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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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MetalMickey
16th Aug 2017 12:35:02 (Last activity: 16th Aug 2017 12:53:52)
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Thanks for voting!
Thought I would give SilverSurfers a go, double check how friendly people are as I have been disappointed with other forums sites with how rude and inconsiderate some folk can be.

Living in Swindon Wiltshire but originally from Birmingham.

Still no more negatives lets see whats of interest here, looks impressive so far.

PS/ I don't always wear a Santas hat ( Only Christmas )
Response from Silversurfer's Editor made on 16th Aug 2017 12:53:52
Hello and welcome Metal Mickey! I hope you find some friendly, like minded people on Silversurfers 🙂 Just dive straight in and look for some topics which interest you, and do feel free to start a new topic of your own too! 🙂
12michael
27th Jul 2017 18:13:16 (Last activity: 16th Aug 2017 12:13:45)
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I have been leaping in and out of Silversurfers, I live in Brackley in northants which is situated 20+ miles south of Northampton and similar distance from Oxford in a NE/SW on A43.
I am 69 and a single male never married , living in a flat in a retirement home in the town
Response from Sparkle45 made on 16th Aug 2017 12:13:45
Hello Michael

Well I have joined ... so far so good we talked on phone recently ... Sue
SueE96
7th Aug 2017 19:49:58 (Last activity: 11th Aug 2017 10:58:42)
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Hi, I've just joined, a good friend told me about Silversurfers. I'm 65 (on Saturday) and have two sons who haven't lived at home for many years, they are 41 and 45. I'm a widow, my husband died last year from an Alzheimer's related illness. He'd been in a nursing home for 10 years but had the disease for 16 years. I'm from Yorkshire (Dad was a Lancastrian, Mum a Yorkshire lass) and have lived in Hertfordshire and am now in Cambridgeshire. I like reading, family research and I (try to) go to the gym three times a week. I've been retired for three years and love it.....
Response from stvmonark made on 11th Aug 2017 04:09:00
Hope you had a good birthday, I just joined up and finding my way around, cheers
Response from SueE96 made on 11th Aug 2017 10:58:42
Thank you, it's tomorrow, one more day of being 21. Haha.
scully
10th Aug 2017 19:06:20 (Last activity: 11th Aug 2017 10:51:29)
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Hello I am a widow from the west country. I am a retired lecturer in horticulture and would like to chat with like minded people
Response from CaroleAH made on 11th Aug 2017 10:51:29
Hi Scully, welcome to Silversurfers. I'm sure that you will find lots of interesting topics which you can join in with and no doubt gardeners will have zoomed in on your previous occupation and will be asking you all kinds of questions - as I am about to do! I have got a patch of ground elder in my garden which seems to thrive in spite of having its leaves painted with neat Roundup. Any suggestions as to how I can eradicate it?
Blacklab47
4th Aug 2017 17:48:07 (Last activity: 11th Aug 2017 04:12:48)
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Thanks for voting!
I've just joined, looking for people to chat to and share comments with. I'm an "Alzheimer's" widow. My husband has been in care for 7 years and so I'm on my own, apart from my wonderful black labrador!
I love most sports and am interested in world affairs and just want to share thoughts with others of my age group. I'm a fit 70, I swim regularly and walk Sam, my dog, twice a day. I love the walks on my local downs and keep meaning to study cloud structure! I am learning the piano which is very challenging and enjoyable. My career was in computer programming and I have 3 great children. Enough of me!
Response from stvmonark made on 11th Aug 2017 04:12:48
Well things will get better for you, as time goes by, I'm in Australia Sunshine Coast live near the water, which I love.
You hang in there and all will be good.
BichM
10th Aug 2017 15:36:41
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Hello
I've just joined today . I live in Torrance California . Currently working as a ship engineer . Lost my wife to cancer . turned 51 this year . Hoping to make new friends and acquaintance with like minded people. Hit me up via email: [email protected]
piggy50
9th Aug 2017 18:02:06 (Last activity: 9th Aug 2017 22:53:40)
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Hello,

I've just joined today. I live in Chatham, Kent and currently work as a Sales Assistant. I am also carer to my Mother.

I only turned 50 this year and found out about the Silversurfers on my Facebook feed because my sister follows the Silversurfers FB page. When I saw the feed I thought I was too young to join then saw that it's for the over 50's so joined!

Hope to make new friends and acquaintance's with like minded people.
Response from Silversurfer's Editor made on 9th Aug 2017 18:12:10
Hello and welcome piggy50 - great name! Hope you enjoy being part of our friendly and active online community 🙂
Response from piggy50 made on 9th Aug 2017 22:53:40
Hello, Yodama

