Just joined so I'm introducing myself.
Watch this postI will be 67 next month and retired from the many different jobs in my working life. I guess that I didn’t ever find my calling. I went to university at age 59 but when it was over it was too late to launch a new career. I wanted to lecture but students don’t want to listen to old fogies, so sadly I put aside that idea and settled into life as an eccentric dog owner.
I live in a beautiful Lancashire valley surrounded by hills that demand they be walked/climbed, how could I refuse?
I would like to do a bit of cycle touring but a recent diagnosis of spondylosis and some hip pain means that I may not be doing a world tour anytime soon!
I’m keen to make some friends as I have been on my own for a very long time now, my daughters don’t bother much with me and I don’t have a partner.I didn’t expect to be so isolated at this time in my life, isn’t it strange the way family and friends seem to forget us when we get past 60?
I will pop in regularly and hope to strike up some friendships.
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So glad to finally get a response from somebody. You might have seen that I am in the USA, but you didn't mention where you were.
Yes, my two poodles---Magnolia and Honeybun--were very ,very special. Most everyone knows that standard poodles are EXTREMELY smart. They are almost like having a child for sure. Their intuition is almost scary at times.
I couldn't face not having some kind of companion, so I adopted a rescue kitten. He is a Garfield---orange named CLANCY. He is 2 years old now and spoiled rotten. I have always had cats and dogs---siamese cats. In fact my daughter who lives in Nashville has 4 !!! All siamese and all rescues.
I hope that gets us started chatting. I am in South Florida where today it was 84 degrees. I moved here from Chicago but have travelled quite a bit.
Again, thanks for your response and look forward to hearing from you again.
BUBBAJO
Gosh, it's great to hear from somebody after weeks of NOTHING. Seems fortuitous that we are in the same state----and on a primarily British website.
Thought I would give you a little more info and perhaps some other topics that might be of mutual interest.
I am a big fan of MUSIC. Played in a small town symphony as a kid and actually had my own little string ensemble in high school. I played cello. So I get a lot of entertainment from listening to music now. I like most kinds except for todays popular stuff which masquerades as music.
Places I've lived-----Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Florida. I was in electronics in my working days and travelled pretty extensively. Started out as a school teacher though---math and science.
My wife passed away three years ago from a severe case of alzheimers. Most people don't know it can be fatal. She was a registered nurse.
I have two daughters---one in Nashville and one in Santa Fe, New Mexico. One is a financial specialist, and the other had her own internet business and don't think she works anymore. Neither is married, so no grandchillun..
So there's a lot of info in a short summary. Hope you reciprocate with a little more insight into what interests you.
Take care,
Bubbajo
I’m Katrina age 45 I live in USA came across all your comments on the forum and I’ll say it’s nice I’ll like to have a conversation with you I’m tired of being bored staying home alone
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Bless you
Don't give up.
I have been a member here now for the best part of three minutes so thought it was about time I left a message. Pity that I can't think of anything interesting to say, but i guess that good manners dictate that I should introduce myself. I am not sure how we deal with real names here so will leave that for now, but I am a single man living in Gateshead who will turn 60 in two days time. I am happy with my lot, but also maybe considering a little bit of a reboot.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Lovely to hear from you. I had a good day on my birthday (just quiet drinks with my brother and sister) and a few days off work either side, which was nice.
In Gateshead the weather is drizzly.....always!!!.....I quite like it really.
Take care and keep in touch. it would be nice to know more about you.
Bob