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Strollby
20th Sep 2017 20:35:25
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Hi, like conversation but live quite an isolated life in a small rural village in Shropshire. Originally from Merseyside, schooled in St Helens, Still relatively active [age 72]. Spend a lot of time in the garden and polytunnel [a recent hobby] like a bit of family history, at the moment I am messing about with amateur radio and find it very interesting. We have a rescued [we went for a small dog] German Shepard called Molly who adores the wife and tolerates me lol. Not really sure what to put as this is my first venture into the world of internet chat, but reading the posts it really does seem to be the thing of the future and not only just for the young, so hello one and all.
Response from CaroleAH made on 20th Sep 2017 23:21:28
Hello Strollby - welcome to Silversurfers. We are a friendly crowd and I'm sure that you will find some topics in the Forum which interest you. Speakers Corner can get quite animated with differing opinions but most of us are very polite 🙂 I had to smile at your choice of rescue dog - not exactly small but I bet she is a great companion.
Response from Strollby made on 21st Sep 2017 03:13:54
Thanks for the welcome CaroleAH. Read your Bio, you live in a lovely part of the world. Would imagine the FH and involvement with the research regarding the local war memorial was fascinating. Sometimes the ages of the participants really catch you out.......so young, and sometimes so many from the same family....so sad
Response from CaroleAH made on 17th Oct 2017 22:54:32
Hi again! You are right about the research on the men on our local war memorial. One man in particular stands out as I knew his grandson and have been able to use family photos in my folder. This man was one of 22 children born to a couple who both worked at a local coal mine. They lived in a tiny terrace house - goodness alone knows where they all slept! Tragically, many of the families lost more than one son. Doing a brief family history for each man has shown that the villagers did not move far from where they were born and many of the families are related to each other.
It has also been interesting liaising with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - they celebrate their centenary this year. They have a project in which they are putting notices on church graveyards indicating that there are Commonwealth war graves there. The CWGC do an excellent job of looking after the headstones, cleaning them and making sure that they are safe.
I'm just collating all the information ready to put on a display for Remembrance Day in my local church.
Response from Tedge made on 21st Oct 2017 15:49:10
22 kids (how did they have time to work lol)By the way Hi CaroleAH
Response from Strollby made on 21st Oct 2017 16:54:16
Carole, that's very thoughtful of you as regards the Remembrance Day Display. Would imagine in a village people would recall incidents from their past. I met an old chap, he was 92, his Dad was a farmer and so was he. His farm had quite an unuasual name so out of curiosity I looked up on the British Newspaper archive and came across a really great article from the 1880 which refferred to the previous owner. The old boy remembered him from when he was fourteen and he was so over the moon with the information. The article reffered to the farmer getting into a fight over some hay which he had sold and the buyer thought was sub standard. It really did tickle the old boys sense of humour as the farmer had been taken to court and fined........
One side of my family were miners, it was very interesting to see how many during the early 1900s moved onto different occupations. Unlike some mining areas there was other industries in the area and I think WW1 provided a means 'initially' to get away from the area. I believe the whole country was full of a false optimism as regards how long the war would last and how devastating it would be on many families.

Hi Tedge, I think I would have been grateful for any work to get out of the house lol.

ElaineK6, what type of dog have you got, are you like me, can remember the name of the dog when I meet other dog walkers but not the owners name, the joys of having a bad memory [its a great excuse] Hope the coughs better.

