and California. Florida Kamal Chaudhari, St. Augustine Temple Terrace Tampa Bay athletes won 123 gold, 107 silver and 116 bronze medals, according to the “Medal the National Senior Games and in the and mixed doubles in the 75 – 79 age Count,” posted on www.nsga.com. top three of the medal count, shows that group. Chaudhari has been competing The biennial event featured 13 days our state is home to many outstanding in the Florida Senior Games since 1997. of competition this summer with nearly competitors who just so happen to be In softball’s women 75+ category, 10,000 athletes competing in 19 sports. 50 and over,” said FSF Senior Vice “Freedom Spirit of Florida” shone.

Florida swimmers led the way with 57 President Stephen Rodriguez, who The team of spirited ladies from Tampa, medals (14 gold, 25 silver, 18 bronze) also serves as Board Chairman for the Pinellas Park, Largo, Leesburg, St. followed by track and field athletes National Senior Games Association.

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Ryan met Marty on a 191-mile Ragnar Relay Run from Miami to Key West and the pair married two years ago. They have been competing together in the Florida Senior Games for three years.

It may have taken St. Augustine’s Shirley Chase nearly 30 minutes to swim the 34 laps of her four freestyle events, but the 90-year-old swimmer accomplished a goal two years in the making. Chase informed her family two years ago she would swim at the 2015 National Senior Games and they all needed to be in attendance. Her training program included lap swimming three times a week, yoga and light weightlifting three days a week. On July 9, she began swimming the last of her four freestyle events, the 20 lap, 500 yard freestyle.

Nearly 18 minutes later, she touched the wall for the final time for a gold medal and was greeted with applause from her children and grandchildren. Chase won bronze medals in the 50, 100 and 200 yard freestyle events.

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Business or Pleasure? Why Choose, Say Retirees

By Tracie Lukens

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magine waking up every morning with Glacier National Park as your backyard, or stepping out for a coffee break to watch buffalo grazing

by Yellowstone Lake. It’s not your traditional retirement or your typical 9 to 5, and Christina Hampson, 67, wouldn’t have it any other way.

Hampson has called many places home in her career in the entertainment, paralegal and advertising industries, but lately she winters in sunny Florida and spends the summer months workamping.

I asked her how she got started.

“It was just a quirk. One year in the ‘90s I didn’t have a job, and while I was in the employment office I saw a big sign on the wall about working for the National Park Service. I said, ‘I need an adventure, I’ll apply!’”

She applied to several parks and was accepted for a customer service position at Glacier National Park.

“I had the most amazing summer I’d ever had in my life,” she said. “I did a lot of hiking, a lot of playing golf, met a lot of great friends, and at that point I was hooked!”

Workamping “Workamping is essentially when you volunteer your time at a campground in return for a site to place your camper on, and usually the amenities—hookups, water, sewer and electric,” Hampson explained. Most positions involve entry level hotel, customer service, concession or retail duties. Applicants with the right experience can apply for park ranger or skilled labor positions.

Paid work or labor for housing in a national park is usually 40 hours a week, But work for a standard campsite with amenities at most venues is usually only

part-time—15 to 22 hours a week for couples, and about 26 hours a week if you’re single.

Cons: Jobs can involve long periods of standing, physical activity and working outdoors, and resources like grocery stores, hospitals and pharmacies can be over an hour away.

Pros: America’s most scenic places are your backyard.

“If you’re workamping, you meet new people from all over, see animals and scenery that you’d never see.” Hampson said.

“It’s just the adventures that you have— it’s way cooler than plain retirement.”

How to start: Private campgrounds, Army Corps, forest services and state parks are always looking for workampers, Hampson suggests. For more job postings, visit sites like coolworks.com and workamper.com.

Caretaking If you’ve ever fantasized about living in a chateau, on a ranch or in a

lighthouse, becoming a caretaker can be a rewarding retirement experience. Just ask Lynne Macco, 57, and her husband Timothy Mount, 65, who spent three months as the caretakers of a lighthouse off the coast of Maine.

