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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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Dorset Maddie
23rd Aug 2019 09:57:07 (Last activity: 23rd Aug 2019 15:48:54)
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Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've just turned 60, a retired teacher living in beautiful Dorset. Widowed many years ago with three grown up children. I'm happy, healthy and active. I'd like to find a companion for holidays abroad, cruises etc. I enjoy seeing new places, experiencing different cultures and looking at architecture as well as swimming in warm seas, gentle walking and dining out. If you're interested in chatting to talk about future travel possibilities, please get in touch. Look forward to hearing from you.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 23rd Aug 2019 11:03:03
Good morning Dorset Maddie , welcome to this site , I hope you will find many friends with the same interest as you .
Response from Beauty made on 23rd Aug 2019 15:48:54
Hi Dorset Maddie
Welcome to all of us....Hope you can find some amenable travelling companions on here. Kind regards Beauty
LynneF51
19th Aug 2019 16:40:31 (Last activity: 21st Aug 2019 18:49:45)
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Hi From a town outside of Philly. Soon to be 68...
Response from Beauty made on 21st Aug 2019 18:49:45
Hi Lynne
Welcome to all of us across the pond & elsewhere. This small island is surrounded by water, this is why we're 'insular', we can't help it. Age is but a number, just think of the life you've enjoyed and how wise you are...and how much more fun there is out there...All the best Beauty.
TheArtporium
20th Aug 2019 22:32:07 (Last activity: 21st Aug 2019 10:35:41)
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Hello from West Wales, I’m new to SilverSurfers, so decided to pop by and introduce myself

I’m 55, married to the love of my life and have a large fur family. I’m retired with ill health, but take one day at a time.

I’ve several hobbies and interests, my main one being crafting. I’m one of those people, that like to try anything and everything.

I’m also an avid bookworm, my favourite authors being James Patterson, Val McDermid, Mary Higgins Clark, Agatha Christie, Patricia Cornwall, the list goes on lol.

Being at home most of the time, I tend to watch a lot of TV. Some of my favourites include Downton Abbey, 90 Days, Love Island and lots of crime stuff.

It’s going to sound pretty sad, but I don’t have any close family or friends, so decided to reach out, in an effort to change the situation. I’d love to hear from people all over, especially those that feel we have something in common

I think I’ll stop here and look forward to becoming a part of your community x
Response from Ziggymole made on 21st Aug 2019 09:10:52
Hi,
I'm also new on here, I live in the South Wales Valleys. I was widowed last year and like you I have no close friends as my husband and children were everything. I have two fur babies, an elderly Norweigian Forest cat and a Heinz 57.

I enjoy knitting and crochet and had decided to take up sewing just before my world turned upside down. I'm trying to sell up and downsize to Leicestershire atm. Not a lot of interest in the house though, unfortunately. When it does sell I'll be much closer to my eldest daughter and looking to make new friends and settle in.

I took early retirement on ill health grounds a few years ago and became a full time housewife until my occupational pension kicked in last year (just in time to rescue me from the benefits system). I've just had my first knee replaced and have been stuck in the house for six weeks as I'm not allowed to drive!

I'm interested in finding out about how this community works as my last experience of "chat rooms" was way back in the 90's.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 21st Aug 2019 10:35:41
Welcome TheArtporium to this site , I hope you find lots of new friends with the same interest as you.
BSM
19th Aug 2019 13:46:58 (Last activity: 19th Aug 2019 18:04:32)
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Hello new to this site, from the South, love God, family and my furbabies.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 19th Aug 2019 18:04:32
Welcome to this site , I hope you make lots of new friends , with the same interest as you .
John7453
14th Aug 2019 13:23:12
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Hi luckylady and welcome to the site, I hope that you find the site interesting and meet lots of people to chat to on here, John
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13th Aug 2019 14:03:22 (Last activity: 13th Aug 2019 18:33:09)
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Response from PatriciaB96 made on 13th Aug 2019 16:34:03
Good afternoon and welcome luckylady13uk , I hope you find lots of new friends here , many people who are from all over the world here .

Patricia
Response from GillC732 made on 13th Aug 2019 18:33:09
Hi lucky lady

Are you near West Yorkshire.?

Regards

Gill
GillC732
6th Aug 2019 17:07:02
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Hi

Recently joined, hoping to make new friends. I live in West Yorkshire and am 57. I was widowed 7 years ago, and although I have lovely friends they are all couples. I would love meet friends who would like to go on holiday, go out to the theatre, enjoy nights out and even a little shopping therapy.

