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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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Beauty
29th Dec 2022 16:42:25
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Go for it....the only way is up...almost song lyrics there....
deltony
1st Sep 2022 22:24:48 (Last activity: 29th Dec 2022 16:27:24)
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Just joined today. Living in Canada, but still have family and friends back in the UK. Joined to see how others over 60 years old are doing!
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 2nd Sep 2022 08:20:14
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Response from deltony made on 29th Dec 2022 16:27:24 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
Thank you for the guidance for things to do on the web site.
Haynes4279
28th Dec 2022 22:47:00
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Hello, have just joined up. Turned 60 this year and feel as though that has got a lot of weight off my shoulders. Have never felt so optimisitic and raring to go, don't want and can't afford to retire so looking to find ways of keeping the grey matter tuned up and open to possibilities.

Not much family to call upon and none close by, a few good friends but all with family/partners. Am happy with my own company and getting more so, but sometimes it's nice to be having a coffee and a catch up.

Have an eclectic taste in music, enjoy going to gigs (especially on a school night!), listening to recorded music, finding new artists/bands to enjoy.

Enjoy wandering in the countryside, usually with my camera for company - which makes me poor comapny for anyone with me not with a camera. Avebury walks on Christmas or Boxing day are becoming a tradition.

Have been interested in cars, planes, bikes from an early age and am on the committee for a car club of which I was a founder member back in 1990. Have some long term friends from this, but mostly see them at car related events.

Want to be able to play the guitar but attempts so far have sounded like I have two left feet.
Ladybugs7777
20th Nov 2022 06:47:16 (Last activity: 4th Dec 2022 15:14:24)
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Welcome
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 20th Nov 2022 09:28:57
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Response from R0ger made on 21st Nov 2022 04:52:16
Hi ladybug, I'm kinda new too. Nice to meetcha !
Response from Dave012 made on 4th Dec 2022 15:14:24 > @R0ger
Hi Roger,
Yes I just joined this morning and I am not sure what goes where at present hopefully I have posted my first post (new arrival) in the right section. In the meantime hope to chat with everyone soon I will more than likely be popping in daily for a while and trying to get the feel of things.
Good luck hopefully see you about and we can chat . Dave
R0ger
19th Nov 2022 11:08:59 (Last activity: 21st Nov 2022 02:29:05)
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I've been a member for a little while, maybe a couple months, I am not sure... I just however started to type & comment here... Let me say if I may that there seems like there's a lot to do in here, I am 60, I'm not sure if this is the place to put this... but I am soon to be 61... anyway.... I hope I can figure it all out 🙂
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 20th Nov 2022 00:38:42
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Response from Beauty made on 20th Nov 2022 14:19:28
Hi Roger It's a great site. Loads of folk ready to chat. 'Beauty'
Response from R0ger made on 21st Nov 2022 02:29:05 > @Beauty
Thank you Beauty for the welcoming, I appreciate it. I have no idea how to get around 🙂 it may take me a little while....... but I'll figure it out ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, 🙂 Thank you again and I will start with your suggestion. Thanks again
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18th Nov 2022 14:04:52 (Last activity: 18th Nov 2022 20:44:58)
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Response from Beauty made on 18th Nov 2022 20:44:58
Well done...have been requesting this for a few years.
DianeD10
12th Nov 2022 03:22:33 (Last activity: 16th Nov 2022 13:17:21)
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Hello. Iam new to this site and I am looking for some friends to chat with. Ihave 2 children in their 40,s that all grown up and have Families of their own now. Just want to make new freind.s
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 12th Nov 2022 08:07:13
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Response from PamelaLD made on 16th Nov 2022 09:09:17 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
Hi Diane. I am new to this site and would like to meet new friends just to chat. I live in the US, northern Indiana.
Love my pets, crafts, baking and reading. Hope to hear from you.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 16th Nov 2022 13:17:21 > @PamelaLD
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PamelaLD
16th Nov 2022 08:54:32
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I am leaving my first comment and would like to have pen pals in the UK. My parents were from Wales and England and my visits have always been wonderful. I live in Indiana on a beautiful lake and now retired I plan to move south to get away from all the snow.
I have two daughters and three grandchildren and I’m fortunate we are a close family. I’m married and hope we can travel again to England. My husband loved Wales.
Hope to hear from someone who would love to share the news from the UK. Glad I looked into this site!!
PaPainter
13th Nov 2022 22:32:25
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Hi, celtwitch,

