Damn. I missed the “Cougar” convention that was held right here in Chicago. Now that could have filled some of the long holiday weekend . Instead of worrying about getting corn on the cob stuck between my teeth or choking on a hot dog and no one knowing the Heimlich Maneuver, I could have stood in front of my closet and fretted over the fact I didn’t have a dress low cut enough to attract a “cub.” A what you ask? I learned watching a news feed about the event that a “cub” is a man under forty. That’s what the Cougar women are huntin’ for – the little cubbies. They sure looked cute, fit , trim, sexy and smiley. Who wouldn’t want one ; they’re like puppies. “I’ll take that one and that one and that shy one in the corner.” Wow it’s like ordering from the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalogue, only better and cheaper.
I don’t know if I have what it takes to be a “Cougar” however. I think a push-up bra is a staple from what I could tell on the news. And is it necessary to have something to “push up?” In fact my Mom recently asked when we were out shopping, “Gail, what happened to your breasts? I remember you used to have them.” Is there an answer to that question? I sure hope not. I also noticed the Cougar women wore a lot of make-up which looked nice but “uh oh” again. I’ve never had the patience or mental fortitude to look in the mirror long enough to apply much make-up. In fact these days I try to do it fast and blindfolded. And then there’s the wardrobe issue. How many low cut dresses would I need to catch a “cub” and can you also wear them to the gym?
The convention sure looked like fun. Everyone was drinking and laughing. I hate cash bars however, so if you had to pay over $5.00 for a drink I would have been cranky and sulky. It was better I stayed home and worried about corn on the cob and hot dogs.
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It would be nice if a “push up” bra was all it took to be a cougar. I’ve tried on push up bras just to see what they would do. I had the laugh of my senior years right there in the dressing room. I looked down at my breast and they were sitting out there as if on a shelf. Almost as flat as the way they look when getting a mammogram. Not only are by breasts on a race to see who will reach the waist first (to quote Maya Angelou) but the tissue surrounding them, that use to be called cleavage has no plump, just skin. It was hilarious. That was the day I decided that my “glow” has to be non-physical. I smile more now.
Dyna, You’re too cute with reply!
…TRACK
p.s. You’ve got know and glow, that’s the best…
Speaking of smiling.. on my way to the dentist and wondering if I’ll have to take out a bank loan after my visit. it’s expensive to keep the smile going isn’t it? and aren’t those push-up bras uncomfortable? Now I wonder why I was so eager to ditch my undershirt for a bra!
Oh I know . . . my teeth are about due for some cosmetic reconditioning. Not sure I’d live long enough to pay it off if I got a bank loan. What to do-what to do!
I need an implant for a back molar – can you say “$3,600 approx? Ouch and crap. I told my dentist I have become so careful/neurotic about my teeth I don’t eat anything crunchier than pablum. I’m pondering life without that back molar – can’t see the hole but it puts too much pressure on the teeth on the other side so they could fall apart at some point. I’m screwed but smiling!
My husband just had 5 implants. On the bright side, we actually qualified for the medical deductions on our taxes because of it.
well that’s the good news…and nice new teeth! I’m trying to dig up the $$$ for mine.
Gail, I posted this before about “cougar female human”
Good Morning Ladies, 1. Cougars only prey for food, (it’s called work)! 2. Cougars are loners 3.Cougars mate in season and the male finds her. 4. Cougar is a term use to make females feel uncomfortable dating younger males 5.Males have dated women as young as 18 yrs old and not much is said about that 6. We have trained our boys and young men not to see the beauty that is in a older female, and that’s why many of us here can’t find many males that want a relationship with you, how many are loney 7. Did it to ourselves 8. There are some males that are grown-up in the mind, who see passed just plain beauty to something more mature 9. I believe I’m worth it and that’s how I think. 10. We are living what we have taught…TRACK
P.S. Check nature and see the cougar is a big beauitful wild cat!
P.S.S.A younger male can cheat on you, but so can an old, older males, the tears are the same. And if one rejects you don’t take it personal, every person you may like may not like you, oh well, it’s a chance, it’s life…
P.S.S. I wear makeup and look great, any female can put on too much makeup…and they are not puppies, grown males 35-49
A male friend of mine wrtoe me an email regarding my post today and asked if any Cougars are looking for old Mountain Lions like himself. Nicely worded I thought. Ahhh nature it tricks us domestic cats into thinking we never grow old. And you’re right no one notices or cares when a 80 year old guy hunts down a 35 year old kittie. Except we all know what that’s about…..$$$$$.
But those youngin’s hsve to look at their old guys for a long time. it doesn’t get prettier. And you’re right Cougars are fabulous and wild!
