[Dhyani]

I am a new member too. I live here in Perth with my husband and two fur-babies. I am a bit taken back because the same photo that I use on FB has appeared, I don't know how that happened. The photo is of my Burmese who was very, very sick a couple of years back. He had the cats mutated coronavirus, FIP. Normally it is fatal but we were able to find treatment that saved his life. I gave him 85 injections. After, he finished the course of injections he had to serve a period of three months before he was declared cured. Now he is a very healthy boy.
I have just left my job of 6 and a half years. I got to the stage with continued mask wearing it was too much. Wearing the mask for too long damaged my left eye permanently so I had to make a decision. I have glaucoma, my eye specialist was not happy as he had done a lot of work on my eyes to save my eyesight.
I am currently studying the Tarot and find it a great tool for my ongoing personal growth.
I look forward to getting to know people on this site.
Blessing,
Dhyani

 

[Sethia Soliman]

Hello, @Troika ! Awww, you're so sweet. Welcome to the SDC We're looking forward to hanging around with you virtually too!

Don't be shy and tell us more about yourself! Would be fantastic to hear about your interests

Hi, thank you for allowing me to join! I’m looking forward to sharing and enjoying your company!
Troika

 

[Sethia Soliman]

I am a new member too. I live here in Perth with my husband and two fur-babies. I am a bit taken back because the same photo that I use on FB has appeared, I don't know how that happened. The photo is of my Burmese who was very, very sick a couple of years back. He had the cats mutated coronavirus, FIP. Normally it is fatal but we were able to find treatment that saved his life. I gave him 85 injections. After, he finished the course of injections he had to serve a period of three months before he was declared cured. Now he is a very healthy boy.
I have just left my job of 6 and a half years. I got to the stage with continued mask wearing it was too much. Wearing the mask for too long damaged my left eye permanently so I had to make a decision. I have glaucoma, my eye specialist was not happy as he had done a lot of work on my eyes to save my eyesight.
I am currently studying the Tarot and find it a great tool for my ongoing personal growth.
I look forward to getting to know people on this site.
Blessing,
Dhyani

Hello again, @Dhyani ! I saw your separate post before seeing this, and woah - what a story! I'm so sorry to hear about your health struggles I can't imagine how tough it must be having to go through that... and I wish I could extend a real hug. You're very strong!

We hope you're doing well now and enjoying retirement. Feel free to reach out to any of us if you need someone to lift up your spirits or just need someone to talk to!

 

[Sethia Soliman]

G'day everybody, I've just joined and had a quick look around, looks like a beaut place, Married to my awesome wife Lea, and we have two grown lads that have moved out and started there own families now. Thanks for the add

Hello, @Ian Taylor ! WELCOME TO THE FORUM Thank you so much for joining us. Please tell us more about yourself! I'm curious and would love to know more about you What are your hobbies or interests?

 

[Dhyani]

Hello, @Troika ! Awww, you're so sweet. Welcome to the SDC We're looking forward to hanging around with you virtually too!

Don't be shy and tell us more about yourself! Would be fantastic to hear about your interests

Good morning Troika,
Nice to meet you! Wishing you a wonderful day! Have you got much planned for today?
I have yoga at 12. Then I have some gardening I want to get done.
Have a nice day,
Dhyani

 

[Mauvehaze]

Introducing myself:
I have a great, supportive family and friends. I'm in a Seniors Social Group and we gad about all over the place. I'm also in a craft group. I've even joined the local Senior Citizens Centre. I can't believe I'm this age already!
At home you'll find me reading, knitting, crocheting, sewing, scrap-booking and card making. I potter around in my two raised garden beds growing my favourite vegetables. In the 150cm (6") gap between fence and retaining wall I grow herbs, lavender and strawberries.
I grew up in an isolated area where there was no social life except for school, so was taught these things to keep me out of mischief.
I have a physical disability, I never registered with NDIS or any Disability Agency prior to NDIS and find that there is very little support at my age.
I rely on some At Home Care and help from family and friends.
As a friend once told me, "I can do anything, I just need help with the impossible."
With help I get my impossible done for me.
Though I won't be Parachuting or Bungy Jumping in the future. If I'd wanted to, I would have done that when I was a third of the age I am now, if the opportunity had ever risen.
I have a weird sense of humour.
I'm happy to be a part of this group and learning new things, thank you for accepting me.
Sincerely,
"Mauvehaze"

 

[Shalimar]

I'm new, read the rules and I'm ready to post. I'm a fairly new citizen, one year, and I'm still kicking around getting my bearings here. I don't know alot of people because Covid hit and that took 2 years away from all of us. We are finally able to get out a bit and I can re-aquaint myself with some of my old haunts. I still have a few friends who visit and that's good. I'm handicapped so it slows me down a bit. NDIS doesn't recognize the elderly so there isn't much help, but I manage. The shire I'm in has decided not to continue with My Aged Care in June and they say we will have a "not for profit" take over. We still haven't heard anything about it which is a concern.

 

[Sethia Soliman]

Introducing myself:
I have a great, supportive family and friends. I'm in a Seniors Social Group and we gad about all over the place. I'm also in a craft group. I've even joined the local Senior Citizens Centre. I can't believe I'm this age already!
At home you'll find me reading, knitting, crocheting, sewing, scrap-booking and card making. I potter around in my two raised garden beds growing my favourite vegetables. In the 150cm (6") gap between fence and retaining wall I grow herbs, lavender and strawberries.
I grew up in an isolated area where there was no social life except for school, so was taught these things to keep me out of mischief.
I have a physical disability, I never registered with NDIS or any Disability Agency prior to NDIS and find that there is very little support at my age.
I rely on some At Home Care and help from family and friends.
As a friend once told me, "I can do anything, I just need help with the impossible."
With help I get my impossible done for me.
Though I won't be Parachuting or Bungy Jumping in the future. If I'd wanted to, I would have done that when I was a third of the age I am now, if the opportunity had ever risen.
I have a weird sense of humour.
I'm happy to be a part of this group and learning new things, thank you for accepting me.
Sincerely,
"Mauvehaze"

Hello, @Mauvehaze ! WELCOME TO THE SDC What a wonderful introduction. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. You seem like such a lovely person!