I joined 5 minutes ago. You are my first chat! I was really just tapping around to get started and found your post. Yes, we tend to lose touch with people and things as time passes. I live in the Lehigh Valley but will be moving in a few months—not too far but someplace quieter and greener for myself and my dog. Since retiring I have been painting, quilting and reading but not meeting many new people. In any event, I liked your post and wanted to drop you a line. This was not quite as hard as I thought it would be.
deltony
13th Nov 2022 00:07:08
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I live on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Wondering if any other people from here are around?
Kincaid
2nd Nov 2022 09:50:47 (Last activity: 2nd Nov 2022 18:58:54)
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My gosh . . your post was 7 years ago . . I hope you got some replies - I have just joined, but if you have not received any replies in 7 years, there is not much hope for me . . . Kincaid
Response from Beauty made on 2nd Nov 2022 15:16:19
Well spotted.
Response from Kincaid made on 2nd Nov 2022 18:58:54 > @Beauty
Thank you, Beauty . . . I love your laconic response . . . I am beginning to think I am too eccentric as I have no responses to my introductory post . . . . which was perhaps too revealing . . who wants to talk to someone who has eight c cats and researches the 19th century dead . . .
Kayecuppatea
1st Nov 2022 17:44:30 (Last activity: 2nd Nov 2022 15:21:18)
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Hi I'm Kaye from Wrexham north wales
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Response from Beauty made on 2nd Nov 2022 15:21:18
Hi Kaye Always delighted to chat & make new friends. I'm from down south, but would be great to hear from you.
Oldiebutgoodie
17th Oct 2022 21:39:44 (Last activity: 21st Oct 2022 14:24:50)
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Hi all, just joined so wanted to say hello. I’m a 60 year old lady and live in the North East of England, work full time, love spending time with my children and grandchildren, would love to chat with others interested in music, reading, mutual support and life in general. Looking forward to making new friends x
Response from LauraQ1 made on 21st Oct 2022 14:24:50
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 like walking when the weather permits
loc
19th Oct 2022 16:06:29 (Last activity: 19th Oct 2022 21:18:44)
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I'm finding my way around this site. I wrongly thought it catered for the uk and thought it would be nice to contact local people.. But I've found out the world a lot bigger than that. I'm a fella, mid seventies living in Lincolnshire. Col
Response from Beauty made on 19th Oct 2022 18:06:11
Hi Col/lok I'm in UK...a way down south from you, love to chat....Hope to hear from you.
Response from loc made on 19th Oct 2022 21:18:44 > @Beauty
Hi B, thank you for your reply. I hope you don't mind me calling you "B", .
A bit about me, how can I not make this sound boring? My name is Colin, divorced, retired and living on my own..

I have three daughters, two of them still speak to me. Four grand kids, two of each variety.

I try to play the electic keyboard, so far the keyboard is winning.
My fingers refuse to go where I want them too.
I use to play guitar in a duo, guitat and drums but that has been a while now.
I use to farm for a living, well to be honest I tried lots of different occupations. But farming was my life until retirement.

The nearest town you will have heard of is Skegness. It's eight miles away.

I've kept this short in case you've fallen asleep.
Keep safe Colin
Robkelw
15th Sep 2022 17:18:05 (Last activity: 16th Oct 2022 21:23:17)
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Hi
I'm 68 and looking to find email pals with similar interests.
I like walking, mountains and dog training
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Response from RosalieCove made on 16th Oct 2022 20:28:38
Hello, I’m in the US, love walking my dog and I live in an area with plenty of mountains! Not far from the Appalachian Trail.
Ro
Response from Robkelw made on 16th Oct 2022 21:23:17 > @RosalieCove
Hi Rosalie
Have you ever walked the Appalachian trail? I would love to do something like that
Regards
Kel
PaulW91
25th Sep 2022 22:42:39 (Last activity: 14th Oct 2022 14:37:53)
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I live in lancashire great place to be
Response from MaureenE55 made on 12th Oct 2022 07:14:23
Hi Paul, I’m Maureen and live in north Lincolnshire,, if you would like to chat it will be nice to hear from you, all good wishes, from Maureen
Response from PaulW91 made on 12th Oct 2022 09:12:21 > @MaureenE55
Hi maureen yes would love to chat anytime
Paul
Response from MaureenE55 made on 14th Oct 2022 14:37:53 > @PaulW91
Hi Paul, thank you for your return message. I’m in north Lincolnshire but originally from Yorkshire. A busy morning shopping in town with my daughter who will call in again when she gets my granddaughter from school. Hope whatever you had planned for today has gone well. My hobbies are reading, social internet and good tv. If you would still like to chat I’ll look forward to hearing from you, all good wishes, from Maureen
Iwanthefairytale
12th Oct 2022 02:21:48 (Last activity: 14th Oct 2022 07:21:44)
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I'm new to this. How do you find friends to chat with in your area?
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 12th Oct 2022 09:41:54
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PaulW91
12th Oct 2022 09:16:07
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Hi celtwich I also live in Lancashire and would to chat anytime

Paul
tinalax
11th Sep 2022 17:04:41 (Last activity: 12th Oct 2022 07:20:21)
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Hello I am 71 years old and lost my dearest Husband 2 years ago.I now live with my Daughter in Wellinbourgh. I used to live in Lincolnshire , I am happy here with my Daughter and my Grandchildren but I dont know any one of my age here. so hope to speak to some of you soon.
Response from MaureenE55 made on 12th Oct 2022 07:20:21
Hi Tinalax, I’m Maureen, age 76 and live in North Lincolnshire, I’m new on here and lost my husband in June last year. I live alone but have good family who all live in this town. Time hangs heavy doesn’t it for some f us at our age group. If you would like to be in touch and chat on here I’ll look forward to hearing from you, all good wishes, from Maureen
IdaSpidet
27th Sep 2022 08:05:01 (Last activity: 12th Oct 2022 07:11:32)
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Hello. I am a newby to this. Not sure where or what to do with myself. I’m 67 semi-retired and just kinda bored. Would love a companion, but that is easier said than done. Maybe it’s me. Just venting.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 27th Sep 2022 09:30:21
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Response from MaureenE55 made on 12th Oct 2022 07:11:32
Hi Ida, I’m Maureen, age 76 but still a good healthy mind even if my body doesn’t think so. I live in north Lincolnshire and also new on here. If you would like to chat on here I will be pleased to hear from you, take care, from Maureen
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