Just joined so I'm introducing myself.
Watch this postI will be 67 next month and retired from the many different jobs in my working life. I guess that I didn’t ever find my calling. I went to university at age 59 but when it was over it was too late to launch a new career. I wanted to lecture but students don’t want to listen to old fogies, so sadly I put aside that idea and settled into life as an eccentric dog owner.
I live in a beautiful Lancashire valley surrounded by hills that demand they be walked/climbed, how could I refuse?
I would like to do a bit of cycle touring but a recent diagnosis of spondylosis and some hip pain means that I may not be doing a world tour anytime soon!
I’m keen to make some friends as I have been on my own for a very long time now, my daughters don’t bother much with me and I don’t have a partner.I didn’t expect to be so isolated at this time in my life, isn’t it strange the way family and friends seem to forget us when we get past 60?
I will pop in regularly and hope to strike up some friendships.
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Where are you from in Lancashire? I have to admit that I'm originally from Yorkshire, on the other side of the dark hill, although I have lived in Lancashire for much longer than I ever lived in Yorks and I feel more 'Lanky' than 'Yorkie' though they do make lovely chocolate!
I hope to hear from you soon.
I was born and bred in Haydock Nr, St Helens on the 29th July 1930.....Don't stop reading or laughing....In early 2010 I had 2 Strokes and went from wheelchair to Zimmer frame then to Walking stick all of which I have now cast aside...Apart from the problem down my left side in particular my left hand I feel GREAT can't really use a knife and fork. I am blessed with a wonderful partner, she is 65, who, because she is always on her iPad with Facebook, which I detest, and playing Hayday suggested I try a Chat Room so here I am.
One thing I detested about the strokes is that it took my singing voice away as I was fortunately blessed with a good one, Sang lead roles in many Amateur Operatics, still can't complain I'm still here.
Where are we now ????We live in Northern Cyprus and it is beautiful.. Our Villa has a pool 10x5 Lemon tree, orange tree, satsuma tree Plum tree and 2 Big Olive trees. The only problem He! He! is the weather..We have had a very hot summer with temps as high as 47 C at the moment we are basking in about 38/40C Care to join us for a swim ??? We also have 2 dogs.
I would really like to continue with our friendship so I will wait patiently for a reply.
Out of interest we are 2 hours ahead of you in time
I had planned to retire to Cyprus but then decided that i would not be able to cope with the heat, so I abandoned that idea. So, you are in the 'occupied' half of Cyprus, how does that work out, living among muslims?
I'm part Welsh and part Italian, but I can't sing a note, I couldn't sing if my life depended on it though I envy all those who can warble a tune or two.
I have to admit that the possibility of having a stroke is probably the one thing that really scares me, I'm completely on my own, apart from my dog and cat, and if I had a stroke and couldn't get to the phone I could lie undiscovered for days, maybe even dead when I was found. it's not a pleasant thought.
I would love to come for a dip in your pool, I will grab my towel and cossie and be with you soon.
Chat soon,
Laura
Actually living in the North is good it's much greener than the South and the people are much nicer. It wasn't an Invasion by the Turks it was an Intervention but the Greeks still hate the northern side and teach their children in schools bad things about the North. We are not bothered about the Muslems apart for when they have their Ramadams when they stick to their fastings etc,
Hey stop thinking about things like strokes, think positively like I have had to do and things will turn out good.
Right,,, I'll pick you up at the Airport, you only need your cossie, let us know the flight you'll be on.
Bless you
Don't give up.
I have been a member here now for the best part of three minutes so thought it was about time I left a message. Pity that I can't think of anything interesting to say, but i guess that good manners dictate that I should introduce myself. I am not sure how we deal with real names here so will leave that for now, but I am a single man living in Gateshead who will turn 60 in two days time. I am happy with my lot, but also maybe considering a little bit of a reboot.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Lovely to hear from you. I had a good day on my birthday (just quiet drinks with my brother and sister) and a few days off work either side, which was nice.
In Gateshead the weather is drizzly.....always!!!.....I quite like it really.
Take care and keep in touch. it would be nice to know more about you.
Bob
Can you claim on council tax ?