Speaker 1
I like watching movies. I work part time in a warehouse. I like punk music. I like pizza and burgers. I enjoy cruising.
Speaker 2
I love to spend time with family and friends. My grandchildren especially bring great joy. I want to always live near water, and in a warm sunny climate. My favorite activity is reading. And my favorite place to be is worshipping god.
Speaker 1
I listen to punk music. I am not a musician. I like going to the movies. I like cruising. I work part-time at a warehouse. I have cruised to pizza and hamburger restaurants. I like Florida. I have six grown-up children.
Speaker 2
I listen to gospel music. I have grandchildren. I have not listened to punk music. I am not a musician. I like to read. I like to worship. I do not have a job. I would like to live in Florida.
Speaker 1
Hey there do you enjoy music and what kind?
Speaker 2
Hi, I usually listen to gospel music, and try to occasionally listen to what my grandchildren recommend. What about yourself? What are your hobbies?
Speaker 1
Oh oh way off from the punk music I like..
Speaker 2
Oh nice, I haven't really listened to punk music. Are you a musician?
Speaker 1
No, are you? I also enjoy the movies and cruising. What about you?
Speaker 2
No, not much of a musician. I like to read and worship god whenever I can.
Speaker 1
Do you work, too? I only work part time at a warehouse.
Speaker 2
I dont work, where have you cruised?.
Speaker 1
Everywhere that I can get pizza and hamburgers.
Speaker 2
Ha, that's great. I would love to be closer to the coastline. Somewhere warm like florida.
Speaker 1
Florida sounds nice right about now.
Speaker 2
Yeah, I'd be a lot happier there. Do you have any kids?
Speaker 1
Only six but they are grown.
Speaker 2
Wow that's a lot of kids. I have a few grandchildren of my own.
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Speaker 1
I listen to punk music. I am not a musician. I like going to the movies. I like cruising. I work part-time at a warehouse. I have cruised to pizza and hamburger restaurants. I like Florida. I have six grown-up children.
Speaker 2
I listen to gospel music. I have grandchildren. I have not listened to punk music. I am not a musician. I like to read. I like to worship. I do not have a job. I would like to live in Florida.
Speaker 1
I cruised around to a new location the other day.
Speaker 2
Sounds nice! Where did you go?
Speaker 1
It was a burger joint. One of my kids wanted to try the place and I thought it'd be nice to spend some time with the family. I think this was my favorite one yet.
Speaker 2
Family time is a good thing. Is your child come to visit, or still staying with you?
Speaker 1
A couple of them are still staying at my place, but most of them have already moved on. It's great when they come to visit though. I really wish we could get everyone together in one place at the same time, but it's so difficult to schedule!
Speaker 2
True! Scheduling is hard. All my children already moved out and barely ever come. I missed my grandchildren. Do you have any grandchildren?
Speaker 1
No! I keep telling them I want to see some cute grandchildren before I get too old, but they all keep putting it off. I think that one of my youngest will be the first to become a parent at this rate!
Speaker 2
Grandchildren are really something. I used to like reading in a quiet home. My past self would never imagine that I can miss rowdy children. I hope your children can give you a grandchild soon!
Speaker 1
Well, I'm sure that at least one of them will sort out their drama-filled love life soon. I'd hate it if they rushed into things with some scumbag. Some of my kids have had some very questionable tastes in the past.
Speaker 2
Wow, what happened? I'm lucky that both my son and daughter ended up with nice people, they look happy until now. 
Speaker 1
Oh, it would take such a long time to get into all of that. There'll be plenty of time to tell those tales. But just to give you a taste, there was one guy one of my daughters brought home who had never eaten a vegetable in his life before. Quite a strange fellow that one was.
Speaker 2
That surely is strange, unless if unable to eat veggies is an effect of peculiar medical condition or something.
