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Seeking penpal & Chat

Hello, I am 55 year old retired woman with lots of free time on my hands. I have lived alone for the past two years.


I would love to have penpals and possibly someone to chat with.


Created By on 09/12/2022

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11th Dec 2022 19:06:29 (Last activity: 20th Dec 2022 01:45:38)
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Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 13th Dec 2022 01:14:12
Hi Terry,

I agree with you. Experience and wisdom comes with age therefore in my opinion age is just a number. Please let me know when you would like to chat.
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 14th Dec 2022 21:08:58
Hi Terry,

I live in Arizona. I chose the area because of the weather. I get the rare dusting of snow every couple of years. It seems as though your holiday plans are already in place. Do you wish for a White Christmas? You stay safe and warm as well. Chat with you soon.
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 15th Dec 2022 19:03:10
Hi Terry,

I agree with you about a White Christmas. I have never liked cold weather either. I grew up in the Midwest. I enjoyed watching the commercials advertising the palm trees of Florida so at 19 I planned and executed my escape from the cold weather. I joined the military chose Florida and never looked back.

How did your Christmas get together go?
Response from Ariadne made on 16th Dec 2022 09:35:13 > @Eloquent1
Hello E ,,,,,I am here to join you for nonsense conversation ,,'cos it's nice to know there is someone out there ,to keep my brain occupied ...it's incredibly cold here South Yorkshire ...and
I am trying to drum up some enthusiasm to leave the building .and do a bit of shopping
Watch this space ,,,in case I ever find it again !!!!!!
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 16th Dec 2022 15:52:01
Hi Terry,
I am glad to hear you had a good time at your Christmas get together. Maybe you will a raffle prize at your next party.

It has been cool here also. There has been frost the last couple of mornings but it warms up fairly quickly therefore I can not complain.

What warm destination are you expecting to get away to in the New Year?

Take care and keep warm
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 16th Dec 2022 16:01:13 > @Ariadne
Hi Ariadne,

I can definitely understand where you are coming from on keeping our brain’s occupied. I hope you are able to get out and get some shopping done since there are only nine days left before Christmas.

You can bookmark this place to find it again. There should be an arrow to your right. Click the first icon.

Take care
Response from Ariadne made on 17th Dec 2022 08:21:23 > @Eloquent1
Morning ELO , easier than your full title , and of course name of a rock group Electric Light
orchestra . I did not go out ,well, just ,to check how safe the drive was,, still too many crunchy
bits dodgy for a rear wheeled drive car , ,the bookmarks thing does work ,most of the time ,,like today The problem with this site ,there are so many avenues to wander down ,,
Just had a peek out . Exactly like yesterday FREEZING .
I 'm probably the only woman who dislikes shopping unless it's absolutely necessary ,as yesterday was ,I won't starve ,a pantry full of tins ,a freezer ,almost full of interesting items. that I am slowly eating my way through
As Christmas gets nearer so does a dental appointment ,,What is it about dentist's that brings
out the Wuss factor ,,,???? Coffee ????
Of course . , .
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 17th Dec 2022 22:33:44
Hi Terry,

Turkey sounds like fun to visit. Have you ever visited Turkey? I do not have any plans to travel next year.

My son will visit for awhile both days since he lives a short distance away. My daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren ages 4 years old and 6 months live in Virginia so I will have to settle for talking to them by phone both days. My four year loves to sing so I will enjoy her Christmas Carols and hopefully hear some cooing from the six month old.

Take Care
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 17th Dec 2022 22:40:08 > @Ariadne
Hi Ariadne,

I am sorry to hear it is not safe to leave your home however at least you have plenty of food. I also do not enjoy shopping especially in store. Do you venture out for gifts or buy them online?
I agree about the dentist. I do not believe anyone enjoys an appointment.

Take Care
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 19th Dec 2022 00:55:06
Hi Terry,

I’m glad to hear it has warmed up a bit for you. Rain is always better than snow unless you want to go skiing 🙂 The weather forecast here was in the 50’s and sunny. The forecast for Christmas should be in the 60’s.