Sorry good people, waffled on a bit there....
Response from CaroleAH made on 21st Oct 2017 18:23:25
Hi Strollby and Tedge! Dreadful afternoon here in North Yorkshire - windy and raining so the hatches are battened down and the heating is on. I've no doubt that the older members of the mining family had to bring up the younger ones - perhaps dragged up rather than brought up! The village war memorial, which I have been researching, is near Selby so is at the southern end of North Yorkshire and there were many coal mines in the area. I loved your story about the elderly farmer, Strollby. Genealogy is a fascinating subject and I can "lose" many hours once I log on to Ancestry. I have found a first cousin whose mother cut off ties with the family when her husband (my uncle) committed suicide soon after WW2 started. My cousin din't know anything about his father's side of the family - such a shame as he would have had six aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. I also found a second cousin, who lives in Australia - our mothers used to write to each other in the 1920s!
Response from Strollby made on 23rd Oct 2017 17:17:45
Hi Carol, found Ancestry very useful for the odd surprise bits which you never expect. A great uncle suddenly turned up in 1921 on the passenger list heading off to south America, found him again two years alter returning, its a mystery really as I had never heard of his adventures, Although he must have had something about him as I picked him up at the end of ww1 as a sergeant, its such a great shame that we never ask the questions when younger......Been using Legacy, I did try a few others but found [don't laugh] the colours on legacy very helpful....I have poor eyesight. Find in the summer the FH goes on the back burner but the dark night are coming in so time to dig the records out. Sometimes you come across events and it saddens you at the family break ups which occur and it makes you think that in a different time and different attitudes things may have worked out different for them. I was contacted by a second cousin in canada whose father had been one of the kids sent out from Liverpool as a youngster on one of these orphanage schemes, as luck would have it the youngster had landed with a good family and he had thrived. Nice chatting Carole, take care
robbie2499
16th Mar 2018 15:47:43 (Last activity: 21st Sep 2020 04:49:29)
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Hello to all Silversurfer friends! I am fairly new at this...
Response from Jumbleannie made on 17th Mar 2018 09:36:30
Your not alone. I'm a newbie too.
Response from robbie2499 made on 19th Mar 2018 03:09:46
It's nice to meet you Jumbleeeannie!!
Response from robbie2499 made on 21st Sep 2020 04:49:29 > @Jumbleannie
It's good to know I am not alone being new.
harraton
21st Jun 2020 13:43:06 (Last activity: 21st Jun 2020 17:42:39)
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Hi, everyone, just joined today, came across Silversurfers by mistake, didn't know it existed.
I'm looking forward to meeting new friends and being part of the community.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 21st Jun 2020 15:43:14
Hi harraton,

Welcome and many thanks for your first comment in our Forum.

If you already know your way around, then we will leave you to it.

If you are looking for some lively discussions, head on over to the Forum homepage to see what's trending right now and feel free to join in the discussions, with all our friendly members, perhaps ask a question or even start your own post.

Response from Wilf made on 21st Jun 2020 15:43:59
Hello Harraton and welcome-I have been here some years. Lots of great banter especially on Speakers Corner
Response from harraton made on 21st Jun 2020 17:41:00 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
Thanks Sally,
finding my way round ok lots to look at.
Response from harraton made on 21st Jun 2020 17:42:39 > @Wilf
Thanks Wilf, I'll be sure to check it out.
Irene51
26th Mar 2020 08:10:01 (Last activity: 11th Jun 2020 22:54:10)
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Hi just joined silversurfers. Looking forward to hearing from you all in these very trying times.
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Response from jusrwanttochat made on 11th Jun 2020 21:55:16 > @Melina - Assistant Editor
I just joined but need help
navigating here- I wanted
to post a hi but can't seem to
find what forum to go to.
Anyone help please.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 11th Jun 2020 22:54:10 > @jusrwanttochat
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denzer
22nd Mar 2020 13:26:30
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Annedug2
20th Mar 2020 16:49:35
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Hi started 12 weeks of self isolating and lucky weather has been good so spent time in garden. Luckily this keeps me busy but can only do so much but also like reading. Everyone take care and look after yoursves. x
alip1965
28th Feb 2020 07:53:48
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Hi I'm.new here and live up north. Would love to chat to anyone who doesn't like dramas and hassle in their life.

Alison
kiftsgate
10th Feb 2020 14:50:15
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Auntie lisa
8th Feb 2020 07:23:33
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Hi I’m Lisa 51 and happily married. I hope my multiple sclerosis doesn’t scare you off. Hoping to find a friend.
Alexis2010
23rd Jan 2020 15:33:28 (Last activity: 29th Jan 2020 14:57:46)
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hi

