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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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Missdi76
10th Mar 2017 23:15:46 (Last activity: 11th Mar 2017 10:08:08)
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Good evening, I have just joined
Response from Peter52 made on 11th Mar 2017 10:08:08
Hello missdi hope you enjoy the site, seems very friendly.
CarolF4
10th Mar 2017 22:44:13 (Last activity: 10th Mar 2017 23:11:15)
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Hi. Everyone, I have just joined.
Response from Wilf made on 10th Mar 2017 23:11:15
Hello Carol and welcome...a very friendly site and people on it are lovely-lots of chat and comments on different subjects
Peter52
10th Mar 2017 15:40:16 (Last activity: 10th Mar 2017 17:14:14)
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Just joined wanting general chat and friendship
Response from CaroleAH made on 10th Mar 2017 17:14:14
Hi Peter, welcome to Silversurfers. If you have a look at the Forum you will find many interesting topics for you to join in with. Speakers Corner is good and if you are a poet, short-story writer or photographer you will be able to put your contributions on Showcase for everyone to enjoy.
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8th Mar 2017 10:44:27 (Last activity: 9th Mar 2017 01:16:58)
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Response from Corfe66 made on 9th Mar 2017 01:16:58
Thank you LittleMinx, yes retirement certainly gives you freedom, I do some voluntary work in Wimborne to keep the brain cells charged up too, don't we both live in a beautiful part of the country, so lucky, hope to see you on here again soon
Corfe66
8th Mar 2017 01:16:31 (Last activity: 9th Mar 2017 01:12:12)
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Hi, I am new, I am 64 recently retired from retail and I live near the New Forest in Hampshire, I am finding it a little hard to adapt to my new retired life, I miss the bustle and noise of my working environment. I have a little border terrier that I enjoy taking for runs, and have recently become a Granny for the first time, I am hoping to meet lots of nice, friendly people on here to chat to.
Response from Jenninora made on 8th Mar 2017 17:52:32
Welcome Corfe66. Yes, do join in. I am in Ireland and have been on here for a few months. We need things to do when we retire. A little Border terrier will certainly keep you company. X
Response from Corfe66 made on 9th Mar 2017 01:12:12
Hi Jenninora, thank you for saying hello to me, still finding my way round, hope to see you on here again soon
ger1217
7th Mar 2017 23:34:19 (Last activity: 8th Mar 2017 17:55:48)
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Newbie here...looking into this new site for me....Would love to find people that are also retired and looking to chat.
Response from Jenninora made on 8th Mar 2017 17:55:48
Welcome Ger1217. Join in. Explore the site. All sorts and something for all. X
BubbanTN
28th Feb 2017 05:52:12 (Last activity: 7th Mar 2017 16:36:46)
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New
not sure how this works
looks like posts and no active chat
retiring n a month
will be learning to enjoy my interests and not just working
Response from Jenninora made on 28th Feb 2017 10:19:54
Welcome BubbanTN. You will do just fine. Explore all aspects and join in with the banter. Relax into retirement.
Response from lonemoan made on 7th Mar 2017 16:36:46
Hello all, I,m a retired active Norfolk boy of 72.Just have my faithful dog for company and would love to chat with a lady who like me has very little day to day company.
Ray007
6th Mar 2017 08:18:59 (Last activity: 6th Mar 2017 09:05:08)
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Hi all i'v just joined i live near Birmingham i work full time looking forward to getting to know the people on here reason for joining well that's a long story Ray
Response from Jenninora made on 6th Mar 2017 09:05:08
Welcome Ray007. I hope you enjoy Silver Surfers. Just join us all on the site. We are quite a mixed bunch. Welcome.
JohnB35
5th Mar 2017 14:59:12 (Last activity: 5th Mar 2017 22:19:36)
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Hi I,m a new member and just introducing myself. I live in Cornwall with my partner Judy I,m 70 and retired having worked mostly in engineering in the oil industry for some 20 years, the motor industry and then the rail industry. Prior to those jobs I was 6 years in the British Army. I went to school with my partner from 4 years of age to 15 years of age and we met again some 3 years ago. Happy days.
Response from Jenninora made on 5th Mar 2017 16:39:26
Welcome JohnB. Lovely detail on your career and how lovely to have met Judy. Happy days together. X
I hope you enjoy the Silversurfers site. Plenty to browse through.
Response from JohnB35 made on 5th Mar 2017 22:19:36
Many thanks for the response Jenninora how lovely to meet you.
Pilkie
27th Feb 2017 18:16:57
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Hello everyone I'm new too hopefully there will be some interesting chats to join in with!
janettamsin
25th Feb 2017 11:02:10 (Last activity: 27th Feb 2017 10:26:58)
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Hello I'm new and would like to friends for chatting and humour.. Write soon, Janet
Response from Rubyshoes made on 26th Feb 2017 20:52:17
Hi there. Like you wanting to chat and make friends. A bit lost on the site as new to it but will hopefully get my old brain into gear and get used to it !
Response from janettamsin made on 27th Feb 2017 10:26:58
Thank you for your lovely welcome; Cant wait to start getting to know you all and make new friends.. Thanks Janet
Anwenj
23rd Feb 2017 23:25:20 (Last activity: 26th Feb 2017 20:59:36)
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Hi I have just joined the site this evening and i àm looking forward to joining in a variety of chats. I am, however a real philistine when ot comes to using sites like this one. So like other newbies i would be grateful for any tips or advice about using the site.

