Posted by L.G (Buc) Alboucq on 2/26/13 12:49pm
Msg #457924

How old is old??

I had a borrower look at me and say, " you should be retired."
How old is old when doing mobile notary work?
Anyone want to say how old they are?

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 2/26/13 12:55pm
Msg #457927

Many of us are at retirement age, but when one loves what they do for a living its not easy to give up. I say when im carried out feet first I will stop working. Don't let some nosey homeowner frazzle you.

Reply by Lavergne Manuel on 2/26/13 12:55pm
Msg #457928

"79"

Reply by John Tennant on 2/26/13 12:56pm
Msg #457929

"75"

Reply by pat/WA on 2/26/13 12:57pm
Msg #457932

That is good to hear! I am 76

Reply by A S Johnson on 2/26/13 12:57pm
Msg #457931

A spring chicken at 70 with new heart plumbing in September. Expect to be around at least another 15 years.

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 2/26/13 1:04pm
Msg #457934

OMG I'm the kid in the block 66

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/26/13 1:06pm
Msg #457935

LOL..nope, Ilene.. :)

62 here.

Reply by sheltn on 2/26/13 1:28pm
Msg #457949

Re: How old is old?? I feel like 100

but love this job

Reply by bagger on 2/26/13 1:03pm
Msg #457933

I hit 65 in April

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 2/26/13 1:08pm
Msg #457938

Just turned 58. n/m

Reply by L.G (Buc) Alboucq on 2/26/13 1:08pm
Msg #457939

This is very interesting. Everyone knows you can't live on social security. It doesn't even pay your taxes and insurance.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 2/26/13 1:12pm
Msg #457941

I'm just a baby

@ 52, but I don't see any retirement in my future.

Reply by Notarysigner on 2/26/13 1:13pm
Msg #457942

Just turned 69

Reply by Jessica/FL on 2/26/13 1:09pm
Msg #457940

You're only as old as you feel

Unless this borrower wants to take on your financial responsibilities, they can STFU!

Reply by Calnotary on 2/26/13 1:18pm
Msg #457944

Re: You're only as old as you feel

47 with kids 5, 11 and 15 years old.

Reply by jba/fl on 2/26/13 6:01pm
Msg #458028

67 with a 3 yr. old. n/m

Reply by 101livescan on 2/26/13 8:45pm
Msg #458052

Re: 67 with a 3 yr. old.

I admire you!

Reply by jba/fl on 2/26/13 10:25pm
Msg #458073

Re: 67 with a 3 yr. old.

Some things you just have to keep in the family. Thank you though.

Reply by TacomaBoy on 2/26/13 1:19pm
Msg #457945

Signing dox keeps the marbles lubed?

I'll be 66 this August. I intend to keep signing as long as I'm physically and mentally able. I'm convinced staying active, doing something meaningful, is a key to maintaining one's marbles. I've seen the results of people not staying active and it's not a pretty sight. I applaud you all!

Reply by Linda Juenger on 2/26/13 1:27pm
Msg #457948

Re: Signing dox keeps the marbles lubed?

57 here. My mom went back to school at 70 and got her Bachelors Degree in early childhood. Now, at 77 teaches full time at an elementary school. The kids love her. She also works 2 nights a week at a local nursing home as a receptionist. After my father died, she just couldn't sit home all day or night. She finally fulfilled her life long dream of being a teacher.

Reply by Jessica/FL on 2/26/13 1:30pm
Msg #457952

Re: Signing dox keeps the marbles lubed?

Beautiful! ^^^^^

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 2/26/13 4:08pm
Msg #457985

You are so right, Jessica!

Some notaries 75+ years old can hardly wait to for their next signing, while some 15-20 years younger think it's inappropriate to be knocking on people's doors even at their (younger) age.

BTW: I'm so old I don't know what STFU means, nor can my feebled imagination come up with anything (except the FU part ...)

Reply by Priscilla Witman on 2/26/13 4:10pm
Msg #457988

STFU=shut the...you got the rest. n/m

Reply by Jessica/FL on 2/26/13 4:24pm
Msg #457993

Re: STFU=shut the...you got the rest.

Yes!

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 2/26/13 4:34pm
Msg #457994

LOL Thanks! n/m

Reply by KarenVentura on 2/26/13 1:51pm
Msg #457957

50 with 4 grandkids! Ha!

Reply by TrishG/CA on 2/26/13 1:55pm
Msg #457958

Soon to turn 49 years old with a 6 year old son.

Reply by snowflake/PA on 2/26/13 2:01pm
Msg #457962

49 and caring for an ill mother with several chronic conditions.

Reply by Yoli/CA on 2/26/13 3:54pm
Msg #457982

59 and caring for my 98 yr old mom who has dementia

this work gives me some sane moments ... most of the time

Reply by Buddy Young on 2/26/13 6:24pm
Msg #458034

Re: How old is old?? 67 n/m

Reply by Kenny Services - Dawn on 2/26/13 2:06pm
Msg #457964

I relate to you TrishG/CA.

I am 53 with an 11 year old son, but I also have a 33 yr. old son, a 30 yr. old daughter and a 5 yr. old grandson.