They found the job in Caretaker’s Gazette and have since lived rent-free in lighthouses in Alaska, Massachusetts and Tasmania. In exchange, they’re responsible for daily upkeep and maintenance of the property, as well as stewardship of any guests who visit.

“We give tours of the island and tell the history of the lighthouse,” said Lynne.

Otherwise, their time is free to explore the area or enjoy the peace and quiet.

Cons: Properties may be remote. It’s also not all vacation: it’s your responsibility to care for the property. If something happens, you’re on the hook to fix things, so it helps to be handy.

Pros: It’s a chance to try on a new lifestyle in a unique destination, rent-free.

How to start: House sitting or caretaking listings can be found in resources like The Caretaker’s Gazette (caretaker.org) and Mind My House (mindmyhouse.com).

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ext vacation, forget expensive hotels and rental rates. If you swap homes instead, not only do you save money, but you have the opportunity to “live like a local” instead of a tourist, experiencing your destination’s day-to-day life in a new way.

The concept of home swapping, or home exchange, has been around since the ‘50s. But the internet and mobile devices have made it even easier to connect with house owners around the world and plan your perfect vacation.

How it works: Two owners with a dwelling, whether conventional (houses, condos or apartments) or unconventional (RVs, boats or castles, for example) agree to trade residences for a certain amount of time.

The most popular arrangement is simultaneous home exchange, where two members of a home exchange website trade their homes at a time convenient to both parties.

Owners of second homes or summer houses have the option to do non-simultaneous exchange, opening their vacant homes to their exchange partner, then taking their turn later at their own convenience.

Those who want to host guests in their home without leaving themselves can choose a hospitality exchange, where exchangers take turns welcoming each other into their homes at designated times.

Some use home exchange for weekend getaways, while a growing number of seniors are participating in long-term swaps or sabbatical exchanges.

The easiest way to do this is to join a home swap website. In exchange for a monthly or annual membership fee, the service will help connect you with properties and owners around the world, and help facilitate a secure arrangement.

To get started, check out sites like Digsville.com; HomeExchange.com; or ExclusiveExchanges.com (for upscale properties). Happy traveling!

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WWII War Paint: How BomberJacket Art Emboldened Our Boys

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t the beginning of the WWII, Army Air Corps members were issued the most badass jacket in the military: the leather A-2. The jackets were not just protection from the wind and cold of high altitudes—they were also a way for young aviators to express their individuality, according to John Conway and Jon Maguire, authors of “American Flight Jackets” and “Art of the Flight Jacket.”

Flyers would paint jacket backs with their plane’s nickname and little bombs to tally how many missions the crew flew. Looney Tunes and Walt Disney cartoons were other popular motifs, along with the Vargas Girls from Esquire magazine. The A-2 and plane nose art imagery tended to come from radio programs, newspaper funny pages, comic books, magazines and cartoon reels shown before movies, which served as a common language for young Americans.

“You’re talking about guys who were 18, 19 years old,” Conway says. “And this was the first place they’d ever been besides home. They tended to cling to things that were familiar to them.”

While familiar cartoons or pretty ladies gave the soldiers a sense of comfort, menacing images such as pirate flags, grim reapers or ferocious animals were intended to give them a sense of power and protection. (The earliest nose art was shark’s teeth, painted across the fuselage.)

The same goes for lucky charms like dice, playing cards and rabbit’s feet.

While uniform codes were stricter during peacetime, Maguire explains, during World War II, the attitude of the U.S. Army was, ‘Let’s do whatever we can, try to keep these guys happy; they might not be here next week.’”

The A-2 After the War The jacket was not only a stylish piece of Americana, Conway says, it was also a very practical garment. “A lot of vets wore them until they fell apart. So many A-2s didn’t survive the postwar years.”

While the A-2 lived on through trade and surplus, and was even reissued by the Air Force in the ‘80s, the painted flight jackets more or less died out. Both the end of the war and the introduction of standard-issue nylon jackets brought the tradition to a halt.

