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 HAVE ULCERATED LEGS AND A WATER PROBEM SO STAYING HOME IS BEST FOR ME.
GET LONELY AND DECIDED TO JOIN THIS GROUP HOPING TO MAKE FREINDS AND CHAT SOME TIME.
I HAVE TWO RESCUE JACK RUSSELLS AND THEY ARE MY ONLY COMPANIONS.
HAVE TWO FRIENDS --ONE IS MY AGE AND COMES VISIT ONCE A WEEK FOR A MEAL AND ANOTHER OLDER LADY I USED TO WORK WITH AGED 96 -- COMES WHEN SHE CAN.
I GO ON COMPUTER AND PLAY WORD GAMES AND MANY OTHERS--BUT NEVER SEEM TO MAKE FREINDS.
ANYWAY HOPE TO CHAT WITH SOMEONE IN HERE MAYBE--THANK YOU FOR READING THIS ------KKTHY. FROM ENGLAND
I joined today but I've never done this kind of thing befor so was curious to see how you got on after your introduction. Did you manage to make any friends?
Lots of people on here and I see they have just got a chat area so looking at that which lets us all chat on the site. Seem to be a lot of friendly folk on here
I have recently sadly lost my husband and in need of friends xx
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In love and light
Jane
I am very versatile... so if there's n'e thing you may need help with apart form Finance,... just call on me... am Trustworthy & Reliable
No, our grandchildren are well prepared for this generation I think! If I remember,my very own mother worrying about my coping skills in how the world was when we were growing up in one word ' adaptable ' that was how she prepared me. Sure our challenges are different, but then so is our thinking! ✌
Just signed up 10 minutes ago. Looking to make new friends. Hear about their lives and accomplishments and whether they feel accomplished and fulfilled at this age. I do not. Still looking!!!!
Keep in touch, Fondly Ruby070
So true how we become isolated after a certain age. But I've been told with all the activities for seniors it must be me. Could be. Finding it more and more difficult to reach out. Miss my old friends and somehow feel I can't replace them. I'm on the west coast of US and brothers 3000 miles away on the east coast. Regret all the time I missed with them and their families. (trying desperately to stop the "regret" syndrome.)
Your area sounds beautiful. How wonderful to wake up in the midst of hills just waiting to be climbed.
I too shall "pop" in here and there, hopefully to acquire some friendships.
I can empathise with you,.....Not a nice feeling... Im in Stevenage Herts,,,, where bouts are U...
Since losing my husband two years ago life has been very lonely. Although I have two daughters and four lovely granddaughters whom I love spending time with.
I have been reflecting on a hectic working life, during which I never seemed to be still for a moment, there was always something that just had to be done, yesterday! These days I wake up in the morning, still with that, 'what do I have to do today' feeling before quickly realising that I don'r have to do anything I don't want to do, which is both a blessing and a curse.
I would be interested to hear how some of you are dealing with your retirement days, what do you get up to, who do spend time with, what interests you, and do you still feel passionate about something in your life?
Shall we agree to log in here every day, twice weekly, or whatever, to compare notes and generally provide a 'sounding board' for whatever turns us on...or off?
Have a good day all x
I gather by your name that you are into mind body spirit?
I'm actually 61 today, and my lovely Soul Sister and I started a small business selling unique spiritual/motivational products in the last couple of years: soulfulltd.co.uk. Taking them to fairs all over South East Kent, we have made lots of lovely new friends in the MBS commmunity, and we're a very eclectic, non-judgemental bunch!
If you are willing to take a further step into the MBS world, there are lots of us out there who would welcome you to our fast-growing community. I'm sure there is one near you.
In love and light
Jane
Yes you just need to go into your profile page and click on profile picture and then add your picture from any of your picture albums that you have saved on your computer. You can also add other photos to the showcase forum in the same way. I've just added a couple of pictures there of my rough collie, "Cody"
Hope this is of some help.
Graham.