That is a bummer to have a strike on Christmas Eve but I suppose the timing was taken into consideration to get the maximum impact and necessary attention it deserves.


I know the next coming days will be busy therefore if I do not hear from you before Christmas, Have a Merry Christmas!

Take care and keep dry.
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 20th Dec 2022 01:45:38
Hi Terry,
Although it is windy I’m glad to hear you are still only dealing with rain vs. snow. Hopefully you will have everything you need upon arrival at your sister’s house.
I do miss the days when my children were young and seeing the delight on their faces as they opened their presents. My granddaughter is very excited and counting down the days. I created a Chatroom to communicate in. If you are interested, it is labeled Greetings Across the pond.

Take Care
LauraC60
12th Dec 2022 16:36:44 (Last activity: 14th Dec 2022 07:59:35)
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Hi Eloquent. I am looking for penpals
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 13th Dec 2022 01:09:15
Hi Laura,

Just let me know how you want to communicate.
Response from LLowdell made on 13th Dec 2022 08:49:58
Hi Laura, I've just set up a virtual chat/message room for myself and Eloquent to chat in. It's like having a penpal but the messages are sent virtually and you don't need to wait for the postman to deliver the letter.
I find it's easier to keep up with the conversation as it's only between the people in the room. I'd be happy to set up a chat for the two of us or can add you to the room I've set up with Eloquent if you prefer? Comment and let me know. I'm F, 58 living in South Yorkshire, England.
Response from LauraC60 made on 14th Dec 2022 05:12:08 > @Eloquent1
Doesnt matter. We can continue here or start private chat
Response from LauraC60 made on 14th Dec 2022 05:13:15 > @LLowdell
Either way is fine with me.
Response from LLowdell made on 14th Dec 2022 07:59:35 > @LauraC60
Hi LauraC. I've added you to a group chat called: Let's Chat/Virtual Penpals
Hopefully you will get an invite.

I've added Eloquent1 also but she's either not found it or been online to see my message.
LLowdell
11th Dec 2022 17:11:35 (Last activity: 13th Dec 2022 08:03:21)
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Hi Eloquent1

I'm fairly new to Silversurfers. Always happy to have a chat. I've only just discovered how to have private chats with individual or groups of people. I kind of like the chat feature because I know what I write is only being read by the people I'm chatting with.
Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 13th Dec 2022 01:05:59
Hi Lowdell,

I am also new. Let me know when you are up for chatting and I will try and figure out how to use the feature.
Response from LLowdell made on 13th Dec 2022 07:54:59 > @Eloquent1
Morning E. If you'd like me to set up a chat room, I have only recently discovered how to do that and I can add you (and anyone else who wants to join) to the chat group. It allows you to send messages (chat) in a more private area. You don't need to be online at the same time to use the chat feature. It's more like a messaging system that only those you invite to the group can read and participate in the message chain.
Response from LLowdell made on 13th Dec 2022 08:03:21 > @Eloquent1
I've started a chat room called: Let's Chat/Virtual Penpals
I've added you to the room.
crazy1
11th Dec 2022 21:27:34 (Last activity: 13th Dec 2022 01:17:40)
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hi, i misspelled that last message, sorry, hi penpal
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 11th Dec 2022 23:14:16
Hi crazy1,

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

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Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 13th Dec 2022 01:17:40
Hi Crazy1,

How would you like to communicate?
casper101
11th Dec 2022 05:01:28 (Last activity: 13th Dec 2022 01:07:57)
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well come on in and we will find something to talk about.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 11th Dec 2022 11:42:02
Hi casper101,

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.

If you are looking for some lively discussions, head on over to the Forum homepage to see what's trending right now and feel free to join in the discussions, with all our friendly members, perhaps ask a question or even start your own post.

Response from Eloquent1 Original Poster made on 13th Dec 2022 01:07:57
Hi Casper,

Let me know if by penpal or chat?
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