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I have been pen palling for a while now does anyone else do this and is there somewhere on the site for this? It would be nice to write to people on here if they were interested.


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catlady24
30th Jun 2020 03:26:21
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Hi Tawny, I'm glad to see that Doreen replied to you, and that you're going to be joining our posts. I see that you love horses, specifically mentioning "new forest ponies." I've never heard that term for horses, but I'm gonna look it up on the internet (i just love to learn new things). While I like horses and think they're beautiful animals, I've just never had the opportunity to interact with them. But I am a definite animal lover --- having 4 house-cats and feeding 7 outdoor (homeless) cats. *I'm going to sign-off for now. You know, it's kind of strange, what with you and Doreen being in England and me being in America --- i.e. = It's only 10:30 at night as I write this, but it's 2:30 in the morning (!) where you two are. You both must be fast asleep !
Response from Tawny made on 30th Jun 2020 08:05:33
Morning. Just having breakfast here approaching 8am so I am guessing 4am with you!! Will be leaving shortly to see to “Norman” my New Forest Pony. I go twice a day and he is kept on an arable Farm about 10 minutes drive from my home. He is my 7th NFP I have owned over 40 odd years. My last two were mother and son. I bought Alice as a 4yr old and she delivered me a foal the following year. Alice died 4 yrs ago aged 28 and her son Jake two years ago aged 24. Two fab ponies. Couldn’t decide whether to get another one as age & arthritis catching up with me but decided I would see if I could keep going a little bit longer!! New Forest Ponies are one of our 8 native breeds of Ponies in the UK and come from the county of Hampshire. Can you tell I like them must stop talking ponies, I could bore you! I love animals, wildlife and the countryside. So pleased to be joining you and Doreen .
Response from Doreen2 made on 30th Jun 2020 11:13:19 > @Tawny
Liked your description on NFP’s, to Vicki, am I right in thinking they are communal living, you own the pony and contribute to it’s upkeep but haven’t the problem of everyday upkeep, ideal as we are getting older, yes you can tell you love them, but think that’s lovely, animals are sometimes better companions than humans, and it is lovely to have an absorbing hobby
Response from catlady24 made on 30th Jun 2020 18:45:34 > @Tawny
Hello Tawny, It's 1:30 here, so it's 6:30 "across the pond." < this "across the pond" phrase is occasionally used here in the US, when referring to England. Have you heard of this phrase ? Where you said in your post -- that you could be boring me because of talking about your NFP's. No, definitely not --- I love it when people talk about their animals ! < That's the main reason that I'm a vegetarian --- because of my love of animals ! *Sorry to hear that you have arthritis. Not to sound like a "know it all," but do you get enough calcium and magnesium and Vit D ? These 3 supplements are very important in regards to bone-health (i.e. arthritis)
Response from catlady24 made on 30th Jun 2020 18:57:09 > @Doreen2
Hello Doreen, Just read your post to Tawny, where you said that "animals are sometimes better companions than humans." Boy, do i AGREE with this ! I love my cats SO much ! They are a big source of joy to me. Do you have any pets ? Or, have you had dogs or cats in the past ? So, what are you up to today ? Do you drive or take public transportation when you go to the stores ? Or, are you lucky, and have a store, or two, withing walking distance of your home ?
Response from Tawny made on 30th Jun 2020 20:34:40 > @Doreen2
Hi Doreen. All the ponies that run on the New Forest are owned by “Commoners”. These are people who have “rights of common of pasture” and pay an annual fee for each animal turned out to graze. A number of selected Stallions are only turned out for 5-6 weeks and then are brought off the Forest to the owners own property. The owners are responsible for their own ponies but there are local officials called Agisters who help the Verderers (group of voluntary individuals) to protect the interests of the Commoners. Hope that helps. Animals give so much and my two old ponies I mentioned became my life line when I spent the last ten years of my mum’s life caring for her. Not that she was difficult but it gave me time for me, twice a day. I would love a dog but I still work part time and it would not be fair to the dog. xx
Response from Tawny made on 30th Jun 2020 20:45:27 > @catlady24
