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Hi all, Just joined the site a couple of days ago and trying to find my way around. I am lady living in Scotland in a really rural place and hoping to make new friends/penpals. Sbn51


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Tress
23rd Oct 2022 21:36:59
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Hi, I joined a few months ago but just plucked up courage to leave a message. I’m 69 and was widowed just over 2 years ago. I am just about ready to be get back into the swing of being social!! It’s been a hard slog as some of you will already know. I’m finding that people I thought of as friends are no longer around so feeling bored and lonely. As the dark nights are drawing in would love to be able to chat to someone or even meet up to stop me going mad. Anybody out there feeling the same?
Response from CatherineT7 made on 28th Oct 2022 17:13:50
Hi Tress, I'm 56 and recently separated from a complicated relationship so I want to stay on my own for a while - I'm finding things a bit hard too, especially as I have almost no family.
Most of my friends have large families with grand-children or elderly parents to look after etc and they are all extremely busy. I have a daughter who loves to travel and she just moved to Switzerland with her boyfriend. I'm very happy for them but I feel a bit lonely too.
I'm not complaining because it's better to have nice (busy) friends that you see once in a while rather than none at all, but this means I'm often on my own at the weekend.
And sometimes you feel like chatting but you don't really feel like going out (especially after work in the evening when it's dark, cold and wet outside)
I live in Belgium but I come to Lincoln twice a year to visit my elderly aunt.
I'd love to chat with you if you're up to it !
I run and read and I'm interested in psychology, and the news. I try to go to the cinema at least twice a month (and I watch series' on Netflix). What about you ?
Response from CatherineT7 made on 28th Oct 2022 17:17:27
Hi Tress I'm hopeless with this - I wrote you a long reply and then clicked on "add comment" and it seems to have disappeared. Just checking that you received it, If not, I will write it all over again !
Anyway this has just given us a first subject of conversation: "aren't computers irritating"
Hoping to hear from you,
Catherine
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 28th Oct 2022 19:05:05 > @CatherineT7
Hi CatherineT7,

Welcome and many thanks for your first comment in our Forum.

If you already know your way around, then we will leave you to it.

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Response from William 72 made on 28th Oct 2022 22:43:25
Looking for someone to chat to. I like reading and walking. Also like classic films . If you want to talk please reply.
Response from Tress made on 30th Oct 2022 08:30:19 > @CatherineT7
Morning CatherineT7, nice to hear from someone. My family also live over 2.5 hours away so usually go down to see them during school holidays when I can catch up with them and see the grandchildren. I’m not sure if everybody can see our comments as I really don’t want to air my business etc to everyone. Do you n
Know how it works?
Response from Tress made on 30th Oct 2022 08:43:46 > @William 72
Morning William72, I’m not sure if you can see my reply to CatherineT7. I find the site a bit confusing. I don’t really want everyone to see my personal messages and not sure how to accomplish this. Have you any idea?
Response from William 72 made on 31st Oct 2022 17:17:06 > @Tress
Not really. If you just want to chat let me know. I am 73 and open to any subjects. Let me know your interests. Hope to hear from you.
linda1963
22nd Oct 2024 20:57:50 (Last activity: 30th Oct 2024 21:15:37)
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just joined myself,im in highlands,looking for new friends,having just gained my wings of freedom
Response from SmilesLots made 1 days ago
Are the wings of freedom due to retirement or divorce?
Response from linda1963 made 1 days ago
Divorce,took 5 years but freedom comes to those who are patient.
Purrfect
1 days ago
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Smilesalot - dawned on me - I think you need to reply to me privately. Best, Purrfect.
Purrfect
1 days ago
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Smilesalot - thanks for getting in touch. I'm not entirely sure how this works. I got a message saying you'd like a chat & to click on the link I got. I did that but couldn't find you! Hope this works & that you do reply as like you (& you guessed from my name) that I love cats. Sorry you're unwell & a bit isolated. Life can be tough can't it? Having a chat can't hurt. Do get in touch again if you'd like to.
Purrfect
24th Oct 2024 14:07:10 (Last activity: 30th Oct 2024 18:45:11)
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Hello - I've signed up with Silversurfers for the first time today. I live in the north west of England & I'm hoping to make some new friends & keep what passes for my brain ticking. I'm a retired university lecturer & I'm 73 (how did that happen?) I imagine many of you have discovered, as I have, that as one gets older, one's address book gets shorter. So, I'm hoping to find things to do here, people to chat to, & to find new interests.
Thanks for reading.
Response from SmilesLots made 1 days ago
Hi Purrfect,

Do you have cats? I love cats. I retired recently due to a chronic illness and I've been quite isolated because of it lately. I would enjoy chatting with you!

Warmly,

Frances
SmilesLots
1 days ago
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Hi,

Scotland is on my travel list? Are you retired? Are you originally from Scotland?

I live near Washington, DC. The air is tense here with the presidential election just a few days away.

