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Just joined so I'm introducing myself.

I 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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easygoing
7th Jan 2016 09:37:55
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Hello. Just joined today. Looking to make and develop new friendships. Ray
Jeanette21
2nd Jan 2016 16:48:01
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Hi just introducing myself I am 51 and just recently broke up with my partner and children are growing up and finding it difficult to reinvent myself as a single women. I have a good family and friends but just not used to being on own. Any tips
Kkthy
28th Dec 2015 17:32:19
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HELLO EVERYONSO NICE TO JOIN A GROUP OF OLDIES LIKE MYSELF---KKTHY HERE 74 AND DO NOT GO OUT--BUT NOT LAZY-I WORK AT HOME ALBEIT OUT BACK IN MY WORKSHOP OR SWEATSHOP I SHOULD SAY--DOING DRESSMAKING AND REPAIRS FOR A LOCAL SHOP.
I HAVE ULCERATED LEGS AND A WATER PROBEM SO STAYING HOME IS BEST FOR ME.
GET LONELY AND DECIDED TO JOIN THIS GROUP HOPING TO MAKE FREINDS AND CHAT SOME TIME.
I HAVE TWO RESCUE JACK RUSSELLS AND THEY ARE MY ONLY COMPANIONS.
HAVE TWO FRIENDS --ONE IS MY AGE AND COMES VISIT ONCE A WEEK FOR A MEAL AND ANOTHER OLDER LADY I USED TO WORK WITH AGED 96 -- COMES WHEN SHE CAN.
I GO ON COMPUTER AND PLAY WORD GAMES AND MANY OTHERS--BUT NEVER SEEM TO MAKE FREINDS.
ANYWAY HOPE TO CHAT WITH SOMEONE IN HERE MAYBE--THANK YOU FOR READING THIS ------KKTHY. FROM ENGLAND
Roro
18th Dec 2015 18:40:44 (Last activity: 18th Dec 2015 20:17:23)
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Hi celtwitch. I clicked on your introduction from March 2015, by chance.
I joined today but I've never done this kind of thing befor so was curious to see how you got on after your introduction. Did you manage to make any friends?
Response from Wilf made on 18th Dec 2015 20:17:23
Hi Roro
Lots of people on here and I see they have just got a chat area so looking at that which lets us all chat on the site. Seem to be a lot of friendly folk on here
carole34
22nd Oct 2015 10:05:32 (Last activity: 18th Dec 2015 12:08:02)
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Hi everyone i too have just joined.
I have recently sadly lost my husband and in need of friends xx
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 22nd Oct 2015 15:26:50
Hello Carole34 and welcome, and so sorry to hear about your recent loss 🙁 I hope you enjoy our Forum and our Silversurfers online community. Lots of like-minded, friendly people here with a great sense of humour in common so hopefully you will meet some friends here!

In addition to the Forum we have hundreds of features, an active Speakers Corner with daily debates and polls, an online Book Club, special offers for our Silvercard+ holders and so much more! If you haven't already done so, do register for our FREE Silvercard+ ... the only online discount card for the over 50s! Best wishes .. Sally
Response from lucie made on 30th Nov 2015 20:32:15
Hi carol I have not long joined I recently lost my husband so I know how you are feeling I still work a few hours a week which helps to get me out but I would like some friends .
Response from CHRISSY CAT LADY made on 5th Dec 2015 21:47:58
I AM A WIDOW AS WELL AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND
Response from Jada made on 6th Dec 2015 09:17:17
Carole34 and the other Ladies: I'm a very spiritual person and can hear messages from people who reside in the spiritual realms, and I can assure you that your dear ones are just as alive there as they were here, even more so! They watch over us and protect us all the time and help us in day to day situations in wonderful ways we may or may not be aware of.

When you are ready to talk, I'm here.

No life or love ever dies! We are eternal beings loved beyond measure!

