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Pen pals

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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Jcqu
31st May 2019 11:54:09 (Last activity: 31st May 2019 19:38:26)
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Hi I am a semi retired nurse age 69 living in w. Midlands. Single now but married long time with 2 grown up children. Looking to retire to s. Coast or even move abroad for 1 or 2 years. Interests are varied from reading , cinema, travel, art history. Tied to home at the moment as I have a very elderly small dog!! Would like to hear from anyone in any country.
Response from FELINEFRIEND made on 31st May 2019 19:38:26
Hi JCQU,my name is Ann,im 54 and married,i dont have any children,i live in Bloxwich,west midlands.I have varied interests,i love animals,gardening and going to flower shows.I also like travel and day trips.I would like to correspond by email with you if you are interested please send me a message,Thanks.
Amy1808
23rd May 2019 15:39:21
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Hi I'm 63 year young, married with varied interests. I enjoy reading and writing both novels and poetry. I would like to be able to discuss varied topics with like minds. Preferably female.
Fallen
22nd May 2019 17:47:33
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Would be good to meet new friends who enjoys same things as me like going away, having a laugh, who likes good food and drinks doesn't take life too seriously, I am told by friends that I am genuine, easy going, funny, caring, and above all treat others as I like to be treated myself. I live in Portsmouth Hampshire who is 55 years young, so come on lets talk
Jamie53
13th May 2019 18:00:27
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Hi I live in Cornwall and are looking for a friend to have chats with and if live nearer could meet up for coffee look forward to hearing of thank you
middleager
12th May 2019 22:18:08
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hi I,m 53 years old and recently widowed. I,d love to correspond with males or females from absolutely anywhere.
HistoryMan55
8th May 2019 16:51:52 (Last activity: 10th May 2019 18:30:42)
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Just joined this site and interested in email pals from anywhere. I have a wide variety of interests.
Response from JanW64 made on 10th May 2019 18:30:42
Hi
What interests do you have? I live in the Midlands and have a few myself.

