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Hello, from Portland, Oregon, US

Hello! I wikiwalked my way to this site this morning, thought it looked interesting, made an account - all before realizing that it is for the UK! I hope, however, that there is room in the circle of friends for me. I am 59, single, still working full time (currently from home, due to COVID-19 restrictions).


I am interested in many things, I value kindness, gentle humour, curiosity, and openmindedness. Would love to broaden my connections as far as the global network (and time) will allow. I'll go back to poking around the site now, but thought I'd just drop in here and introduce myself before wandering around opening all the doors and peeking in.


Created By on 20/04/2020

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Melina - Assistant Editor
21st Apr 2020 08:49:52
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Hi Kate503,

Welcome to our forum! If you're finding yourself lost, why not start by looking at our current topics. We look forward to getting to know you better.

Melina ๐Ÿ™‚
Jan1952
30th Apr 2020 07:14:15
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Hi. Visited my cousin and wife in Portland in Dec. Other than the weather ( !) I loved the area. We hiked at one of the waterfalls and of course viewed Multnomah Falls and had lunch at the lodge( so cozy and historic ). Walked in the rain on other days, downtown( to that HUGE bookstore) and the Chinese Gardens. I even enjoyed the public transportation from downtown to where my cousin lives , not being used to that. I live in a rural area of northern Michigan. Anyway, I've got insomnia and just playing around on the site right now ! But wanted to share my experience . Oh. And it's so unusual when the traffic stops in Portland so you can cross the street ! That rarely happens anywhere else I've been !
burgundyhammer
25th Apr 2020 02:36:10
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Hi Kate503! Like you, I found my way to this site and did not realize it was mostly for those in the UK! I am in the Daytona Beach area of Florida. I suppose we will see how things go on this site, huh?
Maltloaf
24th Apr 2020 12:26:53
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Hi Kate, greetings and welcome.......

I am I am living in the bulb growing region of South. Lincolnshire in England, Not so many grown now as used to be, but one can still see fields of Daffodils and Tuslips.
Was in you lovely city a few years ago, do you still have your smallest park and the beautiful gardens high up giving a wonderful view. ....so many things to remember
about Portland.
Hope you find a few friends here, in fact I am sure you will.
Take care.
Jo.
QueenOutrageous
23rd Apr 2020 01:33:00 (Last activity: 23rd Apr 2020 08:01:12)
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Hi I am from Battle Ground, WA just accross the river from you. I joined the site today after deciding how much I love the UK after being there a couple of years ago as my granddaughters high school was preforming at the Fringe in Scotland. If I had my way I'd be living over there in one of those fabulous communities outside of London. The folks there are a hoot and quite nice.

I am currently unemployed due to the covid. As you know WA state has it way worse here. Oregon got lucky. I hear you have to have a work permit to go over to Oregon. No more just popping over the bridge.

Just turned 64 last week and looking for some fun people on line so thought I would try this since my online search senior skills cannot produce anything in the US. Maybe they ran out of fun here. Yours was the first post I saw so I am writing this. Not sure if this is part of a chat room or just you or where I am. I don't even Facebook cause that was to hard and became yet another source of amusement for my friends and family. Of which I constantly am on an everyday basis.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 23rd Apr 2020 07:27:41
Hi QueenOutrageous,

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 Wilf made on 23rd Apr 2020 08:01:12
Welcome to Silversurfers QueenOutrageous...I am in the UK. We are having a total lockdown currently but at least the weather is amazing...sunshine everyday for weeks...very strange...if we did not have the lockdown it would be pouring down! How are things over in the USA?-regards Wilf
islandPat
21st Apr 2020 11:09:51
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Hello I'm Pat and am an ex UK pat living in Cyprus.

There are people on here from several countries so although a lot of the info is re UK it's not exclusive site to the UK.

It's the middle of the night and I've just had my lunch. ๐Ÿ™‚

Did you find any dark corners in your exploring the site ๐Ÿ™‚

Stay safe

Pat ๐Ÿ™‚

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