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Hi from Scotland

Hello. I’m Mike. Just joined out of curiosity really. I’m 69 (for just a few more weeks) All the boring stuff about me is in my profile. I’ll be happy to just chat. Not looking for partner or anything. Or any arguments. I moved from London to Central Scotland 6 months ago. My hobbies include bird watching, Plane spotting, Photography & video & computers.


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fsmmct
18th Jan 2017 17:41:55
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I posted a thing called Scottish Experiment under Humour but have I have a feeling it won't be seen, rather than type it all out go take a look. Not sure how long it takes to pass muster though.
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fsmmct
18th Jan 2017 09:07:43
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Hi to all fellow Scots
I am fairly new to the site, almost 24 hrs.
Its not the easiest site to follow and the forum equally confusing.
the reply button for instance its not clear (to me anyhow) whether its for the original post or for the person who has responded.
I decided to use the private chat button that way I know it should have got to the right person.
So if you have received a PM don't be shy ... click and reply.

Slainte
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Lynda04
23rd Dec 2016 05:59:04 (Last activity: 17th Jan 2017 15:15:29)
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Hi, I have just moved back to Edinburgh. Just picking up my life here again. I am a very active 64,year old (Dec 2016) I enjoy playing golf and walking. Just wondered if there was anyone locally to chat to
Response from fsmmct made on 17th Jan 2017 15:15:29
Hi Lynda
I'm in Edinburgh if you want to chat.
Jinty121
3rd Dec 2016 12:56:56 (Last activity: 17th Jan 2017 15:13:51)
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Hello I've just joined this site after an ad popped up on my newsfeed! I don't know why facebook thought I might be interested in it as I'm too young to be a Silversurfer.... ahem..........well I feel too young to be a Silversurfer lol. Wondering if there are members living in or around the Penicuik Midlothian area?
Response from JollyB made on 22nd Dec 2016 11:35:54
At 74 I'm definitely old enough for this site. Sorry not near Pennicuik. I'm SWest.
Response from Frank made on 22nd Dec 2016 13:37:07
Welcome and enjoy the experience I'm sure you will find plenty to talk about. F
Response from fsmmct made on 17th Jan 2017 15:13:51
Hi Jinty
I'm new here also. hope I clicked the right button
I live in Edinburgh so fairly close. if you fancy a chat let me know.
I do work and use the computer all day so sometimes when I get home I choose carefully what I log into just in case you reply and think I am ignoring you.
Slainte.
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Gina Rae
1st Nov 2016 16:56:54 (Last activity: 22nd Dec 2016 17:42:27)
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Just joined the Silver Servers. I'm not good @ computers, so I'm not sure how this site works. I've already got everything wrong, and that's just in the last few mins. Very nervous about this.
Response from jeanymay made on 1st Nov 2016 17:29:44
Hi Gina and welcome. What bits are you struggling with ? Can I help ?
Most things are accessible from the home page, so don't be frightened to explore and click on things that's the best way to find out.
Response from ecarg made on 1st Nov 2016 19:21:41
It does take a bit of navigating, I find the my history bit (green square)really useful as you can see exactly what you have done or read and clicking on them will take you back to the same place . I am enjoying reading some interesting posts and getting some good advice ,so stick with it and I'm sure you will be glad you joined Silver Surfers.I sound like an ad !
Response from Frank made on 22nd Dec 2016 17:42:27
Go on don't worry just switch of and start again computers are so clever nowadays they more or less will not allow you to break them. Just use the computer and laugh at yourself when you make a mistake it's fun really. F
JollyB
22nd Dec 2016 11:32:42 (Last activity: 22nd Dec 2016 17:33:43)
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Being on my own, I thought this might be another interest for me. A bit of interaction with someone is good therapy but will need to search further as this area seems a bit jumbled and I haven't yet found anything to comment on.
Response from ecarg made on 22nd Dec 2016 16:15:27
Hi Jolly B
I noticed you said you are from the S/west so am I Dumfries and Galloway
It does take a little while to get used to the site but you can create a topic for discussion if you like.
Response from JollyB made on 22nd Dec 2016 17:04:44
You're in a lovely area. I'm actually Ayrshire. When time allows I will spend a bit more time searching the site to familiarise myself with it. Could take a while!!