Janet
RhomaH
1st May 2019 03:19:40 (Last activity: 9th May 2019 05:26:03)
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born in Scotland came to the land down under when I was 5 would like to chat with anyone about Scotland or England
Response from CaroleAH made on 2nd May 2019 15:54:16
Hi Rhoma,
Welcome to Silversurfers - lots of friendly people on here although the site seems a bit quiet at the moment. Whereabouts in Oz do you live? It would be lovely to see some photos of your country on the Showcase. I love Scotland - I've got Scottish grandparents on both sides of the family who came from the Dumfries & Galloway area and also from the island of Barra. Recently returned from a super holiday staying at Inversnaid on Loch Lomond. I've put quite a few photos on the site which you might like to look at. I also love listening to the pipes and drums and a rendition of Highland Cathedral (which, incidentally was written by two Germans in the 1980s so not a traditional Scottish air) is guaranteed to bring tears to my eyes!
Response from RhomaH made on 8th May 2019 04:38:48
Hi Carole thank you for replying to my message I live in Melbourne I have been back to Scotland twice the first when my daughter and I went back where I was born in Aberdeen to scatter some of my husbands ashes in a cemetery that we picked it was to show him where I was born a trip that we never got to go together so sad I would have loved to show him my home town and tour around some of the places that I don't know . I am comming back for another holiday this year yeah
Response from LynA made on 8th May 2019 17:47:08
Hi Rhoma. Did message a couple of days ago but all my private posts seem to disappear into cyberspace!! Which part of Scotland are you from? I was born in Elgin in Moray but have lived in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dunfermline and now Scottish Borders. Also Manchester, Durham and The Wirral. Think I must have gypsy blood!!
Have been to Sydney - for my 60th birthday and loved it.
Happy to chat if you're interested.
LynA
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Response from RhomaH made on 9th May 2019 05:26:03
Hi LynA thank you for the message have holiday in the uk 2 times holiday this year again yeah I don't remember much of my homeland maybe that's why I keep coming back for a holiday while I can lol
Orla61
6th May 2019 19:43:38 (Last activity: 8th May 2019 18:51:29)
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Hi all, lady aged 62 looking for pen friends in Devon and Cornwall. I am hoping to move there soon from the East Midlands and would like to communicate with people who have moved there from other parts of England to get a bit of an insight into the area. Thank you for reading.
Response from Rustler made on 8th May 2019 18:51:29
Hi Oria61,
I live on the south coast of Cornwall near Gorren Haven. Moved here with my job over 30 years ago from Surrey. Often go back to London and Surrey but would'nt want to move back. I also spent some time living in the Redruth/camborne area when I first moved down here.
What part of Cornwall are thinking about moving to?
poloponies
6th May 2019 01:17:19 (Last activity: 7th May 2019 12:19:56)
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Hi friends to be, . My name is Stephen, Steve or Sj. Am 72 , I am in a 'nursing home' - self admitted, my immediate family is deceased, cousins visit once or twice a year but that is not enough stimulation for my being. So I have decided to put together, with your help, an 'extended family'. So if you want to talk about almost anything, say you have a question you want an answer to but nobody at home knows how, or wont, answer it - I'll try to get an answer for you - do give your age and the name of the culture you belong to (I wouldn't want to get you in trouble). Write: Stephen Lahey, 100 Southern Blvd., Nesconset, NY 11767 - USA . Looking forward to hearing from you. . A bit more about me --- (can't wait to hear about you) ----- I am 6'2"(when not in my wheelchair - actually nowadays I am confined to it), have salt & pepper hair, former Catholic, formerly engaged, no children, 25 years in the security field & 1 year as a 'home health aide'. I am a disenchanted Democrat who due to his pro-life tendencies am now Republican. I especially would like to hear from folks in the UK also Ireland, however this should not exclude anyone from anywhere.
Response from LynA made on 7th May 2019 12:19:56
I don't know if you have received my messages as I can find no mention of them anywhere!!!!!
Lyn
fhsgb
7th May 2019 12:16:13
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Hi I am Nick age 79 recently widowed and I can remember in the 60's 70;s,when we had tapesponding,like penfriends,but corresponded on 3inch reel to rel tape.Looks like that is no more,what with the internet and text,but I think it is possible to add an audio file to an email.One of the tapesponding clubs 'chatterbox' is still shown on Google,but the person,contact details,she has moved into a retirement home.
Catee
7th May 2019 03:46:00
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Hi, I'm looking for pen pan silversurfers from around the world --female or male -- in the 50-60 year range. I'm a widow living in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the past 25 years. In my youth I use to have a pen pal from Australia who would introduce me to new and wonderful things in her country and was hoping to recapture these experiences again.
poloponies
6th May 2019 02:24:00
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Hi future friends, . My name is Stephen, am 72 in a 'nursing home'. It get's dry & a bit lonely so seeking 'Friends &/or pen-pals is my occupation at present. Stephen Lahey, 199 Southern Blvd., Nesconset, NY 11767 - USA . . THANK YOU - BROTHERS &SISTERS
LynA
12th Feb 2019 19:59:34 (Last activity: 6th May 2019 02:08:25)
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I'm a 72 female looking for pen pals anywhere. Just moved back to Scotland. Will always write back. Only polite !!!
Response from poloponies made on 6th May 2019 02:08:25
Hi LynA, . My name is Stephen, am also 72, self-admitted to a 'nursing home'. My immediate family is deceased, my cousins help but can visit only once or twice a year -- not that I'm not thankful but stimulation for my being was lacking (am seeking only Friendship &/or pen-pal communications),Stephen Lahey, 100 Southern Blvd., Nesconset, NY 11767 - USA . You see in an attempt to solve my problematic situation - I've decided the need for an 'extended family' was called for. I hope you decide to be a part of the family. A bit about me: I am 6'2" (when not in my wheelchair - almost always nowadays), salt & pepper hair, former Catholic, formerly engaged, no children, 25 years in security field & 1 year as a 'home health aide'. . My best, . Stephen Lahey
tug
1st May 2019 09:52:34
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Hello everyone I am just looking to chat about every day events
sharon994
28th Apr 2019 12:47:09
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send me your request to pen pal sharon04091950@gmail mention this site.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Sharon
Lenzo
17th Feb 2019 01:46:52 (Last activity: 17th Apr 2019 02:57:31)
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Hi everybody, I am a 71-year-old guy, that was forced into retirement, and I thought I would hate it.....wrong!.... I am enjoying every minute of it.
I enjoy writing, so if you need a penfriend, you know where to find me.
I am ex-regular army and spent many years working in media security.
Response from SilverBlue made on 17th Feb 2019 11:49:18
Welcome to the site, Lenzo, like you i dreaded retirement but like you found it is great to do what you want when you want. Have fun on the site
Response from CaroleAH made on 17th Feb 2019 12:16:01
Hi Lenzo and Silverblue,
Welcome to Silversurfers - lots of topics in the Forum for you to comment on. I also was made redundant in 2015 and have to admit that I cried all the way home! Now, I wonder how I found time to go to work 🙂 I joined my local U3A and have found new friends and interests. As you mentioned, Silverblue, it's great being able to do what you want, when you want. This last week I've been over to the East coast, to Scarborough, for a great day out, Ilkley to meet a friend for coffee and then Burton Agnes Hall to see their Snowdrop Spectacular - fabulous walk through the woodland and thousands of snowdrops! Happy Days! 🙂
Response from MayN made on 6th Apr 2019 22:19:46
Hi Marie here how are you same age as yourself love dancing country music love to hear from you
Response from MayN made on 6th Apr 2019 22:23:37
Hello everyone
Response from RoseR2 made on 17th Apr 2019 02:57:31
HELLO
Eirlys
27th Mar 2019 12:39:25 (Last activity: 29th Mar 2019 19:05:50)
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Greetings!

