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barbj56's bio
I grew up in England but went to university in Canada.
There I met a tall dark handsome Canadian guy and the rest is history! Married and had 3 children, 4 grandchildren.
Widowed in 2015.
I live in BC and haven't worked since Covid struck so I guess I can say I'm retired!
Would love to meet some people to connect with! -
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6th Apr 2021barbj56 commented on:
Talking on the phone during a family meal. OK ....or not?I just have to ask Lionel.. What was her response to you or was she totally oblivious!ViewDate:
29th Mar 2021barbj56 commented on:
Hello - looking for like minded friends to chat withHi SLK I live in North Vancouver, BC in Canada but grew up in England, born in Lancashire, went to school in Staffordshire and have relatives up in Cumbria. Yes, I know what you mean.. we are back in another lock down as we seem to be going through a third wave. I know speaking to my cousins in England that your vaccination is going much faster than ours. I turn 65 in June and when my daughter recently asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday I said to get my shot!! I have some hesitancy about it but I want to get on with life so I am ready to roll up my sleeve!! I think the only part of Derbyshire I ever went to was the Peak DIstrict. It was lovely there. I live in a lovely little community called Deep Cove. It's often the setting for sappy romantic tv films!! I often forget it's the ocean we're on and not a lake as we feel completely surrounded by mountains, which were freshly covered in snow this morning, but not down below!! I was widowed 5 years ago so I moved to an apartment near my oldest son, They have 3 children so it's great to be so close to them, although they are always so busy even during Covid!! Like you I can't wait to get away. I ventured on holiday solo three summers ago and went to Ireland on a coach trip before visiting my family in Cumbria. I had such a wonderful time seeing Ireland especially seeing my DNA is more Irish than English!! The next summer I went on holiday to Italy and Greece on a coach trip again with a friend I made on the Irish trip. It was amazing and we looked forward to planning on meeting up again and going somewhere else but of course we know what happened last year!! I actually have a credit from Air Transat burning holes in my pocket as I wait to be able to come over to the UK again! Last year some high school friends and I were going to meet up for a week in the Yorkshire Dales which I was really looking forward to. I love to travel so can't wait to start again. Where do you like to go to when you can? We seem to be turning the corner too and moving into Spring. My daughter lives near the Rockies and still has snow on the ground but she says it is starting to melt fast! Hope this finds you well BarbaraViewDate:
28th Mar 2021barbj56 commented on:
Pen palsHi Catlover I went to senior school in Staffordshire. Where abouts do you live? I live in Canada now but would enjoy being a pen pal too !ViewDate:
28th Mar 2021barbj56 commented on:
Hello from TexasHello EdwardianGirl I am live in Canada but grew up in England and love all things British. I binge British shows on Netflix. Thought about getting Acorn but not sure I want the additional cost. I love to read, especially British psychological mysteries. Give me a new Claire Mackintosh book and I will be a happy camper! How's the pandemic down in Texas? And were you affected by the storm that cut your power off? Would love to chat more!ViewDate:
28th Mar 2021barbj56 commented on:
Hello - looking for like minded friends to chat withHi Where are you from? I definitely understand the need to chat with someone your own age. My kids are great but they don't get it do they!! I am 64 and feel I could have written your letter as all those things apply to me also!ViewDate:
28th Mar 2021barbj56 commented on:
Hello - looking for like minded friends to chat withYour PM seems amazing! She got it under control for you didn't she. Here in Canada we seem to be going through a 3rd wave and although it's nowhere as bad as other places the isolation and loneliness is starting to wear thin! As worried as I am about the vaccines I can hardly wait to get it!ViewDate:
28th Mar 2021barbj56 commented on:
Hello - looking for like minded friends to chat withI'm new to the group too and would love to chat with people I'm from CanadaViewDate:
28th Mar 2021barbj56 commented on:
Theatre, books, boredomHi Peggy I am new here so not sure if doing this right! I am from BC! Where in Canada are you? Your post said books so that is what caught my attention! I don't know what I would do without books! The day they reopened the library last year was like Christmas day for me!!! I read a lot of mystery, love British psychological thrillers. Haven't been able to read romance much since my husband died but slowly adding one or two! At the moment am reading The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel and am quite enjoying it. I love theatre but of course that's been a lost cause this last year! Hope you are well in your neck of the woods. Barbara -
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