Just joined & hope to make new friends. I work full time at the moment but get sick of spending most weekends alone or playing gooseberry to my lovely coupled up friends. I'm hoping to meet ladies in a similar position who want to meet other females for friendship, meeting up for a shopping trip, a drive out to the country/seaside or just a coffee/drink. I wouldn't say I was lonely because I enjoy my own company but it would be nice to make new friends, hence joining silversurfers. Nothing to loose and maybe a lot to gain.
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 29th Jan 2020 13:45:30
Good afternoon and welcome to the group Alexis , I hope you will find new friends with the same interest as you
Response from Alexis2010 made on 29th Jan 2020 14:57:46
thank you
SheilaY99
23rd Jan 2020 18:45:01
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Fed up with the depressing tv adverts constantly asking for money for many many charities or about life insurance and funerals. Please see my petition on Change.org to 'Restrict depressing tv adverts'. Something needs to be done. If you agree please sign and pass it on.
Annedug2
20th Jan 2020 22:09:05
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Hi newbie don't really know how to deal with this. I am 74 female single(( divorced long time) family all grown but lonely sometimes and would like
to chat with like minded people. Live Merseyside area
AyaHummingbird
26th Dec 2019 22:17:19
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Hi all. I'm new. Want to go everywhere or anywhere but need some courage. Lost my amazing independence somewhere along the line. Be good to find a companion to share travel costs (car/accommodation/navigating) with. Pretty chilled. Love history, architecture, nature. Needing adventure in 2020. Any interest or suggestions, great. How all are finding their way
Myrsina
8th Dec 2019 13:17:37
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I also have many other interests in life, of course. I love travelling, new technologies, watching funny old British orAmerican sitcoms (watching Frasier and Miranda these days) docs about History... I am not a very good cook but if anybody is interested in some Spanich recipe, just ask. Also about places to visit here...
Myrsina
8th Dec 2019 13:12:07
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Hello, everybody. I have also just joined in. Still trying to learn how to use Silversurfers.

Recently Widowed, 66 years old, Spanish living in Spain, wishing to make new friends online.

I am an open talkative person, friendly and willing to hear and learn from you. I specially would like to talk to ladys recently widowed like me. Above all because we can understand each other feelings very well and support and encourage to go on. I think it is very important that we talk about our dear ones who have left us but remain with us. Some people, after one year of our loss seem embarrassed to talk about it and keep on saying "Come on, you should be ok by now" ... I am not a mourner but need to share feelings and memories with other people in my situation.
swaneldo
22nd Nov 2019 10:44:28
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Hey there. Delighted that there are fellow nuisances in the world - I think that's a different phrase for people who take and interest and want to get things done! I've retired early to care for my 92 year old mum and, after 16 years in a secondary school with 1500 teenagers, I'm thoroughly enjoying the change. I have a degree in pootelling and generally walking about in my usual Dolly Daydream persona. Love reading, cooking, handicrafts and random acts of kindness. Basically, I'm pretty happy in my skin!
Derberblurb
22nd Nov 2019 10:19:23
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Hello all! I've just joined! I'm an amateur portrait painter using Acrylics. I'm interested in various types of music,and way back in the distant past I was a pianist.
My spare time is spent considering the meaning of life, gardening,waiting in queues,sleeping,and generally being a nuisance.!
Toadandthames
19th Nov 2019 01:16:37
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Hi i am new to this sorry,if not typing well,trying to get used to new phone.well just need to say the world is changing so quickly us oldies like trying to catch a bus thats just leaving.seen old programes on utube,from sevinties and eighties, relly was a different world
Alfred6
5th Oct 2019 22:37:37
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Good evening all !!!...(I sound like Pc Dixon....for those who are old enough to remember..lolol)...Hope everyone is well and in good spirits..
Andi15
27th Sep 2019 23:12:07 (Last activity: 28th Sep 2019 13:42:06)
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Hi everyone, very new to this
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 28th Sep 2019 13:42:06
Good afternoon Andi15 welcome to the site , I hope you will like it here , things can be a bit slow for people to respond to your post , I hope you will find new friends with the same interest as you.

Patricia
JaniceC66
24th Sep 2019 05:56:14 (Last activity: 24th Sep 2019 12:40:58)
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Good morning all
Response from John7453 made on 24th Sep 2019 11:16:49
Hi Janice and welcome to the site, I hope that you make lots of friends to chat with on here, John
Response from PatriciaB96 made on 24th Sep 2019 12:40:58
Good afternoon Janice welcome to the site , I hope you will like it here and make new friends X
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