Beany

This debate brought back funny memories to me of my sister buying my son " something he could keep" for his first Christmas and deciding on a silver tinsel tree which came in two halves with fold up branches.It used to be wrapped up carefully and fetched out every year when unfortunately bits dropped off so as the years passed the tree looked more and more pathetic and eventually we had to re name it ' the stick'.We sadly disposed of it when my son left home for Uni.

I had a lovely husband for 34 years but sadly he never mended my broken heart from ' a lost love' Two relevant but sad songs I love are Even Now by Barry Manilow and Making Believe sung by EmmyLou Harris.But for fabulous music' Che Gelida Manina from La Boheme Sung By Pavarotti.I cry at all three.

Fortunately not Jazzy as I believe the pains can be awful but my dear mom had them donkeys years ago and shortly after coming round a nurse gave her a little pot containing five knobbly grey 'tablets' Mom reached for her glass of water and said " these are a bit big to swallow but I"ll try" Grabbing them back the nurse said " don't do that we have just got them out of you " Yes, they were her gallstones,yuk!!

If you are looking to physically meet new friends it is best to tell everyone here if you are male or female,married or single,your age and area in which you live.I am 78, a widow and live in Walsall so would be wasting my time trying to meet with a much younger ,married man from a distance away don't you think? Personally I am blessed with a number of longstanding friends but would always be up for someone feeling lonely if we could meet locally using my trusty bus pass.

Yours is great DANYOU14 but there are lots of profiles which don't say male or female and give no idea of age group.I am late 70s and don't expect to have much in common with "youngsters" so have to miss lots of contacts when no idea of age is given. A photo is nice but not necessary ( I haven't put one on my own profile,firstly because I don't know how to and secondly I don't want to frighten the children ! )

Not so bothered about photos but age and sex of newbies a must if you want replies I would think

Pat your poem about the tea dispenser hung on the wall brought back memories of my dear Auntie Lil who had such a thing but after a couple of days demanded it be fetched down because of " all the mess it makes on the floor" When investigations were made we discovered she was holding a teaspoon under the dispenser not the teapot!

Oh Lordy what kind of big hairy spider made that?

I think I might be in the wrong place as I have nothing to be grumpy about. I have reached 78 with no major health worries,Have two wonderful sons from a 34 year long marriage and two gorgeous grandchildren,received 25 cards on my recent birthday proving I have lots of caring friends,live in a nice house with good neighbours so instead of grumbling I count my blessings.

Come on guys,don't accept free money and then grumble about when you are given it.Pop it in the bank then it will be there when needed.

I don't remember being sung to but my dear dad loved holding babies who he gently rocked in his arms and always quietly sang There is a green hill far away.It is usually only sung at Easter time now but always reminds me of my dad.

Thrilled about all GB medals and now broken hearted for Tom Daley.

Yes I love Strictly although having no idea how to dance myself it is always a surprise to hear the judges comments and marks.The outfits are exquisite and I love Tess and Claudia.I miss Brucie and hope he is doing well.

Ooh,I'd love to win

There appears to be a number of similar ladies here who are newbies to this site and in need of new friends to chat to.I have two pen friends and love writing long chatty letters but would also enjoy being able to have quick but more frequent exchanges here.I am 77 rushing towards 78 but am young at heart,not too serious,an avid tv fan ( documentaries and reality,not soaps) and always up for a laugh.Lets join together girls and enjoy each other's company.

We watched every bit of tv coverage of the Olympics when my husband was alive ( me not so much now) and our young son aspired to be the person who raised either the white or red flag to indicate the status of the long jump.I have a suspision he thought he would only have to work for a couple of weeks every four years! Thankfully his work ethic changed and he is a hardworking economics professor

OK Mick,you've succeeded! I'm crying like a baby at " Our Bess" and I'm not really keen on dogs ( sorry)

Summertime in Venice.An old film with Kathrine Hepburn and Rossano Brazzi. Perfection!

My late husband gave me a Valentine card with a picture of a fat elephant in a tutu! I said if he couldn't do better than that he shouldn't bother--- so he never did ! ( but I still loved him)

Hello anyone from Walsall wishing to meet up for coffee and a chat?

Hi Mom26 how exciting to live in New York.I have visited twice and loved it although I got very upset to see space where the twin towers had been.A man was playing a lament on bagpipes and I couldn't stop my tears.I am a 77 year old widow with two sons and a beloved grandson and gorgeous granddaughter all of whom live a distance away so we keep in touch by Face Time.I can't say I get lonely but I feel alone at times so would be happy to chat anytime.

I have a DIY will on an official form from a stationers.I have told my two sons to sell everything of value,give the rest to charity and split the money equally ( current account and premium bonds) Straightforward surely so hopefully no problems.

I've had an unrequited love for 60 years. I adore from afar,dream of what might have been and eat chocolate!

