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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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11th Dec 2019 11:14:47
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Good day,
I am an active 72 year old male retired teacher,cricket and rugby coach.I read non-fiction and have a large library at home in Sutton,Surrey.
I am married and help at an over 60s club 2 days a week.
When the weather is suitable I use my London free travel card as often as possible and I am a member of Kew Gardens,The National Trust,Palaces and have free access to Virgin Lounge in The Haymarket to use as a watering hole on my London trips.
I aim happy with my own company but as my younger wife works full time I would find it interesting to share the above with like minded people.
May the Sun smile upon you all.
Peter
Karmen
8th Dec 2019 03:59:18 (Last activity: 8th Dec 2019 16:33:24)
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Hello to all newbies and regulars. I recently joined Silver Surfers and have enjoyed surfing the different posts. I am happy I found this clean chat site.
Response from Beauty made on 8th Dec 2019 16:33:24
Hi 'Karmen' Welcome to all of us....If' you're ever UK bound, would be delighted to hear from you. I'm not too far from Heathrow airport, so that might be a plus...All the best on here
Recentlyretired
29th Nov 2019 17:55:05
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I am just about to be 60 and lest a job this month after 35 years - its certainly been a strange few weeks but no complaints so far. Certainly more time and have been trying to do more fitness. I live in Birmingham UK. How have others coped with this transition?
Exaden
21st Nov 2019 14:14:18
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I’m retired and have never used this type of communication before so I would be interested in how to get going. I live in Breezy Brighton, enjoy reading Shakesphere, country and western music and horse racing.
Lamps08
16th Nov 2019 19:41:13 (Last activity: 19th Nov 2019 16:29:40)
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Hi to all hope all are keeping as well as can be this evening. Just joined thought I would say hi to all. Not sure how this works yet
Response from edna made on 19th Nov 2019 09:55:30
Same here, and not sure how it works. If you read this have a great day and take care.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 19th Nov 2019 16:29:40
Good evening and welcome to the site , I hope you make lots of friends with the same interest as you .
Cynlou54
17th Nov 2019 11:26:33 (Last activity: 17th Nov 2019 12:29:48)
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I am new here, I am 64 and retired cuz of my hearing loss and sickness from it . I am from Canada , I have 3 children and 4.5 grandchildren, I don’t have anyone really to talk to in the real world so I thought I would try here
Response from Cynlou54 made on 17th Nov 2019 11:27:12
I am 54 not 64
Response from Baileybird11 made on 17th Nov 2019 12:29:48
Hello Cynlou54, Nice to meet you. My name is Babs, I'm 65 years of age and live in Manchester UK. It would be nice to chat if you are up for it!
Orchid59
17th Nov 2019 09:41:17
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Hello everyone, just introducing myself and getting to know the site.
Marymoo2
14th Nov 2019 20:40:21
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Hello from South Yorkshire. I'm 62 years young, retired, have an allotment and a beautiful rescue dog. My mobility has taken a knock over the last year so I'm having to amend my hobbies and social life which is frustrating at times. I'm looking at buying an ebike. Wondered if anyone has any advice? Would love to chat to anyone, not just about ebikes though.
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12th Nov 2019 03:36:01 (Last activity: 13th Nov 2019 10:57:43)
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Response from PatriciaB96 made on 13th Nov 2019 10:57:43
Good morning ellef2019 welcome to the site there are many people here from all over the world , I hope you will make lots of new friends here
Dodgyroger
12th Nov 2019 21:53:28
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Hello fellow and fellowesses I hope someone out there may be able to help me and a good friend of mine.
Back in 1966 or 67 a young lady from Sheffield went on holiday to Ostend, there she met a young man called Ian from Balham. After the holiday they not only stayed in touch by letter, tslephone calls etc., but also made visits to each other, she to Balham him to Sheffield. Unfortunately the young ladies mum became seroously ill and what with the stress and the necessity of caring theit relationship broke down, obviously the distance between them didn't help.
The young lady is now in her seventies and her memory is somewhat vague, sometimes a bit more lucid than other times. She remembers Ian's dad was a policeman but at the time of writing this that's about it.
From what she has said I know she would dearly like to know if Ian iß OK and deep down I think she would like to possi ly see him again.
With so little information I know it will be pretty impossible for anyone to help find her Ian but I'm a born optimist.
Dolphin500
10th Nov 2019 22:15:18 (Last activity: 11th Nov 2019 17:52:30)
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I am new here hi to all'

I am a married 57 year old with 5 grown up adult 2 boys 3 girls I have lots of health problems I was very premature at birth weighing only 1 pound 13 oz I went down to a pound in weight I hope I can find friends and support on this sight as I surely need it Belive me.

