13-07-2012, 06:04 AM
Hi
<img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Rose.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':Rose:' /> I'm a 55yrs young woman, who is new to Frankston.
I read some of the posts here with interest and found myself nodding in agreement with one young lass who said that she was jealous of the Sex In The City gals. I hear ya. I had a wonderful bunch of female "sisters" (in NSW) for shared days on the beach with our kidlettes, lunches, natters, trips to the gym etc., but sadly, over the years we slowly dispersed. And then I "dispersed" even further by moving interstate....
If relocating in your mid-40's is social suicide (and it is!) you should try relocating in your mid 50's. After 9 years in Bayswater, with all the kids grown and making their own way in the world, I sold the house and down-sized in Frankston. This was my semi-retirement plan, so I could drop back to part-time work and be near the water again. Come on, Summer ...
There seems to be so much to do in and around the Peninsula and it all sounds like so much fun - but of course, it's not so fun on your own. It takes real bravery to walk into a place on your own, but it's not ideal, is it? I have many and varied interests including live music, arty events, markets, shopping (clothes and shoes - not food!) followed by leisurely lunches and lots of great coffee, and a bit of local exploring and of course nattering. Am a bit arty/musical at times myself when the mood takes me.
If any of what I've written strikes a chord and you'd like to meet up for coffee ... I would be tickled PINK!
Thanks for reading all the way to the end, and here's to (hopefully) the start of some genuine friendships!
Cheers
Vivian
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<img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Rose.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':Rose:' /> I'm a 55yrs young woman, who is new to Frankston.
I read some of the posts here with interest and found myself nodding in agreement with one young lass who said that she was jealous of the Sex In The City gals. I hear ya. I had a wonderful bunch of female "sisters" (in NSW) for shared days on the beach with our kidlettes, lunches, natters, trips to the gym etc., but sadly, over the years we slowly dispersed. And then I "dispersed" even further by moving interstate....
If relocating in your mid-40's is social suicide (and it is!) you should try relocating in your mid 50's. After 9 years in Bayswater, with all the kids grown and making their own way in the world, I sold the house and down-sized in Frankston. This was my semi-retirement plan, so I could drop back to part-time work and be near the water again. Come on, Summer ...
There seems to be so much to do in and around the Peninsula and it all sounds like so much fun - but of course, it's not so fun on your own. It takes real bravery to walk into a place on your own, but it's not ideal, is it? I have many and varied interests including live music, arty events, markets, shopping (clothes and shoes - not food!) followed by leisurely lunches and lots of great coffee, and a bit of local exploring and of course nattering. Am a bit arty/musical at times myself when the mood takes me.
If any of what I've written strikes a chord and you'd like to meet up for coffee ... I would be tickled PINK!
Thanks for reading all the way to the end, and here's to (hopefully) the start of some genuine friendships!
Cheers
Vivian
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