View comments by: Most Recent - first / last | Most Popular - first / last | Replies - hide / show

Penfriends south of England

Hi everyone I hope this finds you well!!


I am in my early 60s (how did that happen?!!), living for 3 decades with a partner who was recently diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum so life isn't easy.


I'm a mum, a stepmum, and, just recently, a new grandmother. I have had penpals years ago from all over the place when I was much younger and enjoyed hearing their news and about where they live.


I've a keen interest in France and French in general, my dog of course, and anything apart from politics! Hoping to hear from anyone! Ellen


Created By on 11/02/2021

Not a member?

You need to be a member to interact with Silversurfers. Joining is free and simple to do. Click the button below to join today!

Makemesmile
13th Feb 2021 11:20:57 (Last activity: 19th May 2021 18:29:59)
0
Thanks for voting!
Hi Ellen,

I hear you when you say "how did that happen" I still feel 38 and refuse to grow old lol.

I am Darren and liked your post.

As far as France goes, I have to be honest I have enjoyed the odd visit and admire their attitude, from what I have experienced, but know little more. Perhaps you can educate me?

A bit about me... I am a dad to four and a grandad to two with another on the way. Love being a grandad though can't believe I am. Gone are the days of grandad sat in the chair watching Saturday world of sport and saying or doing little out of routine.

Hope you are staying safe and keeping well Ellen.

Hope to hear from you soon,
Darren
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 13th Feb 2021 11:42:04
Hi Makemesmile,

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 EllenMay Original Poster made on 19th May 2021 18:29:59
Hi Darren apologies it's been a while as I couldn't work out how to log on. Consider myself fairly good with IT but hey.

Yes where do the years go and suddenly you have grandchildren. Mine's pretty quick on his feet and you have to have eyes in the back of your head. I like to think I'm giving my daughter a rest when she arrives with the Little One but I don't get much rest when he's around.

I find that with French people if you make an effort all goes well. The food, restaurants and scenery are amazing and well worth a visit. So much to see.

All the best for now and sorry it's been so long as I couldn't see how to log on!

Ellen

Community Terms & Conditions

Content standards

These content standards apply to any and all material which you contribute to our site (contributions), and to any interactive services associated with it.

You must comply with the spirit of the following standards as well as the letter. The standards apply to each part of any contribution as well as to its whole.

Contributions must:

be accurate (where they state facts); be genuinely held (where they state opinions); and comply with applicable law in the UK and in any country from which they are posted.

Contributions must not:

contain any material which is defamatory of any person; or contain any material which is obscene, offensive, hateful or inflammatory; or promote sexually explicit material; or promote violence; promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age; or infringe any copyright, database right or trade mark of any other person; or be likely to deceive any person; or be made in breach of any legal duty owed to a third party, such as a contractual duty or a duty of confidence; or promote any illegal activity; or be threatening, abuse or invade another’s privacy, or cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety; or be likely to harass, upset, embarrass, alarm or annoy any other person; or be used to impersonate any person, or to misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person; or give the impression that they emanate from us, if this is not the case; or advocate, promote or assist any unlawful act such as (by way of example only) copyright infringement or computer misuse.

Nurturing a safe environment

Our Silversurfers community is designed to foster friendships, based on trust, honesty, integrity and loyalty and is underpinned by these values.

We don't tolerate swearing, and reserve the right to remove any posts which we feel may offend others... let's keep it friendly!