Old mermaids?

[Mermaid Erin]

At 44 I feel like I may be closer to a MerCrone than a Mermaid! Is it silly to want to become a professional mermaid after the bloom of youth has worn away? Are there other "young at heart" mers out there?

[Fifi Tigg]

I'm turning 40 this Saturday and I swim regularly at our local beach and also do shows at the Underwater Observatory.
You are never too old ;)

[Merman Dan]

51, here. Facebook once asked where I grew up. I never answered, so I never had to grow up! ;)

[Mermaid Erin]

Thank you! I appreciate the hope you've given me��

[Slim]

36 here and just starting out.

[AniaR]

same age as hannah fraser I think!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I'm 40 moons and 5 over.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

47 and still love being a mermaid ;)

[Mermaid Erin]

Thank you! I appreciate the hope you've given me��
I think you are all lovely, magical beings!

[Merman Storm]

Merman here at 61.
Do I win?

[shimmygoddess]

42...only started about 4-5 years ago

[Neerai]

31 here and started now! :D

[Merman Dan]

Perhaps we should establish the Majestic Order of the Silver Scale. ;)

[Saelyyia]

Is that like a fancy Mer version of a council of Elders Dan?

[MeliPixie]

I'm not quite 30 yet, though sometimes I feel old because most people my age are so immature still. But I would tell you all that you are NEVER too old to fulfill a dream <3

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[MermaidLiara]

I'm only 24, but you're all so inspirational :) hope to enjoy mermaiding for many more decades.

[mersheep]

I am 57 Have been mermaiding since I was about 55. Had to do something form a mid life revival.

[PearlieMae]

I'm 57, too!

Mermaiding since '83.

[Slim]

And here I thought you were in your mid 40's.


I'm 57, too!

Mermaiding since '83.

[PearlieMae]

Aw! Why, thank you! :blush:

[Mermaid Aerial Princess]

Ooh, great post. So glad I came across this today. I'm turning 40 in April and in the past 2 years have really developed a passion for mermaids. I have 3 fabric tails and last week (after over a year of saving and wanting) have decided to put an order in for a silicone tail. The tail is mostly for my own pleasure but I've been wondering if I could do a few events too. I've been curious about age and wonder how much a concern it is when people get hired. How much do the kids, parents, event planners, customers require a young nubile mermaid or if quality character/costume/personality drive business?

"Majestic Order of the Silver Scale convene to advocate the rights of Mer everywhere!"


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[PearlieMae]

I get the impression that the younger the children, the less 'classic' you have to be. As an older, heavier mer, my mersona is more Auntie Pearlie (a Mother Goose of Merma) and more grandmotherly, even though I lack the typical silver locks. Little kids don't care, they are just in awe of you, and seem less intimidated because you're a bit more maternal.

As the kids get older, they seem to get a little more critical, and expect an 'Ariel', or 'Pirates of the Caribbean' mermaid...but that's just my personal observation.

[Mermaid Aerial Princess]

I like the Aunt Mer angel or with a group of other mermaids, I could be the "Mother Mermaid" LOL. I'd like to do some volunteer work at Fundraisers or Children's Hspls/YMCA/library etc. That would be fun! I need to research this a bit more. [emoji16]


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[Slim]

I may have to borrow your idea too. This may help get our names out in the public more by finding some volunteer work. When I get time, I'll start trying to check in my area but keep in mind that we kinda share the same area so I don't want to over step my bound being the unofficial Papa Mer.


I like the Aunt Mer angel or with a group of other mermaids, I could be the "Mother Mermaid" LOL. I'd like to do some volunteer work at Fundraisers or Children's Hspls/YMCA/library etc. That would be fun! I need to research this a bit more. [emoji16]


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[Mermaid Aerial Princess]

I may have to borrow your idea too. This may help get our names out in the public more by finding some volunteer work. When I get time, I'll start trying to check in my area but keep in mind that we kinda share the same area so I don't want to over step my bound being the unofficial Papa Mer.

No worries about stepping on my fins. If you find work/gigs in Tampa Bay all the more power to you. Especially if it's the paying kind. Keep in mind (just my elder performer experience-Wise Silver fin talking here...Haha) unpaid volunteer gigs rarely leap into paid gigs. Exposure is rarely worth your time unless there is a guarantee of front page advertising. If you're going to volunteer make sure it's because it a cause you're passionate about.

That being said...I'd love to meet you and do a little Silver Fin meet up! Oh I can't wait to get my silicone tail!!!


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[Slim]

Once I get a couple gigs under my tail, I sure finding paid gigs will not be too much of a problem for me. With one of my two jobs has me being a salesman, building hype is pretty easy. Currently the thing that hurting me the most is the brakes on my van need to be fixed first. I'm currently in Lakeland so if you come in the area or we meet in the middle; I'll be happy for that swim. Usually in Lakeland I'm swimming with Rebela which she taught me well. It just would seem great to swim with someone near my age and not where I'm twice the age of them. No offense to Rebela. Once the brakes are fixed, I'll be happy to meet up in Tampa. My new tail will be arriving by the end of the week or early next week so I'm always up for a swim as I want to test it out in something that isn't a chlorine pool. But yeah a Sliver fin meet up will be great and this merman look forward to it. :)


No worries about stepping on my fins. If you find work/gigs in Tampa Bay all the more power to you. Especially if it's the paying kind. Keep in mind (just my elder performer experience-Wise Silver fin talking here...Haha) unpaid volunteer gigs rarely leap into paid gigs. Exposure is rarely worth your time unless there is a guarantee of front page advertising. If you're going to volunteer make sure it's because it a cause you're passionate about.

That being said...I'd love to meet you and do a little Silver Fin meet up! Oh I can't wait to get my silicone tail!!!


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[GatorPie]

Oh this is a really great post! 32 over here, and was wondering the same thing.

[Propontis]

44 here just started myself. MerCrone works for me.

[Mermaid Erin]

I love this! Anytime the temperature hits the 80s I'm in the pool! My husband gave me a fin fun for Christmas and I've sewn a silver tail with purple fins and another one that is an orca...now I need an awesome finis so I can play in the ocean this summer!

[deepblue]

When I see the word 'old' I think '90'. lol And there was a really good thread someone started a couple years ago that I wanted to link, Mers Over 30, I think it was. But the search function won't let me search for it, and tells me that the terms are too common and short to search for.

In any case... as you see, lots of mers are not in their teens and twenties. I turned 47 yesterday, and it means little to me outside of 'wow I have officially lived over 20 years longer than I once thought I would.' I know 'old' doesn't apply to me, but it might when I'm 90. I have friends in their 30s and 40s, however, who are always saying they feel old. I hope I never feel that way.

If everyone only did the things which seem age-appropriate by standards of others, I can't imagine a very fun life coming out of that. Do what makes your heart happy, to whatever ability you have, and rock it.

Good things come of being yourself regardless of what the generally accepted notions are, including breaking the stereotypes and encouraging others. :)

[Sea~Phoenix Savannah]

You're never too old to follow your heart or live your dream! Go for it! Personally I think this community needs older members to be an example and inspire others.