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Hi all, Just joined the site a couple of days ago and trying to find my way around. I am lady living in Scotland in a really rural place and hoping to make new friends/penpals. Sbn51


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FELINEFRIEND
2nd Aug 2023 17:06:20
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Hi I'm Ann , I've been on here for about 12 months now,I live in West Midlands ,I wondered if there were any middle aged married ladies on here who would enjoy going out for occasional coffee and chat or a coach day trip local to Walsall or Cannock area ,got various interests like nature pets , gardening and travel very easy going thanks
JCLontour
1st Apr 2024 13:27:41 (Last activity: 27th Apr 2024 21:32:21)
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Hi,
I joined last year but now feel I shouldn’t just lurk I should say something!
I’m 61, a retired nurse and single. Looking to chat to others that find some days are just a bit lonely.
I’m in Norfolk and this afternoon the spring sun is beautiful, the right kind of weather to look optimistically into the year ahead.
Response from CARTHAGIAN made 7 hours ago
Hello JCL
70 here in Tunis, single and retired. love to chat.
Drop a line if interested.
Response from JCLontour made 7 hours ago > @CARTHAGIAN
Hello! Well this is a nice surprise. This site is so confusing to use and to find messages.
Anyway I’ve found it now so how is your day going? It’s so very cold here in the UK so I’m just knitting and watching a TV drama.
Response from CARTHAGIAN made 5 hours ago > @JCLontour
Hello there, nice surprise here too. My first time here and very confusing,but glad to find your response. Guess they wanta keep us young and challenged.
It’s nice and sunny here in Tunis, feels like spring.
Response from CARTHAGIAN made 5 hours ago
How cold is it there?
Response from JCLontour made 5 hours ago > @CARTHAGIAN
Hello,
It’s a chilly and drizzly 8 degrees C (47 F) I looked it up on the local weather app!
It feels cold enough for the heating to be on so I’m glad it’s spring and warm where you are.
Yes I think you are right, they are trying to keep us on our toes with the navigation of this site.
Anyway so far we are winning.
So how are you spending your day? I’m now watching a tv baking competition, yes it’s an all round dull day here. Haha. I need you to tell me you are planning an afternoon abseil or something…. I will settle for living vicariously right now.
Response from CARTHAGIAN made 5 hours ago > @JCLontour
Yeah I guess that’s cold during the day, here it’s 20.at night down to about 12.
Ok let guess the Best Patisier? No! I think that’s French.
I live in rather touristic small town, so I like my walks on the beach. Have you been to Tunis before?
And No not looking for 90 day wedding..lol
I keep busy, I travel a lot around this little country, want to see it all.
With my tablet I kill a few hours a day, Reddit takes most of it.
How about you?
Response from JCLontour made 4 hours ago
Patissier as in pastry chef? hmm not sure but I think if I had to choose a favourite pastry I would say choux pastry in the form of a chocolate eclair.
No I haven’t ever visited Tunis as such but I think I holidayed in Tunisia possibly 50 years ago.
A beach walk today sounds wonderful. Does the tourist season drive you crazy? Well do the tourists drive you crazy I should say.
Have you always lived in Tunis?
I too keep busy, nothing exciting I just enjoy my home, knitting socks, visiting local towns and people watching! I think retirement is all about doing what you enjoy and not having to do so at speed.
Response from CARTHAGIAN made 4 hours ago > @JCLontour
Yes the tourists drive me crazy, actually the natives drive me crazy.
Tourist from all the world I love. We get quite a few here, from your neck of the woods.
I lived a few years in usa, but I missed the family, so I am spending a few years here.
You only knit socks?
Were you married? Kids.? In anything too personal you are free to not answer, just my curiosity.

I have two boys in usa, 40 and 32.
Divorced 9 years now. And yes I am taking it easy now, sometimes I miss the speed and action.
Response from CARTHAGIAN made 4 hours ago
I guess everything we write here is public?
Response from JCLontour made 3 hours ago
lol I nearly gathered from your last reply that all people drive you crazy but then I re read it and you like meeting people really.
I have been married, divorced 18 years now. I have a 30 year old daughter.
Yes our messages are public, but curiosity is fine. Messages about the weather would be very unenlightening. People are interesting.
Response from CARTHAGIAN made 3 hours ago > @JCLontour
Do they have like chat rooms here? Or PM.?
I like the way you write, you sure weren’t a teacher?

