Hi..My name is Jackie Leclerc. I know its reather difficult to get seniors interested in computers, but I know there are some out there!! Don't let these young kids get ahead of you !!We have to keep up..
THANKS for stopping by, I do my best to acknowledge when someone leaves a comment,you do not have to be a member here & everyone is welcome. Ps: This site is monitored but not actively posting on a regular basis. Mostly these are stories & some photos saved from a defunct site known as Verdun Connections which was on MSN Groups initially then on a social network called Multiply.
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Hi Jackie, I'm 62 and pounding away on the computer every day. My wife complains that I spend too much time on it. But I agree with you. We Seniors have lived a lot of life and can pass on some good Verdun/Montreal/Canada stories-Walter
Jacqueline, I'm glad you brought up the subject of computers with seniors. I am 75 and have had one for the past 4 or 5 years, of course I have the advantage of my son been an engineer pragrammer who got me started on his old computer. I worked for the Anglo Canadian telegraph company in 1945 at the corner of St Fran챌ois Xavier and Notre Dame and they paid me to teach myself how to type. This knowledge was usefull all my life. My neighbor across the steet is a retired teacher who is 82 and she bought herself a computer and corresponds with her children. You are never too old. I lived at the corner of Galt and Bannantyne in the 40s. Guy
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Hi Jackie, I'm 70 and I don't know why every senior isn't using a computer. I retired at 64 and the first thing I did was buy a PC. Of course, I was using computers at work at the time so that probably helped. I've gotten a few friends interested and they can't thank me enough for it. Sure opens a lot of doors. Another of your postings you mentioned Tootsie Thompson. We were a twosome for awhile around 1950. Ever hear from her? Art
Jackie, I think you will find that there are quite a few of the over 60 generation in this group and like the modern technolgy that keeps us in touch with our roots.
Thank you Seniors...I knew you had to be there. I find it just great to have the kids and grandkids pop in on me. I have a grandaughter who has gone to Taiwan and hope to hear from her too. Let's keep this group growing. Verdun was a lot of fun EH. Jackie
Hi there! Well I'm not a senior yet but I'm 45 and you know once you hit 40 the years start flying! Computers really ARE a wonderful thing, I got my first one a little more than 5 years ago when I was still living in Verdun after all those years (all my life!). I proceeded to meet a wonderful man in an online chatroom and to make a long story short, we will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary on August 8th, I now am a permanent resident of the US and live in Virginia. My computer is now used to keep in touch with all my loved ones and friends back in Verdun/Montreal and all other parts of Canada. Yup a computer changed MY life for sure! hehe
Hello All!
I agree with you Sharon even though I've only had my Mac for just over
1yr. I LOVE it, I can keep in touch with family all over and friends. My
Good Friend just got transfered to Tawassen so this is helpful to keep in
touch also. It has helped me get in touch with friends I've hadn't heard
from in over 32yrs. Like you I'm not a Senior yet I'm a very YOUNG 27, with
yrs of experience hahaha.
HF & KY
Tiny Tina
27, huh?
Hi Sharon!
Keep scratching your head girl, you'll get it. I've got Yrs of experience on
top of it too.
HF & KY
Tiny Tina
hahaha yeah on TOP of the 27 years hehehe...gotcha.
hi jackie, i am 60 and my husband and i have his and hers computers. patsy
I just liked this entry,.......and it certainly Begs the Question,....... Hey Guy 54 (79) WHERE ARE YOU? Guy5479 Sent: 6/23/2005 4:47 PM Jacqueline, I'm glad you brought up the subject of computers with seniors. I am 75 and have had one for the past 4 or 5 years, of course I have the advantage of my son been an engineer pragrammer who got me started on his old computer. I worked for the Anglo Canadian telegraph company in 1945 at the corner of St Fran챌ois Xavier and Notre Dame and they paid me to teach myself how to type. This knowledge was usefull all my life. My neighbor across the steet is a retired teacher who is 82 and she bought herself a computer and corresponds with her children. You are never too old. I lived at the corner of Galt and Bannantyne in the 40s. Guy................................................Have Fun & Remember Verdun.................
Les_F, Here I am, getting ready to leave to go to the SHGV where I spend most of my Saturday afternoons. Guy
Well Hello Guy5479,..good to hear from you,....I was wondering if you were Ok,...I guess you are,...So I guess it's Ok for me to 'Recall' these guys,...they were on their way to do a Search & Rescue,from the park in front of the SGVH .......I'll have them turn back,..or maybe I'll ask them to continue on over to JMH's house and see where he is,................hahahah --Have Fun & Remember Vewrdun........
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