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7th Oct 2017commented on:
Win a pair of Hotter Shoes of your choiceWould love a pair of hotter shoes, they are so comfy. Let's hope I'm luckyViewDate:
10th Sep 2017commented on:
The Senior RambleHi there! sounds like my sort of walk. Used to walk a lot but 5 is about my maximum now, but it depends on the terrain. Have recently been to the West Highlands (by coach) but would have loved to see more by walking, nevertheless went up a mountain by cable car!ViewDate:
10th Sep 2017commented on:
The Autumn dawnWhat a lovely poem and says what most of us feel about growing older, but we are so lucky to live in this country and particularly in our countryside. As a townie I married a country boy and he taught me such a lot about the beauty around us and luckily I am still able to enjoy life and count my blessings every day. Thanks MartinxViewDate:
7th Sep 2017commented on:
Want to chat with TravelersHi Have just read your post. Do not know if you live in the same area as me not far from Tunbridge Wells. I am also widowed, although now 7 years plus and lost my only brother 2 years later. With no children and having looked after my husband through illness for around 10 years I have had to re-invent myself and find out who I am as a loner. It hasn't been easy but I am now as they say "in a good place". I have joined U3A and belong to other activities where I live and as I non driver I have had many single holidays mainly by coach and recently returned from Scotland. Most enjoyable. There are usually singles on these holidays and I manage to pal up with someone, but as I am a person young at heart and still fit enough to walk I find it is not always easy and I would like a companion now again to holiday with.ViewDate:
18th Aug 2017commented on:
Win a luxury holiday to stunning Croatia!Sounds an ideal holiday destination- lets cross fingers!ViewDate:
21st Jul 2017commented on:
Win ONE of FIVE pairs of tickets to Chatsworth House and GardenWas due to go on a trip with my u3a gardening group to Chatsworth but had to cancel would love to have the opportunity to visit.ViewDate:
9th Jul 2017commented on:
Single for a reason?Have not logged into SS for some time but as Sunday's can sometimes be the day I sit and reflect on what's been happening and what else is on the horizon here goes! Since my last post I have become very involved in our Community Choir, done a couple of concerts for friends and family and the difference it has made to my life is amazing. I have always loved all kinds of music and although not now doing ballroom dancing (fed up with dancing with women) this has taken it's place. Like Kirsty I cannot afford exotic holidays and trying to make the money stretch. I have stopped dashing about like "a headless chicken" and found I am more concentrated on what I want to do and where I want to holiday. There is one aim I have and that is to travel around Devon and Cornwall next May or September as cheaply as possible. Planning through the winter by train to Devon and using local transport where possible (good old bus pass ). Hope it will not be too difficult to plan and I can stay fit enough to proceed. Would anyone who lives in the Kent or East Sussex area be interested in this sort of holiday and is a good planner as although I'm going to do it alone it would be nice to have company. Enjoy the summer!!ViewDate:
9th Apr 2017commented on:
Single for a reason?Have just read Kirsty B's post. This is my first attempt at replying but felt I needed to outline how I have dealt with being on my own. I've been on my own for 7 years now and having lost my only brother soon after losing my husband with no children and my closest relative in the Midlands, me being in the South East, sometimes I feel very alone, although not lonely. A few years ago I joined U3A. I belong to many Groups, including Gardening, Historical Building Visits, Ballroom Dancing, Fit 'n Fun, Table Tennis, I'm going to Devon on Monday with a local Group and have also been on many single holidays here and abroad where you can always meet like-minded people. Some have been a success some not so, but you have to tip your toes in the water. I have also joined a local Community Choir and recently had a small operation and the support and friendship I have received has been overwhelming. I'm now looking forward to the years ahead and trying to keep fit and healthy and taking one day at a time. Life is for living - Enjoy!ViewDate:
2nd Oct 2016commented on:
Adele - do you like her songs?I think she has a fantastic voice although the words of the songs can seem depressing. At least you can usually hear the words (if your hearing is OK!)