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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Newbie on here saying hello. 57 yr musician. Just looking to chat about anything.
My main interest is pretty obviously music but please don't let that put you off!
Other interests are culture and history. Love the Viking saga the Last Kingdom. Far better than Vikings!
In my opinion of course.
Favourite music at the moment Chris Stapleton. Do you know him?
Anyway, look forward to hearing from someone.
Be well
Nice to hear from you.
So you like Kris? Easy on the eye is he
Fair enough. I could say the same about Shania
I would however say listen to Chris Stapleton. He is called the saviour of country music as many feel modern country is sounding more mainstream as time goes on and losing some of what made it country, and I tend to agree.
Anyway, I dare you to listen to Tennessee Whiskey
Who can resist a dare
Be well, ttfn,
Shaun
Glad you liked the song. Yes I agree, his voice tugs at the heartstrings. Try listing to Either Way. First time I heard that I just cried. Awesome song.
To be honest classical music is not something I've ever really been in to. I do listen to classical guitar. I have several John Williams albums and have even learned several pieces but as I don't own a classical guitar it's hard to play on a steel strung one
Have a good day. I've got to record some songs now.
Be well
Shaun
Wow you have been listening. You'll be an emotional wreck soon
Fire Away is a cracking song. His lyrics are so good. Wish I had the ability to write lyrics but it's not within me!
He was in a band called Steeldrivers. They are more up tempo bluegrass. My favourite song of theirs is If It Hadn't Been For Love. I love playing that song at jam nights.
Nice to know you, glad you like the music
We don't upload to YouTube as such but you can see the band on Facebook with plenty of piccies and videos.
Look for Ready Steady 60s
Enjoy
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 ?