I use a fake accent in awkward situations...

I do that when drinking, but really only with accents that are stronger or similar to mine.  So, I've got a pretty muted almost non-NY accent, but if I'm hanging out with anyone with a stronger accent (so say, back in Bay Ridge), boom, full out lack of r's, str.  Only when drinking, though!

I believe Peaceful said in another post that she was in her "sixth decade" so I am guessing she may have been born pre-1962. 

I am in my 6th decade too. I was 10 in 1962.

Should we start a new sub board for the over 55s? 

At least it would let us whippersnappers know where to NOT go if we want to avoid getting whapped by canes... right?  Oh, who am I kidding - there's an old lady with a walker waiting to break free in me too.

Should we start a new sub board for the over 55s? 

OK. When you see something that's appropriate.

(did you know they fired the organ player at the picture house-cinema? )

At least it would let us whippersnappers know where to NOT go if we want to avoid getting whapped by canes... right?  Oh, who am I kidding - there's an old lady with a walker waiting to break free in me too.

LOL!