Because of their personalization and rarity, original A-12s are now a hot-ticket item for American and foreign collectors.

Flawless painted flight jackets (even ones that aren’t attached to anyone famous like the American Volunteer

Pete, a pilot in the 100th Bomb Group, flew a B-17 bomber “Goin’ My Way” and had Bugs Bunny painted on his A-2 jacket.

The bomb tail indicates he flew 33 missions. From the collection of Jeff Spielberg.

Group “Flying Tigers,” highly decorated airmen, or celebrities like Jimmy Stewart) will still sell for $3,000 to $6,000. But they’re rare. Of course, that’s created a market for counterfeiters who will buy an unpainted A-2 from the war, paint it and artificially age the painting.

There are ways to determine if a jacket is the real deal. If an A-2 still has its name tag, it’s possible to research that soldier through federal records. In the past, Conway and Maguire would turn to veteran’s organizations, who would often help them track down a jacket’s history just with a nickname. But sadly, the World War II vets are dying off, taking their stories with them. For Conway, unraveling the mystery is part of the appeal.

“The first flight jacket I ever owned was a gift from a friend of mine who’s a World War II veteran,” Conway recalls.

“He bought it in a clothesline sale at a school for a quarter in the 1970s. When he gave it to me, I was so elated. It had a B-17 bomber painted on the back, and 30 bombs, so we knew the guy had flown 30 missions. It had the tail code on the B-17 so we were able to determine it was the 92nd Bomb Group.

“I got hooked on unraveling the little mysteries, and also the je ne sais quoi of the leather aviators wore. Even the smell of that old leather captures your imagination because it makes you wonder where it went and who wore it.”

Excerpts from “WWII War Paint: How Bomber-Jacket Art Emboldened Our Boys” by Lisa Hix, CollectorsWeekly.com.

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long with football and grilling outdoors, fall road trips are one of the great American pastimes. A new survey from Booking.com reveals that at least a third of Americans hope to take an extended trip to multiple destinations in 2015. And with gas prices projected to be 32% lower than last year, there’s never been a better time to freewheel it down one of America’s all time classic routes across the country for a spur-of-the-moment adventure.

Want a piece of the action? Take our advice and just wing it! Hit the highway for a spontaneous trip down Route 66 and see where your journey takes you.

Established on November 11, 1926, the iconic highway runs from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles. In its heyday, Route 66 was the main thoroughfare for vacationers heading west and Midwesterners looking for work in California. Small towns along the highway enjoyed a boost to their economy, which gave rise to mom-andpop businesses such as service stations, restaurants and motor courts, all readily accessible to passing motorists.

Route 66 underwent several changes over its lifetime before the United States Highway system eventually rendered it obsolete. But it was given a new lease on life as a National Scenic Byway and some relics of that bygone era still stand--whether they are ghost towns or carefully preserved and restored American icons—for the next generation of tourists to enjoy.

From roadside kitsch to genuine American history, a trip down the Main Street of America is a journey through the nation’s culture by automobile. Below are some perfect pit stops, suggested by Kayak.com and Booking.com, that you don’t want to miss along the way:

in Pontiac (pontiac.org) for stories and memorabilia to inspire your journey.

St. Louis, Missouri You’re really in the Midwest after viewing the Gateway Arch. Continue to the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, which has been open since 1938. (wagonwheel66cuba.com)

Springfield, Missouri Springfield is the place to see to the world’s largest fork, clocking in at 35 feet high and 11 tons of gleaming aluminum. Booking. com reviewers also mention plenty of music venues worth checking out. The Gillioz Theatre (gillioz.org) was singled out for its dedication to all things rock.

Galena, Kansas You’re only in Kansas for 13 miles, but you can find well-preserved portions of the original route, old service stations, bridges and more in the Route 66 Historic District in east Galena.

