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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Welcome to all of us ...We do get both US/UK members, so please keep trying. Pleased to hear you're active .....we all need to keep striving.. I'm located in Surrey, not too far from Heathrow, so if you ever need a UK crashpad for a couple of days.., let me know.
All the best 'Beauty'
Welcome to the site....Sure you'll have some interesting conversations on here and make some friends. Congratulations and fingers Xd for the latest arrival to your clan. All the best. 'Beauty'
Just seen your post....Takes a lot of courage to reach out.... Some of us have been there and can understand & many of us are friendly & kind....so all the best. You and she were together a very long time ....& she will always be with you...hope you can derive some strength from that. Beauty
I have just joined so I’m not quite sure how it all works yet... I love to get outdoors ... walking ,gardening or just sitting with nature.
Love music food books dancing socialising traveling and I like learning new skills. I live in beautiful north Wales ... I recently moved here so I’m still settling in ... if there’s anyone out there who knows of any walking groups please let me know... I was a licence for twenty years and I had restaurants ... so I like cooking and love eating ... I’m 54 and I’m originally from Lancashire ... I’ve had an interesting life so far ... I’ve overcome hurdles that many wouldn’t have and I’m a kind person who likes to chat and meet all people from all walks of life ... so here I am
Welcome to the site....What a beautiful part of the country you're in. Back in the day, visited Lake Vrynwy & Llanfyllin (spelling...?),totally unspoiled and serene. Hope you enjoy yourself on here. 'Beauty'
Welcome to all of us - great profile photo' (love lippy.....can do without anything else, but lippy's my distraction).
Not sure where you're located, but sounds like you have a busy life...hopefully the young(er) may just keep you that way - and hopefully not wear you out. Regards 'Beauty'.
Pleased to see that you've joined all of us......not many non-Beatles' fans....doesn't need to exclude Stones....surely.....(comparison to cats & dogs..?).
Not so sure about Stephen King.....isn't life scary enough anyway....particularly with 'B' looming...
All the best
Pleased that you've joined the site...good luck with navigation. Dad was a para'...very few of us can imagine what any military person experience(d)....Hopefully, it's easier now that it's acceptable to talk about stuff and to obtain assistance (?). All the best on here 'Beauty'
Also from Leicester
Love vintage , carboots , antique fairs anything old and interesting
Also very much into fashion and holidays
Newbie on here saying hello. 57 yr musician. Just looking to chat about anything.
My main interest is pretty obviously music but please don't let that put you off!
Other interests are culture and history. Love the Viking saga the Last Kingdom. Far better than Vikings!
In my opinion of course.
Favourite music at the moment Chris Stapleton. Do you know him?
Anyway, look forward to hearing from someone.
Be well
Nice to hear from you.
So you like Kris? Easy on the eye is he
Fair enough. I could say the same about Shania
I would however say listen to Chris Stapleton. He is called the saviour of country music as many feel modern country is sounding more mainstream as time goes on and losing some of what made it country, and I tend to agree.
Anyway, I dare you to listen to Tennessee Whiskey
Who can resist a dare
Be well, ttfn,
Shaun
Glad you liked the song. Yes I agree, his voice tugs at the heartstrings. Try listing to Either Way. First time I heard that I just cried. Awesome song.
To be honest classical music is not something I've ever really been in to. I do listen to classical guitar. I have several John Williams albums and have even learned several pieces but as I don't own a classical guitar it's hard to play on a steel strung one
Have a good day. I've got to record some songs now.
Be well
Shaun
Wow you have been listening. You'll be an emotional wreck soon
Fire Away is a cracking song. His lyrics are so good. Wish I had the ability to write lyrics but it's not within me!
He was in a band called Steeldrivers. They are more up tempo bluegrass. My favourite song of theirs is If It Hadn't Been For Love. I love playing that song at jam nights.
Nice to know you, glad you like the music
We don't upload to YouTube as such but you can see the band on Facebook with plenty of piccies and videos.
Look for Ready Steady 60s
Enjoy
Welcome to...all of us. Sure you'll meet some friends on here. Must be tough working as you do...can't imagine... Hope your staffie sustains you. All the best. Kind regards 'Beauty'
Lancashire valleys eh!
I'm originally from Chorley!
Left in 1979 to join the forces. Went back 20 years later to find they had built an A road through it so left again and haven't been back, although I have been through it, also Lancashire as last year we played at a 60s weekend in Blackpool.
Hopefully you will find some friends on here. I've only recently joined and find it somewhat confusing. Facebook and messenger is far easier. Are you on Facebook?
That's a good way to ring friends. Joining groups on there and getting involved in conversations is a start and I'm sure there will be groups and activities local to you.
Have a good day my friend.
Be well
Shaun
Celtwitch left the site a long time ago but plenty more people to chat to 🙂
I completely understand the need for 'normal' chat rather than the responses to a loss all the time.
I applaud your trip to the USA. Can you fit me in your luggage please!
Don't forget piccies
Be well my new friend
I firstly need to be totally honest and state that, despite my name, I'm actually guy and like to crossdress. Yes, the profile photo is me! I'm very happily married to a very understanding and loving woman, and have three grown-up children , who all know about "Rachel".
I'm a professional person, keen on travel and many sports and have only joined Silver Surfers as I do love a good chat!
I'm open and honest, so please don't let my wardrobe choices put you off!
Hi Trish,
I really don't know whether this is the correct way to reply, as I've never used this site before, but thankyou for your compliment and a Happy New Year to you too.
In answer to your question, like any woman, it all depends on what I'm doing or where I'm going. If I'm just doing stuff around the house, then a change of clothes and minimal makeup would take around 15-20 minutes, but if I'm going shopping then anything upto an hour. It's different if I'm going out in the evening or somewhere special like the races, then anything up to two hours!!! I'm terrible!! lol
As I mentioned in my initial post though, I'm not an effeminate guy in any way, and the majority of my friends have no idea about my alto ego. I was just born this way!
So what interests and hobbies do you have?
Rachel
I'm having problems already, as I get emails saying that Members are commenting on my Post, but I can't see them anywhere!!! 🙁
You need to tick all the notification boxes on your profile page and then when you click on the white arrow in a turquoise box on the right hand side of the page you will see icons which indicate if you have had a private chat message or if someone has added a comment to a topic which you have joined in with. Good luck 🙂
Ha ha.....looks like you've worked it out already...hope you enjoy!