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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Just joined today! Site seems interesting!
Hope all is well with everyone!
I have been divorced for many years and have a son and daughter and 3 beautiful grandchildren who are a big part of my life as we are all really close.
I have always been drawn to the more spiritual side of life although i have no interest in any organised religion except perhaps buddhism.
My ethnic background is mainly celtic ( welsh/irish).
Thats what my Dna test said anyway lol
Just read your profile. Not sure where you're located? Haven't had a DNA test done yet....just hope I'm human. All the best
I am an unashamed Christ follower who stumbles a lot so I probably don't need a DNA test to know I am very human like Beauty said:)
Love your pic...Pity you didn't stay on here. However, have to say you're right....not the easiest sight to navigate. All the best. Beauty
Hope you're able to talk with like minded people on here. All the best
Great to hear from you.... Site takes some getting used to, but loads of interests to contact. You're located far from me (S.E.), but if you're ever down this way, please let me know. All the best
Visited Edinburgh with my mum back in 96....beautiful place.....Thanks for reply. X
Are you a silver surfer.....if so, hope you enjoy. Many interesting topics to join in and we're all very friendly.
I am a retired accountant, last position in a private girls boarding and day school.
I was born and brought up in Fife ,Scotland and still visit often to see my family and friends.
I hope to find lots of interesting topics to join in and discuss
Not sure where you're from, but welcome to the site. Many friendly people on here, so hope you find loads' of contacts. All the best
Great to hear from you....How's life in Hawaii....visited once a very long time ago....it rained...All the best.
Welcome to.....all of us. I'm located a long way from you, but always happy to chat.
Kind regards
Welcome to all of us.....hope you have fun and make good friends on here. All the best.
Not sure where you're located....? Anyway, lots of friendly folk on here to chat to. It's difficult when you're first widowed, but it will become easier...hope it happens for you. All the best. Beauty
New to silver surfers
I am semi retired
I retired from my full time job in Nov 2011 with health service after 32 and half years as an Ot technician
Then got bored and got a partime job as a Instructer with adults with a learning disabilities
Working only two days a week
I did have an allotment for several years and was secretary running to sites which could be challenging at times but it keeps you fit
But two half years ago I got a shitzu pup called poppy so we get out and about at least three times a day which keeps us both fit and mobile which is very important at are age
Looking forward to chatting to like minded silver surfers
New to this but giving it a go