Tuesday

Take Advantage...Senior Discounts...


I love being a Senior. Look at all the discount one can take advantage of.
 
Remember you have to ask for the Senior Discount, don’t assume they will give it to you. 
 

Restaurants
Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+);

Arby’s: 10% off (55+)

Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+);

Bennigan’s: discount varies by location;

Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+);

Boston Market: 10% off (65+);

Burger King: 10% off (60+);

Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+);

Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+);

Chicken Express 10% (60+)

Chili’s: 10% off (55+);

CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+);

Culver’s: 10% off (60+);

Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+);

Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+);

Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+);

Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+);

Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+);

Golden Corral: 10% off (60+);

Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+);

IHOP: 10% off (55+) also if you eat dinner before 6pm, pay for the first meal second meal free.

Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+);

KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+);

Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+);

Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+);

McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+);

Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+);

Popeye’s Chicken 10% off (60+)

Shoney’s: 10% off;

Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+);

Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+);

Subway: 10% off (60+);

Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+);

Taco Bell: 5% off, free beverages for seniors (65+);

Taco Casa 10% off (60+)

Taco Mayo 10% off (60+)

TCBY: 10% off (55+);

Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+);

Village Inn: 10% off (60+);

Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+);

Wendy’s: 10% off (55+);

White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail And Apparel

Banana Republic: 10% off (50+);

Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+);

Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+);

 Big Lots: 10% off;

 Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+);

C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+);

Clarks: 10% off (62+);

Dress Barn: 10% off (55+);

Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location);

Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location);

Kmart: 20% off (50+);

Kohl’s: 15% off (60+);

Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off;

Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions;

Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+);

The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+);

Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery

Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+);

American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+);

Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+);

DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+);

Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+);

Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+);

Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+);

Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+);

Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+);

Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location);

Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location);

Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+);

The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+);

Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+);

Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+);

Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel

Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+);

Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members;

American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount);

Amtrak: 15% off (62+);

Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members;

Best Western: 10% off (55+);

Budget Rental Cars: 10% off, up to 20% off for AARP members (50+);

Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+);

Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+);

Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+);

Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+);

Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations;

Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+);

Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+);

Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members;

Greyhound: 5% off (62+);

Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance;

Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members;

Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+);

Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+);

InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+);

Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+), 20%-30% off (60+);

Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+);

Motel 6: 10% off (60+);

Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+);

National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members; Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+);

Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+);

Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+);

Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount);

Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up;

United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount);

U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities and Entertainment

AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+);

Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+);

Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+);

Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+);

Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off;

U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+);

Regal Cinemas: 30% off

SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
 
Get an Arculeta County (Pagosa Springs Colorado) Senior Citizen pass at the Senior Center for $5.00,
Pagosa Springs Hot Springs Senior Discount (55+) $3.00
 
 Cell Phone Discounts

AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+);

Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+);

Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+)

Miscellaneous

Great Clips: $3 off haircuts (60+);

Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

If you know of any senior deals that aren’t on the list, feel free to add them in a “Comment.” If you see some that are not valid anymore, let me know and I will remove them.

 

Sunday

Trip The Light Fantastic...


Yesterday I found myself in a theatre seat at the Warren Theatre in Moore, OK boogying to the music of John Williams and the Superman theme plus watching one of the most fantastic light displays I have ever seen.   I actually caught myself with moist eyes after the light show was over.  As I glanced around the theatre during the light show and music extravaganza, I saw other people conducting, boogying and having a wonderful trek down memory lane and like me, some had to wipe the tears away.

I grew up with George Reeve as Superman on the TV and Christopher Reeves as the caped hero in the 70’s.  I guess you could call me sentimental as I have always thought that, that dear man was taken from us much too early. Now I get to experience a new Superman…Henry Cavill. All I can say is WOW!

Unlike the Supermen of old, this storyline is refreshing, much more in-depth with Clark’s struggles of who he is.  I thought Russell Crow and Kevin Costner were excellent in their roles as Kal-el/Clark’s fathers. 

If you have not seen it, be prepared to strap yourself into your seat to go on a wild ride with a great story.  Be prepared to not compare the Supermen of old to this reboot of Superman today. It’s a totally different story. You won’t find the ride disappointing.

Besides Superman always fights for Truth, Justice and the American Way!

Friday

Little Of This...Little Of That...


