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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 didnโ€™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 donโ€™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!

Iโ€™m keen to make some friends as I have been on my own for a very long time now, my daughters donโ€™t bother much with me and I donโ€™t have a partner.I didnโ€™t expect to be so isolated at this time in my life, isnโ€™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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chrissy400
16th May 2017 14:07:30 (Last activity: 17th May 2017 22:54:10)
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Hello, I've just joined. I'm 60 this year, live alone in South of Essex UK. I have been some what isolated for some years partly due to family ties then house bound due to ill health. Life has moved on I am gaining some independence back and able to get out.

I've found I have become lock into a bit of a rut so I'm looking for an out. I drive and enjoy driving and getting out and about. I use to like walking unfortunately I can't walk very far at all, that may improve with time. I have a creative flare I have a keen interest in anything creative be it photography arts and crafts, old buildings, churches, villages and music.

The few friends I had have moved away, I'm hoping to find and make new friends for my own sanity if nothing else lol. I have looked around other sites for my age group and also for people with a physical disability but most of them either don't fit the bill or they are dating sites which I'm not really looking for at this moment in time.

So here I am ready to take a slice of life and venture out in to the big wide world and see where it takes me.
Response from ThePrimate made on 16th May 2017 17:50:57
Hello, there's a photography showcase where you can share your talents here
https://www.silversurfers.com/showcase-gallery/
There's a lot of people here who probably share a lot of your interests ๐Ÿ™‚
Response from CaroleAH made on 17th May 2017 22:54:10
Hi Chrissy400,
I'm sure that you will find lots of topics of interest on this site. I'm interested in photography and churches - the older, the better although I do love Coventry Cathedral, which is relatively new having been opened 55 years ago. I remember going on a school trip to stay in Stratford and see two Shakespeare plays (have to admit I haven't a clue what they were as I dozed through both of them!) but the highlight for me was having a guided tour round the cathedral - think I must have been an odd 15 year old ............ and have I changed much over the years - who knows ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope to see some of your photos in the Showcase soon.
JoyfulNoise
13th May 2017 13:48:02 (Last activity: 17th May 2017 07:26:33)
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Hi! I just joined and was going to ask if there are members from the U.S. using silversurfers. I see there are as well as from other countries. Impressed with the site so far, and am interested in learning more about it.
Response from Wilf made on 13th May 2017 15:31:02
Hello Joyfulnoise and welcome-there are quite a few Americans on the site and also Canadians as well. Lots of very friendly people here and its an interesting site especially the Speakers Corner topics
Response from CaroleAH made on 13th May 2017 16:06:58
Hi JoyfulNoise, welcome to the site. Are you a singer or some kind of musician by any chance? Hope you find lots of interesting topics to join in with and don't forget that you can always create some of your own and gather our eclectic opinions ๐Ÿ˜‰
Response from JoyfulNoise made on 16th May 2017 23:15:45
Yes! Yes! Music has always been a big part of my life. I enjoy all instruments (including my favorite - voice - although I only sing while driving solo). I was raised around keyboards, and very much enjoy playing piano and organ music. Thanks for asking!
Response from CaroleAH made on 17th May 2017 00:07:34
Hi, that's great. You will probably be interested in the subject on here entitled Music which ThePrimate started at the end of April - quite a few posts about our favourite music and the memories it evokes.
Response from JoyfulNoise made on 17th May 2017 01:50:58
