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.
Community Terms & Conditions
Content standards
These content standards apply to any and all material which you contribute to our site (contributions), and to any interactive services associated with it.
You must comply with the spirit of the following standards as well as the letter. The standards apply to each part of any contribution as well as to its whole.
Contributions must:
be accurate (where they state facts); be genuinely held (where they state opinions); and comply with applicable law in the UK and in any country from which they are posted.
Contributions must not:
contain any material which is defamatory of any person; or contain any material which is obscene, offensive, hateful or inflammatory; or promote sexually explicit material; or promote violence; promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age; or infringe any copyright, database right or trade mark of any other person; or be likely to deceive any person; or be made in breach of any legal duty owed to a third party, such as a contractual duty or a duty of confidence; or promote any illegal activity; or be threatening, abuse or invade another’s privacy, or cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety; or be likely to harass, upset, embarrass, alarm or annoy any other person; or be used to impersonate any person, or to misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person; or give the impression that they emanate from us, if this is not the case; or advocate, promote or assist any unlawful act such as (by way of example only) copyright infringement or computer misuse.
Nurturing a safe environment
Our Silversurfers community is designed to foster friendships, based on trust, honesty, integrity and loyalty and is underpinned by these values.
We don't tolerate swearing, and reserve the right to remove any posts which we feel may offend others... let's keep it friendly!
Just joined want to say hello. Im 54 in couple of days I feel im coming to a crossroads in my life. I have a loving partner and a 2yr old son (Yeah I know i gotta be outta my mind) My other kids are adults 2 girls and a boy. Due to a whole lot of reasons Im starting to examine parts of my life.
The one thing that scares me is how reclusive I have become. so I guess the reason for joining this group is to try and meet/talk with other people and expand my friends network.
We live on a small 40acre property and breed horses. They take up so much of our time and its become very easy to just fob off people when the odd invite to socialise is extended.
So if you wanna chat sometime Im happy to.
I have joined the local U3A group and I have great Neighbours.
I love reading, sewing, visiting new places and my garden.
I would love to hear from anyone particularly if you live in Norfolk and you can recommend places to visit so that I can really get to know the area.
I live in Moseley, Virginia, USA. I joined Silversurfers a few days ago and have been learning to navigate. I'm 68 and retired. I enjoy reading, listening to music, writing short stories (how good they are is up for debate), gardening, and just generally waking up to a new day and its possibilities. I try not to walk past too many mirrors because it always makes me wonder who that woman is I see looking back at me. 🙂 I am looking forward to getting to know some of you Silversurfers.
Welcome to all of us. Sounds like you have a lot to deal with. Sure you'll meet some new friends on here. All the best to you
Arti is my large Scottie. Arti suffers attitude and lately we've had problems on who is going to sleep on my side of the bed. I think it's solved.
Isolation. That's a problem here in the town where I live because I came from Norfolk (it was a long walk) and I'm not a native of Somerset. I was bred in Surrey graduated to East Sussex (where I lived for over 30 years) and moved to Norfolk for ten years, then moved nearer family who are all very busy with life. Its hard to make friends here even in the U3A, so I understand completely how you feel. My best wishes
I am also separated and joined silversurfers very recently, looking for people to chat with. What books do like reading.?
I see you run, tried that and it hurt my knees so I go to the gym instead and row.
I've just joined this Forum and I am not sure how it works yet so thought I'd start by introducing myself.
I 62 and have been retired for 2 years. I am a Scot living in Scotland. I enjoy travelling, reading, walking, music ( going to Gigs and Festivals ). I do some voluntary work to use the skills I built up in my career and because I think I still have something to offer.
I find the Winter months quite difficult since I retired and long for Spring.
I just thought I'd introduce myself as I'm new and not too sure of how this all works yet.
I'm 51 years old and would love to extend my social circle. Please feel free to give me a shout.
I'm. 52 and am mid divorce. I'm a supply teacher but as I have this huge change in my life right now, I'm retraining as a reflexologist. I hope to set up my own business, and also retain my weekly day of teaching in a primary school which I love, but know I've been out of the game for too long to go back full.time.
I'm about to embark on a weight loss journey. The stress of divorce has had an impact on me!
I live in South Wales with one of my sons. I have a good circle of friends but they are all involved romantically which leaves a huge gap in my life that I'm keen to fill. Life throws us all curve balls. Love in the moment as much as you can!
I would enjoy hearing about your life in the UK. We have elk in our back yard. In fact, the herd was here in force last night, and I need to put up an electric wire so they don't keep knocking over my new garden border of Alberta Spruce. I suppose that sounds foreign. We see a black bear once in a while. But I've never seen a cougar although they are on the island and I hear from neighbours that they have been sighted. The last time I saw a bear I was weeding and my brother called out to me to look up. When I did I saw a mother bear and two cubs coming down the trail from the barn. I don't know who was more startled. They ran away as soon as they heard me call out
I live with my husband and my brother. Hubby and I have four sons, as we are a blended family. One son has a developmental disability and we have bought him a townhome where he lives with his cousin, who has a similar disability and is doing fine.
I am fortunate and I know it. A bit bored at the moment. But we'll go to a dance at New Year's with friends. What are your plans for New Year's?
Welcome to us from UK....Visited Vancouver Island way back in 1985....heavens am I really so old....beautiful place to live in. I'm based in UK, Surrey.....not too far from Heathrow, UK bound, please let me know...… Plans for New Year...stay home,listen to Jools Holland & let off a few fireworks @ midnight, unless there's a curfew...all the best to you and yours X