Comments on: Grandpa Me and Wii http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html Live life with less stress and more fun! Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:59:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Escape Adulthood with Kim & Jason » Grandma Goes Out To Play http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-298476 Escape Adulthood with Kim & Jason » Grandma Goes Out To Play Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:54:29 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-298476 [...] they pick up Wii controllers. Now they build themselves a playground. What do you think? Is this a good trend, or do Grandma and [...] [...] they pick up Wii controllers. Now they build themselves a playground. What do you think? Is this a good trend, or do Grandma and [...]

]]> By: Gylon Jackson http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-273782 Gylon Jackson Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:35:17 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-273782 thank you for the insight. I have heard a lot about the Wii crossing generation gaps. That picture is a great representation of that. Gylon thank you for the insight. I have heard a lot about the Wii crossing generation gaps. That picture is a great representation of that.

Gylon

]]> By: brip blap » weekly linklings, october 24, 2007 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-273653 brip blap » weekly linklings, october 24, 2007 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:55:48 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-273653 [...] Grandpa Me and Wii: I think it’s actually a good idea for older people to play video games. Ideally it might be crosswords, etc., but video games also have the advantage of helping coordination AND they’re more social if played in groups. It does conjure a few funny pictures of Grandma blasting away at Halo 3, though, doesn’t it? (@ Escape Adulthood) Balancing A Happy Life And Being Frugal: You do have to strike a balance between frugality and living from time to time. I like to blow out on a nice dinner out from time to time. My wife and I have so few times to go out on the town that when we do, we basically throw caution to the wind, financially speaking. (@ Money Socket) Decisions that affect small business success: Some anecdotal research by David of Making Ripples has an interesting result: really only one factor seems to determine small-business success. This actually gave me something to consider about how to approach blogging, too. (@ Making Ripples) Ready To Retire Right Now? Find Out If It’s Time To Quit The Rat Race: OK, I know, I keep linking to articles here. But like I said above, what am I supposed to do? I like both of these articles, so I’ve got to link to them, don’t I? This hits right at the heart of my favorite daydream - chucking it all and being financially free. (@ The Digerati Life) [...] [...] Grandpa Me and Wii: I think it’s actually a good idea for older people to play video games. Ideally it might be crosswords, etc., but video games also have the advantage of helping coordination AND they’re more social if played in groups. It does conjure a few funny pictures of Grandma blasting away at Halo 3, though, doesn’t it? (@ Escape Adulthood) Balancing A Happy Life And Being Frugal: You do have to strike a balance between frugality and living from time to time. I like to blow out on a nice dinner out from time to time. My wife and I have so few times to go out on the town that when we do, we basically throw caution to the wind, financially speaking. (@ Money Socket) Decisions that affect small business success: Some anecdotal research by David of Making Ripples has an interesting result: really only one factor seems to determine small-business success. This actually gave me something to consider about how to approach blogging, too. (@ Making Ripples) Ready To Retire Right Now? Find Out If It’s Time To Quit The Rat Race: OK, I know, I keep linking to articles here. But like I said above, what am I supposed to do? I like both of these articles, so I’ve got to link to them, don’t I? This hits right at the heart of my favorite daydream – chucking it all and being financially free. (@ The Digerati Life) [...]