Waiting for the hair to fall
Father’s day has come and gone for another year.  I decided last Sunday that Dave needed his summer haircut, so out came the chair, comb, scissors, and electric razor with trimmer and last but not least the vacuum sweeper. As the dogs gathered around, thinking that the falling hair would be a treat, Dave seated himself in the chair and I began to clip away.  Snip, snip, hack, hack, whirr, whirr, buzz, buzz, and Walla…the finished product.  Dave took one look in the mirror after his shower and exclaimed, “You gave me a buzz Cut"! Well...not really, just got rid of the comb over! Besides you wear your hat most of the time anyways.
The Summer Cut
 

Later I took Dave to Logan’s Roadhouse for Father’s day dinner; afterwards we drove out to Lake Thunderbird.  Three months ago the lake was so far down it made you want to cry.  After the Wettest May on record, I took pictures from a site we had visited in late March. Dave and I could not believe our eyes. The lake was totally full! We Kept exclaiming that it was unreal as to how high the water was. Simply amazing! While on our way out to the lake we saw this beautiful double rainbow.
Lake Thuderbird in March
photo curtesy of Bobbie Chapman

Lake Thunderbird in June 2' above lake leval

 
 
As you can see it is a double rainbow
 

Not much has been going on really…We went up to see the new Star Trek movie at the Warren Theater.  The Warren received some damage from the May 20th tornado but the hospital next door bore the brunt of the twister.  It was heartbreaking to see all the devastation.  We felt guilty just 


Moore hospital to be bulldozed
going to the theatre and wondered if we should even be there.  But as I told Dave, “Sometimes you need to take a brain break, enjoy a little escapism so you can go back and face the heartbreak” To even see just a fraction of the devastation tears at your heart. 
Best Burgers in town!

One of our co-workers had a birthday in May.  Latifah and I were the hosts for the office event and we decided to do a birthday luncheon.  Years ago before I joined the University I had a concession trailer that I hauled to auctions and would serve food during the all-day auctions out in the country. One of my specialties was a Cajun Onion Burger.  I actually had people who would follow me around to these auctions so they could eat my burgers.  I would use choice ground beef and Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning.  I would slice up my onions with my electric slicer and then throw them on a hot steel grill and let them cook until they were soft and golden. I’m talking about at least 5+lbs of sliced onions. Once cooked I would hold them on the grill in a pan covered with foil until an order came in for a burger.  I also made a Butterfly Fry out of a #10 potato that was like a continuous very thin potato chip sprinkled with the Creole seasoning. But I digress…I have always wanted to do a luncheon for the office to let them know what I use to do before I came to work at the university.  It helps when you have your mother’s old steel griddle that gets really hot. Thanks mom for passing that on to me.  It will go with us on our travels. 

Vegetarian Burgers

For the vegetarians, Latifah found Morning Star’s Chipotle Black Bean patties at Sam’s Club and I fixed those up as well. Everyone loved the food and I soon realized I had not lost my touch in the last 14 years.  There are times when I really miss that old concession trailer. The work was hot and tiring, but rewarding.
With Teddy being the only guy in the office I felt the Avenger tablecloth added the perfect touch.
Looking at my blog this evening I noticed that I have some new followers.  I am so excited as I wondered if anyone was reading my blog at all. Low and behold…readers! A big welcome to Julie and Tom of RV andOutdoor Adventures of Julie and Tom.

Make sure to drop over and read about their adventures kayaking and view their wonderful pictures.

Another blog reader is Maggie and John at JAM and theGirls.  This is a fun couple that we met while stargazing. Maggie has two therapy dogs and John is close to retirement.  They have sold their home and have a motorhome in which they live and venture out on the weekends for now.

Another new follower is Travels withEmma. Judy is a solo RVer with a beautiful black lab named Emma.  They have lots of adventures together plus great photos to boot.

A shout out to WestieWaggin, come to find out that this couple lives about 17 miles from us.  We plan to get together after they get back from workamping in beautiful Yellowstone Park this summer. She's already had a run-in with a bear at the back of their rig. 
Another new follower is Suzycue of KlingerMusings.  She too is a fellow Oklahoman and a diabetic dietitian.  They recently purchase an older motorhome and have had some great adventures with it.  
Another fellow Oklahoma who shares a birthday with me is Patti Murphy from Tulsa, OK. She travels with her husband and a big cutout of Edward Cullen.  She is a big Twilight fan and had to recently "hide" Edward when they were passing through Gilroy, CA the Garlic Capitol of the World. You can read all about it at The Murhpy Trail.  
Last but not least are Martha and Terry of Gypsy Life Journal.  They have a beautiful motorhome and have been touring the country since 2009. Their photos of their travels are beautiful and their blog is a great read. 
A big, big Oklahoma welcome to all of you. I hope you find something of interest in my musings.

Al and Kelly over at The Bayfield Bunch have sold their motorhome and have purchased a new to them Winnebago Class C.  Take a pop over and read about their new rig. If you have not been to Al’s blog yet he is a great photographer and a wonderful storyteller. I know Al, your just being modest, nuf said!

Alan from Howeths Travels put up a post about the West Fork fire near South Fork, Colorado along with pictures. Stay safe Alan. Praying the area survives.

To all my other blogger friends out there stay safe and we’ll see you down the road


Moss in bloom at Big Meadow Campground

568 Days and counting…

Monday

Hop on over...

Just put up a new food post on my food blog.  Mia Foodies.  You can click on it in my side bar or click here.  Enjoy!  Let me know what you think...It's all about the COOKIE!