Evening. Unfortunately the arthritis is very much a family trait. My poor mum was riddled with it, but she was a very determined lady and would drag herself around the house on a frame - I admired her strength and courage to keep moving but it was agony for her. Fortunately I am managing to keep very mobile (although I am told my left hip needs replacing) thanks to Pilates. I am always trying different things, I recently used Curcumin with black pepper which I think helped a lot but found it quite expensive. At the moment I am trying apple cider vinegar. I also try to walk a lot too and I am going to try a friend’s bicycle to see if my hip can cope. Keeping ponies has been good too although I really enjoy just having the one now. I mentioned to Doreen that I would like a dog too but I still work part time so it wouldn’t be fair on the dog. One day!! x
Response from Doreen2 made on 1st Jul 2020 07:45:23 > @Tawny
When I was asking, couldn’t think of the word “commoners”, saw a programme all about it on tv. There is so much rubbish on tv, but you can learn such a lot, can understand Vicki not knowing about it, a very much an English thing, I have had dogs, such loving companions, but you must have time for plenty of walks.you were talking arthritis to Vicki, I hadn’t heard of curcumin, but everyone here is swearing but turmeric capsules,
Response from Doreen2 made on 1st Jul 2020 07:58:20 > @catlady24
How many cats have you Vicki, and what breed are they Heinz or pedigree? I have only ever had cats or dogs one at a time, and the temperaments are so different, a dog is so faithful and will love you no matter what, but a cat I think owns you, so loving, but on it’s own terms.
You asked Gillian about “over the pond,” guess what, you are over the pond too, ........big pond I always think, my thoughts of a pond is water on the village green with ducks on it
Response from catlady24 made on 1st Jul 2020 20:36:33 > @Tawny
Hello Gillian, Sorry to hear that you might need a hip replacement. Did I understand you correctly when you said that Pilates might have cause you to need a hip operation ? Yes, I've heard about Curcumin being good for pain/arthritis, and that black pepper helps it to be assimilated better. You mentioned that you'd like a dog one day. I would too, but I don't know how my cats would re-act ? ? ?
Don't really want to talk about depressing things -- since this chit-chat the 3 of us have going is suppose to be pleasant -- but did you hear about that 35 yr old woman and her 4 yr old daughter who were murdered in South London ? I just thought that this was SUCH a coincidence -- hearing something about South London -- because you had just told me (a day or 2 ago), that you use to live in South London ! My Best to You, Vicki
Response from Tawny made on 3rd Jul 2020 20:46:30 > @catlady24
Hi Vicky. Sorry I might of mislead you! But the Pilates has been brilliant for strengthening my core strength and for the muscles around the hip joint. It was recommended to me by the hospital physiotherapist to try and maintain the movement I still have and put off having the op for as long as I can. Apart from occasional bit of soreness in the joint I am definately much better, so fingers crossed I can keep carrying on for quite awhile. I did see that sad news of the mother & daughter murdered in Mitcham. We used to live about 5 miles south of there but I haven’t been back for many years. I have friends that adopt dogs from a rescue group called “Many Tears” they rescue many breeding dogs and some puppies from puppy farms in Wales and Ireland. They have had some lovely dogs. Take care xx
Response from Tawny made on 3rd Jul 2020 20:55:02 > @Doreen2
Hi Doreen. Hope all is well. Curcumin comes from the root of turmeric.and when taken with black pepper gets into your system much quicker. Sadly, I found it rather expensive. A friend of mind takes CBD oil and swears by it. I have found the Pilates very beneficial though. While writing this it sounds like winter outside, blowing a gale and trying to rain x
Response from Doreen2 made on 3rd Jul 2020 21:41:48
NIce to know about Curcumin as you mentioned to Vicki you are trying to put off having the hip operation, I have had a new hip operation, had an accident and smashed my hip. I was very fortunate, no complications and no bother with it since, but now I see in the news, with all the backlog in the national health all operations have over a years waiting list. Fingers crossed we all keep healthy
Has Michele contacted you yet, she comes from York
Been meaning to ask, what is your connection with owls..
My favourite birds, specially the barn
Response from Tawny made on 8th Jul 2020 20:21:02 > @Doreen2
Hi Doreen. Hope all well. I just have a love of owls and their beauty. Like you I love the Barn Owl, such a beauty and it has the most amazing silent flight. I am lucky that at the farm where I keep my pony we occasionally get barn owls and I have been out in the paddock when they have been quartering the paddocks for food. Also, my surname is “Fowler” and there is an owl on our family crest with the words “He is wise who watches”. The story goes that sometime in the 1190’,s a soldier by the name of Richard Fowler from Bucks was disturbed by the screech of an owl and spotted that a king’s sentry had fallen asleep at night and Richard Fowler spotted the enemy approaching. He was then able to rouse his men and protect the king. The king in turn knighted the soldier and had the vigilant owl added to his crest. .