In love and light

Jane
Response from Mr fix it made on 10th Dec 2015 14:22:51
Hi Carol... Ive joined 2day.... & am touching base with folks I'd like 2 share with & get to know better

I am very versatile... so if there's n'e thing you may need help with apart form Finance,... just call on me... am Trustworthy & Reliable
Response from william63 made on 18th Dec 2015 12:08:02
Hi Carol sorry to hear you have lost your husband. I will be your friend if you like
Michael66
14th Dec 2015 19:14:28 (Last activity: 16th Dec 2015 05:02:43)
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Hello To All. My name is Michael, and I'm 66 years of age. Retired, and residing in Southern California. I have many interests ranging from angling, to zoology. I hope to meet new friends here on Silver surfers, and share many wonderful comments, and ideas. Hope to hear from you, and share our journey of life, and enjoy all that there is.
Response from Wilf made on 15th Dec 2015 00:01:15
Hi Michael66 and think you will find many friends on Silversurfers-most are Brits but some Australians and new Zealanders as well I have chatted to. How is the weather in sunny California-wet, drizzle and cloudy here in the UK!
Response from dungarvan lady made on 16th Dec 2015 05:02:43
You seem to have many interests, I have a grandson who spends much of his spare time fishing, either in UK or in France and now I am in Eire he is planning on a fishing holiday here especially as I live on a Quay. He intends to be a copywriter and he is a very outgoing pleasant young man. My Grandson is Michael also. What does Zoology entail?? Sounds very interesting. I am sure you will hear from plenty of Silver Surfers. Good luck.
dungarvan lady
16th Dec 2015 04:52:19
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you are only 66 you also have had the advantage of going to university, so you are educated therefore you could give classes to would be uni students (my grandson does this as well as training to be a sports journalist he earns £20 per hour. If you did something similar. You love dogs, look after somebody elses dogs whilst they work and you will make friends also the dogs can run around with their new doggie friends. Your daughters are probably busy with jobs or children could you have the children around to your place once or twice a week and give their parents some free time. Have you tried homeopathic treatment for your spondylosis or reiki? I hope you can find something that will help you from feeling so alone but in my experience nobody is going to wave a wand and make it better you are the one who should join a local group, or be a volunteer or advertise for eccentric dog owners to join you in your walks. I am 78 left my country to live in Ireland for a new experience which I love, met some wonderful folk here and we laugh ALOT so just join a group or whatever,or have coffee mornings at your house with the eccentric dog owners. best wishes alice
celtwitch Original Poster
9th Sep 2015 16:23:14 (Last activity: 16th Dec 2015 04:25:50)
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What do you all think of the 'refugee' crisis that is engulfing Europe, are you scared for your grand children?
Response from sandyt made on 11th Sep 2015 16:53:22
I'm more concerned about how it will effect every one of us children and adults .Isnt it such a human tragedy tho celtwitch
Response from Aqua made on 29th Sep 2015 17:55:21
Hello Celtwitch,
No, our grandchildren are well prepared for this generation I think! If I remember,my very own mother worrying about my coping skills in how the world was when we were growing up in one word ' adaptable ' that was how she prepared me. Sure our challenges are different, but then so is our thinking! ✌