Chicago, Illinois As the birthplace of the deep-dish pizza, it would be rude not to treat yourself to a slice… or ten. Booking.com reviewer Santiago recommends the pizzas over at Giordano’s, but reviewers all agree you would be hard-pressed to find a bad slice in the city. After lunch, stop at the Willis tower then head west for the starting Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum

(nationalcowboymuseum.org) or get outfitted with some cowboy gear at Oklahoma City’s numerous independent stores and shopping malls. See the Rock Cafe of Stroud, (rockcafert66.com) which was built with stones from the authentic Route 66. To keep your engine running, Booking.com traveler Jessica recommends Nic’s Grill for a satisfying meal of American classics like chickenfried steak or burgers with curly fries.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Don your Stetson and hit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum,

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Amarillo, Texas Time to think big, because Amarillo is home to the Big Texan Steak Challenge.

Competitors from far and wide head to the Big Texan Steak Ranch to try and eat the legendary 72oz. steak in record time. (bigtexan.com) For an easier challenge, sample pecan pie at Midpoint Cafe, the Route’s original halfway point. (route66midpointcafe.com)

Albuquerque, New Mexico The fictional setting of the hit show Breaking Bad, in reality, Albuquerque is a great place to get back to nature. Plenty of Booking.com reviewers recommend the hiking trails, with travelers Robert and Rosalind both mentioning Sandia Peak and the Tram as must-visits. There are also plenty of horse riding stables in the city, so you can saddle up and ride on out, then hit the hay at one of Albuquerque’s hotels. Find the KiMo Theatre, home to motion pictures and stage productions beginning in the ‘20s. You can still see a show today. (kimotickets.com)

Flagstaff, Arizona Stay at the Hotel Monte Vista if you’re

into ghost stories. (hotelmontevista.com) Navigate steep and windy Sitgreaves Pass for spectacular mountain views.

Williams, Arizona Williams is only 60 miles from the southern rim of the Grand Canyon, and reviewers definitely thought it was worth the drive.

Booking.com traveler Dana mentioned driving toward the Canyon at sunset to enjoy a spot of stargazing. You can also hop aboard the Grand Canyon Railway and set off into the desert. (thetrain.com) Barstow, California Having spent so much time on Route 66, it would be a shame not to drop by the other end’s Route 66 Museum. (route66museum. org) Here you can learn more about the history of the highway and see some of the classic vehicles that have made the journey over the years. Then catch a flick at the Skyline Drive-In Theater.

Santa Monica, California Your journey has come to an end. Take a selfie near the trail end sign and relax on Venice Beach or the Santa Monica Pier. (santamonicapier.org) For more pit stop ideas, visit www.nps.gov/nr/travel/route66/

Road Trips Go High Tech

By Tracie Lukens

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oday, road trip passengers are as likely to be streaming, tweeting or gaming to pass time as playing old standards like “Eye Spy.” So what exactly does the future of holiday road trips look like, and what is the technology making it possible?

Safety: Technology in cars has a bad reputation for its tendency to distract drivers. But some gadgets are helping to improve driver safety, especially as we age. New cars are offering integrated systems like blind spot alerts, automatic breaking and parking and adaptive cruise control (which allows you to maintain vehicle speed and following distance in traffic.) For a comprehensive list of vehicle makes and models that offer these and other features, visit www.seniordriving.aaa.com and look for their Smart Features Vehicle List.

Planning: Free apps are where it’s at for realtime Drive safer with blind spot alerts road trip planning; look for them in the app store on your mobile device. GasBuddy helps you find the cheapest gas near you, while RepairPal can help you diagnose car trouble, determine average repair prices, find a mechanic or get roadside assistance.

If you don’t have a GPS unit in your car, Google Maps is a helpful navigation tool, as is Waze, which offers real-time traffic alerts from other drivers.

Need a place to stay in a pinch? Hotel Tonight Plan fun stops with Field Trip is a free app that can hook you up with last-minute deals on hotels close to your location. Other apps like Field Trip and Along The Way will alert you to fun stops nearby, from attractions and history to shops and restaurants. TVFoodMaps can lead you to Food Network’s favorite diners and dives.

