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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1st time on here and by mistake I reply to a post from a year ago
I think that totally sums me up
Would love to chat to male/female any age just to make friends
So if anyone wants to chat please reply
Thanks everyone
I know sometimes I can get a bit like that & sometimes it seems too much effort to get out there and socialise but honestly it is worth it
Just my 1st time on any of these sites so if you need to talk I am here
Off work for a few days so will be checking in regularly
Take care
Caty
I am a widow of 7 years, 55 years old, have two children, grown and almost off my hands, I have jacked in work so life is getting a little quiet....
Welcome to the site... I'm not too far from beautiful Somerset....just up the M5 and over the Severn Bridge so welcome to our part of the world too!
I'm just one year older at 68 and live at the other end of the country in Somerset. Having been living alone for years I guess some will describe me as reclusive but Im not really.
Sincerest respect to you in pursuing a degree, my brain won't even allow me to imagine doing such a thing.
OH, I just noticed the date you posted your entry ... maybe you won't even see this. There's something amiss with the programming of this site.
Best Wishes celtwitch
I can really relate to both of you. I suffered with headaches and spent most of my free time either dreading work or plotting ways to replace my income. When I became 50 I just left, feeling that life's too short to live like that any longer. Since then, all kinds of good things have happened and I have replaced my income. Me and my family are now planning on travelling the world and making up for lost time.
Good for both of you for taking control and escaping!
Best wishes, Sally 🙂
You must be quite excited to be getting a kitten......do let us see a picture of him or her when you can.
Best wishes, Sally 🙂
Best wishes, Sally 🙂
Mick
I too have just joined. so come on lets chat.
my passion is gardening; ancestry; musicals; diy; internet.
Sadly it's not just husbands who cheat and ruin families.
Ian
Am a retired Registered nurse and midwife, and for 17 years (many years ago) lived and worked in Bermuda.
Living alone now in a seaside town in East Anglia with my American Cocker Spaniel . Never married as wanted a career, but have been in a relationship for 14 years.
Main interests are my dog, computer, knitting and music. I play the flute with a folk dance and song group with whom I camp, and am currently learning the ukulele. Can manage 3 chords! Sang with choral societies for over 40 years but gave up a couple of years ago.
Going to church regularly is very important to me, where I take an active part in the services, (Mass) .No choir, otherwise would be in it as an alto.
Bye for now.