Response from dungarvan lady made on 16th Dec 2015 04:25:50
I WORRY FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN IN LONDON ESPECIALLY THE ONE WHO IS TRAVELLING ON TUBE EVERYDAY TO UNI. THE WORLD HAS CHANGED AND UNFORTUNATELY I BELIEVE THE MR.BLAIR AND MR. BUSH SHOULD HAVE LEFT IRAQ ALONE. THE BOMBING OF INNOCENT PEOPLE CAUSED THE CRISIS IN THAT COUNTRY AND PRODUCED ISIS. UNFORTUNATELY MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED AND OTHERS HAVE LOST FAMILY AND HOMES I FEEL VERY VERY SORRY FOR THE REFUGEES WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO FLEE THE BOMBING MANY OF THEM LOSING THEIR LIVES AND ALSO THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES. IT IS A TRAGEDY FOR ALL. I FEEL SAD THAT THE REFUGEES WILL BE TREATED WITH SUSPICION AS BEING ISIS MEMBERS. EIRE IS TAKING IN 5000 WHICH IS SMALL COMPARED WITH SOME COUNTRIES. HOWEVER, EIRE HAS A SHORTAGE OF HOUSING FOR THE PRESENT POPULATION AND I FEAR THAT THERE MAY BE TROUBLE IF REFUGEES GET HOUSES THAT SHOULD BE ALLOCATED TO THE IRISH HOMELESS. DUBLIN IS FULL OF HOMELESS IRISH CITIZENS. I THINK THE CRISIS NEEDS THE UNITED NATIONS TO WORK TOGETHER TO SORT THE MANY PROBLEMS IN A IN A FAIR WAY.
dungarvan lady
16th Dec 2015 04:00:36
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HI MY NAME IS ALICE AND I WAS BORN IN UK OF IRISH PARENTS. I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN DUNGARVAN EIRE FOR A YEAR. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE AND THE PEOPLE ARE VERY FRIENDLY. I LIVED IN CORNWALL BEFORE MOVING TO EIRE AND LOVE CORNWALL VERY VERY MUCH SO I WILL PROBABLY RETURN THERE IN A YEAR OR TWO. ITS A MAGICAL PLACE. I ALSO LIVED IN SPAIN FOR AWHILE.MY SISTER LIVED THERE ALSO BUT SADLY DIED EARLIER THIS YEAR BEING ONLY ONE YEAR APART WE WERE VERY CLOSE AND I MISS HER VERY MUCH. I HAVE WONDERFUL GRANDCHILDREN TWO BOYS AND A GIRL. ONE OF MY GRANDSONS HAS JUST VISITED ME AS HE LOVES FISHING AND I LIVE ON A QUAY. MY GRANDDAUGHTER IS BEAUTIFUL AND SWEET AND SHE LIVED IN CORNWALL ALSO. I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE THREE WONDERFUL GRANDCHILDREN. THEY ARE ALL CLEVER AND DECENT LIVING AND I AM VERY PROUD OF THEM. I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TWICE AND NOW SINGLE WHICH ENABLES ME MORE TIME FOR MY INTERESTS.
Dandeliontiger
14th Dec 2015 09:53:42
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Hi lovely people am new here to, been on my own for a few years now. Live in Bournemouth............and i love it............but it is lonely...............am trying to get used to retirement........to be honest i dont like it much
edna
9th Dec 2015 12:31:00 (Last activity: 11th Dec 2015 04:48:01)
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Hi I have just joined, hope to meet some interesting people, I walking, reading, knitting did enjoy gardening but have no garden now that I moved.
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 9th Dec 2015 12:40:29
Hello Edna I hope you enjoy our Forum and our Silversurfers online community. Lots of like-minded, friendly people here with a great sense of humour in common! In addition to the Forum we have hundreds of features, an active Speakers Corner with daily debates and polls, an online Book Club, special offers for our Silvercard+ holders and so much more! If you haven't already done so, do register for our FREE Silvercard+ ... the only online discount card for the over 50s! Best wishes .. Sally
Response from ruby070 made on 11th Dec 2015 04:48:01
Hi Edna,