Thanks again. I will certainly check it out.
Response from ThePrimate made on 17th May 2017 07:26:33
Hi & welcome to SS
Harry1958
10th May 2017 18:18:30 (Last activity: 12th May 2017 22:46:15)
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I am new.. well, to SliverSurfer anyway. Still feeling my way around here. DC area here. 58yrs, Male, at the moment a bored accountant.
Response from Wilf made on 10th May 2017 19:19:09
Hi Harry and welcome-Wilf here from London. Lots of friendly people. Quite a few folk from USA on here as well.
Response from meta made on 11th May 2017 14:28:14
HI Harry,and a very warm welcome from Yorkshire (UK)
Response from ThePrimate made on 11th May 2017 19:39:34
Hi & welcome from Yorkshire (UK) too ๐Ÿ™‚
Response from meta made on 11th May 2017 20:26:19
HI ThePrimate where in Yorkshire do you live?
Response from CaroleAH made on 11th May 2017 22:06:41
Hi and welcome Harry from another inhabitant of God's own county - Yorkshire born and bred. Originally from Pudsey, lived and worked in Leeds, now living near Selby.
Response from ThePrimate made on 12th May 2017 12:20:34
Hi Meta. North Yorkshire near t'coast
Response from meta made on 12th May 2017 16:04:17
Hi ThePrimate..thats a lovely part of Yorkshire...love the coast..
Response from cellerman made on 12th May 2017 16:19:56
I have been away for a few days it seems we have some new surfers. From me to you Welcome I hope you enjoy the site.
Response from meta made on 12th May 2017 22:46:15
Hello cellerman.thank you for the welcome...still finding my way around this site..
Lottie1
11th May 2017 16:05:31 (Last activity: 11th May 2017 19:37:20)
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Hi I'm a 56 year old widow from the northwest who enjoys family life but when everyone goes home I'm left with the TV binge watching American TV series.it would be nice to check my phone during the evening and have a chat look forward to see what happens
Response from ThePrimate made on 11th May 2017 19:37:20
Welcome to SS ๐Ÿ™‚
linj
8th May 2017 13:02:17 (Last activity: 9th May 2017 00:19:28)
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Hello I'm linj from Birmingham have just joined silver surfers . Have only recently purchased an I pad which is still a mystery to me, however so glad I managed to find my way to your web site.
Response from linj made on 8th May 2017 14:55:51
Thank you Yodama. Persistence is right.,It took me 2 days to figure it out but surprise, surprise the heavy shopping i'd ordered from Asda arrived. Hope I can remember how I did it next time.
Response from ThePrimate made on 8th May 2017 16:56:52
Welcome to the group, good luck with your iPad and online shopping ๐Ÿ™‚
Response from linj made on 8th May 2017 17:49:10
Thank you for your welcome. Still not sure how to use this web site so hope you get my thank you
Response from linj made on 9th May 2017 00:19:28
Your so right. Until I retired I worked with primary age special needs children they could do anything on a computer. Unfortunately I don't have any grandchildren to help me out. My husband who died a few years ago was extremely good on his laptop . Wish I'd paid more attention instead of moaning that he spent to much time on it. Still they say your "never to old to learn," gonna give it a good go.
Chelseanne1965
26th Apr 2017 18:11:54 (Last activity: 8th May 2017 21:20:30)
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I'm new to this as well just like to say hi and I'm from easrbourne
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 26th Apr 2017 20:23:09
Hello Chelseanne and a warm welcome to Silversurfers. I hope you enjoy our Forum and our Silversurfers online community. Lots of like-minded, friendly people here with a great sense of humour in common! In addition to the Forum we have hundreds of features, an active Speakers Corner with daily debates and polls, an online Book Club, special offers for our Silvercard+ holders and so much more! If you haven't already done so, do register for our FREE Silvercard+ ... the only online discount card for the over 50s with 10% discount on all our Insurance products. We also have amazing deals on Silversurfers Holidays. Best wishes .. Sally
Response from chrissyp made on 1st May 2017 23:06:43
Hi Chelseanne hope you enjoy the site and get used to it quickly.