Thanks for the welcome!
Shy lady
15th Jul 2017 11:11:52 (Last activity: 8th Aug 2017 22:59:28)
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Hi all
I just joined live in Aylesford kent love animals nature, have not long moved here and my husband passed away, now would like to make some friends to chat to as feel very lost and alone.
Response from PaulT66 made on 15th Jul 2017 16:35:35
Maidstone U3A is pretty active and if you can get there easily is a good way of meeting people check the website https://u3asites.org.uk/maidstone/welcome
Response from Shy lady made on 15th Jul 2017 16:50:00
Thanks will check it out
Response from georgesmum made on 23rd Jul 2017 15:16:54
Hi Shy lady,
Welcome to the site....not much of a "joiner" myself but I've heard that U3A is very good for meeting like minded people and taking up new interests.
When I moved to a new area 4 years ago I began volunteering at a local charity shop, you'd be surprised at the number of people Who now recognise me and stop for a chat!
Response from gynaecologist made on 8th Aug 2017 22:59:28
I also have joined the site. I am 68 and live on my own. I am looking for friendship
Kirsty66
23rd Jul 2017 02:18:50 (Last activity: 7th Aug 2017 19:26:08)
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Hi would love to chat, I live in Yorkshire, recently separated, divorce is going through, its very hard at times I'm 60. So no spring chicken, do a lot of walking, yoga, meditation. Getting used to being alone, Though at times it's so hard, I'm lonely try to get out as much as possible.
Response from georgesmum made on 23rd Jul 2017 15:28:18
Hi Kirsty,
Welcome to the site. I can promise you that there is a light at the end of what may seem a very long tunnel. I've been on my own for 19 years and found that once I'd got over the first couple of years I picked up the pieces and went from strength to strength. It may not seem possible at the moment but I'm sure you will do the same!
Response from Toni1 made on 7th Aug 2017 19:26:08
Hi ladies.
I to like yoga and walking.
I am thinking about moving on. Crazy when i have a loving husband and a first grandchild on the way.
I always wanted a flat of my own but have been married for 40 year's so my head is in turmoil really.
I am sure i am just a selfish person.
I hope you are feeling less lonely? Happy to listen.
thundercat
24th Jul 2017 21:00:03 (Last activity: 7th Aug 2017 19:19:46)
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Hello, I'm 57 and live in the East of England.To be honest, I am not retired yet. I still have a busy day job, also have husband and kids at home, but I have no female friends outside work and can see retirement looming, so would like to get to know some other women in my position.
Response from Toni1 made on 7th Aug 2017 19:19:46
Hi Thundercat. I also work every day. No children at home. Just here really to chat about thoughts and ideas that is better to chat with a stranger. That sounds odd, but nothing odd just kind of ' what would you do' anyway. Hope your day has been good? If you answer i am not sure how i will see it?
All the best.
MonaR
23rd Jul 2017 14:22:13 (Last activity: 23rd Jul 2017 18:40:44)
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Hi celtwitch. I too am retired and wondering what to do. I retired as a schoolteacher and did feel I was getting too old for the job. I took a college class this summer but I am not sure if I want to continue. I would love to study languages--French and Spanish but have not started that yet. I just do not know what to do with myself yet.
Response from georgesmum made on 23rd Jul 2017 15:04:55
Hi Mona, It sounds as if you're newly retired and it can feel a bit daunting at first when you are so used to filling your days with work...but give it time and you will soon find your "niche "
Enjoy your new life!
Response from MonaR made on 23rd Jul 2017 18:40:44
Thanks for the encouragement! I need it.
jenonthefarm
23rd Jul 2017 01:07:43 (Last activity: 23rd Jul 2017 14:16:38)
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Thanks for voting!
I am in Ohio. This is my first time on here and I hope to make lots of friends
Response from MonaR made on 23rd Jul 2017 14:16:38
Hi. Nice to meet you. I live in WV so not too terribly far from you.
Cazz4me
23rd Jul 2017 08:38:39 (Last activity: 23rd Jul 2017 08:50:48)
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Thanks for voting!
Hi I'm Caroline. Can Australians join this site?
Response from Silversurfer's Editor made on 23rd Jul 2017 08:50:48
Yes you are most welcome to join us from Australia 🙂 Welcome!
MonaR
20th Jul 2017 17:56:35 (Last activity: 23rd Jul 2017 01:12:15)
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Hi! I have just retired and am looking for something to do. Would love to chat with others.
Response from jenonthefarm made on 23rd Jul 2017 01:11:11
I am 66,live in 0hio. Hope to make many friends on here
Response from jenonthefarm made on 23rd Jul 2017 01:12:15
Hi Mona
jenonthefarm
23rd Jul 2017 01:05:31
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Thanks for voting!
I am in the midst of moving into an apartment. It will be just my cat and I. I am in Ohio
GillianF8
22nd Jul 2017 13:49:47
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Hello, Just joined and finding my way around the site,

Moved to Somerset UK three years ago and finding making friends difficult has anyon been in the same position when they have moved on their own?
Bren
21st Jul 2017 10:22:07
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hi Monar, i have just joined the forum, my father was born in Lancashire, near Ramsbottom, so i know that beautiful countryside well. I niw live in Kent in a small tourist town, widowed, 77 years young. I am blessed with living in a. Lovely friendly community, two super sons but as you say there is still a lot of time alone.. Just going to a community church for xoffee, should be on the healthwalk but will give it a miss today. BRenda
angelrose
11th May 2017 15:23:28 (Last activity: 20th Jul 2017 16:22:36)
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Hello! I too have infirmities that keep me home. I'm looking for some people to talk to as I adjust to this new life!

I am married with a family, all on their own now. My husband is getting ready to retire. We are considering Florida.
Response from ThePrimate made on 11th May 2017 19:38:01
Hello & welcome to SS 🙂
Response from ThePrimate made on 11th May 2017 19:41:17
Hi Angelrose, welcome to SS
Response from Kona made on 20th Jul 2017 16:22:36
Hi I am from Wisconsin and would love to chat with you.
I like travel,outdoors,camping and family.
ChrisW12
19th Jul 2017 10:39:06
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Hi. ive just joined im abit nervous havent done this before so unsure of what to say, im mainly looking for femail company to join me on holidays with my friends its more fun as couples.
i like to laugh an banter not easy being on your own,
wampus
19th Jul 2017 06:07:21
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Hi, I have just joined and would like some new people to communicate with. I am a retired journalist (female') and have lived and worked in America and the UK. I enjoy reading, travel, animals, ragdoll cats, animal welfare, current affairs. Live in the southwest Bath/Bristol. Look forward to making new contacts
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