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 the site.....
You'll be fine with retirement, all the time to pursue your outside work interests....although you may miss the people you worked with! Just keep thinking positive.
Not sure where you're based (?), but great to hear from you, if and when.
Kind regards
'Beauty'
I love doing anything artistic and always willing to learn new skills or take on a project. Today I have been to a flower craft afternoon and made a beautiful wall hanging which goes well in our porch. I love spending time in the garden and have a real challenge on my hands as we have just moved and the front garden is a “little” neglected. I’m not very clever at identifying plants so I have to take cuttings along to our local nursery.
I love to travel and have been to quite a few places around the world. This year was my 3rd trip to Marrakech to grab some late sun.
I support a local Charity and help to dress the shop window once a week. It’s a very rewarding afternoon where I meet very interesting people. Always happy to have a chat and swop life experiences and ideas with anyone who needs a friend.
Great to see your post on here. It's difficult with kids (so I hear), never I had the joy/sadness of my own, but friends have... They go their own way...
I'm U.K. based ,but always glad to hear from new friends.
Just seen your post, can empathize with your loss, (I was widowed 10 years' ago), pain lessens and memories become sustaining.
Would love to hear from you, if it's helpful, if not, all the best on here.
Kind regards
'Beauty'
....'EC' in May '19......mega! All the best on here....
I love sports. But only participate in Fishing now days.
Love to walk my westie. Billy. In the Yorkshire country side. I have 2 step children. Well. No so much children. Grown up. With children of their own. I have a son of my own. 17yr old.. my wife and I have a caravan. In a quiet area of Lincolnshire. We go most weekends. Lots of fishing pond around. Also. The river witham, next to our site. Beautiful place. Living life. Onwards
Lonely from time to time as I do not have children Hadn’t realised just how isolating that could be. Anyway, if you’re interested please get in touch and let’s have a chat.
Welcome to the site, I’m sure you will find it interesting, lots of chat on the forums, find a topic you are interested in and join in
Welcome to all of us...a friendly chatty bunch, so hopefully you'll find someone closer to home. I'm in Surrey, so not too far away. Love to chat going forward and if not, all the best on here.
Kind regards
Beauty
I'm looking forward to hearing from like minded people.
The wind is howling here & I'm glad I don't have to be out in the rain.
Took my shih Tzu fur baby for a walk before it got too wet.
He's sitting in the window on cat alert!
I look forward to chatting.
Site does work.....Tsi Zsu babies rule.....excuse [mis] spelling. Enjoy..
Welcome to the site....So sorry to hear that life is being a proverbial at the moment....it does that, unfortunately.
I live across the 'pond' in leafy Surrey, so not much help to you....but there are quite a few US citizens on here, so best of luck with finding some pyschological, if not actual support. Presumably you've tried local voluntary organisations....?
Kind regards
'Beauty'
We moved from Minnesota to Florida after my retirement in hopes that it would improve his health. Instead his health got worse. And I am here alone, trying to make new friends.
I guess I’m discouraged.
Welcome to us.... What a dynasty you have....amazing......and your daughter so close.....well done you.
Keep going on here, it will prove rewarding.
Regards Beauty
I can’t say that I am a newcomer to Silver Surfers because I got involved many moons ago but this is the first time I have tried using the forum.
I am an 88 woman who has been floating around cyberland for well over 15 years. I have a WW2 website that has been up for over 14 years that has made me many cyberfriends from worldwide. Since I lost my hubby in 2016 I have had many folks coming to me asking me for tales concerning the London Blitz because I lived all through it after being bombed out twice and then evacuated when I was around 11 years of age. I hope I will be able to join in various threads and I wish you all well.