Response from CaroleAH made on 9th Jul 2020 13:38:48
What a lovely story Tawny and great that you can trace your family history so far back.
Response from catlady24 made on 9th Jul 2020 17:38:28 > @Tawny
Hello Tawny (your real name is Gillian ?) --- So, you DID hear about that murder. Did they ever find out who did it or a motive ? This world of ours seems so evil lately ! It was wonderful to hear about your friends that rescue dogs + puppies from puppy-farms. I can't begin to tell you how much it breaks my heart when I hear about the inhumane treatment of animals ! And I'll bet that the people running these "farms", and the many other people that treat animals inhumanely --- I'll bet a good lot of them "believe in God and go to church !" < I've experienced a lot of "so called religious folks" who act all sweet 'n Godly but are not nice to animals !
*I see that you responded to me 5 days ago, but I was unaware of this since I never got one of those "email alerts" that SilverSurfers sends out, letting penpals know that someone's responded to them. Hope all is well, Vicki (catlady24)
Response from Doreen2 made on 9th Jul 2020 17:50:37 > @Tawny
How wonderful to be able to trace your lineage back so far, most of us can get back as far as one great, and two if we are lucky.
I am an early morning person, if I can get onto the beach in time to see the sun rise over the horizon, my day is made, I walk through a copse on my way there and in exactly the same tree I see an owl, ( not a barn) he is so still I invariably have to stand a while to make sure I see him (I say him, could so easily be a her)
I hadn’t heard the term quartering in that context before, I still enjoy learning about new things, keeps life interesting.
Response from catlady24 made on 10th Jul 2020 22:19:46 > @Doreen2
Hi Doreen --- Haven't heard from you in awhile. What have you been up to ? How is the "opening" of your country going ? I think that you (or another penpal) told me that Britain was opening-up, since shutting down from the virus.
Take Care, Vicki
Response from Doreen2 made on 11th Jul 2020 18:14:11 > @catlady24
Hi Vicki
Nice to hear from you,has someone named Michele contacted you at all, she wanted to join in a forum, so told her you and Gillian would welcome her as I did, but I haven’t seen any correspondence from her since to either you or Gillian or myself, it’s nice popping in and out and reading all the mail, it’s been interesting reading about Gillian and her owls and being able to trace her ancestry back so far
Yes we are opening up, it’s supposed to be gradual, but everyone seems to want everything to happen at once, and I am sure we will suffer for it, are things getting any better for you. Friends were coming to America like as now for 15 days, they are wondering if they will ever get there, as when things get back to “normal” I’m sure it won’t be the same normal as we once knew it.
My hairdresser is coming on Monday, if I had a red carpet would put it in the drive to welcome her, my friend has been snipping away trying to keep me looking tidy , but it will be lovely to have a good cut again
Take care and keep safe in these troubled times
Doreen
Response from Tawny made on 17th Jul 2020 21:46:35 > @CaroleAH
Hello. Thank you. I was lucky in finding out about our surname as many years ago my dad won a competition to have our name researched. We were interested to see what they came up with as we already had a book called “A History of the Fowler’s” which my grandmother owned. Although it talks more about the American Fowlers it gave a history of the name and heraldry. When the details came through it matched exactly what was in the book! Every so often I look into our genealogy and love researching it - it’s very addictive!!
Response from Tawny made on 17th Jul 2020 21:56:13 > @Doreen2
Hi Doreen. Hope all is well. Sorry I haven’t been in touch for a few days but I have been finishing a drawing of a horse for a friend and I have been looking after my aunt’s house and tortoises while she has been away. I find owls fascinating and I also like bats! Before lockdown I had been on several owl & bat walks. About a year ago I treated myself to a little gadget that attaches to my iPad and it picks up the frequency of the bat & identifies the species. That is addictive too! I think I saw you had mentioned on another post you like Guinness - that’s my favourite tipple too. I blame my Irish ancestry on my mothers side for the love of Guinness and potatoes .
Response from Tawny made on 17th Jul 2020 21:59:10
PS. Yes, my Christian name is Gillian and I haven’t heard from Michele either.
