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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I'm based in Surrey.....depends where your S.E. is located..... All the best for 2019. 'Beauty'
Love your reply.... Once you're down in the S.E. there's not too much further South to go, before the Channel. All the best to you for 2019. X
I am a very keen painter. I love sketching and my New Year resolution is to try and sketch something everyday.
We have just has a very busy New Year so feeling a bit shattered but will get going on the resolution soon.
Any other members who love art? It would be good to swap hints, tips and so on.
Belated Happy New Year to you. Don't feel too sad, just think of the promise of 2019...Hope things improve for you. Kind regards Beauty
Jan
I have 3 grandchildren under 2, play the Ukulele and am fairly active having just lost over 3 stone. Yaaay!!
I’m looking to make new friends as I have recently become single as my partner left one week before Christmas
This year has been tough and I look forward to the new year beginning
I live in Essex and work in London I’m 56 I have no children
Hope to hear from some new friends soon
Sorry to hear about your 'loss'....because that's what it is.....except it's not recognised as a 'bereavement'. People just expect you to 'get over it', as you will, when you're ready...
Hope you receive supportive replies on here......When it happened to me.....my lovely Mum (long departed) indicated that I was worthy of better relationships......
Hope you can believe....
All the best 'Beauty'
I look forward to participating in this interesting site. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas & New Year, xx
It's the time of year.....don't stress it... It will pass, as my luvly Mum would have said. All the best going forward & festive wishes to you & yours. Beauty
Merry Christmas everyone...
Looking forward to making new friends and getting tips, advice and help maybe along the way. Merry Xmas everyone.
Dorsetlad
Welcome to...all of us. Hope you make loads of friends on here. All the best & festive greetings. Beauty
Dorsetlad
Welcome to Silver Surfers. Whereabouts in Oxon are you? I was born & grew up in Oxford itself, before leaving for the big City aged 18. Sounds like you've led an interesting life...at the end of which you have many memories.
Look forward to hearing more from you...
Festive greetings....
Regards Beauty
Just seen your post to Carolp and thought I'd send a welcome message to you. My lovely Mum came from the N.E. - very friendly, down to earth folks....Hope you receive replies from nearer to you. I'm in Surrey and would love to chat...and if you're ever down this way, let me know.
Regards & Xmas greetings
Beauty