Hello Nudejude,such a shame that it would seem no one has taken you up on your little cry for help,although you certainly are interested in a large range of subjects .
I can but hope tha,t much like myself,a very raw newbie by the way,I have found my mark by different postings and joining in wherever I see an opening.
A warm welcome to "my" Pembrokeshire,the county I was born into and have spent virtually all my life,truly thinking it the best thing since sliced bread!!
Unfortunately it has drastically changed over perhaps the last 10 to 15 years, with a massive influx of newcomers, including of course all the bigger stores that hitherto we had to travel to Swansea or Cardiff to partake of them.
Our once very quiet,laid back land that was so sparsly populated........ thus offering such peace,tranquillity and freedom from crime is slowly evaporating.Back then we were the sanctuary for authors,poets,artists,music writers etc and many then............and still do..........love to call this county home.
It is truly a beautiful county and all around offers great views and charm with so much to take in ........if you make the effort to travel round and about.
I hope you have settled in nicely and perhaps are now getting to grips with getting your own home into order.
Sounds as though you have followed many by purchasing a holiday let or lets, and that will ensure you get a good income as tourism has fast surpassed our other main means of survival.............farming and fishing.
It is booming and furthermore going from strength to strength.
Sad to hear you are not enjoying good health and that periods of bed rest halt much of your chances of going out and about..... thus making new friends.
I am much older than yourself, but have suffered with serious health problems since the age of 42, so fully understand much of your situation.
I only wish I had some of your many interests which certainly must be a boon, avoiding too much boredom.
Since my earlier life was completely centred on the out doors,other than my Nursing career, being forever bed or Hospital bound simply is a pest!!!
I love writing and now of course the computor is a handy tool to assist that,I love poetry,and am very much into architecture,design and refurbishing,a great love of mine.
A great home,dog and sea lover.... whilst I like to take care and up to date with my fast failing appearance!
Anyway I thought it a shame that no one has responded to your specific post,hence I have made an effort.
Hope to meet you within the wider groups here, where if you will take a good look, you will find I have kick started quite a few posts and several are doing well.
Sending you best wishes and keep smiling!!