I live in the South Wales valleys and i am a primary teacher who has just entered my 50s. I find myself single after 30 years in a relationship and i am now ready to move on and this seemed like a good start. Hope to chat soon!
Response from Rubyshoes made on 26th Feb 2017 20:59:36
Hi there. Know the valleys well. Have family there and in Newport. I'm a yorkshire lass myself but in the same boat as you I think. Feel free to get in touch. Perhaps we can help support each other.
Yorkshireborn
26th Feb 2017 04:10:05 (Last activity: 26th Feb 2017 20:56:14)
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Hello everyone
Just dipping my toe into this chat room malarkey to see what it's like
Response from Jenninora made on 26th Feb 2017 09:25:50
Good morning Yorkshire. Welcome to the site. Also welcome to you too add some more fun among the many scattered throughout the different sections on site. Enjoy.
Response from Rubyshoes made on 26th Feb 2017 20:56:14
Hello from another yorkshire person. Where abouts are you?
Jennynor
26th Feb 2017 15:31:34 (Last activity: 26th Feb 2017 19:54:52)
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Hi I'm Jenny, looking for some friends to talk and laugh with.
Response from Kazzaj made on 26th Feb 2017 19:54:52
Yes I agree littleminx. Hope your counting your fruit and veg intake! Lol
Rubyshoes
26th Feb 2017 18:12:29 (Last activity: 26th Feb 2017 19:51:41)
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Hi all. Also a newbie to the site. Recently separated in my fifties and feeling lost. Any suggestions for meeting new friends and socialising in the West Yorkshire area would be much appreciated.
Response from Kazzaj made on 26th Feb 2017 19:51:41
Hi I don't live in beautiful Yorkshire but I too separated from my husband 18 months ago and am in my 50s. I was lost at first but am quite used to my own company now and enjoy it. Of course my jack Russell Molly has been an enormous support to me and work. I'm here if you want to chat here or private I don't mind
Catsareus
24th Feb 2017 08:24:17 (Last activity: 24th Feb 2017 11:39:03)
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Hi, I'm a newbie to this site, looking forward to chats. I retired 3 years ago, realising I didn't need all the stress of working in retail anymore. I can now please myself, what i do. I had a cat that died at 19 years so now I volunteer at Cats Protection looking after abused & abandoned cats. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a old lady surrounded by cats, it's just one of my many interests! I don't have many friends partly I think because I was bullied at school, but I enjoy chatting. I read quite a lot, go to the cinema occasionally, enjoy fashion and customising clothes. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can walk more.
Hope to chat soon
Response from CaroleAH made on 24th Feb 2017 11:39:03
Hi Catsareus, welcome to the site. I'm sure that you will soon get the hang of how to look at things that interest you and start to chat with other Silversurfers. I find it useful to look at Latest Posts to see what everyone is up to then I join in as and when I want to. The Showcases are great - so have a look at the photos, stories and poems which our talented community have submitted.
Lynsey2017
22nd Feb 2017 20:49:45 (Last activity: 23rd Feb 2017 21:52:05)
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Hi Everyone, just joined this evening so still finding my way around. Hoping to enjoy many interesting chats with you all on lots of different subjects. Any help for a newbie would be appreciated.
Response from Lynsey2017 made on 23rd Feb 2017 21:52:05
Thanks LittleMinx, will check it out.
Vivianna
19th Feb 2017 23:08:35 (Last activity: 20th Feb 2017 09:46:14)
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Hi I've just joined. So pretty new to it all
Response from Jenninora made on 20th Feb 2017 09:46:14
Welcome Viviana. Just keep exploring the site. You will find some interesting things and also many of us popping up here and there. Join in.
Jennie2
19th Feb 2017 00:18:26
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Just joined ..... looking for like minded people in the Cambridge area for meet ups and possibly get together for some travelling.
skyatnight
18th Feb 2017 22:01:45
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Hi celtwitch
I live in Lancashire, any chance of us meeting up. I live in a little village called Tarleton between Preston and Southort.

Love to hear from you.

skyatnight Joni
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