Mid 40’s at night. I’ve posted before talking about it but now’s the time to goooooo! Two nights solo trip to a lake in central Illinois. Kayak, bike, fish or maybe just sit and drink beer. This is the perfect time to get out in the woods. Grab your tent, polish off your favorite smores stick and let’s get going!!!

The countdown to 50 is finally over.... I feel NO DIFFERENT! 🤣

Sun up to sun down at the lake photographing Bald Eagles.

(51M) Once your kids are grown and you're single after 20+ years, you realize your whole life was built around your family and you don't actually know yourself. Any friends you have are all married, were "marriage" friends, and hobbies were family hobbies. I have to go out there into the world, make new friends, find new hobbies, and maybe even make myself vulnerable. I used to dread the prospect of this life; when my focus was allowed to return to me and what I wanted to do. Now I'm pretty excited about it!

So say hi, if you'd like. Strike up a conversation!

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I started to paint by number (1st one was a gift, then I bought more ). I am definitely not an artist but I found this activity very relaxing

I like to always take time each day to write in my journal. On Sunday’s I’ll settle down with some coffee at Starbucks when I can and then write a bit of an extended recap of the whole week. It’s a great way to reflect on my week, my month, my year, and at time my whole life (as much as I can remember, lol) and just enjoy each day. I’m at a place in my life where the things that I used to chase don’t mean what they used to.

There may be some things that I would have preferred to not have happen, but I live each day with the attitude to not have any regrets in life. Even for some of the bad things that have happened in my life, I would change anyone of them because I have no clue as to how they would have altered life, and that alteration could have been for the worse.

Always remember, there are 1440 minutes in each day. We may sleep for about 400 to 480 of them each day. Make the most out of the other 1000 with each day that you have. Happy Sunday.

I'm 65 and I gave up on the gym a while ago. At my age it just wasn't for me.

These days it's walks, a few chair exercises and a pair of dumbbells at home. Honestly I feel I stick with it better.

Anyone else switch to working out at home? What's your go-to move?

Gary

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I am forever grateful for life and strength and am forever grateful that I don’t take any meds and never smoke or drink. Just thankful to be alive

Welcome to our monthly trip down memory lane at r/FriendsOverFifty!

Let's share the songs, stories and memories that have stayed with us over the years.

🎵 What song takes you straight back to your younger days?

📸 What's one memory that still makes you smile?

📺 What old TV show, film or childhood trend do you miss?

🕰️ If you could relive one day from your past, which would it be?

No long introductions needed. Just share a memory, name a song or join someone else's conversation.

And completely forgot. If rando chatting is not your thing how about Mahjong 4 friends?

I presume Reddit chat would let us share a game link.

I guess everything is in the title. We are over the half way mark and yet the end of the week seems so far away.

Happy Wednesday my good people. As the title says looking for a chat pal to pass the boring days. If you like music, outdoors, movies, and anything else cool. Hit me up. Yes, I am employed and no I do not live with my parents. Where are my fellow Gen xer's at?

I’ve recently become the primary caregiver for my elderly parents. Hoping to connect in person with others in the CT shoreline area (preferably New Haven county) who are in the same situation. Any support groups out there for this? My town has one but they unfortunately meet during workdays.

I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday! We are another day closer to Halloween but it doesn’t feel like it here …almost 80 degrees today 🥵 …..who dresses up for the big day ?

Hi, I’m 51M recent widower looking to make friends in the areas above. I’m a lawyer, go to a ton of concerts (rock mostly), great cook, I do drink, but don’t have to, pretty decent with tools and have completed a number of DIY projects, conversant on a number of subjects, like movies of all genres. Would love to widen my circle now that I’m doing life solo.

Just turned 54 and enjoying life here in sunny Florida! 😁
I enjoy traveling, good food, live music, karaoke, staying active, and meeting interesting people. I work in construction, have a handyman business on the side, and always enjoy a good conversation and a little humor.
Looking to make new friends, share some laughs, and connect with people who enjoy life and don’t take themselves too seriously.
Where’s everyone from? 😊