18 years, wow,, guess you didn’t meet Mr right yet?
Response from JCLontour made 2 hours ago > @CARTHAGIAN
Yes, written down 18 years does sound like a long time.
No I definitely was not a teacher, nursing and midwifery was plenty for me. What line of work were you in?
Response from CARTHAGIAN made 1 hours ago > @JCLontour
Was in the restaurant business..
Do you get my messages right away, or there is a lag. Here your message doesn’t show until I log out and log back in again.

“ “Doctor: I have good news and bad news."

"Patient: 'OK, first, what's the good news?'

Doctor: 'You have 24 hours to live.'

Patient: 'Oh god, just 24 hours to live, that is good news? I can't imagine what the bad news is going to be.'

Doctor: 'I forgot to phone you yesterday.”
Response from JCLontour made 1 hours ago > @CARTHAGIAN
Yes there is a delay but I figured it was user error on my part.

Great joke, I actually did laugh out loud.

Restaurants… great to visit but hard work otherwise I would think.

Have you attempted to chat on the other threads/topics in the forum? Just wondered how busy the site was generally.
TOBELOVEDINRETURN
14th Apr 2024 23:28:02
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just joined...crickey..totally confused as to what to press or swipe..anyway im South Yorkshire..and wondering if people organise meetings in this area...also im asking are there any safe friendship groups
Milt1952
9th Mar 2024 20:23:11
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I’m a 71 year old African American male and I live in Naperville, a western suburb of Chicago. I retired a few years ago and I’ve been an empty nester for over 5 years. I miss regular online interaction. I’m looking for online penpals to share email a few times a week. Making new friends is a way to ward off loneliness, and it brings a sense of joy and curiosity. Having new friends makes for a feeling of belonging which gives people satisfaction. I like living life vicariously through the daily life and experiences of others.
Cloughroe
1st Mar 2024 15:37:48
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What would you like to know about Scotland?
Cloughroe
1st Mar 2024 15:27:31
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I’m moving back to Scotland in September, would be happy to keep in touch .
Eastmidsguy
28th Feb 2024 23:26:02
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Hi there new on here also.love to chat
Eastmidsguy
28th Feb 2024 23:25:17
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Hi there new here also.love to chat.
Sunshinemakesmehappy
4th Feb 2024 20:47:15
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Hi everyone,
I've just joined so introducing myself - I've recently moved to Devon, England. Gorgeous place to live but finding it hard to meet singles to make new friends. Everyone seems to be married!
I'm a retired teacher. I've travelled extensively, lived in USA, Norway, Maldives, but have a quieter life now in Devon.
Just recovering from a relationship break-up so back to singledom again 🙁
Would love to chat to anyone.
Sugarcane
17th Jan 2024 13:49:57 (Last activity: 2nd Feb 2024 15:04:01)
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Hello, I am a very new member, looking for new friends, just friendship nothing more. I live in North West England.
Response from Iss made on 2nd Feb 2024 15:04:01
Hi Sugarcane , Just browsing through Silver Surfers and I thought I would come on and say Hello to you . Am from Scotland so nice to meet you on here . Iss
HammerG
13th Jan 2024 11:06:27
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Hi Kath, Wondering if you're sharing the blog you mentioned. Though I'm not Persian or Jewish, I find both cultures fascinating. Have you explored the cuisine, the customs, the languages of your heritage? Have you gone to Ancestry.com or another type site? I live in California, love poetry including Rumi, and have spent some time in Manhattan, which is so wonderful, after having been somewhat tragic in the late 70's!
dbot
24th Dec 2023 02:39:50 (Last activity: 13th Jan 2024 11:03:12)
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Hi there,
It looks like I joined in June of this year, but this is my first note. Like a newbie, I don't really know what I'm doing yet.
I'm a transplant to Michigan. Idaho was my home until I married. I've been single for 10 years and date occasionally. I have three girls and seven grandchildren. All are in three different states.
What I'd really like and need at this time of my life is a pen pal or two. How other people live, work, and play is interesting and I'd like to hear about it.
I go to the gym, ride bikes in the summer, care for a hospice dog, travel a little and spend as much time with family as I can.
Hope to hear from some of you... Merry Christmas!!
Response from HammerG made on 13th Jan 2024 11:03:12
I had family in Western Michigan. They loved it. I didn't get to visit all that much, but found the place beautiful and with the nicest people. You sound quite active. I'm considering adopting a dog. Finding a pet match seems almost as complicated as finding a matching human! I live in California, like the arts, sports, and travelling. My nieces and nephews range from age 10-22 and you can find them all over the US.
HammerG
13th Jan 2024 10:57:40
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Hi SBN51, I'm new as well! I'm from California, a dude, as we say, and love the arts, sports, travel, and more. I've always wanted to see Scotland, as I have Scottish heritage. Nice to virtually meet you. HammerG
Griffand0
12th Jan 2024 23:08:52
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I've always wanted to go to Scotland. Stayed one night in Texas. We were driving from Los Angeles to Michigan. We moved back here in 2010. Why? I miss the good weather. My husband became disabled at 47, he now has to live in a nursing home. I wish I was younger and not in chronic pain so I could take care of him. M.S
Took his body over. His mind is strong. I miss him at home with me. I've raised our 3 grandchildren from ages 2,4,5 I still have custody but they are older not home much. Now 16,18,20. I feel I did a good job taking care of them. Good morals, polite, independent, smart smart kids. I'm very proud of them. Their dad was a hitter belts spoons whatever he had. He was on meth. Mom our daughter was on meth also. I don't know what I hate more M.S., meth, or child abuse. You don't hit babies make one watch until his turn. I tried to reconnect with our daughter but it's hard. She took us for granted. She is sober 2 years but she isn't the same. I can't stand the dad. Obvious reasons, by his choice at a beach in Los Angeles he created an issue that caused my husband to become disabled so youg. Dr's feel the trauma caused the M.S. to wake up so to speak. Well that's all for now. I have many tales that most people find hard to believe, and have said so. I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.
kath58nyc
28th Dec 2023 01:41:32
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Hi everyone,

