General Chat

I live in Dorset myself and there seems to be a few others on here too from the area, who are you, what area are you in (I m in the purbecks myself) do you work? Have children? Have a dog? God I m so nosey............ : ) Penny in Dorset

Hi Penny,There are a few of us now.I did try and get us together for a meet last year,but there were only one or two of us then, I am Rose,my handle.I am recently early retired to look after my elderly Mum.She died in Nov and I shall be back in work by next Monday.I taught for years and loved it.Am now coaching students for Maths exams.Beginning P/T Job as an Examinations Officer soon. I also run my own Garden Design Studio and do about two major schemes a year.I enjoy garden restoration work as it involves a lot of research.I am at my happiest nosing around in Ref Libraries. I am a painter too-with such a lot of scope for it here in Dorset I do some art work most days. My family are all independent adults now,but live close enough for us to see them frequently.We see our grandson about twice a month which is great.He is 3 and full of beans. I'd like to meet up if we can arrange it. I'd like to hear from you and will send e-mail address privately-Rose

Hi Rose, you sound like a very busy person, I too like to keep busy, would love to do more but have to be at home for the children and I work too, my youngest is nearly 5 so I am restricted,what sort of meets do you do?

None yet Penny,as we were so few,it didn't take off.But we are going to try again this Spring.I have no idea -What would you like? Do you want to meet up and go out for lunch? I'm open to ideas-Rose

Well we have some time to play it by ear, I have a dog so a walk could be one idea, depending on the ages and abilities of those willing to meet up. I ll try and get to know those on here from the area and take it from there. Not sure how old you are but I m in my 30 s (and thats all i m saying)

Afternoon i am from bournemouth dorset married three children, one granddaughter with another grandperson on the way, two black labradors i work full time in a firm of solicitors in christchurch dorset dealing mainly with wills probate and elderly clients a local meet sounds wonderful if we can arrange it - a walk sounds nice, i am in my late 40's big birthday later this year! hevi

Hi Heather, not far from me then, well i think we should wait till the weather is abit warmer, but I think it ll be nice to meet up after getting to know each other, I m a community care worker so my hours are all over the place, could be mornings evenings and weekends. Anyway look forward to getting to know my neighbours : ) Penny

will look forward to it

hi all my name is lorraine and i live in the ferndown area, i have 5 yes 5 children my eldest is 15 and my youngest is 17months. i work part time for a local supermarket tesco. i enjoy going to the isles of scilly which is where i am going again this year would love to meet up, give me a chance to meet new people. my husband plays golf and we have to rabbits and lots of fish regards lorraine

Hi Lorraine, ferndown s not far, I sometimes go to hobbycraft there, have just gotten into making my own cards, only been doing it a few months but enjoying it(still have lots to learn) Like you I have a 17 year old daughter and my youngest is nearly 5......you d of thought I d of learnt the first time round, Do you mean the tesco at tower park? I often go in there,was in there yesterday, only go in for a few things but end up spending £60 - £70 : (

My g.g.grandfather was a Toop from Beer Hackett........can I be an honorary Dorset person?

Hi Hazel, did you mean a troop? Not sure where Beer Hackett is? I know a Bearwood

Definitely Toop. Maybe Beer Hackett is next to Beer......found him on DorsetOnline.......Parish of Beer Hackett.

Sorry to ask (I m blonde you know) But what is meant by Toop?

Ok everyone lets keep in touch and we will work something out. Talk to you all soon- Rose

As you can guess by my handle I to live in Dorset. :-) I reside in Upton have three great kids two wonderfull grandchildren , will have been married to her indoors for thirty years next month , and love having a pint or two on the Quay in the sunshine .

Hi Twizz, your only a few miles from me, I ll be in upton tomorrow for a quick visit. What Quay you on about? Poole Quay?

Hi Penny yeah Poole Quay love a nice stroll along the Quay with the grankids then a nice lunch with loadsa of beer (joking) couple of pints and watch the boats go by. :-)

Poole Quay is lovely, except on a Tuesday night, thats if the motorbikers still meet up on a tuesday (can t complain,many years ago i used to be on the back of one of those : /

I'd better add myself to this, I'm from Poole. Married for 32yrs with two boys aged 24 and 25. The eldest is at college at Upton House, just by Twizz. I work in a hospital, full time, but with shifts I can be around a bit in the day. I've only lived here for 3 yrs. I don't have a dog! What else was I meant to say? Look forward to meeting some of you when it's warm!! Suex