A Newbie Thread

[Christmas child]

Thank you rebornfree. Many years ago I spent a year studying at Manchester Polytechnic (as it was called then) in Didsbury. I really enjoyed it and had lovely digs in Holmwood Road.

 

[“Paisios”]

Thank you Paisios. Edinburgh is lovely and, although I have never lived there, I have relatives in West Lothian. When my niece was learning how to use a computer she always called the mouse ... the moose ... West Lothian accent!

My (step)mother studied in Glasgow in the 1960s...but the only part of Glasgow I know is Craiglang .

 

[Christmas child]

Glasgow has changed such a lot over the years and I can't remember Craiglang. My family lived in north Glasgow for many years and in the centre of Glasgow (Townhead) before that.

 

[“Paisios”]

Glasgow has changed such a lot over the years and I can't remember Craiglang. My family lived in north Glasgow for many years and in the centre of Glasgow (Townhead) before that.

“Craiglang” is a fictional part of Glasgow, not a real place. It is the setting for the sitcom “Still Game”.

 

[Christmas child]

... I was too slow on the uptake, Paisios, as I have never watched Still Game! No wonder I didn't recognize Craiglang.

Many blessings to you, Paisios.

 

[rebornfree]

Thank you rebornfree. Many years ago I spent a year studying at Manchester Polytechnic (as it was called then) in Didsbury. I really enjoyed it and had lovely digs in Holmwood Road.

I wonder if that is Manchester Metropolitan University now. I know Didsbury, though not very well. We moved up here in the 80s, before then we were in the Midlands, but I spent most of my youth in the south.

 

[Christmas child]

Yes, rebornfree, I think Manchester Polytechnic became part of Manchester Metropolitan University. I'm sure Manchester has changed a lot since my year there. The church I went to was called Ivy Cottage and it was close to college and to my digs.

C-child x

 

[A Work In Progress]

I'm a newbie here! Finally, a place where I can post a reply! Some of the threads I've tried to post on said I had "insufficient permissions"???
Anyway, my name is Mary and I'm 64. I'm a mom, a grandmother, and a great grandmother! I'm also a widow. My husband has been gone for 9 years as of this month. I miss him desperately but I know that one day, we'll be together again!

 

[Christmas child]

Welcome, Mary. I am quite new here myself and have found the forums helpful and really welcoming - hope it is the same for you.

Best wishes from
C child

 

[rebornfree]

I'm a newbie here! Finally, a place where I can post a reply! Some of the threads I've tried to post on said I had "insufficient permissions"???
Anyway, my name is Mary and I'm 64. I'm a mom, a grandmother, and a great grandmother! I'm also a widow. My husband has been gone for 9 years as of this month. I miss him desperately but I know that one day, we'll be together again!

Hi Mary, welcome to GE.

I can remember something about having insufficient something or others, but it's 15 years since I joined CF and I've forgotten what it was! I was having a difficult time then, my husband having left, but I found being part of this group and having people to communicate with helpful. I hope you find us a friendly bunch and enjoy your time here.

 

[bluegot]

Hello all. I am new to this board. I will be turning 60 soon. These past few years I have been hungry for Christian fellowship. I was on another Christian forum for a long time, however it has been down for months now, so I joined this one. I really would love to meet folks my age. One of the problems I have at my church is that everything is centered around the kids. There isn't anything for people my age and that is disappointing. Do any of you attend a church that has fellowship for folks our age? I was thinking of trying to start something, would welcome ideas. Thank you and I hope to find friends here!

 

[musicalpilgrim]

Hi and welcome to the forum in Jesus name it's a great place to be for fellowship with other Christians
I spend time on the Pentecostal forum and the prayer wall, and of course here.
It is such an amazing forum with something for everyone. Do spend time exploring.

 

[rebornfree]

Hi bluegot, welcome from me too. I hope you find the fellowship you are looking for here. We are quite a wide age-group on GE, from 50 to 80s (unless there's someone older I don't know about ). I'm 70 and have been a member since my mid-fifties, and am usually found on GE although I look at other parts of CF as well.

As for Church fellowship for 50s + I know some churches have them. I was younger at the time so I don't know what they did. How about starting with a social event, (e.g. Sunday lunch) and asking people for their ideas about a group for older people?

