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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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Bettykaren
19th May 2022 12:16:18
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I enjoy reading and listening to music too it’s a great feeling..I’m Katrina 45 female
Bettykaren
19th May 2022 12:14:34
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Hi I’ll like us to chat and have discussion I’m new here (female)
Cathyvj
13th May 2022 09:27:29
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I know the feeling. You need to keep chatting.. i live in Lincolnshire origionally from Yorkshire. I'll try pop in like you and make friends just not too good woth some aspects of technology .
Susie Q2
13th May 2022 06:56:24 (Last activity: 13th May 2022 07:56:27)
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Hi I am new! Just saying hi!
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 13th May 2022 07:56:27
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Katia19
10th May 2022 22:54:01
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Hello, I am also a new member and can understand what you mention. It was lovely that you completed your studies. I have been recuperating in health, and now find it strange all the changes in technology and society recently, I have to try to catch up with. I have had penpals but wanted to take the plunge so to speak online. I live in Scotland. I enjoy reading, art, music and quite like shabby chic interior design.
casey1956
10th Apr 2022 04:25:55 (Last activity: 10th Apr 2022 08:18:06)
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I am just checking all this out
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 10th Apr 2022 08:18:06
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Beauty
16th Mar 2022 18:17:26 (Last activity: 17th Mar 2022 08:36:46)
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Hi AC
So what title/genre etc....good for you....may inspire more of us so to do.....
Response from AnnaCharles made on 17th Mar 2022 08:36:46
Hi there - thanks for the comment! Looking back I can see why it took me so long - won't be doing that again! Book is called 'A Thin Line', genre historical fiction. It's based on true events that happened in Amsterdam during WWII and is written along a dual timeline.

If you have a book in you I definitely recommend you do it!
AnnaCharles
16th Mar 2022 11:34:47 (Last activity: 16th Mar 2022 15:51:19)
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Hello all, just joined so wanted to say hello.

I'm in south London, the last of my children is about to fly the nest and I'm off on a whole new adventure of my own. Lockdown meant I could no longer use the "I've no time" excuse: I finally published a novel I'd been writing for 9 (!!) years and I also changed my relationship with alcohol. (I never identified as an alcoholic indeed alcohol never caused any major problems in my life, but I felt I was drinking a bit too 'automatically'.) A consequence of the stress of corporate life perhaps so I packed in the job and am now a life coach who helps others achieve the same freedom around alcohol. Wish I'd done this years ago.

I love playing games (chess is a new fave), Yahtzee, and any board game going... my husband and I also want to start learning bridge this year and am looking forward to doing some travel later this year too. I just read that Adam Ant is performing in Southend-on-Sea in May so maybe you'll see me there 🙂

Anna
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 16th Mar 2022 15:51:19
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10th Mar 2022 16:38:14 (Last activity: 10th Mar 2022 19:38:38)
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17th Feb 2022 13:11:44 (Last activity: 19th Feb 2022 19:13:16)
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Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 17th Feb 2022 19:56:09
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Response from Beauty made on 19th Feb 2022 13:22:47
Hi Missy Carol Celtwitch's comments are from 2015.....no idea why admin...do not remove them....Not sure where you are located geographically, but always happy to chat. 'B'
Response from Beauty made on 19th Feb 2022 15:04:34
Great to hear from you....your updated profile is your choice. I'm Surrey based,, so if you & yours are ever down this way, let me know. All the best X
Response from Beauty made on 19th Feb 2022 19:13:16
It was good site for finding travel companions.. Met some great people on here & had good holidays
Beauty
31st Jan 2022 18:59:36
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Hi Admin Can we please GET RID OF CEltwitch comment fromm 2015?
Beauty
31st Jan 2022 18:58:01
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Hi Ian we all have something to give each other bet they love you anyway X
IanHaines
24th Jan 2022 20:58:18
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I think that people once knew how to be caring friends and family members, but that...every time we get yet another ten years since the end of World War 2, that admirable property in the people known to us...get less and less! People and family no longer know what being a family member even means. During my life, when a phone rings, it's because I just called somebody else...they never ring mine.

When they need me for something, they're on the phone, then. Until then, everybody goes deathly silent and continue their impersonation of a Ghost Town!

Friendships and family connections are doomed!

(Great username, by the way!)
Pence-50
4th Jan 2022 16:02:46 (Last activity: 5th Jan 2022 08:36:26)
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Hello Sue..fellow newbie here!
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 5th Jan 2022 08:34:29
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Response from Pence-50 made on 5th Jan 2022 08:36:26 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
Thank you!
suejon1952
20th Dec 2021 19:33:21 (Last activity: 4th Jan 2022 15:16:58)
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Hi All my name is Sue, I am 69 years old, I do have a holiday buddy when we can travel, I have a son and daughter also nine grandchildren but it would be lovely to also have some company chatting on line.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 20th Dec 2021 23:10:39
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Response from Beauty made on 21st Dec 2021 18:21:38
Hi suejon Always love to chat....I'm a widow myself & know what it is to be alone & lonely. Xx
Response from Sendit090 made on 4th Jan 2022 11:41:26
Hi all, I’m new here too
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 4th Jan 2022 15:16:58 > @Sendit090
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Sendit090
4th Jan 2022 11:39:43
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Hi sue, I’m new here also
Trillium
24th Dec 2021 19:58:27 (Last activity: 28th Dec 2021 10:25:06)
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To Beauty
What about this site are you not sure of Beauty. It is rather cumbersome and certainly could be improved upon but if you hope to strike up some friendships sometimes you have to work a little harder to be able to accomplish that.
I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on the shores of Lake Ontario but currently spending time in Vancouver, British Columbia.
If you would like to have a chat, let me know but of course if you’re looking for someone closer by, I understand.
Trillium
From Vancouver, British Columbia
Response from Beauty made on 28th Dec 2021 10:25:06
Hi Trillium Thanks for your reply. Site was better in early days ...& agree with your other comments. Visited Vancouver a very long time ago. Always good to chat. Hope your Xmas was good & lets hope that 2022 will bring some positive times for the world. All the best B.
emmap40
22nd Dec 2021 16:47:26
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Life as an eccentric dog owner sounds wonderful! I often find I prefer my dogs to most humans ha - but I understand feeling lonely sometimes! Joined this forum for similar reasons myself 🙂
Beauty
21st Dec 2021 18:22:33
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Hi...Not sure about this site
SheilaT799
18th Dec 2021 02:32:00 (Last activity: 18th Dec 2021 08:59:35)
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I understand what you are saying I have to call my daughter to see if she is ok.It does make you feel only.
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