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Speaker 1
I listen to punk music. I am not a musician. I like going to the movies. I like cruising. I work part-time at a warehouse. I have cruised to pizza and hamburger restaurants. I like Florida. I have six grown-up children. Some of my kids just visit with me, but don't live with me. I don't have any grandchildren, but I think my youngest will be the first to have a child. My daughter once dated a guy who had never eaten a vegetable.
Speaker 2
I listen to gospel music. I have not listened to punk music. I am not a musician. I like to read. I like to worship. I do not have a job. I would like to live in Florida. All my children already moved out. I have grandchildren who I miss. I have a son and a daughter.
Speaker 1
Have you read anything good recently?
Speaker 2
I just started a new book my daughter gave me recently, it's by a female pastor I often watch on television.
Speaker 1
That's great! How do you like it so far?
Speaker 2
I like it, but I find my eyes aren't what they used to be, they get tired more quickly lately so I can't read too much at once.  I think that's why I like that she's on TV, I can close my eyes, but still get the message.
Speaker 1
That's a nice feeling. I'm glad you found a way to still enjoy it despite your eye problems! How is your daughter recently anyway?
Speaker 2
Everyone is well, I just wish they could visit more often.  It gets lonely / boring around here.  I wonder if I need a new hobby ha
Speaker 1
that might be the answer! i remember i tried to pick up guitar as a hobby once my kids all moved out, but i'm not much of a musician so it didn't work out
Speaker 2
It's tricky!  I remember trying to learn piano around the same time.  It's really something I feel it helps if you learn when you are young.  Like the "can't teach an old dog new tricks" saying
Speaker 1
exactly! but maybe you could try finding one of your own? any ideas?
Speaker 2
I would like to look into selling antiques / collectibles.  Occasionally I like to go to thrift stores / yard sales, and you can find some real treasures.  I think I'm just hesitant because the whole selling online seems a bit overwhelming to me, I'm not very tech savvy. 
4 days 7 hours
Speaker 1
I listen to punk music. I am not a musician. I like going to the movies. I like cruising. I work part-time at a warehouse. I have cruised to pizza and hamburger restaurants. I like Florida. I have six grown-up children. Some of my kids just visit with me, but don't live with me. All my kids have moved out. I don't have any grandchildren, but I think my youngest will be the first to have a child. My daughter once dated a guy who had never eaten a vegetable. I'm interested in reading new books. I once tried to learn the guitar as a hobby. I think learning new things gets harder with age.
Speaker 2
I listen to gospel music. I have not listened to punk music. I am not a musician. I like to worship. I do not have a job. I would like to live in Florida. All my children already moved out. I have grandchildren who I miss. I have a son and a daughter. I wish my kids would visit more often. I watch a female televangelist on TV. I like to read. I have problems with my eyes. I can't read for long periods of time. I tried to learn the piano when my kids moved out. I would like to sell antiques. I like to visit thrift stores and yard sales.
Speaker 1
I pulled my old guitar out today and tried to remember some of the chords. I'm terrible with it but maybe you'd be interested in buying it?
Speaker 2
That would be awesome - I would be interested. What kind of guitar is it?
Speaker 1
Its an older acoustic. Its perfect for those just learning. I believe it would be right up your alley.  
Speaker 2
That would be a good match, I've been looking for a basic guitar for my grandchildren when they visit. So that's perfect! Consider it sold.
Speaker 1
Thanks, I'll put your name on it! When are you expecting your grandchildren to visit again?
Speaker 2
I am hoping they visit this summer. I talked with my kids and they want to take an adult trip, so I will be watching the grandchildren for a few days. I am excited, but I hope they won't be bored.
Speaker 1
That sounds like a win, win situation. Oh trust me, turn them loose on the guitar and they'll have a ball. I hope you can take the noise. I'm so excited for your visit. I can't wait to have a grandchild.  
Speaker 2
It's the best gift, it's almost better than kids, because when they get too much to handle, you just send them back! :)
Speaker 1
That's the best part, I'm sure lol. I know you mentioned your eye sight wont allow you to read much. Have you tried audio books?  