Response from Doreen2 made on 18th Jul 2020 12:37:18 > @Tawny
You do keep nice and busy, I’ve had to slow down a bit now, I still start a job as in days of old, but it either takes twice as long now, or I have to stop for a break half way through
Guinness and potatoes, one always equates with Ireland, have read and seen documentaries concerning the potato famine, and the hardships it incurred, could never understand how it was allowed to happen..... utter greed I suppose...
there are so many ways to serve potatoes now, a baked potato in its jacket is my favourite, no fancy filling, just lashings of butter
And Guinness have you tries the “peaky blinders” one, very potent
Keep safe in these troubled times
Response from Tawny made on 19th Jul 2020 21:52:07 > @Doreen2
Sometimes I think I try to do too much!! Yes, I like jacket potatoes too and all potatoes . I hadn’t heard of the “Peaky Blinders” Guinness, I’II have to look out for it.
I have always wanted to go to Ireland, all I know of my great great grandfather is that he was born in 1822 in Limerick and in 1850 he was marrying my great great grandmother in Oxford. Tracing the genealogy for that time in Ireland is almost impossible.
You keep safe and well too. x
Response from Tesspei made on 2nd Aug 2020 07:45:21 > @Tawny
Hi Tawny, I used to live about 2 miles from the New Forest where I grew up and always loved seeing the ponies. The sales would take place at Beaulieu Road Station. Growing up amongst these beautiful creatures made me more determined to ride and I ended up owning a 16hh connemara x TB and a 17.3 Dutch Warmblood.
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Response from Tawny made on 12th Aug 2020 21:33:08 > @Tesspei
Hi Tesspei. Lovely to hear from you. I have visited the sales often & have bought & sold once.
Do you still own horses?
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Jenny Anne
29th Jan 2025 20:50:17
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I have just joined. I enjoy travel my favourite place is Cornwall. I love reading murder mysteries have read nearly all agatha christie novels. I am a widow and have a son called Andrew. Hope to be in touch with people as I love to chat.
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Sweetsoul0099
27th Jan 2025 04:30:30
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It's nice to meet you Anna!
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Sweetsoul0099
27th Jan 2025 04:25:19
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Nice to meet you, Alice! I'm Conrad from Texas. Just wanted to reach out and say hello. Hope you're having a great day!
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Michael12
13th Jan 2025 20:14:42
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Looking fgor someone to chat to in the first instance
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LilAlice1964
22nd Dec 2024 12:34:09
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Hello I am LilAlice I am looking for a pen pal to keep me busy and mentally active. I hope to hear from my Pen Pals soon ok. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Shelly70
31st May 2024 19:28:52 (Last activity: 12th Jul 2024 14:59:15)
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Hi, my name is Shelly, and I'm looking for someone to talk to once in a while. I'm a very active person and I'm always doing something. I enjoy my garden very much as it relaxes me. I love learning new things and researching interesting topics. I am currently working on 2 PhD programs. I love SiFi movies when I get the chance to watch them. I have 3 little dogs that are my heart and joy. I look forward to hearing from the community.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 8th Jun 2024 21:07:44
Good evening and welcome to the site, I hope you will make lots of friends here , lots of topics to..chat about
Response from Cherieshernelle made on 10th Jun 2024 07:45:22
Hi Shelly I’m looking for someone to talk to as well I love art I love learning new things and I have 3 animals as well
Response from FELINEFRIEND made on 12th Jul 2024 14:59:15 > @Cherieshernelle
Hi
How are you,I just dropped in to look at the comments on community site.
I'm Ann ,I'm married and 59
Do you still want someone to chat to
I've got 3 cats and I love animals and nature
Bye for now Ann
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teacups
11th Jul 2024 03:08:37
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hello! how are you?
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PatriciaB96
12th Jun 2024 12:26:52
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Good afternoon, it may take some time , before people answer , it can be a bit slow at times , hope your mum finds some friends soon
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Mavern
20th Apr 2024 15:57:32 (Last activity: 24th Apr 2024 10:06:18)
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Hello