Reply by mtnotary on 2/26/13 2:20pm
Msg #457966

I am 48 and my father who is also a Notary/Signing Agent in the Cleveland area is 74. I hope to be as mentally sharp as he is when I am 74. Although I feel a whole lot older at the end of the month.

I am also a freelancing Certified Paralegal so I keep myself quite busy with work.

Also being a mother to 3 adult children (22, 23 and 24) who thank goodness do not live at my home and one 3 year old grandson keeps me on my toes and alive as well.

Reply by La Trese Breaux on 2/26/13 2:26pm
Msg #457967

so far i think im the youngest replying 40with a 19,17,16,5

but i look late twenties early thirties i guess i live up to that old saying black don't crack lol

Reply by Priscilla Witman on 2/26/13 3:10pm
Msg #457976

I got ya beat.

I'm 31 with 2 kids, 9 and 5.

Reply by Moneyman/TX on 2/26/13 3:27pm
Msg #457978

Thanks a lot you two.

I was just starting to feel good about being so "young" here ... then you two had to go and mess up my happy moment!!

42 Here

Reply by Priscilla Witman on 2/26/13 4:08pm
Msg #457986

42 is the new 21. ;) n/m

Reply by La Trese Breaux on 2/26/13 4:13pm
Msg #457990

Re: 42 is the new 21. ;)

you know thats right lol

Reply by Shan/CA on 2/28/13 9:53am
Msg #458405

Re: I got ya beat.

Aww Priscilla, I thought I was going to beat Latrease*, I'm 39. My children are 9, 12, 15, and 21. Not to mention, from my first marriage I have a son who is 29, I got custody of him when he was 8! The first two are on their own!

Reply by 101livescan on 2/26/13 2:46pm
Msg #457973

Yikes! Yeah, wouldn't we all like to be retired, but I think that's primitive view of life...life begins at 60 I think. I'm 66. I still do all my own yard work, trim my own trees, hike and bike, when I have time, no way am I sitting around gathering moss and cob webs...gotta make the most of the time we have, every moment is sweet. I think we're fortunate to do the work we do as well as we do it.

I'll do it until I can't connect the dots...

Reply by Joe/NC on 2/26/13 2:58pm
Msg #457975

57

Reply by roseIN on 2/26/13 4:35pm
Msg #457995

This coming March 3rd, I'll be 142 years old

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 2/26/13 4:39pm
Msg #457998

OK, maybe it's time to call it quits, Rose. Just sayin ..... n/m

Reply by 101livescan on 2/26/13 8:48pm
Msg #458053

I admire you, too Rose...So any tips you can offer up...like to know what brand of whiskey you're taking those harsh winters.

Reply by Shan/CA on 2/28/13 10:02am
Msg #458406

I just spit out Pepsi!!!! That was my morning laugh!

Reply by parkerc/ME on 2/26/13 5:10pm
Msg #458007

65 years young! n/m

Reply by sigtogo/OR on 2/26/13 5:23pm
Msg #458008

49.....okay, that was 13 years ago-I'm with Linda H :)

but my son tells me I look 40! I didn't raise no dummy!

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 2/26/13 5:29pm
Msg #458012

Aren't sons great, sigtogo!

Mine tells me I look thin! Bless his heart.

(BTW, I agree with your son based on your profile pic)

Reply by sigtogo/OR on 2/26/13 8:54pm
Msg #458055

indeed they are GG and thanks for the compliment!! n/m

Reply by MW/VA on 2/26/13 5:47pm
Msg #458022

I hit the 65 no. this month. I'm divorced & not in a a

position to retire. I'll keep doing this until I can't anymore. ;-) LOL

Reply by 101livescan on 2/26/13 9:00pm
Msg #458058

Re: I hit the 65 no. this month. I'm divorced & not in a a

We need a retirement home for notaries public...somewhere warm...open bar, hair salon, masseuse, masseure, golf course, drivers, all young and handsome of course.

Reply by Claudine Osborne on 2/26/13 9:32pm
Msg #458065

Re: I hit the 65 no. this month. I'm divorced & not in a a

Wow there is a lot of experience on this board! You young folks should pay attention..They know what they are talking about..Me I feel so young at 53!

Reply by MW/VA on 2/27/13 11:14am
Msg #458153

Count me in, Cheryl! ;-) LOL Sounds divine!! n/m

Reply by Shan/CA on 2/28/13 10:15am
Msg #458411

Re: I hit the 65 no. this month. I'm divorced & not in a a

Ms. Cheryl, where do I sign up? LOL

Reply by Karla/OR on 2/27/13 4:30am
Msg #458093

I'm proud of the many who posted their age here. It reflects the spunk we still have in us!! I love this work!

I am 62 and will retire when my husband does, hopefully in three years.

Reply by jba/fl on 2/27/13 10:24am
Msg #458142

Did you notice - Goldgirl posted 4 times, and never said her age....just that she was old. Sassy young 'um might be all of 30....what say you?

Reply by ValleyGrl/VA on 2/27/13 10:35am
Msg #458145

Didn't want to be one of the only ones not playing along. I will be 45 next week and have been in this business for 11 years.

I appreciate all of the years of experience and knowledge the NR contributors have to offer - I learn something new here all the time!