Response from Frank made on 22nd Dec 2016 17:33:43
Hope it's not to wild In your part of the woods it's just starting in my part of the country
Tez13
5th Nov 2016 20:54:48 (Last activity: 11th Nov 2016 08:49:31)
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Hi. Just joined today. In 2014, aged 59 I relocated back to Scotland after 26yrs living in Australia. I was divorced in 2010 and facing retirement alone in my adopted country (kids were gone by this time) I foolishly and naively thought I would follow my heart and return back to my native homeland. Everything/everyone has changed, I've changed and I'm finding making new friends difficult. I started working part time to meet people, but it seems to me that everyone is busy with their own lives and my enthusiasm at starting over again has waned. Joining here is just another means to fill that lonely void and reach out and communicate.
Response from Margie Joe Veljacic made on 11th Nov 2016 08:49:31
We did the same in 2004 - from Zimbabwe - found it very difficult to fit in - at our age most folk have the circle of friends so always felt on the outside. We joined a nice small church and have made a few friends but not like friends from my past - it is very hard getting into new circles here and I miss my friends terribly
suffolknan
30th Mar 2015 21:36:50 (Last activity: 1st Nov 2016 21:04:30)
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I suppose going on a tram may be something for my "bucket list" - a virtual list that is - just an idea.
Response from MorrisandDoris made on 20th Sep 2016 12:50:16
Nottingham has a very good and modern Tram Network !
Response from Ariadne made on 15th Oct 2016 07:31:32
If you go to the BEAMISH museum ,you can have a ride on a tram,,, or two
Response from Ariadne made on 1st Nov 2016 21:01:40
You could always go to the Beamish museum ,they have trams
Response from Ariadne made on 1st Nov 2016 21:04:30
It comes to all of us !!!!! just seen that I am repeating myself . One good thing is,, I did what I
did ,first time .
Ariadne
28th Oct 2016 18:21:33
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Hello Mike ,,you seem to like solitary pleasures, all of 'em. !!! You are in the right place for 3 of them.
and you wouldn't want any conversation with the others. Haven't looked at your ""boring stuff "" yet, it
is probably science fiction . talking to you is no problem, and you will be quite safe from interruption
My "boring stuff" is also on my profile,, short and sweet ,,and totally opposite to yours,,.
however ,chat is what we are here for, .Don't quite know how you got onto my forum ???
Frank
28th Oct 2016 11:52:54
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Hi I stay in the central borders of Scotland. I pay a visit to the site periodically and enjoy what I see. I have managed to stay reasonably fit over the years and still lead a very active life. At this moment in time I am about to write a dvd disc called Soddin Flodden written and performed by John Nichol. John is a very well known actor in this area and highly talented. Anyway thats enough to be going on with keep well everyone and enjoy surfing the web. F
Vasu
16th Sep 2016 17:14:43 (Last activity: 15th Oct 2016 07:18:24)
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Hi I am Vasu from New York interested in friends from Scotland. I am 80 years young and physically and mentally active, a retired pedagogue. Would love to hear from anyone interested in true friendship.
Response from Elin made on 19th Sep 2016 18:23:18
I have lived in Scotland for 18 years. Are you interested in Scotland?
Response from Vasu made on 19th Sep 2016 21:34:52
Hi Elin, Yes, I am interested in Scotland. I lived in Aberdeen for three years during 1969-1972 and fell in love with that part of UK. I still have some close friendsin several parts of that country.Are you from England? You say that you have been living there for the past 18 years hence this question.
Response from Elin made on 20th Sep 2016 09:30:05
I am from Iceland, but my husband is from Scotland. I moved here after we got married, but must admit that I have never really felt at home.
Response from Ariadne made on 15th Oct 2016 07:18:24
Hello Vasu , you will have to extend your range of friendships are ,Think you will be hard
pressed to find a lot of Scottish people on here .What have you got against the rest of us ?????
ecarg
17th Jan 2016 20:11:55 (Last activity: 10th Jul 2016 19:11:47)
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Hi Mike Also just joined out of curiosity , I see your post is from last March, have you had much response? I live in South West Scotland but am English having lived in Scotland over fifty years I am glad to stay in such a lovely country.Recently retired I am trying to develop new interests and have joined an art class.I enjoy visiting scenic areas and spending time with my granddaughter.
Response from Goldfynche Original Poster made on 11th Apr 2016 22:26:10
Hi. Sorry. Only just spotted your response to my post. I live with my daughter, or rather, she lives with me. We've been in our new house for 18 months now. My interests are birds of the feathered variety but also the larger ones which fly over at 40-50.000 ft!
Response from ian blair made on 6th Jul 2016 00:12:32
Hi ecarg or should I call you Grace?
I'm curious to know how you have been received as an English person living in Scotland as I was born in Glasgow and lived for 18 years in Essex. I was always well accepted by neighbours and workmates and I loved the people and the climate . I have often thought of it as the best time of my life . I live in Australia now but if I ever return to Europe, I would go back to Essex.