If you would like to private chat id be pleased to hear from you.
Response from Chelseaanne65 made on 8th May 2017 21:12:14
hi chrissyp I am on line now hope you get this
Response from Chelseaanne65 made on 8th May 2017 21:20:30
hi are you there
ladybabe
2nd May 2017 12:50:18 (Last activity: 6th May 2017 22:02:04)
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Hi

Not sure what to say but I had some health scares for the pass 9 yrs and now coming out of the rot

decided its time to start living again. Making new friends is the 1st step . I live in Northampton but

friends can be from anywhere just be genuine.

Hope to start some friendships soon.
Response from cellerman made on 2nd May 2017 17:03:13
Hi I am quite new to this myself. I now live in the south of Ireland with my wife we moved here from outskirts of Liverpool.. The reason for this being that we wanted to live again after a really bad time. I hope you have a fulfilling life now you have decided to move on. Try to put the past behind you, Your life starts from now on. Best of Luck. Jim
Response from ladybabe made on 2nd May 2017 18:49:58
Hey cellerman good to get some encouraging words , hope I can chat with you another time about your life in Ireland.
Response from ThePrimate made on 2nd May 2017 19:39:54
Hi and welcome to a place where I'm sure you'll make some friends
Response from ladybabe made on 2nd May 2017 19:49:32
HI The Primate thank you for the welcome I hope you are now a friend,
Response from ThePrimate made on 2nd May 2017 21:31:32
Always happy to chat
Response from chrissyp made on 6th May 2017 22:02:04
Hi welcome to the site. I have been on here a few weeks now and have found 2-3 people to chat to, Would be happy to chat.
Jenninora
5th May 2017 12:42:55 (Last activity: 5th May 2017 12:52:42)
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Welcome Sealegs.
You have had a well traveled time and you would sure miss it in retirement. You would have wonderful stories. You can still live and relive those stories in conversation. Hopefully you still are in contact with some past sailing buddies.
Do chat away on here. Some people will pick up on your pieces you put on.
Reserve in people can cause hesitation in responding.
Take life by the tail and shake it. It does not matter what age any of us are.
Enjoy everything, even that which is under our noses.
Response from CaroleAH made on 5th May 2017 12:52:42
Well said, Jenninora. We all have something to contribute even if it seems to be buried deep! There's always something on this site that will strike a chord and we can join in.
sealegs
4th May 2017 22:17:06 (Last activity: 5th May 2017 07:24:43)
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Hi all out there - I'm 75 and a retired merchant seaman travelled the world since 16 even spent a year in the the desert with a bunch of nomad. Now on shore not too keen on that at all. Married but wife has depression so I do not go out much would like to find a mature female who has the same problems if not anyone to chat to. This is a big world but a lonely one. Thanks - sealegs
Response from Wilf made on 5th May 2017 07:24:43
What were you doing in the desert sealegs and which one was it?
lynda lu
3rd May 2017 05:34:19 (Last activity: 3rd May 2017 10:36:05)
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I don't really know what to say, except I'm new and I want to talk to people that may become friends. I can't sleep very well and I though that this would be a good place to spend a little time with others who don't sleep well..
Response from ThePrimate made on 3rd May 2017 10:36:05
Welcome to the site. I sleep well but don't hold that against me ๐Ÿ™‚
Ericfromwigan
1st May 2017 16:45:50
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Hi Again.....
I hope my message reached you....
But not sure....
I have not got the hang of this site yet....
You are not far from Wigan
I'd be really happy to chatter with you....
E.....

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LynnB7
1st May 2017 15:23:07 (Last activity: 1st May 2017 16:35:29)
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Hi I' just joined silver surfers I'm 76 and been married to Brian he is nearly 77 .. nearly 59 years in December we live in Peterborough. on the edge of the Fens we have quite a large family who are scattered about the south ,several are married ,with grand children to be exact 11 then 6 great grand children .our interests are holidays and meeting new friends .
Response from CaroleAH made on 1st May 2017 16:35:29
Hi Lynn,
Welcome to Silversurfers. I'm sure that you will find lots of interesting topics to join in with and, if you don't fancy any of the current subjects then you can always create one of your own for others to comment on. Speakers Corner is usually interesting and if you like photography there are some super photos on the site.
Lellymac
1st May 2017 09:05:05 (Last activity: 1st May 2017 13:45:52)
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Hi I've just joined silver surfers I'm 64 I've been widowed for 11yrs. I live on county durham,I have a large family but I do get lonely sometimes so hoping to make some lively friends
Response from Wilf made on 1st May 2017 13:45:52
Hi Lellymac and welcome you will find a lot of us fellow friendly Silversurfers on here. Lots to comment on and enjoy with others-Regards, Wilf
Telkwa
1st May 2017 02:09:49
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Hi,
New to this group. Thought I would post to see what might result.
I'm a widower - senior (don't knock it!) - but very fit and active. Any senior, preferably a widow, interested in corresponding with a Canadian regarding making friends (of the opposite sex) while still not over your loved one.

I would also love to find a travelling companion, preferably a widow ( but doesn't have to be) - for cruises or cycling holidays or month long trips to souhern European countries.

