Hello, everyone. I have been looking for a senior community group for some time and finally discovered this one. I have become quite lonely due to my husband working 12 hour shifts and being gone most of the time. I cannot wait for him to retire and we can move closer to my family.
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- Thread starter PamfromTx
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mike4lorie
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- Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Thank you.
hollydolly
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- London England
Hi Pamela... you and I are in the same boat with regard husbands' who work long hours.. it's like living alone isn't it ?
Where abouts in the world are you situated ?
Where abouts in the world are you situated ?
I live in what they refer to as, the Rio Grande Valley (southern part of Texas). I am originally from Uvalde, Texas and have lived in the valley since '98 when my husband was hired by a new hospital. He is finally getting close to retiring.Hi Pamela... you and I are in the same boat with regard husbands' who work long hours.. it's like living alone isn't it ?
Where abouts in the world are you situated ?
hollydolly
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- London England
well welcome from London ,
you'll find everyone very welcoming here, and quite a few also who are in Texas...
Welcome to the group. My husband worked 12 hour shift work for 25 years. Half the shifts were days and half of them were nights. Now he’s on regular 8 hour days and I miss those 12 hour shifts.
All joking aside, its nice of you to join us
old medic
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- Western NC
Welcome to the forum from a nearly retired 12 hour shift medical husband....
Like Keesha's.... days and nights...
One of these days soon ill be able to stay home and drive the wife nutz....
Like Keesha's.... days and nights...
One of these days soon ill be able to stay home and drive the wife nutz....
I understand. My hubby is 5 years younger than me and wants to continue to work. Not only does he work long hours but he likes working in the middle of the night which makes our whole schedule wacky. I have to have dinner for him by 3 PM (yuck) so he can be in bed by 5:30 in order to be up by midnight to get ready for work. It is just terrible and leads to a lot of lonliness. I have developed many interests and some friends exclusive to me. Not the best solution but otherwise I would spend all my time alone except for my dogs.
Try visiting a senior center if you have one in your community. It's been good for me.
RadishRose
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- Connecticut, USA
Hi Pamela
Welcome Pamela! ... from Houston. .. Have been to the Valley on occasion over the years, but just passing thru.
Do you plan to leave the area after your husband's retirement?
Ruth n Jersey
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- Northern New Jersey
Hello and welcome from New Jersey.
Ours our, too for the moment but keep it in mind for future reference. We are all kind of stuck right now with no real face to face interaction
PopsnTuff
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- Virginia USA
Hi Pam , glad you found us!
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CinnamonSugar
A Quiet American
Welcome from Georgia!
AnnieA
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- Location
- Down South
Welcome, Pamela!
It looks like Death Valley here. Perhaps that is one of the things that bothers me the most ~ I can't go anywhere.
Devi
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- East WA USA
Thank you very much.Welcome, Pamela!
I hope you will enjoy interacting with us, as we all keep each other company, when anyone takes a turn needing some.
Are there pretty nature places near you? Or do you prefer indoors interests?
We are suppose to stay put for now, the coronavirus cases are climbing in Texas.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.