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Just joined so I'm introducing myself.

I 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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redrover3
20th Jan 2024 13:10:00
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Hi I’m Alan I’ve just joined SS as I retired in January just what can I claim now I’ve go my bus pass
Can you claim on council tax ?
LissaJ
17th Jan 2024 19:45:44 (Last activity: 19th Jan 2024 20:46:46)
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Hello, I'm new too nice to meet you
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 18th Jan 2024 09:21:04
Good morning, nice to you a new member too
Response from LissaJ made on 18th Jan 2024 21:18:54 > @PatriciaB96
Thank you, its a little mid boggling to maneuver this site, any tips?
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 19th Jan 2024 20:46:46 > @LissaJ
Hi , no tips , sorry , just a little patience, your get used to it
Dukey
17th Jan 2024 02:06:00 (Last activity: 18th Jan 2024 21:17:22)
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Hello…I am new so bear with me.

Dukey
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 18th Jan 2024 09:22:10
Good morning a nice to meet a new member on here
Response from LissaJ made on 18th Jan 2024 21:17:22
Hi Dukey, I am also new here, joined yesterday (Wednesday)
IDK
12th Jan 2024 18:37:21 (Last activity: 13th Jan 2024 09:11:11)
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Hello
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 13th Jan 2024 09:11:11
Hello
Genmutt
9th Jan 2024 04:47:38 (Last activity: 13th Jan 2024 09:10:29)
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Just joined. Hoping to find new friends. I'm sure it will take awhile for me to navigate the site. It's looks like a fun place and I hope to meet lots of new people.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 13th Jan 2024 09:10:29
Good morning, genmutt , I hope you will like it here , many nice people are on this site , enjoy your day
PatriciaB96
11th Jan 2024 09:21:55
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Good morning and welcome, this site is quite nice and friendly, I hope you will enjoy your time here , there are many people here who have made friends, I hope you will find some who you would hear from , have a nice day , chat again if you have time
PatriciaB96
11th Jan 2024 09:19:07
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Good morning, yes there are lots of people on here , I hope you will find some new friends, it's a great place to seek penpals
kilmeny
1st Aug 2023 17:50:06
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hi there read your introduction with interest. like you i went to university as a mature student and followed the academic path for years part time until ended up as a lecturer on a two year contract. i hated it not the students they were lovely but the staff were very unfriendly it was so political everyone jostling for the upper hand so you didn't miss out on anything. i too live alone and have done for many years like you my children are all adults now and don't make contact unless asking for something usually financial help! it sounds as if you live in a nice area and that's a positive. i've been ill for the past five years but determined to keep mobile as long as possible i'm now 80 years old can't believe it where did all those years go? i live near the sea and outside is nice and flat so i can walk along the promenade for a while and have decided that when i can't i'll get a nice snazzy little mobile scooter and whizz along for my shopping. good luck
CaroleAH
29th Jul 2023 13:14:17
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Hi Skercat, I believe that Celtwitch left the website years ago so she won't be answering your query.
Skercat
28th Jul 2023 21:56:03
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Hello. I’m interested in your name, celtwitch. Are you knowledgeable about Celtic witchcraft? I am starting to read about it and would like to meet someone who can point me in the direction of what is valid and what is just marketing. It is so difficult these days to know is what you are reading is valid.

I am a 68 year old woman trying to waste her days as productively as possible.
franksol
13th Jun 2023 13:09:37
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Hi
I am 75 spent many years teaching. I enjoy bowls and swimming. keen to make links with like minded people.
Dotcountry
25th May 2023 22:26:07
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smokeyy
11th Feb 2023 07:38:14 (Last activity: 16th May 2023 00:54:41)
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Hi celtwich !
In the same boat as you.Retired from the railroad.Made good money back then.But the life style not so pretty.Didn't have time for the family.My son might,just might say hi in 3 months or more.He really doesn't want to have anything to do with me. The wife.Still married.But more or less just friends. Friends.Never really had none.Working for the railroad did that.Having wed. / thur. off working nights 33 years.Hard to make friends. Your home,their working.Kind of makes one say,wish i stayed in the navy.When I retired thought i do things i been wanting to do.Like metal detecting for one.Wellllll didn't work out. Soon as i retired,about a month later medical problems one after another.I agree with what ya say about family forget you.MIne forgot me when i went to work for the railroad. They don't look at this.A roof over your head,food in your belly,education,places they went etc.Yes it hard to wake up everyday & nothing to do & no one to talk to. I live in Louisiana,U.S.A. ,The southern part at the bottom.Grew up trapping,shrimp boats,oyster boats,& partying on weekends at the Honky Tonk bars.Came home out the Navy.Allllllllll gone.No one around. I use to speak the cajun french language.With no one around to talk to I lost all of it. Jobs wouldn't let you speak it. They hated it.The world changed for me.I said wish I'd stayed in the Navy.Problem there is,no good retirement.Have to be a Captain or better with 35 plus years to retire from them. Well i wrote a book. Due Take care now.Hope to chat more...
Smokeyy
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 11th Feb 2023 09:16:36
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Response from Anneluree made on 5th Mar 2023 17:50:04
Hi Smokyy

