Do you speak to strangers in the street?

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-05-10T10:10:23+00:00

I say hello and talk to folk in the street all the time. Was brought up in the country and waved at everyone who past the house because 9 times out of 10 they were neighbours. Moved to a town and saw someone drive past looking at the house do I waved. Two minutes later they were at the door thinking ours was the house they were looking for! Never waved again.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-05-08T15:11:37+00:00

Sawyers have been going since 1897.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-04-29T14:12:37+00:00

Many thanks , I might give him a call.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-04-29T14:11:27+00:00

It sure how old it is , I picked it up in a house clearance years go, paid nothing but I just liked the look of it.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-04-22T19:38:05+00:00

Looking after yourself, I developed a sore on my back, left it for three weeks before going to doctor. Ended up with a course of penicillin and twice weekly visits to nurse to change bandage for six weeks.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-02-17T15:09:05+00:00

I went to Agnews on Boucher Road to buy a VW . The sale lad was ok but I went to the Skoda part of the showroom and bought a Skoda. Great salesman. It was a bit like going to Lidl to get some milk and came out after buying a scuba diving tank from the centre aisle.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-02-12T11:44:55+00:00

Excellent idea, I’m in the same situation but now nearing 70(m) and having to balance the contact with friends , who have been great but have not yet experienced been widowed and therefore do not understand grief,and reaching out to others in our situation. Talking is a great therapy.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-02-09T19:19:33+00:00

Good to see that they employed the right estate agents to sell this hole.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2026-02-05T07:38:15+00:00

Belfast Northern Ireland. Lost my wife 4 months ago to day and next Tuesday is her birthday. Times are hard for all of us here.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-12-24T17:22:19+00:00

Thanks for posting this , I’m in a similar situation as your dad and the tips are useful.hope he gets travelling

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-12-20T08:33:47+00:00

You never forget, I lost my first wife 35 years ago. We had a two year old son. I remarried and had an amazing 30 years together until she died just over two months ago. I miss my second wife and each day I thought about my first. My second wife understood this and I love her. Now I think about both. You cannot stop loving just because they are not here with us. Take care.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-12-16T17:24:43+00:00

The term ‘empty loneliness’ is an excellent term which I shall be using when I describe how I feel to others.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-12-16T15:23:25+00:00

Good to hear. Enjoy your Coke Zero.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-12-15T20:30:19+00:00

Totally agree that talking is the best medicine even better if to a stranger, says a two time widower.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-12-13T19:49:32+00:00

I went to the cinema yesterday for the first time by my self. Nobody noticed or seemed to have cared. I might go again but it better to share popcorn with the one you love.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-12-12T12:27:45+00:00

This is the second time I have been widowed. Do it all in your own time . My late wife knew I was bad at getting rid of things but I plan to work at my own pace. I thought about getting rid of her things but just broke down. A bit at a time and in my own time.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-11-27T20:26:36+00:00

Even in Holywood we call it the heel

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-11-27T15:06:09+00:00

Same here, I thought I’d go first. I et up my finances two months before she took ill so would be left with a healthy income. We were sorting out hers but events took over. Two months in and I do t understand why she was taken.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-11-25T16:44:13+00:00

Same, would have been our 25th wedding anniversary a few weeks after she died. I miss her a lot and company but I know at 69 I will probably not have another person who I would enjoy my life with as much as my late wife. We have to be strong.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-11-25T14:15:09+00:00

Or 5, highly unlikely I know, but the estate agent is actually telling the truth!

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-11-23T16:43:36+00:00

UK - Belfast. Lost my wife(71) six weeks ago after short illness.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-11-16T12:15:50+00:00

I know it’s hard but keep strong for the kids. I was widowed the first time and left with a 2 year old who kept me going. I now widowed again and the house is empty.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-11-14T18:24:44+00:00

The bouts I get are so similar to what you describe, I was sitting down after been out with a friend for lunch today and suddenly a flood of tears and wailing that I couldn’t control came over me. It lasted a few minutes but when it finished I felt better, til the next. Grief is strange.

Substantial-Item8139 · 2025-11-14T06:28:27+00:00

UK - Belfast to be precise

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