Hello Everyone, I'm B. and happy to meet you all.

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GotFriend2014

GotFriend2014

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This is all new to me, as is everything it seems lately...my, my...new challenges don't seem as easy after 65, do they? I see some of you actually use your full real name. Don't think I'm brave enough for that. After a full, active life, a few years ago I found myself isolated on a beautiful mountain. That worked until I got sick, so I moved back to the 'city'. Feel lots of loss over leaving that beautiful place, have recently lost my 16 year animal companion. Time to stop grieving and start living. Kids are grown, busy with their lives. Old friends, family have all died or left the area. I am hoping to meet some people who would enjoy some social life in my area. Need some face to face contact! NOT a date, just some friends.

I am not religious, but try my best to 'do unto others', be fair, be a good citizen. I enjoy arts & crafts, good writing, the outdoors, intellectual debates and discussions and pleasant, self sufficient people. My 'career' was retail credit, consumer advocacy...I like people who are reliable and pay their own way. I did, against all odds. Though it gets more difficult in this culture day by day, doesn't it? I am having trouble pushing myself to 'get out there'. Feel free to give me the push!
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B.
 

Welcome. I have only been on here a few days, but already have laughed, joked, felt very sad, and most other emotions.
i have friends, but all have a significant other of some sort, so I do get lonely.
i am also being educated in different customs around the world!
relax, enjoy, and take life day by day......
 

Hi B, welcome to the forum! :welcome: We loved visiting Oregon for our camping trips, especially near the coast. Very sorry to hear you lost your furkid, that does create a void in our lives, but I couldn't live without one and would welcome another as soon as I felt it was time. I'm not religious either, but was raised properly and have much consideration for others, also believe we should all do our best make our own way and be as self sufficient as possible. Get comfy, and make yourself at home!
 
Pappy said:
Welcome B. You will meet some very nice people here. I like to joke around as I believe a smile is so much better than a frown.
again, welcome.
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Hi Pappy! Yes, something I've been doing when sad thoughts get in my head and the quiet is 'too quiet', is force a smile on my face. It's hard to cry with you're smiling!
 
I have an active 'forum' life...on other subjects, but no one really 'gets it' when it comes to dealing with the isolation. Definately need some 'like minded' people to share with. I sure didn't understand the challenge until I lived it! I always looked forward to some solitude...be careful what you wish for??? Seems the older I get, I revert back to my childhood shyness (thought I was over that!! Ha!). Taking the first step in learning to trust people again.
 
Welcome B. Face to face contact is great but you don't often get that on a forum like this. But the best part is getting to know people from all sorts of different places and backgrounds.

So join in and make yourself at home.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Hi B, welcome to the forum! :welcome: We loved visiting Oregon for our camping trips, especially near the coast. Very sorry to hear you lost your furkid, that does create a void in our lives, but I couldn't live without one and would welcome another as soon as I felt it was time. I'm not religious either, but was raised properly and have much consideration for others, also believe we should all do our best make our own way and be as self sufficient as possible. Get comfy, and make yourself at home!
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Thank you, SeaBreeze! Sure looks like you folks understand where I'm coming from! Feels GOOD. I had trouble locating such a group as this. Tried some of the Senior sites, but they were boiled down to 'dating'...all these really young men hounding me. SCAREY, if you ask me!
 
Vivjen said:
Welcome. I have only been on here a few days, but already have laughed, joked, felt very sad, and most other emotions.
i have friends, but all have a significant other of some sort, so I do get lonely.
i am also being educated in different customs around the world!
relax, enjoy, and take life day by day......
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I run into that also, Vivjen...and even at our age, women with hubbies don't want a single semi attractive lady around! Thanks for the welcome!
 
GotFriend2014 said:
Thank you, SeaBreeze! Sure looks like you folks understand where I'm coming from! Feels GOOD. I had trouble locating such a group as this. Tried some of the Senior sites, but they were boiled down to 'dating'...all these really young men hounding me. SCAREY, if you ask me!
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You're welcome B! :strawberry: I know what you mean about those sites that focus on dating, a little bit trashy the way they look, but never joined one so I can't honestly judge. Some nice folks here, maybe you'll meet someone to have lunch with, or take a nice walk with in your neck o' the woods. I'm not very trusting of those younger men who are too anxious, saw too many Dr.Phil shows of older women taken advantage of by 'catfish' online. Luckily I'm happily married, and with the same man for almost 40 years now.
 
Thank you all so much for the gracious welcome. I shall wake up every morning to say 'Good Morning'. That is the time hardest for me since I lost my 'furfriend'...I used to complain that I was his slave for 16 years, and tho I have a precious little dog too (who requires next to NO care) I miss all the demands, cleaning and 'purpose' the lost one gave me.
 
You are both so right..... However; I am not sure I want to share my home again, I get more selfish as I grow older.
i love the kids coming, but I also like it when they go!
i miss the word-play, and banter, and the stupid comments passed when watching the TV.
i miss the coffee in bed in the mornings.......I could go on, but I won't,
 
Vivjen said:
You are both so right..... However; I am not sure I want to share my home again, I get more selfish as I grow older.
i love the kids coming, but I also like it when they go!
i miss the word-play, and banter, and the stupid comments passed when watching the TV.
i miss the coffee in bed in the mornings.......I could go on, but I won't,
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I don't think I could share a house full time again, been alone too long. I also love my kids ( that's my GREAT grandbabies in the photo with me), but a few hours of them is about all I need every few days. Know what was the hardest for me...to learn to laugh out loud alone. Yes, the little things, the banter...I miss it.
 
Hi, B, we're so glad to have you here, I live in North East Texas, out in the country, somewhat isolated too, anyway, a very big 'welcome' to you.
 
Hi B, welcome to the forum. I used to be in and out of Eugene quite a bit, back when R.H. Pierce was there.
 
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