Would your wife let you travel on a Caribbean cruise with a female? Do you even want to cruise?
I am looking for a friend only to share a cabin with. It has to be Princess, but they have a lot of options. Most leave from FL but I have seen one or two from New Orleans. I am very new to this site - so I don't know how anyone connects.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 5th Mar 2023 19:30:09 > @Anneluree
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Response from mollymaxwell24 made on 16th May 2023 00:54:41 > @Anneluree
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SussexByTheSea
25th Mar 2023 13:36:22 (Last activity: 26th Mar 2023 09:07:24)
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Hi celtwitch, Hope you are well as can be. I am a very similar situation, at 52, and also an eccentric dog owner ! I live in Sussex, estranged from my family, my two sons have now left home, I really feel for you doing the uni, I started a fine art degree distance learning, passed the first unit but struggling with it, I have a few issues with my spine, surgery at age 20 for spinal stenosis and had issues ever since but no further support other than stating I have a Tarlov Cyst on my spine and scoliosis. It is only recently I have looked into Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and a GP finally agreed it could be but 'there isn't anything they can do about it anyway' Take care .
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 26th Mar 2023 09:07:24
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RosalieCove
15th Oct 2022 05:53:59 (Last activity: 5th Mar 2023 17:56:15)
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Good Evening,
From the US and new to this. If anyone likes to talk about gardening, pets, travel or cooking, let’s chat…
Looking forward to hearing from anyone…
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 15th Oct 2022 08:31:24
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Response from RosalieCove made on 16th Oct 2022 20:26:16 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
Thank
You! Looking forward to chatting with new folks!
Response from Beauty made on 19th Oct 2022 18:03:57 > @RosalieCove
Hi 'RosalieCove' Always love to chat & looking for travel companions....hope to hear from you...
Response from LauraQ1 made on 21st Oct 2022 14:18:06 > @RosalieCove
Hi I love animals and have a little black poodle whom I adore and he knows it! I love pasta and pizza but have just bought an air fryer so will be looking for some meat free recipes. I haven’t used the internet before to talk to people so I will see how this goes. I have recently lost the closest person to me so trying I am trying to find an out let and hopefully an interest.
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Response from Purplecrypto67 made on 22nd Oct 2022 10:08:10 > @RosalieCove
Hi. I’m always up for a chat. Also love gardening. It’s just so peaceful and rewarding. The garden is my sanctuary and working there is the best activity for both physical and mental health. I’m just thinking about getting into beekeeping too next year
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 22nd Oct 2022 11:38:04 > @Purplecrypto67
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Response from RosalieCove made on 22nd Oct 2022 14:49:10 > @Purplecrypto67
Thanks for chatting. Yes, my garden and pets are my therapy. And being a Therapist almost 20 years, I sure need it! Stay in touch, hope all is well!
Rosalie
Response from RosalieCove made on 22nd Oct 2022 14:50:58 > @Beauty
Good Morning from Pennsylvania! It’s a beautiful fall day, sunny and going to be 70 degrees today!! I’m on a bus trip to Delaware and looking forward to a day away!
Hope all is well with you!
Rosalie
Response from RosalieCove made on 22nd Oct 2022 14:53:39 > @LauraQ1
Stay in touch, I love to chat about my pets, gardening, food! Let me know how you like you’re new air fryer! I do t have one but considering getting one.
Hope you’re having a great day! I’m on a bus trip today and looking forward to being out on this beautiful fall day! Sun is shining, 70 degrees and enjoying a day away!
Best to you!
Rosalie
Response from Beany made on 4th Nov 2022 12:55:38 > @LauraQ1
Hello Laura I’m sorry for your recent loss and hope you have some lovely memories.I’m a very old lady according to my date of birth but in my head I’m as young as I feel.I live alone and do not go out on my own so really enjoy any contact and would be happy to chat.
Response from Beauty made on 7th Nov 2022 12:43:18 > @Beany
Hi Beany Bet you're not so old. Sad that you can't get out. Covid did not help any of us. Where are you located? Beauty
Response from Beany made on 7th Nov 2022 13:12:07
I’m in West Midlands close to Birmingham As soon as I speak everyone knows that ! It is an awful accent but we used to be a friendly lot but things are changing now as we are more mixed up.I’m afraid things are not as they used to be everywhere but of course we have to move on and at this time we need A BIG CHANGEto get us all on an even call.
Response from Beauty made on 7th Nov 2022 15:36:34 > @Beany
Not to worry, I sound like Pam Ayres (Oxon/Berks), my lovely. I'm going to send you a private message just to see if you get notified. All the best to you. Beauty
Response from Terry48 made on 8th Nov 2022 16:44:45 > @Beauty
Hi Beauty, I sound like a male version of Pam Ayers, was born in Reading
Berkshire, it spent 12 years in the Gloucestershire Regiment whilst in the
Army, so must have picked up the accent. I now live in Southampton so
have moved around a lot. Would be up for a chat at any time as am 74
and retired, take care, all best wishes, Terry
Response from Beauty made on 10th Nov 2022 19:01:29 > @Terry48
Hi Terry omg 'a male version of Pam Ayres... Do you compose rhyming prose? I love to chat too. Will send you a private message. All the best to you as well.....(Dad was in Ox & Bucks WWII, not a good career move...)
Response from Terry48 made on 10th Nov 2022 22:07:51 > @Beauty
Good evening Beauty, thank you for your reply, sorry to disappoint but
poetry is not my forte,but I did make a small journal of an overland trip
I did in 2002/2003 from Cairo to Cape Town on a truck with 28 other
people I had never met before, 13 Countries in 18 weeks quite an
experience I can tell you. Will look forward to the private chat if I can
find it. Have a good evening, all best wishes, Terry x
Response from jettez made on 12th Dec 2022 11:51:37 > @Purplecrypto67
I love my garden too but too cold now to be out there. Trying to keep my garden bee friendly. Where do you hail from.
Response from Haynes4279 made on 30th Dec 2022 22:18:13 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
Hi Sally, I'm John, recent joiner in the UK. Have been to the USA a few times - my late parents knew some US WW2 veterans (long story) who had been billetted in the town I grew up in. They were regulars at their reunions for some years. Acted as chaperone to them both a couple of times, Dad once and went alone one year (2006). Unfortunately not been back since. Have been as north as Niagara Falls, as south as Roanoke VA. The Quadraci pavillion extension to the Milwaukee art museum is prbably my favourite piece of modern architecture.