]]> By: brip blap » 2007 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-273624 brip blap » 2007 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:32:17 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-273624 [...] Grandpa Me and Wii: I think it’s actually a good idea for older people to play video games. Ideally it might be crosswords, etc., but video games also have the advantage of helping coordination AND they’re more social if played in groups. It does conjure a few funny pictures of Grandma blasting away at Halo 3, though, doesn’t it? (@ Escape Adulthood) Balancing A Happy Life And Being Frugal: You do have to strike a balance between frugality and living from time to time. I like to blow out on a nice dinner out from time to time. My wife and I have so few times to go out on the town that when we do, we basically throw caution to the wind, financially speaking. (@ Money Socket) Decisions that affect small business success: Some anecdotal research by David of Making Ripples has an interesting result: really only one factor seems to determine small-business success. This actually gave me something to consider about how to approach blogging, too. (@ Making Ripples) Ready To Retire Right Now? Find Out If It’s Time To Quit The Rat Race: OK, I know, I keep linking to articles here. But like I said above, what am I supposed to do? I like both of these articles, so I’ve got to link to them, don’t I? This hits right at the heart of my favorite daydream - chucking it all and being financially free. (@ The Digerati Life) [...] [...] Grandpa Me and Wii: I think it’s actually a good idea for older people to play video games. Ideally it might be crosswords, etc., but video games also have the advantage of helping coordination AND they’re more social if played in groups. It does conjure a few funny pictures of Grandma blasting away at Halo 3, though, doesn’t it? (@ Escape Adulthood) Balancing A Happy Life And Being Frugal: You do have to strike a balance between frugality and living from time to time. I like to blow out on a nice dinner out from time to time. My wife and I have so few times to go out on the town that when we do, we basically throw caution to the wind, financially speaking. (@ Money Socket) Decisions that affect small business success: Some anecdotal research by David of Making Ripples has an interesting result: really only one factor seems to determine small-business success. This actually gave me something to consider about how to approach blogging, too. (@ Making Ripples) Ready To Retire Right Now? Find Out If It’s Time To Quit The Rat Race: OK, I know, I keep linking to articles here. But like I said above, what am I supposed to do? I like both of these articles, so I’ve got to link to them, don’t I? This hits right at the heart of my favorite daydream – chucking it all and being financially free. (@ The Digerati Life) [...]

]]> By: Bob http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-273405 Bob Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:10:16 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-273405 That photo really made me happy. Thanks for sharing this great news story! That photo really made me happy. Thanks for sharing this great news story!

]]> By: Liz Klingman http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-273056 Liz Klingman Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:26:24 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-273056 True, full-blown adultitis can have an amnesiac effect one's ability to have fun and play. Perhaps a dose of Wii might be just what the doctor ordered. (Skip the shawl, Santa, Granny needs a Wii.) True, full-blown adultitis can have an amnesiac effect one’s ability to have fun and play. Perhaps a dose of Wii might be just what the doctor ordered. (Skip the shawl, Santa, Granny needs a Wii.)

]]> By: Daniel http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-273029 Daniel Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:14:23 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-273029 Velcro shoes and itchy sweaters, YES! Man, I so wanna be old. Velcro shoes and itchy sweaters, YES!

Man, I so wanna be old.

]]> By: Jason http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-273024 Jason Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:22:36 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-273024 Shirley -- Old age doesn't sound so bad, does it? Jarkko -- Bowling and bonding...sounds like a good combo to me! Mary Lee -- my thoughts exactly! Shirley — Old age doesn’t sound so bad, does it?

Jarkko — Bowling and bonding…sounds like a good combo to me!

Mary Lee — my thoughts exactly!

]]> By: Mary Lee http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-272992 Mary Lee Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:03:06 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-272992 Hey, if they've got Wii in The Home now, imagine what they'll have waiting for me when I get there! Hey, if they’ve got Wii in The Home now, imagine what they’ll have waiting for me when I get there!

]]> By: Jarkko Laine http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-272951 Jarkko Laine Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:40:50 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-272951 Wow, that's cool! I was actually considering of selling my Wii as I don't seem to have time to play it these days but this made me give it a second thought... Wii really is the greatest video game console right now. Maybe I should invite my grand parents over for a match of bowling. :) Wow, that’s cool!

I was actually considering of selling my Wii as I don’t seem to have time to play it these days but this made me give it a second thought…

Wii really is the greatest video game console right now. Maybe I should invite my grand parents over for a match of bowling. :)

]]> By: Shirley http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-272902 Shirley Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:43:18 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-272902 Yes, I read this article at Bernie's site and loved it! I think it's great how more and more senior homes are encouraging pet therapy, dance class and Yoga, and now video games. I'm actually starting to look forward to old age. :0) Yes, I read this article at Bernie’s site and loved it! I think it’s great how more and more senior homes are encouraging pet therapy, dance class and Yoga, and now video games.

I’m actually starting to look forward to old age. :0)

]]> By: Nintendo » Grandpa Me and Wii http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html/comment-page-1#comment-272880 Nintendo » Grandpa Me and Wii Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:07:24 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-19/grandpa-me-and-wii.html#comment-272880 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThat point is proven by residents of a nursing home in England, who have taken up video games — Nintendo’s Wii gaming console, to be exact — as a way to stay active, have fun and feed their imaginations. Here is an excerpt from an … [...] [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThat point is proven by residents of a nursing home in England, who have taken up video games — Nintendo’s Wii gaming console, to be exact — as a way to stay active, have fun and feed their imaginations. Here is an excerpt from an … [...]

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