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Things I loved about the old days....how about you?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Oct 20, 2023 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
So true buzz, one consolation is that for some of us using internet to chat when not able to chat in person or to people overseas etc., our local online paper lets us use made up names, but the paper knows who weare, our real names and phone numbers in case there is a problem. I like it as sometimes I comment on something - politely - but dont necessarily want my neighbour to know my views. 🙂 Yes my sister in law in uk her family now passed away and neighbours dont even say hello to her - she had a friend on the street who died and since then does have her son drop by daily to make sure she is ok, but then only hairdresser and cleaner... I think I would swap my worst day at work years ago for my "best" day at home now older and not well... whats that song? "People who need People" you are so right.
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Hi Valerie,
That is so sad about your sister in law's situation in UK! No one even saying hello to her! My husband and I have a similar situation in our neighborhood since younger people moved in. They don't seem to want to be friendly to older people. (I'm 77 and my husband is 82.) It's sad that the world has turned out this way. But we can make a difference by being friendly whenever we have the chance. Although, that doesn't seem to work too well with our younger neighbors.
I noticed in your second comment that you mentioned jigsaw puzzles. My husband and I love jigsaw puzzles! We are doing one now with 1200 pieces! It's a challenge but so relaxing. We work on it every night. My husband built a special puzzle table to do them on. Do you still do jigsaw puzzles? They used to be a lot cheaper - 99 cents! Now they are up to $20!
We like doing the older ones that are mostly photographs instead of paintings. Plus we get them cheaper at second hand stores.
PML