I also love that quote from your friend, "I can do anything, I just need help with the impossible,". I'll be carrying that thought with me from now on!

 

[Sethia Soliman]

Hello, @Shalimar ! Welcooome Thank you for joining our little community.

I'm so sorry to hear about your condition. It's a shame NDIS can't be of much help... I'm wishing you the best, as I'm sure it's what you deserve. Thank you so much for introducing yourself to us! it's a pleasure e-meeting you.

I'm new, read the rules and I'm ready to post. I'm a fairly new citizen, one year, and I'm still kicking around getting my bearings here. I don't know alot of people because Covid hit and that took 2 years away from all of us. We are finally able to get out a bit and I can re-aquaint myself with some of my old haunts. I still have a few friends who visit and that's good. I'm handicapped so it slows me down a bit. NDIS doesn't recognize the elderly so there isn't much help, but I manage. The shire I'm in has decided not to continue with My Aged Care in June and they say we will have a "not for profit" take over. We still haven't heard anything about it which is a concern.

 

[Yamqueen]

Hi all - I’m new - I enjoy the newsletter especially the latest re: life flying past and the importance of living in the moment.
I do find this difficult unless I remind myself eh stop!!
Then I do exactly as you have suggested - but easier said than done.
In the meantime glorious weather and am sitting watching bees at work!!!!
Jill

 

[SilverPinkDragon01]

Hello everyone. New here & really enjoying this group, so much to see & do.
I am a widow, having lost my husband over a year ago, life has changed for me.
I have three wonderful children (adults) who look after me.
Being in this group is helping me to not feel so lonely.

 

[paulamc52]

Hi ,thank you for your reply.Im not sure what I should be posting.Im 70 living in country Victoria.

 

[Deb C]

HI, Deb here.

 

[Sethia Soliman]

Hi all - I’m new - I enjoy the newsletter especially the latest re: life flying past and the importance of living in the moment.
I do find this difficult unless I remind myself eh stop!!
Then I do exactly as you have suggested - but easier said than done.
In the meantime glorious weather and am sitting watching bees at work!!!!
Jill

Hello @Yamqueen ! Really love your username haha! WELCOME! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the newsletters. Thank you so much for the support

 

[Sethia Soliman]

Hello @SilverPinkDragon01 ! We're so sorry to hear about your loss... Losing someone you love is never easy and we're glad to hear that the SDC is a safe space you can turn to during those tough moments when you feel alone.

You're definitely not! We're here for you. Please feel free to interact with us and the members whenever you need a little cheering up! Everyone on here is lovely.

We're thrilled that you're a part of our little community and you're more than welcome here.

Hello everyone. New here & really enjoying this group, so much to see & do.
I am a widow, having lost my husband over a year ago, life has changed for me.
I have three wonderful children (adults) who look after me.
Being in this group is helping me to not feel so lonely.

 

[Sethia Soliman]

Hi ,thank you for your reply.Im not sure what I should be posting.Im 70 living in country Victoria.

Hello, @paulamc52 ! WELCOOOME Feel free to tell us more about yourself! We love getting to know more about the members.

 

[Sethia Soliman]

HI, Deb here.

Hello @Deb C ! Welcome, welcome, welcome Thank you so much for joining!

 

[Sethia Soliman]

Hi there my name is Michelle, I live on the Goldcoast, Mermaid Beach. I am 65.
My husband and I moved here 4 yrs ago from UK. we have been back and forth over the years .
Not in a good place at the moment I lost my husband to a tragic accident just after Xmas we are all grieving badly and in shock. But it’s one day at a time.
some days ok some days not ok.

Hello, @Miche057 ! I'm terribly sorry to hear about your loss Genuinely wish I could give you a real hug... I can't imagine how tough things are for you right now. Please know that the SDC team and community are always here for you if you need a little cheering up.

Welcome to the forum, by the way! Thank you for joining

 

[Silverfoxed]

Hi all - new member here, and decided to join due to newsletters covering the rise of high value scams and online safety. I'm ex-ADF IT/Security (over 40 years) and being consulted over scams in progress in my personal network really burns me that these scum are getting away with it.
Especially now scams are increasingly targeting individuals for 6 figure sums in a single instance.
Most people really only do homework on this after they have been touched personally.

So to everyone in this community I would encourage you to get ahead of these vile people and spend a few minutes going over the Government eSafety for Seniors information and short "training" packages to be better informed before doing that large online transaction/transfer or entering new Banking business...
eSafetyseniors

The only way to get ahead of this is to become better educated, and also if you think you are in the middle of an issue, reach out to someone competent you really trust to assist you. Scamwatch is the other good place to check to be aware of how scammers are currently fleecing people - Aus Govt Scamwatch Site

If it smells fishy, is unexpected, or you are just unsure, please stop, and talk to someone you know. And if you believe you have been scammed talk to a trusted expert ASAP, and don't use any of your usual devices until they have been checked and cleared of anything malicious....

Take care out there

 

[paulamc52]

Hello, @paulamc52 ! WELCOOOME Feel free to tell us more about yourself! We love getting to know more about the members.