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 am new to the site so would just like to introduce myself. I am 68 and was a primary school teacher in a previous life. In 2000, my partner and I went to live and work in Spain and then retired to France. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2016 so I now live alone, with my wonderful shih tsu dogs, in rural Devon. I like reading, gardening and knitting and try to keep abreast of modern technology and current events......not always too successfully!! I have six wonderful grandchildren who live in London so I do not see them as often as I would like.
I would love to hear from anyone who might be on a similar wavelength!!
Thank you for reading this!
If nothing else, it is good to know there are people on the same wave length on here.
Peter ( Everyoung)
I got into photography in the era of film... hours spent in the loft playing with trays of chemicals and very cold evenings,.so much easy in the digital age. I moved a few years ago to using software (mostly photoshop ) to not only edit my shots,but also to create from scratch what I consider to be art. In doing so I got into modernist art ( from1880s to 1970s ).
I love learning new stuff. Every time I get near to becoming an"expert" I change to learning anew subject. I suppose it is the challenge of learning that drives me rather than the satisfaction of knowing things itself.
I do a lot of charity work now can choose what I do cos nobody is paying me. I am a Trustee of Citizens Advice, having retired as Chair of Trustees last year after almost years. I am also mentor and a trainer for The Princes Trust. That is so satisfying to work with amazing young people and help them get what they deserve from life.
Why am I on here ? Well I am honestly afraid of getting isolated as I get older. Kids have grown up and both getting married within the next 12 months. I need my brain stimulating and challenging. So that is my request to all of you on here. Answer my plea and challenge and stimulate me. I am ready willing and able.
Peter
I'm thinking about purchasing a property through shared ownership- part buy/part rent and wondered whether anyone had done this and could recommend it, please?
I need to feel like i belong in this world ,does anyone else relate to this?,
Nice name!!!
I lived in rural Victoria for about 12 years so I know it can be a bit depressing .
After my divorce , I had to find somewhere with a lot more" life " going on around me so I finally settled on the Gold Coast in Qld. A move which I have never regretted. I'm still single but live in hope and I have more friends up here than I ever had in East Gippsland.
It's a busy area but I have a nice apartment with ocean views, I live a very short walk from the beach and life couldn't get much better. Perhaps you need to make a very drastic change to your life too.
I find the people here are happier because of the endless days of sunshine blue sky and beautiful beaches....Don't leave it too long!!!!
Ian
I agree with Ian's comments - not sure which planet DavidV3 is on so will ignore his remark! 🙂 Sometimes we have to re-invent ourselves, especially after the end of a traumatic relationship, but it can be done. It's a sad fact of life that even when you live, as I do, in a busy community people aren't going to beat a path to your door so you just have to get out and do things. Each journey starts with one small step or even a notepad to start jotting down how you want your life to be and what you need to do to achieve those goals. Often easier said than done so baby steps to begin with and you will soon be striding out. Good luck and let us know what you are doing and how you are - Silversurfers are a friendly bunch!
I live in Palm Beach on the Gold Coast in Qld. I was born in Scotland and have lived here for almost 20 years, became an Australian citizen last year.
I love the Aussie way of life and the weather is almost always perfect.
Ian
I live in South Wales in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan very lucky to live close to lots of beaches and parks.
Holidays our favourite place is Devon and Cornwall.
Welcome to Silversurfers - lots of subjects to look at and add your comments to. I notice that you like researching your family tree and agree that it is a time-consuming hobby - just right for these cold winter days! It's also expensive - my latest fee to Ancestry was £179 but I justify it to myself as I don't smoke and rarely drink 🙂 I have found long-lost second cousins in Australia ( our mothers used to write to each other in the 1920s!) so that is really exciting. I've also researched all the men on our local village war memorial and printed all the details off for a folder which is kept in church.
I'm a retired lady who has just moved house to be nearer family. The recent move took up so much of my time, solicitors don't rush, that I am now putting out feelers to increase my interests.
My main interest is researching my family tree which has lead me down some strange paths as far apart as Lancashire and Cornwall with many stop offs in between. I enjoy swimming and walking but its not all healthy activity as I enjoy a good night out with friends.
I am in the middle of laying a new garden as I have moved to a new build house. My family and friends are astonished at the amount of work I have achieved but my philosophy is that age is just a number.
Anyone out there wants to chat?
Where do you live?? I am originally from Yorkshire but now live in Skegness.
I am interested in Family History too. Going to places on holiday that included a visit to the cemetery hahaha.
I definitely found relatives in Devon, and suspect Cornish connection too. Amazingly I found a living relative on Facebook and discovered we have a shared grtgrandfather who sadly died in the Senghenydd mining disaster after moving to Wales from Devon. Will get back to rejoining Ancestry shortly for more searching .
Just joined today.
I'm from Liverpool.
Thought I'd try this, as these wintry days drag on a bit, would be nice to have a chat.
I'm usually a chatty person, but stuck for words at the moment.......
Just joined today be interesting to read others posts from all over the UK. ..maybe the world
I really didn't and still dont know what i signed up too hahhah.
Well im nearly 57 and live in north east England , its sunny here today but cold.
anyone wanting a friend to chat too thats fine feel free I am easy going and not after anything from anyone (unless you win lottery) lolllllll
My hobbies are music before 1990 lol and I run most days just to keep fit except when its windy lol
Thanks All.
How are you?
Have you any replies?
Where about in the North are you?
Sorry about the integration....lol
Hope you've managed a run today, I cheat, I have a cross trainer....!
I enjoy spending time with my Grandsons who I see regularly! Im working, but my in my spare time I love to colour and though Id try painting next year!!
Loo forward to chatting