Telkwa
Biddy
22nd Apr 2017 16:49:50 (Last activity: 30th Apr 2017 13:01:03)
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Hi, just introducing myself. I live in rural Wiltshire and love hiking and travel. Family all left home so plenty of free time for new friends and new adventures. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Anyone from South Wiltshire? ๐Ÿ™‚
Response from chrissyp made on 29th Apr 2017 08:57:31
Hi Biddy

I live in North Wiltshire so not too far away. You are the first i have seen from Wiltshire.
Feel free to have a chat anytime.
Response from Ericfromwigan made on 30th Apr 2017 13:01:03
Hi, I'm still new...
Just hope you are getting along on here...
Would be pleased to send a message....
Eric from Wigan
SandieH
26th Apr 2017 15:19:06 (Last activity: 28th Apr 2017 16:55:31)
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Hello everyone.
I'm new to this so please forgive me if I appear to be a bit dozy and do things wrong.. I am 68 and retired almost 2 years ago. I had been a sociology lecturer in my local university and I loved my job but have to admit to it being a tad stressful. I am interested in national politics, women's issues and my family.

I have 2 daughters, one who has a lovely husband and 3 children of her own. She lives about 40 miles away so I don't see them as often as I would like. My afterthought child, born when I was in my late 40s is currently 20 and studying zoology at university. She has just returned to uni after the Easter break. I'm happily single but would love to make new friends.

I love cooking, reading for pleasure (after so many years doing work related reading) and arts and crafts. I work voluntarily with people with mental health difficulties where I run a craft group and also a creative writing and poetry group. When I retired I decided to start painting and (think) I'm improving although I'm no Renoir. I use either acrylics or pastels although I did try water colours when I first began.

These kinds of activities suit me as my health isn't brilliant. It isn't bad enough to stop me getting out and about though. Originally from Cheshire, I now live in Staffordshire with my 3 cats Bramble, Thistle and Willow.

That's about it for the moment. If I don't sound too off-putting then please respond. I love to laugh and to chat so am looking forward to whiling away my spare time engaging with you on this site.

Best wishes Sandie
Response from Jenninora made on 26th Apr 2017 16:19:07
Sandie. Welcome and what a lovely entry you have just put on.
A busy person, as you know that will lead to striking up conversation on many topics.. I am in Northern Ireland and try to interact when something catches my interest or has a bit of a bite to it.
Enjoy Silver Surfers.
Response from jeanmark made on 26th Apr 2017 18:03:40
Hi Sandie, you lead a busy and interesting life and welcome to this site.
Response from CaroleAH made on 26th Apr 2017 18:35:05
Hi Sandie, welcome to the site. I'm sure that you will find lots of interesting topics which you can comment on and join in with, or you might like to start a new subject of your own.
Response from ThePrimate made on 26th Apr 2017 18:46:14
Hi & welcome ๐Ÿ™‚
Response from SandieH made on 28th Apr 2017 16:55:31
Thanks for all the welcomes. I'm sure that I'll soon feel settled here as people seem very friendly.
jba55264
26th Apr 2017 04:12:59 (Last activity: 26th Apr 2017 10:26:52)
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Hi Everyone, I'm new to this site. I little about me. I'm 66, a widower and really ready to retire at the end of the year. I live in Texas near Houston. I've traveled extensively through the US but I want to travel internationally and don't don't want to do it alone. Looking for a group of nice people to travel with. I've always liked trains and the peaceful feeling I get in the mountains so I would like to do a train tour of Switzerland to get started. Always happy to chat so looking to hear from you.
Response from ThePrimate made on 26th Apr 2017 07:28:19
Hi and welcome, good luck with your travel plans ๐Ÿ™‚
Response from meta made on 26th Apr 2017 10:26:52
Good morning...You will love Switzerland they do fantastic Train Trips taking in the stunning Scenery..
MarionL5
25th Apr 2017 18:16:29 (Last activity: 26th Apr 2017 10:21:45)
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Hello everyone. Just joined and trying to find my way around
Response from CaroleAH made on 25th Apr 2017 18:31:05
Hi Marion, welcome to the site. Hope you soon get the hang of it and start contributing to some of the posts or start a new one of your own! ๐Ÿ™‚
Response from ThePrimate made on 25th Apr 2017 19:09:46
Hi Marion, welcome ๐Ÿ™‚
Response from meta made on 26th Apr 2017 10:21:45
Good morning Marion..welcome..:-)
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25th Apr 2017 19:05:04 (Last activity: 25th Apr 2017 19:24:58)
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Response from ThePrimate made on 25th Apr 2017 19:24:58
Check below your ankles :). Seriously, welcome to the site ๐Ÿ™‚
ThePrimate
25th Apr 2017 13:22:29
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Hello, and hope you find people to chat/meet with
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