Entertainment: For passengers, a tablet preloaded with ebooks, movies or games is a great way to help you pass the time. Or you could DJ for the car with free music apps like Spotify, Songza and DJ with free music apps Pandora, which can stream thousands of songs by genre, decade, mood and more. Many newer cars come with touchscreen systems that can access apps and streaming radio, but for everyone else, connecting your smartphone to your car’s auxiliary jack with an audio cable will work just fine. (Just keep an eye on your data!) If audiobooks are more your style, Audible has you covered.

Dash cams, like the one offered by Garmin, can help you capture photos and travel footage without Get trip footage via dash cam you having to leave your car. (It also comes with an incident detection feature to enable recording in case of an accident.) (buy.garmin.com) And with all those gadgets, it helps to have a way to keep them powered. A portable USB battery pack like the Anker 2nd Gen Astro3 (ianker.com) will keep any gear charged for awhile, as will devices like the Coffee Cup power inverter, which turns your car battery into a charging station for all of your devices (and fits Keep your gadgets charged in your cupholder.)(powerline.com) Lifestyles After 50 • September 2015 • page 17

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Participating museums include: • Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala • Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg • Armed Forces History Museum, Largo • Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa • South Florida Museum, Bradenton • The Ringling, Sarasota • Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales To print your free ticket, and for a complete list of participating museums, visit smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

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Ultimate 12-Minute Workout Prostate Cancer: Are You At Risk? The (such as jogging, f you feel like your

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ewer men are being diagnosed with and dying from prostate cancer these days. While that is due in part to widespread awareness and better treatment, it is also the result of more judicious screening.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men following lung cancer. In 1995, when a test came out to measure the PSA, or prostate specific antigen, in the blood, the number of diagnoses spiked. During the past 20 years—especially the past five or six—there has been an annual reduction of 3 to 4 percent in diagnoses.

Awareness certainly plays a part in that. Most men know that they should get screened once every year or so once they hit age 50 because early detection leads to more effective treatment.

“If you’re under 50, you are at low risk, and if you’re over 70, you’re probably going to die of some other cause,” says Dr. Jay Raman, associate professor of urology at Penn State Hershey.

Those most at risk are men whose father or brother have been diagnosed, as well as African-American males and those who eat high-fat diets that have been known to increase the likelihood of developing other cancers.

Raman says there is discussion within the medical community about the necessity for and frequency of prostate screenings.

Just over two years ago, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force gave a low grade to screening for prostate cancer, indicating no general benefit to it. The American Urology Association’s position suggested that was a bit extreme and that men should still be screened, just in a more effective way.

New, more specific tests have been developed that—together with the PSA and a rectal exam—can determine the type, amount and aggressiveness of prostate cancer. Raman says a newer PCA3 urine test is good for potentially confirming an initial high PSA value prior to proceeding to prostate biopsy.

“We know now that not all prostate cancer is alike,” he says. “Some can be simply followed and observed and don’t need active treatment.”

Advances in surgery in the last five to 10 years, coupled with more targeted radiation and new medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration also have contributed to lower death rates from prostate cancer once diagnosed.

Raman says the bottom line is to be aware, but not to over-treat.

“Screening is paramount because it can detect the disease before it becomes significant enough to be symptomatic,” he said. “But just like you don’t immediately start diabetes medication after a single high glucose test, you don’t want to overreact to a single high PSA result.”

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exercise routine is getting stagnant or you’re not seeing the results you’re looking for, a new routine called the 30-2010 method may be a way to make your workout more effective, according to The New York Times.

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark monitored two groups of runners over a seven-week period, and found that the method burned calories and improved athletic performance in less training time than traditional workouts. In addition, those who followed the method were reported to enjoy their workouts more and were more likely to stick with it. After eight weeks, almost all of the runners in the study were still following the program.

Here’s how it works: The 30-20-10 method is an interval workout that helps you gradually increase the intensity of your exercise while balancing it with rest. It all starts with gentle exercise

biking, or another cardio activity) for 30 seconds, then a moderate pace of that same exercise for 20 seconds, culminating with 10 seconds of intense effort. After you finish this oneminute cycle, repeat the process four more times and rest for two minutes. Perform five more 30-20-10 intervals without rest periods in between, then cool down. In only 12 minutes, you’ve performed a high-intensity interval workout that improved the blood pressure, athletic performance, and mood of regular runners over two months of scientific testing.

