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jest21's bio
I'm a recently retired teacher living near Birmingham, and loving my new life. I have a grown up family who have their own lives and mostly live elsewhere, but not too far away that I can't see them every few weeks. I've been happily single for a number of years and enjoy my lifestyle as it is, but always up for enhancing this with new friends and experiences! I love to travel enjoy other cultures, hiking, geocaching, theatre, concerts, staying fit, reading and photography. -
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6th Jan 2019jest21 commented on:
TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?I've just retired (early) and one of my plans is to continue travelling, but on a budget. I'm a fit and active amd single 61 year old who likes to get into the natural world, happy camp outdoors, go on treks etc, but also like the luxury hotels from time to time. I have a friend or two who likes to come along, but as I've just retired, this will not be as often as I like. My next ventures will be in Africa and South America, but I also plan to buy a motor home and get out and about in the UK and in Europe. Anyone have a similar outlook to this?ViewDate:
5th Jan 2019jest21 commented on:
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender groups.I am so pleased to see that sexual orientation and other taboos are moving along, and agree. I don't need to know anyone's sexaul orientation to know whether we can be friends or not, but equally, it doesn't worry me if I do! I understand why many people, especially the trans community, feel the need to speak of their sexuality due to being judged, but also find that those who "come out" do so because they feel confident in the person they are befriending. I have been blessed and lived an open minded life where I have been to gay marriages, have transgender and transexual friends and love the open-mindedness and understanding this has brought me. This is due to the positive education of those closest to me and the understanding of bigotry. People are real and should be respected, whatever, but I understand the power of religion and how this view conflicts.ViewDate:
5th Jan 2019jest21 commented on:
Spelling mistakes - should these be pointed out on social media?Absolutely, Chris! Cringing is ok, correcting when it's in the best interest of the writer is also ok.. that's private... Commenting publicly is not, especially when online. :)ViewDate:
4th Jan 2019jest21 commented on:
Spelling mistakes - should these be pointed out on social media?It is absolute rudeness and arrogance to point out spelling errors, especially in public! I was a teacher and conscious that some children really struggled with such things ad constantly pointing out errors was reducing self esteem, Our school, and many did this, adopted a policy of writing a sentence that included the misspelt word and, if it was reasonable for the child to learn it, included it on a homework list for the week. Many adults are put off communicating in writing because of these finger pointing people.ViewDate:
4th Jan 2019jest21 commented on:
Petra anyone ?Petra is amazing! I love travel and visited Jordan about 3 years ago. I only went for 5 days, but it was the most jaw-dropping 5 days! I'd recommend wadi rum and the dead sea, and will give you tips on avoid the sting of salt! South America and Africa are next on my list, though the list often jumps around! -
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