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 joined last year but not used to the site yet.
I am 59 and unemployed for over 4 years .My husband works long hours.
I left school with no qualifications due to the death of a parent but this was never an issue in the past. My CV has huge gaps in it due to unemployment and child care and I am unable to obtain any references.. I have applied for for numerous jobs but agencies will not take me on their books. I simply cannot find work and have over 6 years until retirement.
I spend hours alone in the house with no one to see or talk to.. Most of my friends are either working or retired but busy with commitments such as looking after grand children or plain "busy" (some are rude and criticise me whenever I phone them and never phone me)
Hopefully I will find work and get out more when I get free travel at 60.
I would love to find silver surfers in the same position to keep in touch with.
Your the same age as me, but a lot fitter than me as I'm suffering from an arthritic hip at the moment, but still got a very good messaging finger, so looking forward to chatting about anything under the sun really , so bring it on !!!!
I joined today , been retired 7 yrs , had chance to take early release after 37 yrs so decided to take it
I live in Cheshire , enjoy photography , gardening , most types of motor sport , I am a season ticket holder for oulton park race track
It would be very nice to find friends and be able to go for walks and places of interest locally...so if you live nearby please get in touch it would be great to hear from you..
After 35 years working 5 days a week in the NHS, I suddenly find myself not at work on Fridays. It's great! I'm making the most of my time by doing stuff, walking, visiting places I've never been to, etc, etc and blogging about it. ( https://kimtimeblog.com/kims-blog/)
Happy to chat
USA members or UK only? Looking for USA chat, forums whatever...most are
dating sites and want a bunch of money I cannot spend....just lost my wife to
the grim reaper in Oct '16, so very lonely....no family around. ah well...here I am...
!!!!!!
site...I woke too early today, need coffee....catch you later....
I noticed that too. I'm in Scotland.
Maybe we have not explored it enough.
Hope you are managing ok...Linda
I look forward to making some friends
Hi everyone and look forward to chatting.
I live very close to the seaside at Porthtowan which is located on the coast road between Perranporth and Portreath,i am very lucky because there are plenty of lovely views..
Around me there are plenty of beautiful walks and being on the North coast it is normally quite brisk and fresh..
It would be nice to meet other people on silversurfers who like taking a quiet stroll around the cliffs and get some nice fresh air ,,
So if you have any spare time you can get in touch,i will be pleased to hear from you..
my mail address is [email protected]
I've just joined. I was widowed almost five years ago and promised my husband I would move to be nearer my daughter and her family which I did. I help with the school run and making dinner but the evenings are so so long and I don't sleep much. I have a few acquaintances but no real friends and get very down. Any advice?