Thanks for posting this, TRACK…I just got asked out by a man 13 years younger than me and was having 2nd thoughts about accepting his invitation, but after reading your strong words, I have decided to go for it!
girl… you are on the move… what are you doing to get so many dates???
SeniorPeopleMeet.com…swattin off the old farts like flies….tho this one wasn’t so old
What a woman!!…TRACK
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I feel a post coming on…..
go for it! keep us posted on the dates also.
Oh, yes! Go for it!!
I am also dying to know what it was like to go out with the 13 year younger guy. I bet he looks pretty cute in comparison to the demographic I seem to date.
my thought when I read this, was sure, they are cute like puppies…but I have a puppy… he’s absolutey adorable, but most of the time I am swearing under my breath of what a pain he is when he “acts like a puppy”, by chewing up things and peeing on the floor…push up bras… I stilll look great in one… swear by them…but now cant take the first one, have to try on 10 different ones until i find the one that doesnt make me look rediculous… and then men that date the young babes, well i have a friend that does alll the time and complains that society”thinks” they accept it.. but in reality they are always looking down on it
I like men that are house broken myself. We all know society is snickering behind the backs of old men with young girlies and I think the men know why but ignore the truth. It usually comes back to bite them in the ass when the girl wants a divorce and gets the $$$.
I’m 65 and still waiting for my boobs to grow. I’ve never owned a push-up bra. There’s never been anything to push up. I do own sports bras but that’s simply to cut down on irritation from loose clothing. Sigh. (I nursed two children and had hoped there would be some improvement. Nope. Could not find a nursing bra to fit. Had to “make my own” by altering my older bras. I have a friend who had watermelons when she nursed. We all told her we considered it child abuse. If one of them got away she could have lost her baby under there.)
LOL!!!! try the new bra from victoria secret. I think it is the bomb shell bra. I am a size D and I looked like a bad boob job… but the young girl helping me had one one and said she has NOTHING and she looked about a size B. May be perfect for you.. I have told several of my clliets it is the $45 boob job.
I kind of like being a little flat – easier to go running and do sports. I have nothing to push up either and hate under wires. Bra shopping is so horrible. I dread it so I own four bras. Sad but true.
Heehee, I own, I don’t know, 20 or more. Range of size from 38C to 34D (I just lost 25 lbs in the past year). And what do I wear? – a $9 cami with a built in shelf most of the time. And still I search and search for the perfect bra and buy imperfect bras which sit prettily in my underwear drawer.
Just like shoes – I own way too many pairs of pretty shoes that kill my feet and wear the same pair of runners day after day.
That’s pretty funny. Like my Mom who owns 3 million purses; most of them never used as well as her thousand pairs of never worn shoes that don’t fit and clothes she still has the tags on. I do like shoe shopping I admit and try and wear them. I do however buy fancy shoes I never have an occasion to put on. This makes me sad. I just can’t “get it on” for bras.
Hey next time wacoal has a fit for the cure in your area take part…it is free and they are amazing…for the first time in my life i am wearing bras that actually fit.
Wow a bra that fits?…..and looks good? That would be great. I’m wearing an old worn out bra as I write this. I think the next washing it will disintegrate.
yep!, now when I need anew one I just look at the size and order it… I had bC so they are not the same size…with a good fit, voila I look normaol…
are these well fitting bras comfortable? I’m still wearing the one that will disintegrate soon – it’s limp as a noodle so it’s not doin’ much to hold me up . comfy though!
Oh yes, they really are, and they have an underwire, which at my size, I need…If they fit right, I believe they are comfortable…Do a search for fit for the cure…they have events all over…see when they have one in your area and stop in.
For years I wore underwires and then those bras were limp as noodles also and I got tired of the uncomtable wires. BTW I spend half the day pulling down my bras as they ride up and drive me crazy. Then I switched to a no underwire bra which a person in a good bra store fitted for me. They were ok – still wearing them. Then I went back to a bra my sister swore by as comfortable and great. I bought one. I’ve worn it three times. I think it’s now too big – my boobs are shrinking. So that is a brief history of bras. Aside from the fact that in college I threw them all out! Now that felt good but as you can imagine I was “perkier” then!
To find a great fitting bra you need to go to a speciality lingerie store. They will be able to find the right size bra for you. If you are wearing the right bra then the underwire should not be a problem at all. Yes it is true you can wear an underwire bra and be completely comfortable.
Ok, if I’m ever not too lazy to go bra shopping. I haven’t worn underwires in years and the one new bra I bought I’ve worn 4 times. I’m pretty much a bra dud.