Hi Folks
Welcome to Grandadsez, a website for the older surfer. My passion is in constructing websites. In my opinion it's the ideal hobby for retired people because:-
- Once you have a computer, as I assume you have, it's a very cheap hobby.
- It's clean; no grubby hands
- It's quiet; you won't annoy anyone
- It helps you to develop artistic and writing skills
- There are always new tricks to learn and mountains to climb
- There's great satisfaction in seeing your own creation and maybe showing it to friends
- There's no need to publish your website unless you want to; you can keep it on your own hard disc.
- Publishing your own website is only transferring it to another computer (a server) that's connected to the Internet
- It's a great confidence booster.
- At the end of a session just switch off your computer; no mess to tidy away.
- And, whisper it softly; it could make you money!
If you like the idea of building your own website take a look at Shed18.com It's a new website that concentrates on website building from the ground up. While you're there subscribe to the free newsletter and get your free software; if you try it but decide it's not for you it's easy to unsubscribe.
If, as a retired person, or you're interested in computing as a hobby activity apart from surfing try Computing in Retirement. If you're interested in music for children with learning difficulties take a look at YAMSEN
If you are using one of those Amstrad PCW (personal computer, word processor) machines, know somebody who has or have one in the attic click here for "Ron's Amstrad PCW Page"
Otherwise on this site find out about :-
- Several helpful organisations for when you need a little help
- Financial considerations for the elderly.
- Spare time activities
- Grandad's jaundiced view on current affairs.
- Railway track maintenance
- What's on this site - from the site map
There is a section on Railway Engineering that has been commented on from people all over the world.
Take a look now The Railway section is about track maintenance of some 40 45 years ago, but it hasn't changed much particularly in the UK.
But there are new developments - read about them here
New - Improve your swimming