Costs have restricted travel of late. Have visited a nephew and friends in Australia a few times and had a few holidays in France.

Enjoy time in the kitchen, although the effort for one and other distractions limits my creativity these days. During lockdown 1 over here we had a virtual bake off at work and have been baking flapjack regularly since. Usually it's a Victoria Sponge for my birthday cake.
Response from Ariadne made on 14th Jan 2023 10:54:18 > @Beauty
hello Beauty ,,,a Fan at last !!! I write Smiley poetry ... Trot over to the LITERATURE site ,,and enter ARIADNE. poet .... I promise .lots of them will make you smile .They made me smile when I wrote them ...
I live on South Yorkshire ,,well, someone has to ,happily on the edge of Derbyshire ,,and with a strong wind , I can make Chatsworth Park in 20 mins and all those deer ,
Response from Beauty made on 14th Jan 2023 13:08:16 > @Ariadne
How fortunate are you....wonderful countryside....Nature takes over....
Response from Anneluree made on 5th Mar 2023 17:56:15 > @Beauty
Hi Beauty:

I am looking for a travel companion, too. Specifically on Princess cruises before Dec 2024. I am an active 78 year old widow who loves to cruise, but I have one son and coordinating his schedule, his wife's, and son's school activities is difficult. I live in California, but can fly anywhere.
I don't know how to communicate - I guess thru this forum? I hope to hear from you if you are interested.
HippyChick07
27th Feb 2023 19:05:00 (Last activity: 27th Feb 2023 22:24:12)
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Hi,

I'm new here, just signed up today.

I'm not retired yet, I have 4 more years till that. I'm looking to get connected before retirement. I work with individuals that are in recovery from addictions. Also very deeply connected with the neurodivergent community. Looking to see how to best help those that are in recovery and have an IDD.

Ask away I'll tell you.

Love to cook, read, crafts, time with family and friends, travel, music, movies and theater.

Looking forward to chatting.

Trish
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Rosieroy2
5th Feb 2023 15:43:26 (Last activity: 5th Feb 2023 20:16:37)
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I to have just joined, my age is 76 years young. I have worked most of my life overseas in the offshore oil industry and in the capacity as an health, safety and environmental manager in the oil and gas pipeline section. Upon returning back to the UK l have spent my time in retirement finding it very boring. Due to my overseas working l find that l have very few friends within the UK, l am not lonely in anyway just wish l could meet people on the forum and hold good conversations. If anyone should wish to chat please do.
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wendelin
18th Jan 2023 02:48:10 (Last activity: 18th Jan 2023 08:11:17)
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Interesting. Seems like I'm in similar position-maybe lot in common? I love using my mind especially when it comes to analyzing or problem solving or just plain 'ol learning exploring or joking around. Have a couple of degrees and was making a few friends via pickle ball with with the crap hip and bad neck, shouldn't be doing that now. I'm just 60 and look even younger but in danger of holing up to be old eccentric way before my time. Looking to connect..
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PatriciaB96
12th Jan 2023 20:30:41
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Good evening and welcome to all new members to our group, I hope you like it here ,
JanetB10
1st Jan 2023 07:18:59 (Last activity: 2nd Jan 2023 20:13:51)
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Oh dear - You don't mention your gender here.
I'm a 72 yr old female from Qld
Australia
Enjoying a most active retirement and running away from my kids as much as I possibly can.
I've discovered Cruising and hoping to find other like minded geriatrics who love being the age they are to join with.
Would love to hear from you.
Kind regards
Jan Bagdonas
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Response from Beauty made on 2nd Jan 2023 20:13:51
Hi JanetB Great comments from you....Do you have any connections with the UK? B
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