 

[bluegot]

Thank you rebornfree! That is a great suggestion!

 

[Lynda Layton]

Do you all suppose there is any way we can have an introduction thread here in the Eagles forum? I know there is (or used to be) one for the board in general, but we seem to have quite a few newbies lately, and it might make them feel more comfortable to share with us that they are new here?
At any rate, welcome to all the new folks!

Hi, Clairefish!
And, speaking of fish,
I've been wandering around this site,
like a lost puppy[dog-] fish,
feeling like a Facebook-Twitter
fish-out-of water!

Following several unfruitful clicks on "Introduce Yourself", I was just about to 'call-it-a-day'. But, then, seeing your post gave me fresh hope and just what I needed to feel 'warmly-wecomed'! THANK YOU!

YaHMéN. Life is good, and our Heavenly Father IS GOOD!
I want to soar with the Eagles ~ the Golden Eagles, that is! I'm looking very much forward to our fellowship together!

Abundant Blessings!

Our friend and moderator, GlendaJoanne, has agreed to 'sticky' this as a welcome thread to new folks!
Isn't life just plain good sometimes??
So welcome to the Golden Eagles introduction thread! Please make yourself at home and let us know you are here! We would love to get to know you and look forward to hours and hours of fellowship!

 

[musicalpilgrim]

Hi, Clairefish!
And, speaking of fish,
I've been wandering around this site,
like a lost puppy[dog-] fish,
feeling like a Facebook-Twitter
fish-out-of water!

Following several unfruitful clicks on "Introduce Yourself", I was just about to 'call-it-a-day'. But, then, seeing your post gave me fresh hope and just what I needed to feel 'warmly-wecomed'! THANK YOU!

YaHMéN. Life is good, and our Heavenly Father IS GOOD!
I want to soar with the Eagles ~ the Golden Eagles, that is! I'm looking very much forward to our fellowship together!

Abundant Blessings!

Hi Lynda, great to meet you, welcome to the forum in Jesus name. Although a golden eagle, I spend time on the Pentecostal forum and also praying for people on the Prayer Wall. It is such a big site with something for everyone and lots of Christian fellowship.

 

[rebornfree]

Hi, Clairefish!
And, speaking of fish,
I've been wandering around this site,
like a lost puppy[dog-] fish,
feeling like a Facebook-Twitter
fish-out-of water!

Following several unfruitful clicks on "Introduce Yourself", I was just about to 'call-it-a-day'. But, then, seeing your post gave me fresh hope and just what I needed to feel 'warmly-wecomed'! THANK YOU!

YaHMéN. Life is good, and our Heavenly Father IS GOOD!
I want to soar with the Eagles ~ the Golden Eagles, that is! I'm looking very much forward to our fellowship together!

Abundant Blessings!

Welcome Lynda, I hope you enjoy your time here. I have been a member for 15 years and have found this to be a friendly forum. It changes over time as new members like different things, but I have always found it a relatively peaceful place. I hope you find your way around CF - so many forums to look at - and welcome to this part of it.

 

[Joy]

Hi

I'm 60 and been on CF since 2004 (seems long time)
am writing here as I would like some friends. I live in the UK and all my family have died, I do have a few friends but must confess at times I get lonely.

 

[Hoping]

@Joy and others

I've been on board for about a week and have run into some nice people, but I think generally older people have more time to sit back and get to know new people. I'm 67. It may be rare to find a lifelong close friend this way, but to get more familiar with you would be very nice. I'm low on family too.

I'll say more later, but I've been on the computer so long my back is in a painful state I know you all can understand. Except maybe the 50-year-olds. Ouch, I'm outta here!

 

[returntosender]

Do you all suppose there is any way we can have an introduction thread here in the Eagles forum? I know there is (or used to be) one for the board in general, but we seem to have quite a few newbies lately, and it might make them feel more comfortable to share with us that they are new here?
At any rate, welcome to all the new folks!

Thank you for this! A newbie was wandering a few days ago and I tried to find an appropriate thread but didn't. I am sorry I didn't find this one. I will try to redirect her to this.