Anyone interested in corresponding by email with 80 +year old female? I'm married, with offspring, and am interested in reading, writing, History, computing, and possibly, in learning Spanish or Italian.
I already speak English, and Welsh, and studied Latin on line for five years! More fun than it sounds. :O)

I'm not lonely, and believe in positive thinking!! Interested in most things.


Eirlys (That's Welsh for "Snowdrop" but don't let that put you off!)
Response from Eirlys made on 27th Mar 2019 21:26:40
Should have added. I am looking for email pen pals.
Response from leggart made on 29th Mar 2019 16:50:17
Hi Eirlys
Not sure how to reply by email to you or if this message is posted for all to read. I am a bit confused! I have just joined Silver Surfers when I saw your post, thought you might be interested in corresponding as I studied Latin for A level and loved it. I think it should be taught in every school! I am 69 year old gent with my wife Elisabeth and two grown up boys. I won't write any more until I see how this site works.
Bye for now
Stephen
Response from CaroleAH made on 29th Mar 2019 19:05:50
Hi Eirlys and Leggart, If you press the "Private Chat with" icon you can start a chat just with the person you want to speak with and no-one else can see your messages. So then you can either just use the private chat forum or you could exchange your email addresses. Hope that helps! I agree about learning Latin - it is the foundation for so many languages.
Carole
StevieC1
26th Mar 2019 16:09:49
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Hello, how can I find a pen friend to help me practice my very basic Spanish? I am learning ( very slowly) with the aid of a U3A group, and the Duolingo app. Ideally I would like to try to write in Spanish.
FELINEFRIEND
26th Mar 2019 15:32:32
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Hi Gilly,would like to chat when you are online again,Thanks Ann
FELINEFRIEND
24th Mar 2019 15:28:11
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Hi ,Im Ann,im 54 and married,I wondered if anyone was interested in meeting up occasionally for coffee and chats and maybe occasional day trips.My interests are gardening,travel ,animals especially cats ,i have a sense of humour and would like to meet similar ladies from 50 up to 70 ish,i live near Walsall in west midlands,Thanks,
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