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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I'm new to this so please forgive me if I appear to be a bit dozy and do things wrong.. I am 68 and retired almost 2 years ago. I had been a sociology lecturer in my local university and I loved my job but have to admit to it being a tad stressful. I am interested in national politics, women's issues and my family.
I have 2 daughters, one who has a lovely husband and 3 children of her own. She lives about 40 miles away so I don't see them as often as I would like. My afterthought child, born when I was in my late 40s is currently 20 and studying zoology at university. She has just returned to uni after the Easter break. I'm happily single but would love to make new friends.
I love cooking, reading for pleasure (after so many years doing work related reading) and arts and crafts. I work voluntarily with people with mental health difficulties where I run a craft group and also a creative writing and poetry group. When I retired I decided to start painting and (think) I'm improving although I'm no Renoir. I use either acrylics or pastels although I did try water colours when I first began.
These kinds of activities suit me as my health isn't brilliant. It isn't bad enough to stop me getting out and about though. Originally from Cheshire, I now live in Staffordshire with my 3 cats Bramble, Thistle and Willow.
That's about it for the moment. If I don't sound too off-putting then please respond. I love to laugh and to chat so am looking forward to whiling away my spare time engaging with you on this site.
Best wishes Sandie
A busy person, as you know that will lead to striking up conversation on many topics.. I am in Northern Ireland and try to interact when something catches my interest or has a bit of a bite to it.
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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 ?