Very poignant,brought a tear to my eye.Well done

Hello Ellie,I'm Beany 77 in body,but young at heart and always up for a chat.I am a new member of this site too but like dodging about on it to see what I can find especially on dull grey mornings like today.Had a great day yesterday with a family get together celebrating my " baby son " reaching 45.How did that happen so quickly?Sorry to hear you get lonely.I spend a lot of time alone but hardly ever feel lonely and would be a good ear if you need a chat anytime.Take care.

A really lovely idea but too large a project to achieve I feel sorry to say.Logistically a nightmare to do so we can just carry on using this wonderful website.

I have always loved television but gave up on soaps years ago.I watch documentaries and a few dramas especially if there is an actor I like.I enjoyed most of Downton but was disappointed with the last episode as it all seemed very contrived to tie up all ends.If I manage to answer one question on Univercity Challenge it makes my day

I have a lovely snugly 13tog duvet on my single bed but as I must be a restless sleeper it falls off during the night.Not too much of a problem in the warmer weather but hopeless in winter so when the cold weather comes I use a tucked in blanket over the duvet at tha bottom of the bed.....problem solved.

Almost always frozen and at the moment in my freezer I have peas,green beans,mushrooms,broad beans,broccoli,and diced mixed vegetables.As I live alone it is very impractical to get a big choice of fresh veg as it goes off before I get round to using it all.

Wow,all these comments on creme eggs are making me want one NOW but it is icy underfoot and I don't want to slip and break a hip so I am just going to be patient and eat some of the fruit I bought on my last shopping trip.

Yes I shall be ' dry' in January,February,March etc etc I nevert drink alcohol and am flabbergasted at the faces people pull after knocking back these ' shots' which must taste awful yet are consumed in great quantities and I presume at great cost.

My sons teacher was appalled 40 years ago when I pointed out the frieze of tables round the classroom walls was useless asking if I wanted them taught ' parrot fashion' I said yes I was taught that way and I know them to this day.If my son wants to buy six items at a certain price he has no idea of the total because he doesn't have the frieze of tables in the shop.I would be surprised today if my son could recite his tables as I can but I am very proud to say he is a professor of economics.

I actually retired from my job as. GP's receptionist when we were going to have to go computerised.I had been on two courses but could not make top nor tale of it all.I then happily carried on uxsing pen and paper,dictionaries maps etc until one day it dawned on me I was being left behind so I asked my son to get me an I pad and he was very surprised how quickly I learned to use it.Now it seems the most useful thing I have ever owned and I keep it close all the time.I live alone and don't go out much so I love to hear the ding telling me I have an e mail.Even advertising ones can be of interest and is a bit of contact.I do my grocery shopping on line and get it delivered saving me struggling with heavy bags and did most of my Xmas shopping the same way.How did I ever manage without it.I have to sign myself in to my doctors and order my prescription on line too.I feel I have come full circle and should have persevered more years ago.

Very easy to say Mercury but difficult to do it your Beta Blocka medication lists weight gain as a side effect and altering your diet badly effects your INR number when taking Warfarin medication because of Atrial Fibrillation and excersise causes breathlessness and a rise in heart rate which easily triggers a new attack of AF which lands you up in A& E

Hi Marian I'm Jean,77 and live in the West Mids.Years ago we visited N. Wales often as family members had caravans in Pontlyfni.I won a goldfish at a fair in Penygroes ( spelling?) and called him Tuppence.He lived for donkeys years. So sorry to hear you lost a son but your living arrangements sound great.My two sons live a distance away and I use Face Time on my I pad to chat to them and my two wonderful grandchildren.We will all be together for Christmas. Have a lovely Xmas and happy new year.

Never,never ,never should she be Queen,I agree with JulieO When compared with our beloved Queen you could not get a greater difference.She is a ' hanger on' and has no qualities needed to be named Queen.She should be satisfied with the title she has been given

Hi Ann C I've just joined today and as you are new too I thought you might have space for someone to chat to.Iam a young thinking 77 year old lady who loves a laugh can talk the hind legs off a donkey.I love telly ( mainly documentaries,no soaps) searching my I pad for interesting articles.I knit,embroider and this week begun the latest craze of colouring books.Live in WestMids and have two sons and two grandchildren who live in Northampton and London so rely on Face Time.

None at all although I do love my TV.I reach for my I pad and read BBC news then weather and that is enough for me.I do dip in through the day as well.

A sprinkle of the white fluffy snow on Christmas Day would add to the joy but not nasty slippy ice or deep drifts which cause chaos.

I have done both this year again.Browsing on line gives you ideas you may not find in shops and I love the delivery of parcels to my house.Much easier than fighting crowds and standing in huge queues to pay then being told " thank you for waiting" when there is no other option but to wait.