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Pen pal/ friendship

I'm divorced and just looking for someone to have a friendship or pen pal with.


I have 2 grown children and 1 grandchild. I am still in the workforce as a cashier in a convenience store.


Created By on 08/09/2022

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William 72
25th Sep 2022 22:24:13
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Are you looking for someone to talk to?
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 29th Sep 2022 15:39:08
Yes. Just looking for someone to chat with
BobNavan
23rd Nov 2022 20:19:18 (Last activity: 5th Dec 2022 15:50:10)
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Hi Laura.
Brownee points for knowing what a scroll saw is and even more for liking the things we make. I started with my first scroll saw about 15 years ago and it can be an obsession. I’m in the middle of doing some spring cleaning dated 2014 (I’m a little behind) I moved into this house in 2006 (after divorce) I got my small garden done just the way I wanted it with large deck and lots of small trees and shrubs. Never in all my imagining and designing did it enter my head that plants grow, and even worse 2 of the 3 miniture trees that I got were the wrong type. Instead of growing to about 10ft they kept growing to over 30ft so I’ve had to cut down those 2. Half the deck rotted so I’ve done away with that half. All these woes happened whilst I spent all my spare time at my saw. In between all the above I’m also in a band in work playing trumpet.
I retire on Feb 1st after 43 years, so I’m looking forward to that. 1st plan is to get a dog. Just to force me to leave the house. What part of the world are you in? Any hobbies, to help you recover from being nice to people all day.
Take Care
Bob
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 24th Nov 2022 15:50:05
Kudos to you for even being able to keep a plant alive. I tell people that if they want to kill a plant, give it to me, lol.
I live in Wyoming, USA.
I have several hobbies. Right now I am trying my hand at soap and candle making. So far it has been enjoyable.
My son use to play trumpet in high school band.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 5th Dec 2022 15:50:10
Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope everything is ok.
BobNavan
22nd Nov 2022 22:34:05 (Last activity: 23rd Nov 2022 16:15:12)
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Hello Laura, Bob, 64, from Balbriggan Ireland, Just about to retire and become a proffessional granddaddy. Just decided today for the first time ever that maybe a penpal might be a good idea. Hobbies are walking, scroll sawing and playing trumpet.
looking forward to hearing from you.
Bob
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Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 23rd Nov 2022 16:15:12
Hello Bob, and welcome.
I have seen pictures of Ireland and it is a beautiful country. I think I have some Irish ancestry, but not sure.
I have seen scroll saw art and think it is beautiful.

Welcome to the site. Hope to hear from you soon
DianeD10
12th Nov 2022 03:28:01 (Last activity: 17th Nov 2022 16:43:27)
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Hello Iam a 67 year old Female looking for Friends to chat with or pen pals
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 13th Nov 2022 03:31:17
Hello Diana and Terry. It is nice to meet you both.
My name is Laura. I am 62 and live in Wyoming, USA.
We just had some snow and it is very cold here.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 13th Nov 2022 16:24:29
The winters do get cold. As I am writing this it is +12 degrees Fahrenheit at 9 am mst.
Our summers are very nice. Temperature doesnt usually get above 80 degrees and the wind is always blowing.
Colorado Springs is about an 8 hour drive from where i live.
Hope you have a good day. Hope to hear from you soon.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 17th Nov 2022 16:43:27
Stores here have had Christmas stuff out since before Halloween.
I will be home for Christmas. My daughter will be coming, she lives about 4 hours away. hopefully the weather holds. My son and family live close to me so we all will be together.

Hope all is well. Talk soon
William 72
16th Oct 2022 20:10:18 (Last activity: 12th Nov 2022 05:28:47)
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Glad to be a pen pal to chat and talk. If that's what you are looking for.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 20th Oct 2022 05:58:48
Yes. I would enjoy that.
Tell me about yourself
Response from William 72 made on 20th Oct 2022 10:19:31 > @LauraC60
I live in Scotland and will be 73 next month. I enjoy reading and listening to music. Obviously music from the last century 60s,70s.. What are your interests? Maybe your interests not the same as mine? Await hearing from you.
Response from William 72 made on 20th Oct 2022 22:36:17
So slow waiting for reply. Is it the system? Would love to chat more.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 23rd Oct 2022 16:22:00 > @William 72
Sorry so slow in responding. Not on everyday.
I am in Wyoming USA. We just received our first snow of the season. I also like reading and listening to music. I listen to 60's- 90's. pop or country
Response from William 72 made on 24th Oct 2022 10:47:11 > @LauraC60
Happy to hear from you. Weather here rainy and cloudy.. Do you have a favourite band ? I grew up listening to The Beatles. But I am a big Bob Dylan fan..I like reading mostly spy or detective stories . Doing this is like relearning an old skill when we wrote letters. Nowadays you just phone or text. Look forward to hearing from you.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 26th Oct 2022 17:31:27
I like most of the soft rock bands, Carpenters, chicago, journey.
I usually read romance novels, sorry
Response from William 72 made on 26th Oct 2022 18:27:08 > @LauraC60
No need to be sorry. Everybody's tastes are different. Same with music. Are you still happy to chat? Look forward to hearing from you. Any topics that you want to talk about.?
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 27th Oct 2022 17:34:42
Yes I am still wanting to chat. I am open to most subjects.
Response from William 72 made on 28th Oct 2022 11:32:40
Can you suggest any subjects? Obviously romantic books are out . Weather here the same, raining. At least we have a prime minister who might last more than a month. Do you have any connections to Scotland? Hope to hear from you soon.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 28th Oct 2022 17:28:00
I may possibly have ancestors from scotland. I have been told I have bloodlines of English, French, Irish, German running through my veins.
I dated a guy that claimed relation to Scotlanders.

