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I’ve got to say your refusal was so polite, it’s a classic. Made me laugh. My aunts 87 in her own home and the only way they will take her out of there is in a wooden box xx
You are funny. I was born in Rugby so not to far. Relocated to Wales to help my aunt aged 87 years young! Two children daughter lives in Melton Mowbray, son in Dallas, Texas. Hence my name . Married for over twenty five years, divorced twelve years ago. Slight culture shock. Alas, no grandchildren yet. Read your bio, we have nothing in common I love silly films, Korean series (they are so respectful) crime series etc on Netflix. I’m an avid reader, love musical theatre but not opera. Love Mario Lanza, listened to his Christmas carols yesterday whilst wrapping. So beautiful I ended up with soggy wrapping paper . Nothing but admiration for people who can sew, do needlepoint, knit, crochet. My mother and grandmother were so talented. I can’t but I do draw. May I ask why Beany? What are you doing for Christmas? My aunt and I are visiting my daughter.. Hopefully speak soon,
AJDallas
I was married for thirty four years to Bill a lovely guy eighteen years older than me and our two sons are doing us proud.I see Ryan often as he pops up from Northampton and is excellent at doing any odd jobs round the house.My elder son lives in London and does not drive .He and his Italian wife have my two grandchildren.Alessandro is at Prague Uni and Sophia is in London.I have one sister and three nieces so not a huge family but we are all close and do a fortnightly on line get together to hear all the news.As an avid tv watcher I am going to watch Strictly which has been altered to cover the footballHopefully I won’t lose you again.Beany
Can’t believe it, my first name Avril but was always called by my middle name since birth: Jean, and my father always called me Jean the Queen
From Jean the Queen My son is married to a Mexican/American girl. He and she are so beautiful from inside and out. Really miss him since he moved to Dallas. He is an architect, honours student; 6ft 5inches so not to tall in Dallas My daughter whom I spoilt rotten ♀️ But a credit to to me! Doesn’t drink, smoke, eat unhealthy foods, wonderful daughter but I’m the antipathies! Georgie is successful, beautiful and trust me, given I’m very critical has a lovely partner, Ben. But it’s hard yes Beany; when the children you focused on too much leave. the nest. Anyway we all get together at holidays. Both children want me to live with them but I can never leave my aunt. Strictly I watch now and again, honestly prefer law & order Come on Beany can only have so much frilly dresses, or dresses that don’t really. exist One thing I hope, we are not messaging for everyone else to see Did ask silver chat but as yet no response. Hope you’re really looking forward to Christmas, I’m just about sorted bar wrapping. At least not waiting for any more parcels to arrive, thank goodness xx
No doubt ,,sadly .. Sally ,,boss lady will put you in "incognito mode ". However if you would like a hanger on !!!! I'm here .
this is a good second best , I do tend to talk to most dogs when out ,,the wagging tail is a good sign ,wagging teeth ,,,not , So ,,,are you a tail or teeth person??? I have a huge
sense of humour , needed ,when you live alone ,and can't get the car out of the drive ,,,, slope and rear wheel drive ,
AJDallas
now we are on a lifelong addiction .Kept them for years ,how I worked and took care of ,and rode ,daily I was up in the North east one day ,about 100 miles away .weather forecast came on ,heavy rain in E Yorks , that was it ,,mad dash down the motorway ,horses were out with no rugs on .Arrived ,, weather OK ,,,horses ,looked ,enough to say .."your'e home early ." Don't have any horses, or dogs at the moment ,long boring story ,but I' not happy ,plus .no riding because of two shoulder operations . My travelling is reduced to the UK , being a creature of impulse ,I just go ,to the coast .up to Cumbria ,North Yorks , . I really enjoy driving .still, even though i drove mega miles with my job
Holiday will be a tad boring and quiet ,,my life was totally disrupted ,,about 15 years ago ,I had to leave my dream location .the edge of the Atlantic in Southern Ireland and return here
to take care of a mother ,who had more or less ignored me for most of my life , So,,
no friends ,,no life ,,,no horses ,,,but ,,,,I do have my best friend ,,,,My car ,,,,
and ,,,I almost lose the will to live ,,as I search this site for people I have met ,designated never to meet again ,,,BOO HOO
My daughter will never have another horse after her horse Roza, who was a total handful! Very sad I would love to see her get another horse. Now to address your issue: You are mobile, there is life in the old girl yet Christmas is never boring get yourself a classic bottle of wine for Christmas Eve, turn those Christmas lights on and watch a great movie xx Also remember there are always people who will chat to you, as I’m chatting now. Re: chat answer me this how can a company promise delivery 21st Dec. via Amazon, then come back to me saying delivery after 27th! Also tell me I can either refund or accept delivery later (after Christmas). I would love to cancel order, trouble is item great for my son in law ♀️
is on the able .all ready ,with me in a sitting position ,,,no fally over problems .. You have to go and look at horses , lots of them .. A horse will pick your daughter ,sounds odd ,,but it works ,,
I went to buy a donkey picked one ,ready to leave ,when another came up to me ,and put his head on my arm ,,,, what could I do ???? Put 'em both in the horse box , I am going to give your Amazon prob a miss ,I much prefer proper shopping . Delivery is instant ,,,You could get out there and physically look for whatever it is . Have a reasonable xmas stay vertical ,,,
Sorry just got back had a fantastic Christmas and New Year. My aunt and I stayed with my daughter and her partner. So much fun. Re: my daughter she is talented (I don’t know the horses bit piece , would say main but not sure if the correct spelling to its rear ) My daughter awarded scholarships on horses supplied (we are not rich) won competitions especially jumping and dressage, and taught riding, Just her passion stopped when she lost her horse Roza,: A completely neurotic thoroughbred. Oh and they did pick each other, only my daughter could control her, Mind you her Serbian grandfather was a horse whisperer so maybe that’s where she got the talent from ♀️ Anyway enough about my daughter. Firstly how are the donkeys? What are their names! You are so soft when it comes to animals Secondly what are your New Years Resolutions? Did you have a great Christmas? Bye4Now x
to keep the horses company,she produced a skewbald girl .called Tiffany 'cos she was born at breakfast time ,,,Totally not expected... cars used to pull up to see tiny donkey wrapping herself
around the legs of a very large horse ,called Laura and obviously loved her to bits, Next two ,,should have been one ,rescued from a slaughter yard ,brown and shaggy ,called her Zara ..
