I received an email from AARP today. Targeted, specific, and a little early.
I am not retired. I am not really even close to being retired. The fact I am only 7-years-old doesn’t seem to sway them. Ok, I am not really 7-years-old but I don’t want the AARP to know they really only have to wait another 8-10 years to start contacting me.
I am not even really sure what benefits I would get by joining AARP anyway. I think Denny’s gives you 10% off breakfast but I am not sure I have to be an AARP member to even get that benefit.
Maybe they need to change their campaign to attract younger people. Here are a couple things I would like to see AARP offer me to sign up early.
- 25% off iTunes Gift Cards
- 12 Free Pay-Per-Views of the Green Bay Packers games
- Discounts on Harley-Davidson Parts
- Free Gas For Life (worth a shot)
- Wine of the Month Club Discounts
- One Cuban Cigar per Week
- Mow My Lawn Twice a Month (I do live in Florida after all)
- Discounts off Captain Crunch, Lucky Charms, and Frosted Mini-Wheats. (Told you I was not ready to retire)
What is on your list of AARP benefits?
Fine, I suppose this is where you look for some witty insights to my mind. A "bio" of sorts. Here is the deal... I ride motorcycles, smoke cigars, golf, kayak, fly, race my car through the mountains, write (a lot), and travel extensively. I am almost old enough not to care what other people think about me...almost. ~Godfadr
“12 Free Pay-Per-Views of the Green Bay Packers games”
While you’re at it, why not ask for tickets and flights to the game….and since you’re a Packer fan (BARF) maybe you could find a way to stay up there!! LOL just kidding
“Discounts on Harley-Davidson Parts”
Um, maybe you’re closer to AARP acceptance age than you previously thought?? While not a motorcycle rider, I can understand the appeal of HD, it seems kids these days ride the other stuff, and the only way they worry about discounts is if their buddy works in the shop or knows a guy who does. I think your age is telling on you.
“Wine of the Month Club Discounts”
Okay, unless the WotM club is Boone’s Farm…you’re really telling your age now. You know, I’m newly minted 29, but my parents on the other hand…they’ll drink wine with you. We’ll be in St Augustine the first weekend of October for my sister’s wedding….maybe you could all get together be winos. Dad’s getting there with al the AARP stuff, he can help fill yu in so you can fast track your benefits! LMAO….okay my humor has now gotten ridiculous. Sorry, I can’t help myself on Monday mornings after a 12 hour shift at work.
I do have to agree with you on the cereal aspect, however due to my dental handicaps, I might substitute Fruity/Cocoa Pebbles, or LIFE (original flavor only) for the Cap’n Crunch!
Let me know how the free gas thing works out!
Love your posts, btw.
Aaah 29. With the big 30 on your horizon you are practically in line to check out walkers yourself. Turning 30 itself is not bad; you just need to remember you are no longer, at that point, in your 20′s (that is the bad part). – Then again, that does get you a year closer to running for office!
As for St. Augustine, very nice area although I tend to gravitate towards a Pub that I like there (versus wine).
Derogatory Packer comments are off limits and are subject to editing on this blog!
Cap’n Crunch with Crunchberries! 3-4 bowls and the roof of your mouth starts to get raw! I can agree on Fruit Loops or Apple Jacks.
Bowls???? you mean you dont just pour the milk straight into the bag-lined box???
If only I could afford such a luxury, alas my gut tells me this it could get even worse with such a habit, and my wallet tells me that my kids consume WAY too much of the cereal. Funny, my parents said the same thing about me growing up…hmmm