I am seeking a pen pal.

If you are interested in a bit of snailmail, please let me know.

M
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 24th Apr 2024 10:06:18
Good morning and welcome to the site
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kimmy6768
15th Dec 2023 23:42:24 (Last activity: 11th Jan 2024 09:16:22)
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im just looking for senior lady penpal to communicate with
Response from Mandy18h made on 10th Jan 2024 13:22:45
Hi Kimmy, I would like to pen pal, or better still do it on computer as i have osteoarthritis in hands I am 67 & a widow. in surrey best wishes mandy
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 11th Jan 2024 09:16:22
Good morning and welcome, I hope you find lots of friends here I myself age 63 grandmother and soon great grandmother, I would like a pen pal .
Enjoy your day
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Johnnybee
11th Aug 2021 15:49:18 (Last activity: 21st Jul 2023 11:53:29)
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Hello, I am very new here, it feels rather like being a new boy at school and needing to find ones way round, but being very old one finds that many old friends ar falling by the wayside and new ones are needed. I will comment further when I know my way round..
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Response from Jenann made on 13th Aug 2021 04:40:29
I am also new here trying to find my way around. Got on here looking for "pen pal" and someone to chat with. I understand you when you said that friends are falling by the wayside. Everyone needs a friend.
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Response from Suzn6 made on 25th Aug 2021 19:12:12
Hi! How's everyone doing out there? Just joined and I'm figuring out this community.. say hello if you'd like to chat.
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Response from panzer432 made on 11th Oct 2021 11:49:15 > @Jenann
Hi Jennan, I am looking for a pen pal too who will talk about anything
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Response from Fluffy111 made on 20th Jul 2022 21:16:25 > @Jenann
Hi Jenann,Im new on here too.Im a lady in my 70s i live in Norfolk England where do you live? I should like to chat with you or be a penpal to you.
Response from CarolynP3 made on 1st Apr 2023 21:57:45 > @Fluffy111
Hi Fulffy111, are you still active in penpal, I'm new here I live in Charlotte NC, 70 yr young. I enjoy walking, chatting,reading crochet, Bible study. Hope all is well with you, hope to here back from you.