Just signed up 10 minutes ago. Looking to make new friends. Hear about their lives and accomplishments and whether they feel accomplished and fulfilled at this age. I do not. Still looking!!!!

Keep in touch, Fondly Ruby070
ruby070
11th Dec 2015 04:39:31
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Dear Celtwitch,

So true how we become isolated after a certain age. But I've been told with all the activities for seniors it must be me. Could be. Finding it more and more difficult to reach out. Miss my old friends and somehow feel I can't replace them. I'm on the west coast of US and brothers 3000 miles away on the east coast. Regret all the time I missed with them and their families. (trying desperately to stop the "regret" syndrome.)

Your area sounds beautiful. How wonderful to wake up in the midst of hills just waiting to be climbed.

I too shall "pop" in here and there, hopefully to acquire some friendships.
sallysands
16th Oct 2015 19:03:34 (Last activity: 10th Dec 2015 14:28:58)
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Hi, i find myself alone and in need of friends too, its tough isnt it i am also looking for friends
Response from rosielea made on 21st Oct 2015 23:12:37
I also am looking for friends, we live in the country and most of my friends have moved away. I am a little disabled and find it a bit difficult to get out and about.
Response from norfolknanny made on 31st Oct 2015 20:21:11
Hi Sallysands, whereabouts are you? I'm in Norfolk, feel free to chat.
Response from Mr fix it made on 10th Dec 2015 14:28:58
Hi Sally.....
I can empathise with you,.....Not a nice feeling... Im in Stevenage Herts,,,, where bouts are U...
Philred
4th Dec 2015 10:05:16 (Last activity: 6th Dec 2015 18:47:55)
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Hi just joined looking forward to chatting. I live in Lancashire. Love knitting. Baking and gardening although can't do as much in the garden as I would like as I have poly myalgia which at times is very painful.
Since losing my husband two years ago life has been very lonely. Although I have two daughters and four lovely granddaughters whom I love spending time with.
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 4th Dec 2015 13:32:05
Hello Philred and welcome I hope you enjoy our Forum and our Silversurfers online community. Lots of like-minded, friendly people here with a great sense of humour in common! In addition to the Forum we have hundreds of features, an active Speakers Corner with daily debates and polls, an online Book Club, special offers for our Silvercard+ holders and so much more! If you haven't already done so, do register for our FREE Silvercard+ ... the only online discount card for the over 50s! Best wishes .. Sally
Response from Philred made on 4th Dec 2015 15:16:57
Thank you Sally for your reply. I will register for a silver card,when I have finished putting my shopping away. My daughter has just brought me back from shopping.Gosh the shops are so busy today. Everyone shopping for Christmas. It's such a busy time
Response from CHRISSY CAT LADY made on 5th Dec 2015 21:42:06
HI PHILRED I ALSO LIVE IN LANCS AND I TOO LOVE KNITTING
Response from Northern lady made on 6th Dec 2015 18:47:55
Hi Philred - I live in Westhoughton Lancashire. Whereabouts are you? I too like knitting - AND have Polymyalgia! Maybe we can chat sometime?
cheeky monkey
27th Nov 2015 22:11:37 (Last activity: 6th Dec 2015 18:44:16)
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Hello all,
I have just joined this today.
I hope to meet losts of interesting people in all departments as I think I may be nosey Ha. I am interested in lots of different things and love learning new things.
I am Manchester Born and Bred as they say. that is in the UK.
I am excited at the prospect of many new friends and look forward to hearing from you.
Response from Delaroo made on 29th Nov 2015 01:04:30
Hi cheeky monkey, thanks for your message. It's a pleasure to meet you here.
Response from cheeky monkey made on 29th Nov 2015 13:46:38
Hi Delaroo
glad you got my message, think I had something cutting me off at the time,
anyway I look forward to chatting in the future.
Response from Northern lady made on 3rd Dec 2015 17:38:16
Hi cheekymonkey - another Northerner here! I live approx 15 miles north of Manchester - whereabouts are you? I used to work in Manchester in the town centre when I first started work for a bank. Happy days 🙂
Response from CHRISSY CAT LADY made on 5th Dec 2015 21:44:40
HI I AM A NEW MEMBER I WAS BURY BORN AND BRED SO NOT TOO FAR AWAY I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR SOME NEW FRIENDS
Response from CHRISSY CAT LADY made on 5th Dec 2015 21:46:37
HI NORTHERN LADY GUESS YOU ARE SOMEWHERE NEAR ME MY FIRST JOB MANY YEARS AGO WAS WITH BARCLAYS BANK
Response from Northern lady made on 6th Dec 2015 18:44:16
Hi Chrissy cat lady - I live in Westhoughton which is not a million miles from you. And guess from your name you are a cat lover 🙂 me too! I used to work for Nat West - would love to chat.
lizzietwinkle
2nd Nov 2015 23:01:42 (Last activity: 6th Dec 2015 09:06:43)
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Hi everyone I've just joined so saying a quick hello 🙂 I love chatting on everything and everything to males and females but am also a good listener. I have a wicked sense of humour and am known for my "no nonsense" approach to life. One of my passions is walking and I'm VERY frustrated that my knees are getting old so I can't walk uphill although I can still do 4-8 miles on flattish terrain. I have a happy family life but now my daughters are in their 20's I find myself with more time on my hands and I'd like to make a new social circle and find new interests so looking forward to chatting with everyone 🙂
Response from CHRISSY CAT LADY made on 5th Dec 2015 21:50:54
IV JUST JOINED AND WOULD LOVE TO CHAT WITH YOU
Response from Jada made on 6th Dec 2015 09:06:43
Always happy to natter! I love writing! 😀
celtwitch Original Poster
20th Aug 2015 09:31:51 (Last activity: 6th Dec 2015 09:04:06)
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A heartfelt thank you to all who have replied to my post, I was beginning to think that I was completely alone in the world, a bit like that film (can't remember what it was called) where a man wakes up one morning to find he's the only person left alive in the world...scary!