About to leave ,when thiis scruffy pure white bundle ,came up to me ,,,,,,,,I have told you this ,,,,,
brain did a rib kick ,so I trawled back ,,Yup ,,not going to tell you twice ,,
I suppose you spent a lot of time on the floor over the holidays ..safest place to be !!!!!!!
my Xmas was expectedly quiet , Proper friends all live miles away .. And ,,,lifelong rule .not to drive on motorways in holiday times ,,
I do like ,and love animals ,horses first .dogs next ,,,, goats , are like clouds to take car of ,, rabbits that lived in the hay store and would come when called ,a homing pigeon that lost it's way and decided to stay .and slept on a horse back. enough ,,on my favourite subject
Sunday morning ,,RAIN Coffee I think ... No housework ,,,never do any on a day that ends in AY,, Check where I am .....which site ,,,, under which heading ,,,,The word Farce comes to mind !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ,
We are so opposite you and I but you make me laugh. I’m into comfort, tv, books, holidays and no Ari totally teetotal over Christmas; boring. You are into animals and the great outdoors. However, you are great to chat to, Hope you get this message, I still can’t work this site! Drop me a line.and tell me what you’re up too.
Are you there? Lost you! Hope all okay x
Happy you have met someone to chat to. Your son is absolutely right, but you are a lovely lady, I only connected because live with my 87 year old aunt, who is fabulous. Also awake strange hours because I research for my son in Dallas. Anyway take care and stay happy x One thing Beany how do I go private to avoid the public website like you did?
Best wishes x
Bit of a dichotomy family man and holding hands? Wish you well.
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How is the land of ice and snow?
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Food and etc. must be stock piled ahead of time. Much of business such as bus, groceries close during storms. Many highways are prone to closing.
I am new and looking for chat, ideally voice perhaps via skype with other polymaths, intellectuals, free thinkers who like listening and commenting on Colbert and Johnathan Pie.
Who aren't afraid to speak their mind.
We'd like to joke around , appreciate satire and wonder what may be new in medical and science research.
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I can join you in the outdoors ,and writing ,Poems are my forte , School French gives me the ability
to order a coffee ,and ,,be polite to people # Where are we going to have the suggested coffee ,?
You pick !!!!!!
Ariadne ,,,,
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you feel living on your own and feeling lonely. I live in a retirement
block of flats and have a one bedroom ground floor flat, so I do have
the best of both worlds, as I can stay in my flat or go into the lounge
if I want a bit of company. I am 74 years old ( going on 24 ) and I live
in Southampton, my name is Terry, and would be pleased to chat with
you if you would like, so have a good evening, and stay safe, all best
wishes, Terry.
I may get to know the real youhaha I think that you are right though
this type of accommodation is not for everyone, I myself have had a
few second thoughts since I have been here, but will not be moving
at my age, so have to make the most of life here, and it’s not too bad.We have had a wet and windy day here today, so a bit of a damp squid for
the firework night, there has been a few going off that I can hear, but I
don’t think that it’s the same occasion as it used to be. Well had better
finish off for now, will have one more cup of tea, and see if there is a
decent film on the TV to take me up to bed time, so sleep well, and
happy dreams, all best wishes, Terry.
Hope I can join in the chat. I too, am 60 feeling 40. Live with my elderly aunt she is 87 but great and so funny. Problem is pretty much housebound, although not physically.. I love crime series on Netflix, and real crime documentaries and dare I say it law & order special victims I hope I can join in your chat x
city of Southampton, am a fair bit older than you at 74, but like you
feel and act like someone a good deal younger.
I love to travel and since I retired tend to spend some of the winter
months in South Africa, have not long come back from a trip to Cape
Town, have been there many times, but the long flights do tend to
make me tired as can’t sleep on planes.
