How many on here are 75 and over and using the computer and also quilting.

I'll be 75 in November of this year and I do both. I drive 30 miles to go to the grocery store and buy material when I need it. I do everything that need to be done, except do the weed eating, my Son does that.

I'm only 73 but feel 75, does that count?LOL

I'm 76 and don't know which I enjoy most, quilting or my laptop. BTW, today is my DH & my 58th wedding anniversary.

I agree 73 is close enough.

You know, I've never believed the "can't teach an old dog new tricks" saying. I'm only 34 but all of my grandparents and great-grandparents kept learning and doing until the day they died, and the ones that are still living are still learning and doing! One of my great-grandfathers even got his pilot's license and built a plane...in his 70s! I remember flying with him, it was great!

I think that many older folks (not all of them of course, and I even know younger people who are this way!) are so used to doing things a certain way that they get into the "this is the way I've always done it so I'm not going to learn a new way" mindset. I think also that too many young people just expect that older folks aren't capable or interested in learning new technologies, which is ridiculous!

You rock ladies! :thumbup:

Congratulations!

Sorry, I'm only 56. My dad is 79 1/2 and he is on the computer all day. He worked in the computer field all his life starting with the old punch card programs and installing large mainframes so the technology is not new to him. He doesn't quilt though.

Am 82 and have been quilting since 1990 (sewed for many years). Have been using computer for 7 years and was ready to throw it out the window but since I found this Board I wouldn't be without a computer--love it. Have been directed to many interesting quilting web sites.

Congratulations!

I learned to use the computer at 75 and an now 81. I love my computer and spend way too much time on it. I tell everyone you can teach and old dog new tricks.

76 and quilting and using the computer. These things make my day.

Congratulations! What a beautiful milestone. <3

I'll be 76 this year. Have quilted for years and years.
Use the computer for a 'few' years"..but only for e-mail,this board, and to look up information. I don't know
how (and don't want to know how, unfortunately) to put
personal information on here, and I don't do "facebook".

I'll be 78 next month, and again I'm asking my kids for either a new Anti virus protection for my computer, a new Glock, or sky diving treat. Or maybe a hot air balloon ride. But most of the time my wildest actions are either trying to cut down that @%$^& Albizzia tree and it's decendenats, or going hiking in Yosemite Valley just a few miles by myself. Since my DH's been gone for over 4 years, friends and family have introduced me to several men...they have all been feeble old coots who can't keep up with me. They all seem to want one of two things. A 22 year old blonde bimbo on one arm, or else they want a life long nurse maid and I could look like I wore a mop on my head and pasted on Mr. Potato head features for all the attention they pay me...

I'm liking my life up to now, and hope it doesn't change that much. Got too much fabric that needs cutting apart and sewed back together and I want to paint the kitchen and.....

Not yet.

I bought my 86 year old aunt a computer and had email and internet set to gardening forums and blogs so it would be very simple for her. In a matter of weeks she had made friends all over the world sharing her knowledge of growing roses. She said she felt useful again to be sharing what she knew to others and learning new things too. No more lonely days for her and she doesn't have to leave her home to be social.

My mom, who is actually a member here, but isn't active on the board, is 86.

She just drove herself 3.5 hours from VA into NC to her greatgrandson's b'day party over the weekend. Mom quilts, volunteers long hours for the Red Cross doing blood drives, gives a small dinner party at least once a month, belongs to the local guild and works backing and basting the community quilts every month, is an activist in her senior-living complex (they don't maintain the landscaping to suit her and the club room is closed after 4pm!), AND she is giving up her land line for cell only, LOL!

I got my genes from Daddy's side. :cry: I hope she'll take care of me in my old age!!!!

Jan in VA

75 and lovin it. I would quilt more but I spend to much time on the QB.Right now there are three quilts that the tops are done, one is sandwiched, the other two are hanging with a lot of quilt block waiting for attention. I have tried paper piecing and if I could get the hang of it In think I would love it. My favorite is to applique over any kind of background.

Happy Anniversary....that is just way too cool.

OMG that is just too cute. I WOULD LOVE TO MEET HER..wish she lived close to me.

I'm 70, will be 71 in October lol. I have been quilting for and sewing for 50 years...the computer for about 10?

I wanna be like you when I get to 78 ....:thumbup: :D :lol:

Congrats, ladies! This is great.....keep up the good work!

My mom will be 80 in Nov, and is on the computer a lot- buys and sells on eBay, we video Skype. She taught me to sew, has made quilts for all of her grandchildren when they graduate from high school. She lives alone and is very active in senior center and exercise classes,when I visited her last year she took me to back to back zumba classes! I have a hard time keeping up with her!
She is also a member on this board, but I don't think she checks in too often. I hope she sees me bragging on her. She is involved in quilting with a group at her church that also includes my sister, and she also helps with a group quilt at her senior center.

I also will be 76 in Nov. Have been quilting a loooooong time and using the cmputor at least 10 yrs. Hope I have many more years ahead of me.

I am only 72 but do both and enjoy them all the time. My Mom is 95 and drives her car to coffe shop each day and to store.

I just turned 80 in July, I would never be without a computer, my life line. For my birthday I got an i-pad. So glad to hear that there are women my age on the board, sometimes I wondered if I was to old. I just love getting up everyday and "hearing from all my friends"

IT IS WOMDERFUL TO "HEAR" YOU GUYS TALK ABOUT THE POSITIVE THINGS IN YOUR LIVES...ARE WE NOT BLESSED???? I AM SOON TTO BE 73 AND AM JUST LEARNING TO QUILT...I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM A DRIVING TRIP OUT WEST .....9000 THOUSAND MILES...IT WAS WONDERFUL AND I DID THE DRIVING .... THANK YOU GOD...PEACE TO ALL

I'll be 85 next mo. and haven't given up on either one. I'll be quilting as they take me away to my reward. Plan on taking my sewing machine with me whenever I have to go to the Nursing Home.Computer? ----I'll just use theirs.

I will be 73 in a couple weeks. I use the computer and quilt, veggie garden, flower garden, clean my own house, cook 3 meals a day and take care of my 11 yo twin grandkids when they are home for the summer.

I will be 78 in Nov. have been quilting for a long time. Live alone,am a widow.

Fantastic. In this day and age that is a blessing.

also use computer. early mornings

I have a sister who lives in ME. Milford

CONGRATS ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY.I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT AND HAVE MANY HAPPY ONES YET TO COME MAY GOD BLESS YOU RICHLY.

I'll be 78 in January and just began quilting this year. I've been using computers for years, at work and at home.

Happy Anniversary!

I am 75 and use the computer (have for several years) and also quilt, sew, alterations, etc. Love it!

You make 75 sound old.