Hope you had a good day,

Frances
feekay
12th Sep 2024 10:38:16 (Last activity: 15th Oct 2024 13:28:56)
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Hi, I'm in Scotland too in the Borders area. Looking to make new friends and penpals too and who knows, maybe meet up some day.
Response from IlovesilversurferS413 made on 24th Sep 2024 08:00:31
Hi Freaky,
I'm new here but happy to make your acquaintance! I've always wanted to see Scotland. It looks so beautiful! I'm in the US, my whole life. You?? What do you do that makes your heart smile?
Look forward to hearing from you!
Response from IlovesilversurferS413 made on 24th Sep 2024 08:02:47
Sorry Feekay, spellcheck changed the spelling of your name in my 1st post to you! Sometimes technology can be a pain
Response from Birdy77 made on 7th Oct 2024 20:47:05
Hi. I just now joined and am lost on here.
Response from Dalloway made on 15th Oct 2024 13:28:56 > @Birdy77
Hi, I could do with a map too.
EllenDales
8th Oct 2024 13:21:18 (Last activity: 8th Oct 2024 14:55:23)
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Hello I had a thought to seek out some new 'pen friends' with similar interests. I'm a busy working person but ideally like to exchange proper letters with someone rather than chat in Forum threads. is it possible to do that on this platform?
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 8th Oct 2024 14:55:23
Hello - if you look in the Pen Pal Forum thread you will find some other members who are likely to want to correspond by letter - https://www.silversurfers.com/silversurfers-forum/topic/id-love-a-pen-pal/
Birdy77
7th Oct 2024 20:46:05
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Birdy77
7th Oct 2024 20:45:30
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I'm in TN USA. How are you?
PhillD12
7th Oct 2024 15:50:51
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Hello I'm in South Wales and looking to chat
Fetrina
25th May 2024 09:42:44 (Last activity: 24th Sep 2024 07:57:11)
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Hi I just joined in the last few minutes and wondering myself how to navigate but you seemed like a nice person so thought I would say hello from Canada. My husband goes to bed with the chicken and my son just bought his own house so no one to talk to. If you send me a note I will answer back. Fetrina
Response from GingerC made on 27th May 2024 00:32:58
Hi,
My husband use to go to bed early so I understand .
Welcome
Response from benteemyyahoocom made on 27th May 2024 11:35:26
He went to bed with the chicken?
Response from Zandria made on 21st Jun 2024 13:09:49 > @benteemyyahoocom
No wonder she is lonely if her husband sleeps with chickens. LOL Just kidding. Are you kidding too, or are you unfamiliar with that expression?
Response from IlovesilversurferS413 made on 24th Sep 2024 07:57:11
Hi Fetrina,
I'm Lori and I just joined to find people who want to chat, too! I'm 61 and married but hubs goes to bed early also. Looking for friends for me now! Things change and I'm changing with them. Looking forward to hearing from anyone who's interested. We all need people, right?
Robturro
14th Sep 2024 11:15:31 (Last activity: 24th Sep 2024 07:52:22)
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Would love to chat and make friends.Thanksnto the technology that enables us to connect.
Response from IlovesilversurferS413 made on 24th Sep 2024 07:52:22
Hi! I'm Lori and I'm new here! How are you??
JavaJeff
22nd Jun 2024 04:33:36 (Last activity: 24th Sep 2024 07:51:17)
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Greetings from Virginia!
Response from IlovesilversurferS413 made on 24th Sep 2024 07:51:17
Hi Jeff! I'm brand new to this sight. How are you? I'm Lori and I'm in Maryland! Would love to chat!
Steffiegal
25th Aug 2024 21:52:10 (Last activity: 24th Sep 2024 07:48:42)
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Hello one and all.....just joined and I'm going through the site and just being nosy....giggles 🙂
Response from Minka made on 12th Sep 2024 02:06:56
Hi
I am new too . Trying to make friends . My family all live in the Uk but I am in Canada . Lost my husband of over 30 years three years ago . Have a lovely news partner but get lonely at times
I have lots of interests in life and keep super busy so that helps
I adore cats lol
Anyway hello and welcome
Response from Minka made on 12th Sep 2024 02:07:16
Hi
I am new too . Trying to make friends . My family all live in the Uk but I am in Canada . Lost my husband of over 30 years three years ago . Have a lovely news partner but get lonely at times
I have lots of interests in life and keep super busy so that helps
I adore cats lol
Anyway hello and
Response from IlovesilversurferS413 made on 24th Sep 2024 07:48:42 > @Minka
Hi Minka,
I'm Lori and I live in the US. I didn't know that silver surfers was in England. I guess it doesn't really matter. Love to chat about all different things. I'm married but looking for friends for me. Husband isn't interested. I'm doing things for me now. It is what it is and we all have to find what makes our heart smile! I enjoy talking to people and making friends. How about you?? Look forward to hearing from you!
smokeybird
25th Aug 2024 04:23:54 (Last activity: 22nd Sep 2024 12:21:52)
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anybody here?
Response from Coffee addict made on 22nd Sep 2024 12:21:52
Yes me
Steffiegal
15th Sep 2024 21:49:04
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Hi Sbn51......why did you choose that as a handle ? What's wrong with say 'Joe Bloggs' hahaha.....take no notice, just kidding. Anyway 'HI' - I'm also a lady (a real one...giggles) the picture might give it away) living here in Scotland, Aberdeen to be precise brrrrr. I met a Scottish guy in Norway and he's from Turriff and I've been here 20 years or so.
You're rural you say, does that get rather lonely? or do you have a partner? Just out of curiosity what's your nearest shopping/town?
smokeybird
25th Aug 2024 04:24:22
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Delilah Deniece
24th Aug 2024 22:49:37
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