I still work Part time in the NHS.
John7453
26th Jul 2019 15:27:29 (Last activity: 3rd Aug 2019 11:42:10)
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Hi, is there anyone on here from the South East?
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 26th Jul 2019 15:35:27
Good afternoon john7453 , there are lots of people here from all over the world , I am from essex .
Response from Kay21 made on 26th Jul 2019 22:09:47
Welcome John I am from the isle of wight, where abouts in the south east are you
Response from John7453 made on 1st Aug 2019 20:48:01
Hi Kay21, I have just sent you a private message
Response from CaroB4 made on 2nd Aug 2019 15:34:59
I am living in sunny Suffolk...which is sort of south east! New on here too.
Response from turnipicus made on 2nd Aug 2019 16:55:32
Hi John, I'm from the New Forest area - new on here - have been here for six years now. Previously from the London area and a Devon girl born and bred.
Response from John7453 made on 3rd Aug 2019 11:42:10
Hi turnipicus, I have sent you a private message, John
MonicaC4
1st Aug 2019 22:41:27 (Last activity: 2nd Aug 2019 15:51:40)
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Hello there I am new girl to the block just looking to make and meet new friends for chat .Just young gal of 83 .still shop and drive my car.monica
Derby shire area village gal see you hopefully
Response from CaroB4 made on 2nd Aug 2019 15:51:40
Hope you are not in Whaley Bridge Monica! Sounds grim and worrying up there just at the moment. Let's hope they get through this without further disaster.... Derbyshire is beautiful when the sun shines...a bit like Yorkshire really! I am in sunny Suffolk where it shines often...an amazing climatic strip which gives us lovely summers,..it was 36 degrees most of last week...too hot really! As hot as the south of France - glad it cooled down a little now!
Mzblondjenny
21st Jul 2019 22:31:21 (Last activity: 2nd Aug 2019 15:47:28)
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Hi I'm Jenny live in wales but from Yorkshire just saying hi
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 22nd Jul 2019 18:14:34
Good evening jenny , welcome to an interesting group .
Response from CaroB4 made on 2nd Aug 2019 15:47:28
Hi Jenny, I come from West Yorkshire originally...but live in Suffolk now. What part of Wales are you?
CaroB4
2nd Aug 2019 15:37:13
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Hi celtwich....did anyone ever get back to you? It seems to take time to get going...
MirrorMan
2nd Aug 2019 09:13:24 (Last activity: 2nd Aug 2019 12:34:08)
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Hi everyone I'm new to this so just thought i would introduce myself.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 2nd Aug 2019 12:34:08
Good afternoon MirrorMan , welcome to this intellectual site , I hope you make lots of friends with the same interest as you .
Beauty
24th Jul 2019 14:11:57 (Last activity: 31st Jul 2019 22:03:50)
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NB celtwitch post 9 March 2015...over 4.5 years' ago.....come on admin' PS I'll probably be banned for this, but we've all got a rebel inside !
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 25th Jul 2019 20:24:11
Good evening , what post are you on about , Beauty , is it bad enough to be removed from this site .
Response from Beauty made on 25th Jul 2019 20:26:58
Hi Patricia It's the headline post from celtwitch which flags up when we log in....and it's not current. Sincerely hope I won't be banned, but if I am, I don't suppose I'll be missed. All the best on here
Response from CaroleAH made on 25th Jul 2019 21:23:45
I don't see why you should be banned Beauty - you are only saying what a lot us us think!!!
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 25th Jul 2019 21:53:46
Ohh I dont know , your only being honest , as long you ment no harm how can you get banned .
Response from VegaLyra made on 31st Jul 2019 15:20:14
Indeed, posts should appear in chronological order....
Response from Beauty made on 31st Jul 2019 22:03:50
So pleased that a few of us are singing from the same hymn sheet.....hopefully it will impact. Good wishes to all of you
Beauty
29th Jul 2019 15:03:23
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Hi turnipicus
Welcome to the site.....You'll be fine....just don't want it too much...it's easy....Although often I question who'd want to be driving today....Fingers crossed for you ....Beauty
turnipicus
28th Jul 2019 16:01:15 (Last activity: 28th Jul 2019 20:28:22)
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Hi One and All. New on this site and my first posting. After years of work and caring I am now coming to terms with the fact that I can do what I want, when I want. I don't mind being on my own but I have realised that life has passed me by and I need to catch up. So, I am starting a list - books I want to read, films I want to see, places I want to go, things I want to learn to do, etc. As I am very much an 'I'll do it tomorrow person' I thought that by posting on here I would put some pressure on myself to fulfil the list starting with learning to drive an automatic car (I've been driving for over 35 years but despite several attempts cannot get the hang of an automatic). If I can achieve this then I will post the next item on the list. Every day now is going to be a new day in my life.
Response from SilverBlue made on 28th Jul 2019 16:29:11
Welcome to the site turnipicus, I am sure now you have the time you will start to tick the things you want to do off your wish list. I am sure you will master driving an automatic, I have driven both manual and automatics it just takes time to adjust your thinking. Good Luck and let us know how you get on.
Response from turnipicus made on 28th Jul 2019 16:38:04
Thank you - I appreciate your encouragement and will post success or failure.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 28th Jul 2019 16:54:21
Welcome turnipicus , your find lots of people who have the same intrest as you , this site can be quite interesting , I hope you like it here .
Response from turnipicus made on 28th Jul 2019 17:02:13
Thank you - I think that I am going to benefit immensely from having joined this site and look forward to 'meeting' many people.
Response from georgesmum made on 28th Jul 2019 19:46:48
Welcome turnipicus, what a wonderful outlook you have on life. I really do hope you fulfil many of your dreams and aspirations
Response from turnipicus made on 28th Jul 2019 20:18:39
Thank you for the welcome - much appreciated. Those years that have passed have gone and I cannot get them back but what I can do is try to make the best of what time is left. So I am going to have to cram as much as I can into each day - I have no regrets for what I have missed but I would have regrets if I sat back and did nothing from now on. I hope to get inspiration from others on this site to help me move forward.
Response from georgesmum made on 28th Jul 2019 20:28:22
With your positive attitude I feel sure you will achieve lots in life...go for it!
VegaLyra
27th Jul 2019 18:18:57 (Last activity: 27th Jul 2019 21:44:21)
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Good evening everyone !
Enjoy a relaxing weekend !
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 27th Jul 2019 21:44:21
Good evening my friend .
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21st Jul 2019 00:55:01 (Last activity: 25th Jul 2019 16:21:55)
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Response from PatriciaB96 made on 21st Jul 2019 10:41:46
Good morning justSue , I hope you find some new friends here .
Response from LordoftheTeapot made on 21st Jul 2019 10:49:30
Hello JustSue, welcome from another new member.
Response from VegaLyra made on 21st Jul 2019 17:03:02
Hello JustSue !
Response from Don5x5 made on 25th Jul 2019 16:21:55
Hi just Sue, just joined myself
captainjackfosdyke
21st Jul 2019 19:53:57 (Last activity: 24th Jul 2019 14:10:07)
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Hello celtwitch. As far as life's lessons are concerned I'm still a student and certainly have no phobias re' listening to old fogies. I too have joined their ranks and, truth to tell, I'm finding it quite pleasant. Can I have a guess? Well,a few guesses actually. Are you from Wales, Cornwall or the beautiful Erin's Isle.
Response from georgesmum made on 21st Jul 2019 21:24:28
Hi Captainjack.......that post you replied to is from 2015 I don’t know whether celtwitch posts on here now
Never mind....someone should have gone to spec Savers!
Response from Beauty made on 24th Jul 2019 14:10:07
Why can't the celtwitch post be removed.....Have asked about this before? Surely there is a more RELEVANT CURRENT posting...?
LordoftheTeapot
16th Jul 2019 12:56:30 (Last activity: 19th Jul 2019 10:06:15)
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Hello every one 🙂