This 12-minute workout is a great way for beginners to gradually increase the intensity of their workouts, and it’s convenient enough to do anywhere.

As you advance, you can bump up the number of 30-20-10 sessions for a more challenging workout.

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Seniors Getting Together

WOMEN SEEKING MEN

4119 SEEKING CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., widow, slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy & exercises. Likes sports and animals. Loves the Lord.

4471 ATTRACTIVE, PROFESSIONAL, MEDIATATING WOMAN. Youthful, 74yy, W, ND, NS, 5”4”, 125 lbs. ISO Buddhist or Christian gentleman who is financially secure and intelligent, R, ND, NS, no inmates, please be marriage minded, appreciate classical music. Vegetarian preferred. W, A, LTR. Dunedin area.

4486 FORMER NATIONAL MODEL, healthy W, F, 62, 5’6”, 140 lbs, long blonde hair, blue eyes, great figure, many interests, can relocate. ISO W, S, M, NS, SD, NDrg, compassionate, romantic, intelligent “one woman man.” LTR, marriage, serious only, letter/photo. Madeira Beach area.

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4484 RETIRED LADY IN 60S looking for gentleman, 60 and over for some fun times. I have a lot of interests, beach, boating, fishing, dinner, dancing and other simple fun things. SOH, NDrg, NS, loving and compassionate.

4483 W, F, D, LITTLE BLONDE, green eyes, been told I am cute, sweet, nice. Write, we can talk and maybe meet for lunch.

MEN SEEKING WOMEN 4472 WHITE MALE, 5’9”, 165 LBS., age 61, Looking for female, age 61 to 71, HWP, NS. Looking for laid back woman, likes fishing, going to the beach, taking day trips. Looking for romance. Send letter and photo.

4473 74 YY RETIRED PROFESSIONAL. Loving, compassionate, humanist, tea totaller. Physically, Emotionally, Financially stable and very lonely.

ISO old/new preferably fashioned lady, graduate level professional for meaningful LTR. Must mention phone number in response. Largo area.

4481 SBM, 5’11”, 160 LBS., in good health, retired government employee, active, honest, SM, SD, ISO similar lady, loves sports.

4480 AREYOU A HOPELESS ROMANTIC? 6’ healthy SWM, homeowner, NS, ND, ISO SWF for LTR. Must enjoy travel and homelife. Age and size open. Must enjoy road trips as I love to drive on cross country trips. Madeira Beach area.

4487 HEALTHY, ACTIVE HWP, DWM. Dreams of driving to Washington State, stopping at many scenic historic attractions. ISO seeking WF to share adventures, expenses and companionship.

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new survey finds more than eight in 10 adults admit to sending or receiving a sexually explicit text message—commonly known as “sexting”—and many say the practice leads to increased sexual satisfaction, particularly when couples are involved.

“Most people have focused on the dangers of sexting and how it can harm a relationship,” said study lead author Emily Stasko, a doctoral candidate in

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the department of psychology at Drexel University in Philadelphia. “But context matters. Sexting is definitely something that many adults are doing. It’s not going away, and the findings indicate that it can actually be good for relationships and sexual satisfaction.”

The study team conducted an online survey among 870 Americans between the ages of 18 and 82. The poll found that about three-quarters of those who sext do so with a committed partner.

And roughly the same percentage sexts while in the comfort of their home. Just 12 percent said they used this form of communication to cheat on someone.

Men were more likely to think of it as a “fun” and “carefree” experience, and more likely to view the behavior as an expected part of their relationship. Women, on the other hand, appeared to be slightly more likely to want to send texts than to receive them, the researchers said.

But greater sexting frequency was linked to greater sexual satisfaction among both men and women, particularly when sexters were in a relationship, the survey found. (HealthDay)

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