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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I like New Mexico, I have visited different areas most are very pretty. If you get back on here get in touch.
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I too live on a beautiful island, Menorca in the Balearics. Been to the Channel Islands several times but a few years ago now when I was serving in the RAF it must be a lovely place to live.
Hope to hear from you.
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I don't know where Lancashire valley is but it's a lovely name. I live in the US in Arizona and there are few fully grown trees. Instead, there are cactus, tumbleweeds, and a few desert tolerant trees. I appreciate the desert but it's not my cup of tea. I live here only for my two small grandchildren.
Well, nice to meet you.
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Let's hope we all stay safe , from this terrible plague that entered our world .
I am new to Silversurfers and would like to introduce myself. I am soon to be 56 years old and work fulltime in a office and do volunteer work once or twice a month and do some part-time work at a Casino. I enjoy the beach and hiking and walking. I live in California in the Bay Area. I live by myself a joined this group to talk and would like to meet people. I also enjoy reading and movies and jump in my car and take a trip to new places.
So hello all and would like to start chatting.
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I'm new to silversurfers and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Al and I reside in eastern US
in the Philadelphia metro area. I'm 65 years young, semi retired, with a wide range of interests .
Single, with no children and a shrinking extended family has its advantages, but also presents a few
challenges . Sometimes thoughts of what the future holds can be overwhelming.
Anyway, just wanted to say hello and look forward to chatting with some new and interesting
people.
Be well everyone, and all the best for the new year!!
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Wishing you all the best for 2021. I myself don’t normally looks forward to the New Year but like everyone else this year will be pleased to see the back of 2020.
I live in Essex. UK.
Take care Al and keep well.
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Am looking to make new friends or just chat.
this site seems respectful and friendly
I'm wishing I had put almost anything but NonnieK as my username!!
I'm Kris. 67 - I often have a hard time realizing I'm 67!
I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, US.
I have a son, a daughter, grandson ( staying w/me) a 10 yr old granddaughter & a 9 yr old granddaughter.
I have a variety of interests, hobbies & such some of which are hard & kinda hard and not at all hard to do at this point in time!
I got excited to see that this group seems to be mostly people from England, Scotland, Ireland, and many others I'm sure!
It has been a dream of mine to go to Scotland. Guess I'll do my traveling by the seat of my pants!!
Even though I'm definitely an introvert, this Covid stuff, really has had a bigger impact on me than I thought it would months ago.
I'm single, but sometimes I wish there was another "pea" rattling around here. Miss those hugs & kisses!
Take good care!
I like the idea of a ‘pea like me’ site. It hasn’t been an easy year for anyone - I’ve managed to keep active, a little less inclined now it’s colder, but there are days when life is a little harder. I have two daughters - one living close by - plus a grandson (17) and a granddaughter (11). Various interests from reading, crafts, walking, cycling and volunteering. Let’s hope 2021 brings greater joy. Take care over there.
I'm assuming your NonnieK must be the name you are called by the grandchildren. I also live in New Mexico but I'm in Las Cruces. I just moved here 3 years ago. I also describe myself and an introvert but even introverts need some human contact. I have not really been anywhere since March. I order everything on line. I'm not really much of a traveler but I have two girlfriends that drag me all over. I do love genealogy and have ancestors from Scotland so could probably be talked into a trip there. Ha. I admire you for sharing your home with your daughter and grandchildren. I enjoy seeing them but I think I'm too set in my ways to share my home with anyone, family, friends or spouse on a full-time basis I'm sorry to say. That being said I do cherish my friends but they are all back in Kansas City where I am from. It isn't easy building new friendships at 68. Stay safe
I would love to correspond with people anywhere in the world. I currently live in New Mexico. I'm 68, retired and am feeling completed isolated during this time of COVID. I am the mother of 3 and grandmother to 4 all of whom are adults. I grew up in the Kansas City area and retired as a Pre-Sentence Investigator with the district courts. I enjoy genealogy, gardening, reading, walking, water aerobics and I binge watching Netflix and Amazon specials. Would enjoy learning about your life.
I am retired from nursing and have retrained in hatha yoga, yin yoga meditation and qigung.
Looking to develop an on line course targeting older women and our quest for maintaining our health feeling good and making the most of our life.
I hope you are not on your own this xmas.
I am on a similar path to you.
It would be nice to exchange ideas and become your friend.
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I have just joined this forum. I am 60 years old and live in a small town in Yorkshire. I work from home and care for my 19 year old son, who still lives at home, and his 21 year old brother, who has just moved into supported lodgings. Both sons have mental health difficulties.
I also have three fantastic indoor cats, so you might find me lurking on the 'Pets' forum, and I enjoy walking and reading.
I am quite used to online forums, but this one seems much friendlier and more open than others.
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I am a paramedic 20 years and currently work full time in in a GP practice
I love the outdoors in particular wildcamping and bushcraft
Where in Yorkshire are you from? I now live in Essex originally from W.Yorkshire.
Yes I have just joined the website around two months ago. Not made any comments much only today. I am living with my Son who has had learning difficulties when young as he was deaf after having measles at a young age. I have no partner as he died two years ago (that is a long story).
I enjoy travel but can’t at the moment due to Covid. Like Golf and swimming.
Looking for friendship as I am 68 nothing else. Live in Essex but Iam a Northerner.