Do you have any favorite movies?
Response from William 72 made on 28th Oct 2022 20:46:19
I like westerns which seem to be out of fashion now. My favourite movie may be Casablanca.,so many classic movies to choose from. I may not read romantic books but surely the classic romantic film? Have realised age difference between us hope this doesn't matter? So glad for your quick reply. Waiting to hear you favourite movie. Have had a couple of glasses of red wine hence longer message . Hear from you soon I hope?
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 29th Oct 2022 05:35:39
I do like a western every so often. My favorite movies are Steel Magnolias and Coal Miners Daughter.

Age is not a problem
Response from William 72 made on 29th Oct 2022 16:58:19
Good films. Do you stay in a large town?What hobbies do you have? Have you any pets? I look forward now to your replies. Tell me more what you would like to chat about.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 30th Oct 2022 03:02:32 > @William 72
I am in a town of about 12000.

I have a dog, Border collie/Australian Shepard mix and a cat.

As far as hobbies, I like to do crafts. I have recently been trying my hand at soap and candle making.

Do you have any hobbies?
Response from William 72 made on 30th Oct 2022 09:36:52 > @LauraC60
I have just checked on Google and my town now has a population of 50,000. I have 2 cats,a tortoiseshell and a black and white. I like bicycling, reading and walking.. Candle making sounds interesting. Are they scented if that's not a silly question. Do the cat and dog get on together. Bit mixed up with the time at the moment. We have put our clocks back 1 hour in the UK. Then in the spring they go forward 1 hour. Look forward to hearing from you. Good to have someone to chat to and get different views.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 31st Oct 2022 20:48:43
Sometime the candles are scented. I am still learning the different scents and how they work together.
The cat and dog "torment" each other, but there is no harm done.
We will be setting clocks back this coming sunday.
Response from William 72 made on 4th Nov 2022 10:01:36 > @LauraC60
Sorry for delay have had a bad cold. Did not check e mails for a couple of days . Your candles sound like ideal Xmas gifts. Did not know that you changed your clocks as well Sorry for mentioning Xmas so early,shops here full of Xmas stuff. You have Thanksgiving first . Is that correct.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 5th Nov 2022 02:27:37
Yes, we have Thanksgiving before Christmas, but that doesn't stop the retailers from putting out Christmas décor before Halloween.
Sorry about you being under the weather, hope you feel better soon.
Response from William 72 made on 5th Nov 2022 15:37:43
It,s the same here . Xmas stuff gets into shops earlier and earlier. Do you have a family get-together for Thanksgiving? Tonight is bonfire night over here. Fireworks set off. Celebrates Guy Fawkes trying to blow up parliament centuries ago . Scares all the pets. Hear from you soon.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 6th Nov 2022 04:56:05
Just me and my kids for Thanksgiving. I know i will have my son and his wife and child, possibly a friend of theirs. Not sure if my daughter will make it. she lives a few hours away and it will depend on weather..
Have had quite a bit of snow over the past week, approximately 4 -5 inches.
Response from William 72 made on 6th Nov 2022 11:32:58 > @LauraC60
Sounds good. We are still getting rainy weather. Only snow on the mountain tops. How is your soap making getting on.? Thankfully fireworks stopped here,cats not too happy. Is it turkey you have at Thanksgiving? We have it at Xmas .
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 6th Nov 2022 16:25:08
Turkey is the traditional meat for Thanksgiving, but some families have different things. I prefer to go the traditional route with the traditional side dishes.
Response from LauraC60 Original Poster made on 12th Nov 2022 05:28:47
Hope all is well with you and hope you are feeling better
LauraC60 Original Poster
3rd Oct 2022 05:11:49
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Thanks for voting!
glad to hear you are safe.
LauraC60 Original Poster
29th Sep 2022 15:43:45
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Thanks for voting!
It is good that you don't let your illness get you down. Getting out and doing things is good.
Dogs are almost like children. Need care and attention

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