I am 58 new york city blogger, poet and songwriter and hope to make friends, particularly in Manhattan where I currently reside. I have never married and have no kids, but am really great with kids and pets. I also recently started a heritage ancestry research journey discovering interesting things, such as Persian Jewish heritage. Have a great New Year.
Quietlady7
3rd Sep 2023 00:32:01 (Last activity: 20th Dec 2023 22:42:12)
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Hi- new here. Just looking for friends in my age group (70s) to visit with. Live in the NC Smoky Mtns.
Response from BJAX made on 12th Sep 2023 21:55:59
Hello Quietlady, I just joined in looking around and reaching out to chat
Response from Bama455 made on 20th Dec 2023 11:22:05
Alabama here hi
Response from quietlady53 made on 20th Dec 2023 22:42:12
Hi Bama,
Hope you have a lovely Christmas season!
debevans
16th Nov 2023 15:34:58 (Last activity: 20th Dec 2023 11:25:35)
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Just wanted to say hi to everyone, just joined and need to learn my way around this site.. Looking to make some new friends.
Response from Doxiemom made on 10th Dec 2023 00:28:54
Me too. Looking at all the click options!
Response from Bama455 made on 20th Dec 2023 11:16:34
New also nice to meet you
Response from Bama455 made on 20th Dec 2023 11:25:35 > @Doxiemom
Hi Dixie I'm from bama heart of Dixie and 62 THAT OK
Bama455
20th Dec 2023 11:20:19
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debevans
16th Nov 2023 15:36:07 (Last activity: 20th Dec 2023 11:18:47)
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I'm in the Big Bend area of Florida.. (just wanted to add)
Response from Bama455 made on 20th Dec 2023 11:18:47
Bama here hi neighbor
SeasonCA
19th Dec 2023 01:43:31 (Last activity: 20th Dec 2023 11:15:21)
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Greetings all! I’m a newbie here. . I live in Montreal, Canada. How is everyone tonight?
Response from Bama455 made on 20th Dec 2023 11:15:21
I'm new also from USA how are you
Bama455
20th Dec 2023 11:13:54
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Hi I'm new also and just as lost as you are I'm from USA hello
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