New to silversurfers, but not new to chat or the internet 🙂
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 16th Jul 2019 16:48:07
Good afternoon Lordofthepot , this site can be a bit slow, good luck in finding friends .
Response from LordoftheTeapot made on 17th Jul 2019 09:20:23
Thank you for your welcome Patricia and Yodama.

Yes, Yodama, it would be around 20 cups. I use a half pint mug and have between 9 and 12 mugs a day.
Response from [deleted] made on 17th Jul 2019 09:26:03
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Response from PatriciaB96 made on 17th Jul 2019 11:28:57
Good morning , im a 6 cups of tea and 2 coffee per day myself , best with biscuits to drunk in your hot drink with lol
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 17th Jul 2019 15:31:45
Oh dear , I do drink really cold water at night , but cup of tea is my brain food especially first thing in the morning , ☕
Response from LordoftheTeapot made on 18th Jul 2019 13:08:48
Loo is close by.

I have a 3ltr teapot., catering size lol.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 18th Jul 2019 14:13:16
Good afternoon LordoftheTeapot , wow now thats a big pot , I hope you had lots of biscuits to drunk in your cup .☕ lol
Response from Angel9uk made on 19th Jul 2019 10:06:15
I hope you are using Yorkshire Tea in that pot
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13th Jul 2019 16:34:15 (Last activity: 14th Jul 2019 13:51:54)
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Response from PatriciaB96 made on 14th Jul 2019 10:21:42
Good morning , it may take time for people to respond to your post, this siteis a bit slow , good luck un finding friendships .
Response from Beauty made on 14th Jul 2019 13:51:54
Hi CatherineS99
Great to hear from you....This is not the easiest of sites to navigate, so good luck. Might help if you mentioned some points in your profile or in postings as to your expectations. All the best
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