CarplynP3
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Response from Aardie175 made on 21st Jul 2023 11:53:29 > @Jenann
Hello Jennan...I just joined and I am also looking for a penpal to write to. Would you like to have a nw penfriend ? I am 64 and live in England. Thank you
Aardie
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tom2w
3rd Jun 2023 13:16:16
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looking for some like minded people. I'm a progressive against the war. Any sane people out there?
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Anna Tags
7th Apr 2022 04:34:34 (Last activity: 14th May 2023 22:32:29)
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I would enjoy having some email friends here. My email is annatags@yahoo.com
Response from Easygoingfletch made on 14th May 2023 22:32:29
Good evening Anna. My name is fletch would you be interested to be a pen pal. With me ? F
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RitaB10
5th May 2023 11:02:46 (Last activity: 14th May 2023 22:18:50)
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Hi Iam Rita .new to this site my interest are walking riding meeting friends for coffee .love to hear from you all x
Response from Easygoingfletch made on 14th May 2023 22:18:50
Good evening Rita.my name is fletch and nice to meet you. I have many hobbies ,swimming sunny holidays, find foods, and I am a big people watcher if that dont sound a little bit odd? F
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Leila Lesser
7th Feb 2023 17:38:35 (Last activity: 1st Apr 2023 22:23:18)
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I'd love to start writing and connecting with a pen pal.
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Response from CarolynP3 made on 1st Apr 2023 22:04:25 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
HI Leila, I,m new as today, I'm in my 70's, live in Charlotte NC
my interest are nature walks,reading,chatting,crocheting and several other things. Have you met many penpals?
Hope to hear back from you.
Response from Leila Lesser made on 1st Apr 2023 22:23:18
Hi Carolyn.
Thanks for getting in touch.Its lovely to hear from you.
I'm in bed at the moment. It's 10.20pm here in London in the UK.
I had a busy day so felt a bit tired so thought I'd have an early night. Too much excitement for an old girl.
If you don't mind can I get back to you tomorrow. Be nice to chat.
Hope you are well
All the best
Leila
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Theodora2
26th Oct 2022 16:11:26 (Last activity: 1st Apr 2023 18:49:27)
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Hi, I am French, living in Paris, new here, trying to find my way around. Looking for friends to chat with.
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Response from Marjam4 made on 27th Oct 2022 13:47:14
Hi Theodora, I'm new too. Looking for a penpal. I live in Canberra, Australia. Am an artist and a therapist. Hobbies are folk medicine, astrology, writing articles to publish and helping others with their autobiography, gardening generally and growing my own organic produce specifically.
Cheers,
Maria
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Whitakerleslie24gmailcom
18th Jan 2022 23:43:50 (Last activity: 23rd Nov 2022 10:54:49)
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I am new. Don’t know my way around. Would love to pen pal with someone male or female. I am 69 year old lady, young at heart. I quilt, crochet, wrote my first novel working on my second. Love music, animals, old cars from the late 50’s. Looking forward to hear from you. My first name is Leslie but I go by georgette.
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Response from Ruth55 made on 5th Feb 2022 16:43:54
Hi Georgette

So you want a penpal? Not sure if I will be ok for you as I am a rather boring person - but I will write a snippet and see what you think? I joined this site several years ago after someone recommended it for organised holidays for older people. As it happened the first day I logged on there was a holiday just perfect for myself and my husband. It was a coach tour around Sicily. This may sound horrible but I don't enjoy holidays with him as we have such different interests but I thought if it's organised, we may not argue about the what to do every day. So I booked it and off we went and it actually worked out ok. Sadly with Covid and other reasons I haven't really had a holiday since. Unless you count the odd times my daughter has invited me along with her for the odd weekends to help look after the children. Which I love doing.

I have visited the Silversurfers site the odd time since but never really found what I was looking for. To be honest, not sure what I was looking for! Today, I came on looking for a holiday for later in the year. Another totally organised one but sadly didn't find one. However, Penpal popped up and I thought mmmm.. give it a go. I think what caught my eye was the similarity of our hobbies (but not the old cars). My granddaughter asked for some dolly clothes and I got this odd idea of crocheting some. Well, I haven't done any since I was 14 when we all did poncho's! So my attempts were not great but she is happy and I really enjoyed doing outfits for all three of her babies. I also love dogs, and have a 13 year old working cocker who is adorable but deaf as a post and I also regularly dog sit my son's rescue Doberman. Sadly I lost mine two years ago at the sad age of 5. Again a rescue, which obviously had not been bred by decent people (this is me being very polite!).

Well, I think that is enough. How did I do?

Ruth
Response from Whitakerleslie24gmailcom made on 5th Feb 2022 22:06:11 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
Hi sally this is whitakerleslie24@gmail and I wanted to respond to Ruth 55 who sent me a message
Response from JamesMichael made on 10th Apr 2022 10:15:12 > @Whitakerleslie24gmailcom
Hi Georgette,

Nice profile!

Good that you're a writer.
Well done!
(I've written some (very very short) stories for kids .....unpublished).

I live in Perth, Australia.

Please feel free to drop me a line should you feel so inclined.

Best wishes,
James
Response from Ariadne made on 23rd Nov 2022 10:54:49 > @Ruth55
Hello Ruth ,as ,I am a tad late in responding ,,, just found this site, Thought I had better check up to see if you have lost interest in pen pals, before I get involved with the verbals
The Ariadne handle is the one I use for my poetry . Proper name is Jacqui
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Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 17th Nov 2022 13:02:11
Hi casryan,

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2nd Nov 2022 19:12:24
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Meeka, you are a voice from the past - 2014 - you could now be head or have climber Everest - are you still there?
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