Dolphin500.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 11th Nov 2019 17:52:30
Good evening Dolphin500 , welcome to the site , I hope you make lots of new friends with the same interest as you
Liketochat
10th Nov 2019 08:55:29 (Last activity: 10th Nov 2019 14:26:04)
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Hi can anyone help please I have had two emails saying that I have private messages but I can’t find them when I log into m6 chat? Thanks.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 10th Nov 2019 14:26:04
Good afternoon , on the side line there a little tab with 4 parts push on tab and your message bit will come up and your be able to read it
InaE
7th Nov 2019 05:15:11 (Last activity: 7th Nov 2019 21:19:00)
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hi trying something new make new friends maybe I live in Colorado but grew up a farm gal in Kansas I have a great sense of humor will welcome chat with anyone as long as you keep it clean
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 7th Nov 2019 21:19:00
Good evening and welcome to the site , I hope you will meet new friends here
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7th Nov 2019 02:09:44 (Last activity: 7th Nov 2019 19:01:19)
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Response from PatriciaB96 made on 7th Nov 2019 19:01:19
Good evening tommy , I'm so sorry for your loss , we are reasonable nice people here , it may take time for folk to answer , take care enjoy your day
Harry3645
3rd Nov 2019 13:05:25
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Hello, I'm retiring in the next few months so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm quite confused about what I'm going to do when I retire!! Does anyone else feel like this?

I'm now working part-time for a social impact project to improve life post retirement. If it's also something you care about, please complete this survey and maybe we can collaboratively improve our lives when we 'retire'?

Edward679
21st Oct 2019 18:11:57 (Last activity: 2nd Nov 2019 13:52:03)
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Hello,

I’m new to the site but having moved to Stafford a few weeks ago I thought I would give this a go. I hope I’m not breaching the etiquette of the forum by saying although I’m happy to chat online I would like to use this as a way of meeting people ‘face to face’.
Response from CaroleAH made on 21st Oct 2019 19:13:18
Hi Edward,
Welcome to Silversurfers! I don't see why it might be a breach of etiquette to say that you would like to meet other Silversurfers face to face. I hope that you manage to meet lots of interesting people and if you join in with a few of the posts on the Forum you will, hopefully find like-minded individuals. Good Luck 🙂
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 21st Oct 2019 19:30:43
Good evening Edward and welcome to the site, I hope you will make lots of new friends with the same interest as you
Response from CynthiaL3 made on 2nd Nov 2019 13:52:03
Hi PatriciaB! You seem to be to local greeter so I thought I would just hop in here and introduce myself. I'm new here as well and this isn't quite what I was hoping for. I was hoping for live chat, not sending emails back and forth. I get lonely and was hoping to engage in some conversation. I guess this will have to do. I hope everyone is having a nice beginning of November. Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour on Saturday before bed!
gjohnsto
31st Oct 2019 20:45:34
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I am looking for a roommate to take an Emerald Princess cruise from San Pedro, CA thru the Canal to Ft. Lauderdale on January 2. I don't want to pay double so I need someone to share a room.

15 nights, $1,153/person.
GenuineCrystalClear
29th Oct 2019 23:25:53 (Last activity: 30th Oct 2019 12:52:14)
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New to a lot of things. Looking to talk with real, decent, honest people. Topics can vary. Just no politics here.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 30th Oct 2019 12:52:14
Good afternoon Genuine crystal clear , and welcome to the site, I hope you will make lots of new friends with the same interest as you
CaroB4
22nd Oct 2019 22:52:23
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Hello Edward...I am new too and stumbling my way around as well as yet. Hope you are making connections and getting involved in conversation by now...or starting a new topic perhaps.
AreipW
22nd Oct 2019 12:50:36
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Hello, I’ve just joined the site. As a 63 year old female I would like to try and make new friends with people with similar interests. My particular interests are the environment, animals, museums, art, good food and wine, gardening, music, France, travel, crochet. That’s a start!
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