Sorry to hear that you are essentially housebound, but probably not
too bad in this cold weather.
My father came from South Wales, a little village near Swansea, do
know the name but can’t spell it. ( something like Ystalaferra ) sorry
if that is nowhere like the spelling, wish you Welsh would learn to
speak English haha.
Well enough waffle from me, so am always here if you want to continue
chatting, take care and stay warm, best wishes, Terry.
And I am saying hello to beanie and AJ too
I spent my childhood in sa
some don’t, you take pot luck on this site, Yes I was in Cape Town in
October, have been many times, had a wonderful couple of weeks, but
as I have said, may not go again due to the long flights. Would love to go
again but may now look at Europe for trips next year, A cold day here in
Southampton, expect that it is Nationwide, still have the heating on and
just going to put some soup in the microwave to heat up, thanks once
again for taking the time to message, maybe we can chat about S Africa
some other time, take care and stay warm, best wishes, Terry.
Don’t know how to work this site so I’m sorry if you don’t hear from me. I understand completely. Life is short as we get older, but we are still here! My aunt was so active, had a fall fractured her hip, then Covid hit us. My aunt does go out twice a week, but we are talking about a lady who walked two to three miles daily. However, we do laugh, have a cheeky wine and are thankful for family although not near. Happy to chat xx
So sorry I thought you were a real estate agent I live on the Gower very near Swansea, and too have travelled. Many parts USA, lived in Turin, Italy, Amsterdam, Holland but not in the red light district Freezing. here, how about you? Tell me more of you travel experiences, if you have time. X
manager of a block of luxury flats in Westminster, London before
I retired but that’s the nearest I can get to an Estate Agent.
It looks as if there are going to be a few of us on this site chatting
to each other, and that makes it more interesting.
Yes I love to travel, have done since I was 17 years old and joined
the Army, my first posting was to Swaziland ( now called Eswatini)
in Southern Africa, I think that’s when my love of Africa started.
I had a triple heart bypass in 2001, and decided to make the most
of my recovery, so quit my job and booked up to go on an overland
trip on a truck with 25 strangers from Cairo to Cape Town, 18 weeks
and 13 countries later I was hooked. ( Google Absolute Africa if you
want to see what overlanding is all about ) so there you have a potted
history of my travels, so won’t bore you with too much information or
you will never chat to me again, thank you for your reply, and hope
that we can chat again, take care, and stay warm, Terry.
replying but have only just caught up with yours, sometimes things
on this site can be a bit on the slow side.
Anyway it was interesting to hear that your father was in the Airforce
in Rhodesia ( now of course called Zimbabwe ) He must have been
brave to go swimming in the Zambezi river if that’s where he went, as
lots of Crocodiles and hippos in there..
Yes you could have been born there if your mother had decided to
go, it’s a beautiful country, with a great climate, I loved it there and
have been a few times, have you been there yourself? if not go and
see for yourself, if you are able, give me a shout and I will come with
you haha,
Hope you have had a wonderful Christmas, I am at my sisters in
Basingstoke, but will be returning home to Southampton on Wednesday.
If you would like to keep in touch, will welcome your message, take
care and stay warm, best wishes, Terry.
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With covid about, and being clinicaly vulnerable it has proven prudent so far.
I am a tree climber, which is perhaps not so prudent at over 60 years old, I contract climb for wildlife and woodland trusts, and in willow harvesting occasionally, for cricket bat production.
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Am quite happy to chat with people and have a good sense of humour....
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I’m 60, looking to just talk to people. As very housebound. Take care of my aunt aged 87. Live in South Wales. Hope we can chat
I'm fairly new and trying my best to put myself out there and be more sociable (even if it is only online). Happy to chat. Not online very often but try to check in at least once a day.
Got to be Welsh with double L
Happy to chat so long as no squeezes and hugs are implied like your neighbour scrilleizard. I live very near the Gower, hate our weather, love my family and Netflix What about you?
Hi AJ. Live in South Yorkshire and I'm fairly new to the site. Female, 58 and heck, I am a hugger but I know my boundaries so I'll just raise my hand and wave hello. Who the heck is Scrilleizard? I've obviously missed something.
Weather is a nightmare at the moment. My family is my everything and Netflix is probably my best friend. Ha
It's your handle that did it .
Meant scrollwizard oh and no disrespect to scrollwizard need to go to Specsavers! Going to family for Christmas, my daughter & son plus their partners. Really looking forward to Christmas. Netflix: Started watching Korean series with subtitles, sad but true. They are just so respectful lovely to watch. Love Motherland, I’m Julia Love law & Order Special Victims. What are you up to for Christmas? Also sorry you may be from Yorkshire but that is definitely a Welsh name. Not that I’m Welsh, live near the Gower now due to family, but born in Rugby
Sincerely I mis-read the messages. It was Sunshinekurlz sending you hugs and kisses, I was a bit affronted thought it was you sending them. Once again sincere apologies and from South Wales to North Wales best wishes.
How long have you been moved and what do you like about where you live
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