Retirees receive many retail discounts and these are helpful in stretching our fixed incomes.  I can typically save at movie theaters, exhibits, restaurants, and hotels.  Some of these discounts apply at age 55, others 62, and many at age 65.  I have yet to be carded, so I assume that no one wants to claim that they are older than they really are, once you reach age 21.  It would be a nice compliment if someone did ask for identification – I’m waiting.

One of my favorite restaurants for watching sports is Buffalo Wild Wings, even though they don’t offer a Senior Citizens discount.  They do, however, offer an incentive for business people on a tight schedule, with their 15 minute lunch guarantee.  As you order, they place a timing device on your table, and if your food doesn’t arrive before 15 minutes lunch is free.   Yesterday, our timer expired before my wings were delivered, so instead of a Senior discount, I got a free lunch.  My dilemma is that should those of us not in a hurry any more, like me, still get a free lunch?  I wouldn’t have cared if it arrived an hour late;  I was enjoying the game and conversation, but certainly not watching the clock.  Retired folks like to take their time.  Maybe Buffalo Wild Wings should guarantee that they won’t deliver my lunch before at least 30 minutes?

I did watch Alfred Hitchcock’s “Notorious” yesterday on You Tube.  It was recommended by friends who had shared the Dennis Lehane tip on “Shadow of a Doubt.” (See post #128:  Movie Mode).   I also went back to my diary (memory tool)and discovered that the two additional movies that I couldn’t remember watching were “Marie Antoinette” and “The Longest Day.”  As my week continued in movie mode, I had asked for help on finding a copy of “Notorious” since I couldn’t access it through Comcast On Demand, Amazon Prime, or Netflix.  I had “forgotten” what a great resource for movies that we have through You Tube. I didn’t even think of it – thanks!  I can watch many of the other Black & White classics for free on my computer that I’ve ignored all these years.  Now that’s a another great Senior Citizen discount that can be accessed by movie buffs of any old age!

Tonight we’ll go to see “Megan Leavey” movie on the big screen and eat popcorn for dinner.  I did get a $3 discount on my ticket, but popcorn is the same price no matter how old you are.  My wife still has to pay full price for at least another year.  What a privileged life I lead of discounts, free lunches, and leisure!  Life is good.