Speaker 2
I have, it's just not the same. I miss the flipping of pages and how it feels in my hand. Audio books lull me right to sleep.
Speaker 1
Good point. I feel the same way. Its just not reading to me without it. I tried one audio book and it did the same thing to me. It just didn't keep my attention. 
Speaker 2
It's too bad, because I love learning that way and getting lost in a story. Watching a movie, just doesn't do it for me, you know?
8 days 7 hours
Speaker 1
I listen to punk music. I am not a musician. I like going to the movies. I like cruising. I work part-time at a warehouse. I have cruised to pizza and hamburger restaurants. I like Florida. I have six grown-up children. Some of my kids just visit with me, but don't live with me. All my kids have moved out. I don't have any grandchildren, but I think my youngest will be the first to have a child. My daughter once dated a guy who had never eaten a vegetable. I'm interested in reading new books. I once tried to learn the guitar as a hobby. I think learning new things gets harder with age. I want to sell my guitar. I have an old acoustic guitar. I cannot listen to audiobooks.
Speaker 2
I listen to gospel music. I have not listened to punk music. I am not a musician. I like to worship. I do not have a job. I would like to live in Florida. All my children already moved out. I have grandchildren who I miss. I have a son and a daughter. I wish my kids would visit more often. I am visiting my grandchildren this summer. I watch a female televangelist on TV. I like to read. I have problems with my eyes. I can't read for long periods of time. I tried to learn the piano when my kids moved out. I would like to sell antiques. I like to visit thrift stores and yard sales. I am interested in guitar. I have poor eyesight. I cannot listen to audiobooks. I love learning and stories. I don't enjoy movies.
Speaker 1
Have you visited any nice antique stores lately?
Speaker 2
I went to three wonderful stores in a nearby town. Oh-they had the most fantastic items. I didn't really need anything, but I enjoyed the outing. I ended up purchasing a timeless painting of a river that looks just like the one I grew up on.
Speaker 1
So cool! Are you going to hang the picture in your den? Now that you're a fellow empty-nester, do you think you'll pursue your goal of selling antiques?
Speaker 2
It is indeed in my den! I have thought seriously about selling antiques. I thought I might get started using social media and try my hand at making a profit by selling what I have and am ready to get rid of. If it turns out okay, I plan on buying/selling, but only to keep myself busy. I still like meeting new people. What are your 'empty nest' plans?
Speaker 1
I've been reading a lot, and continuing my work at the Pier 1 warehouse. It's so easy and not stressful. Maybe because I know I could quit at any time so I don't care.
Speaker 2
I understand...and it get's you out of the house. I have always had so many things I wanted to do when the kids were grown. Now that I can focus on me, I cannot figure out what to tackle first. So what have you been reading?
Speaker 1
Anything I can get my hands on, LOL. I just did an interlibrary loan for a book on the art of american fraternal organizations. Oh and I have a novel requested about antique pickers!
Speaker 2
Nice! Since my eyesight is not as good as it used to be, I don't read as much, but I do like talking with the antique store owners (and museum personnel, and first responders, and just about anyone) to learn about life through the eyes of others. Most people love to share their story. But I do miss reading!
Speaker 1
That's so ironic, I can read okay, but my ears are failing -- I find it hard to listen to recorded things like music. I can't even listen to audiobooks anymore!
Speaker 2
Oh-I'm so sorry. I don't enjoy audiobooks, but I love to listen to music while I go to sleep. I'll be praying for you, but is there anything that can be done to save or correct your hearing? 
Speaker 1
I'm seeing an audiologist in a few weeks, we'll see what she says. Thanks for the prayers, I'll pray for you. Have you seen an opthamologist?
Speaker 2
Yes. You know I've worn glasses since I was a teenager. These old eyes are just getting weaker. My ophthalmologist says it's just typical old age. At least I don't have cataracts or glaucoma. If I try to read or sew or watch television, my eyes get weary. So I find other things to keep me busy. Like the antique shopping!  
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