I have been reflecting on a hectic working life, during which I never seemed to be still for a moment, there was always something that just had to be done, yesterday! These days I wake up in the morning, still with that, 'what do I have to do today' feeling before quickly realising that I don'r have to do anything I don't want to do, which is both a blessing and a curse.

I would be interested to hear how some of you are dealing with your retirement days, what do you get up to, who do spend time with, what interests you, and do you still feel passionate about something in your life?

Shall we agree to log in here every day, twice weekly, or whatever, to compare notes and generally provide a 'sounding board' for whatever turns us on...or off?
Have a good day all x
Response from islandcelt made on 21st Aug 2015 13:12:02
Hi Celtwitch....always happy to chat!
Response from CHRISSY CAT LADY made on 5th Dec 2015 21:55:13
I AM USUALLY ON LINE MOST NIGHTS SO WOULD LOVE TO CHAT
Response from Jada made on 6th Dec 2015 09:04:06
No need to feel isolated when there are good kind people to chat with, Celtwitch!

I gather by your name that you are into mind body spirit?

I'm actually 61 today, and my lovely Soul Sister and I started a small business selling unique spiritual/motivational products in the last couple of years: soulfulltd.co.uk. Taking them to fairs all over South East Kent, we have made lots of lovely new friends in the MBS commmunity, and we're a very eclectic, non-judgemental bunch!

If you are willing to take a further step into the MBS world, there are lots of us out there who would welcome you to our fast-growing community. I'm sure there is one near you.

In love and light

Jane
productofthe40s
26th Nov 2015 12:04:56 (Last activity: 6th Dec 2015 00:03:53)
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Just added a photo to my profile details, so that anyone who thinks that they may remember me from my joining Silver Surfers comments on 17th. November can at least see what I have morphed into in the last 3 or 4 decades.
Response from CHRISSY CAT LADY made on 5th Dec 2015 21:56:42
DIDNT KNOW YOU COULD ADD PHOTOS
Response from productofthe40s made on 6th Dec 2015 00:03:53
Hi Chrissy,
Yes you just need to go into your profile page and click on profile picture and then add your picture from any of your picture albums that you have saved on your computer. You can also add other photos to the showcase forum in the same way. I've just added a couple of pictures there of my rough collie, "Cody"
Hope this is of some help.
Graham.
CHRISSY CAT LADY
5th Dec 2015 21:40:27
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HI I HAVE JUST JOINED I ALSO LIVE IN LANCASHIRE MY NAME IS CHRISSY AND I AM A 60 YEAR OLD WIDOW AND WOULD WELCOME NEW FRIENDS.
mojo1960
12th Oct 2015 17:36:55 (Last activity: 4th Dec 2015 13:22:24)
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Hi , I'm new to the site . I read your letter and I'd love to correspond with you . I'm 55 but alone and lonely , I live in beautiful Cape Town , South Africa with Table Mountain on my doorstep . I enjoy going for runs with my two German Shepards . Love to hear from you . There are a lot of lonely people out there , we must just find each other .
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 12th Oct 2015 18:19:07
Hello Mojo and a very warm welcome from Silversurfers. We are planning to open Silversurfers in beautiful South Africa soon. I went down to Cape Town earlier this year and it is a stunning location. I am sure you will meet many other friendly people on Silversurfers. kind regards, Sally
Response from mojo1960 made on 12th Oct 2015 20:59:08
Thanx for the welcome Sally , I hope to make some new friends here .
Response from granonthego made on 4th Dec 2015 13:22:24
Hi. I lived in Cape Town when kids were small. Love it. Lived in total of 10 countries as husband a diplomat ( now retired). My oldest son and partner live in Constanta. Happy to do chat re email as otherwise don't know how to get started as on silver surfers it is all public. If you are interested give wan email. I have 4 children 4 grandchildren and love to travel..
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