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Off Topic => Off Topic - Ideas, humor, inspiration => Topic started by: Redoverfarm on July 19, 2009, 12:55:39 PM

Poll
Question: What is the common age of members?
Option 1: Under 30 votes: 6
Option 2: 30 to 40 votes: 6
Option 3: 40 to50 votes: 10
Option 4: 50 to 60 votes: 10
Option 5: 60 to 70 votes: 9
Option 6: Older than Dirt votes: 0
Title: Age of members
Post by: Redoverfarm on July 19, 2009, 12:55:39 PM
I just thought it may be interesting to see what the average age of the members are and what age they are undertaking their building projects.  I am sorry if I have left some particular age group out.  If your age group was not listed then just vote to the nearest catagory ( + or - 4yrs).

PS - Vote by checking the appropriate radio button in the Poll above.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: Curtis on July 19, 2009, 02:40:46 PM
21 years old.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: poppy on July 19, 2009, 08:14:38 PM
I'm relieved to see that I am too young for the older than dirt crowd. ;D
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: Virginia Gent on July 19, 2009, 09:46:14 PM
Just turned 26 on the 30th of June.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: sparks on July 19, 2009, 09:47:39 PM
Today I felt older than dirt.....................damn kidney stones.   :(




sparks
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: glenn kangiser on July 19, 2009, 11:07:23 PM
Ouch, Sparks...

I am 58 - older and wiser than Sassy by 2 weeks.... [waiting]
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: Redoverfarm on July 20, 2009, 03:55:49 PM
Looking pretty diverse so far.  I was a little surprised at the 30 & under. Didn't realize there were that many.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: gandalfthegrey on July 20, 2009, 04:42:12 PM
66 in a couple of weeks.  According to SS I can work and nit lose any benefits.  YEH!    [slap]

Why would I want to go back to work? d*
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: peternap on July 20, 2009, 07:23:41 PM
14+-  ;D

Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: southernsis on July 21, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
Yesterday, I felt about 70. Today, about 45. Real age 56. It is really raining, so I may feel 90 in a few hours.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: StinkerBell on July 22, 2009, 10:58:21 AM
I aint tellin.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: jbos333 on July 22, 2009, 11:56:17 AM
38 but seems like yesterday I was 18?
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: MountainDon on July 23, 2009, 12:26:42 AM
Age? Chronological or mental?

63 on the calendar. In my head..  ???
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: Drew on July 23, 2009, 06:05:36 PM
In my cube:  55

On my farm:  25

In my doctor's office:  44
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: firefox on July 24, 2009, 01:00:34 AM
15 going on 16 and my wifes 12 going on 13 and its been that way for about 38 years now. I'm about to retire in a few months so I guess that counts for something.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: MountainDon on July 24, 2009, 01:07:10 AM
Thinking about this.... I'd say I've gotten younger (in heart, mind and spirit) in the years since I retired from the banking world.   :D


Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: akemt on July 24, 2009, 01:21:07 AM
I'm in the 30 and under croud.  Not everyone my age is useless, though it takes more to wake up the brainwashed ones.  Heck, I'm learning all the time.  That said, dh and I are fairly outcast in "normal" society, but the "abnormal informed" are a growing group.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: Redoverfarm on July 25, 2009, 07:49:19 PM
What can you derive from the results of the poll?  Majority are above 40.  The largest association of two age groups appear to be 40-60 years  The second of close associated age group was 50-70.  Is it financial independence, knowledge, change in values, downsizing of residential needs or the need of something else .  A lot can be said but some may just be a speculation.  Any ideas or is it just an age poll with nothing to gain.  
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: ScottA on July 25, 2009, 11:47:26 PM
Learning about life takes time John. The lessons can't be taught, only learned.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: Curtis on July 26, 2009, 03:28:33 AM
Seriously though, 21.  ;D

I thought there was someone on here younger than I was.


I don't contribute a whole lot here, more or less just browse. My area of "expertise" (laughable) would be alternative construction methods like using earthbags and what not, to build the same house but more efficient for over half the cost of traditional building methods.

I wish there was an alternative construction forum here, then I would have a ton of posts because I have a lot to say on the matter.

But for now, I will stick to this area of the forum where I can talk about off topic things and what have you.

Its late.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: Ernest T. Bass on July 26, 2009, 11:06:21 PM
I (the other young-un), second the motion for an alternative building methods subforum! That's pretty much what we do mostly as well. There's already been discussion about cob and such, but if the "green" methods had a place to hang out it might encourage much more conversation.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: glenn kangiser on July 26, 2009, 11:45:37 PM
John sets up the forums, but you could start an alternative building topic here in Off topics or in General Forum and I could sticky it if you would like, otherwise you could PM John and ask him about an alternative building section.
Title: Re: Age of members
Post by: Q on July 27, 2009, 12:51:22 PM
I don't come on much unless I have something I feel I need to post though, so most people on here won't know me I bet.

I'm only 16[shocked], I'm already info building and construction type things, right now I'm starting to build a small cabin on my parents land.

I'll give 10$ to anyone on here younger then I.