Ian
Response from londy66 made on 6th Jul 2016 21:13:31
Hi, Ian,
I am an English woman who came to live in central Scotland, and I have never been so lonely!
lonely 66
Response from londy66 made on 10th Jul 2016 19:11:47
Hi, Mlhmb just got my iPad working properly again! You ask where in Scotland am I, and I am in the hillfoots outside Stirling. I am a friendly person who mixes well, but I have found that the local village people, are wrapped up in their own little bubbles, and just not interested in anyone who is an 'outsider.'
Misschevious 13
18th Mar 2016 09:51:08 (Last activity: 5th Jul 2016 23:59:59)
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Hello from the west coast of scotland. Just want to say hi - this is the first day of the rest of my life. ......
Response from brizo made on 13th Apr 2016 19:55:53
Hi hope you enjoying every day of your life
Response from Misschevious 13 made on 13th Apr 2016 20:03:02
Thank you. I'm doing my best. ....
Response from ian blair made on 5th Jul 2016 23:59:59
Happy Birthday
ian blair
5th Jul 2016 03:21:44 (Last activity: 5th Jul 2016 08:08:44)
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Hello Folks'
I was born in Glasgow in 1948 but left when I was 17, I have traveled quite a lot , I lived in Essex for about 18 years and now live in Australia. I'm very interested in reading about the views of people my age living in the country that I once called home . Ian.
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 5th Jul 2016 08:08:44
Hello Ian and a very warm welcome to Silversurfers. We have many members in Australia and will soon be opening up Silversurfers there! -If you are new to Silversurfers then once you have joined you can enjoy the forums (which you are doing) and chat. When you receive a new reply you will receive an email which takes you back to the Forum or Chat page you were on. You are also able to post up pictures, short stories and poems on the Showcase area of Silversurfers. In addition you have access to over 100 great discounts with leading companies with Silvercard+ https://www.silversurfers.com/silvercard/ I hope you enjoy Silversurfers! Kind regards, Sally
Eloisa
20th Jun 2016 04:18:47 (Last activity: 29th Jun 2016 19:47:42)
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I am also new at this and curious too. I am 68. I live in the Caribbean and Would love to exchange difference in habits, culture and any topic that may rise . My mothers ancestor where from your part of the world but I have never visit.
Response from Fruitcake13 made on 29th Jun 2016 19:47:42
Welcome, Eloisa. Oh, how I'd love to visit parts of the Caribbean! Too hot for me though as I'm from the east of Scotland, although I live in the south west of England now.
rosie 5
5th Jun 2016 18:54:02 (Last activity: 15th Jun 2016 14:37:19)
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Hello, just new to this...hope you are all friendly
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 5th Jun 2016 20:58:41
Hello Rosie5 and a very warm welcome to Silversurfers! -If you are new to Silversurfers then once you have joined you can enjoy the forums (which you are doing) and chat. When you receive a new reply you will receive an email which takes you back to the Forum or Chat page you were on. You are also able to post up pictures, short stories and poems on the Showcase area of Silversurfers. In addition you have access to over 100 great discounts with leading companies with Silvercard+ https://www.silversurfers.com/silvercard/ I hope you enjoy Silversurfers! Kind regards, Sally
Response from Recycledteenager36 made on 15th Jun 2016 14:37:19
Depends how you taste we have ahog roast once a week to all we don't like lol only joking welcome have a great time we all started some were.
Recycledteenager36
15th Jun 2016 14:36:03
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Hi there
My dad was a gorgie and I love the accent but you have probably heard that before. I like writing on my second book or trying to still revising my first, computers not bad but could throw them out the window frequently. Birds I love have lots come to my garden and the cats are banned from touching sometimes works.
I love films but not into horror any more need romatic mushy stuff because I like happy endings but love scifi not keen on star wars the only good thing about them was the spark between Hans solo and chew bacca so now he is gone no more star wars. Big fan of star trek love the new ones wish they would do more. Like Queen, beatles and many more. Hope you will stop by for a chat.
Linda2016
15th Jun 2016 08:51:02
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From Newcastle upon Tyne
Mistylincs
13th Jun 2016 11:46:35
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Hi everyone, I have joined today finding my way around, are there any Lincolnshire yella bellies about ?
treeleaf
23rd May 2016 10:36:12 (Last activity: 23rd May 2016 11:14:21)
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hello registered today, starting my learning curve on silversurfers
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 23rd May 2016 11:14:21
A warm welcome to Silversurfers treeleaf-we have a very friendly community and the site has thousands of articles, many prize draws and lots to enjoy. Kind regards, Sally
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