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  • this is very interesting, and helpful because I am doing an ICT scholarship and this opened up my eyes. Thanks!

  • Lovely chat. glad u posted it. thx

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  • I find myself looking forward to a very glorious retirement!

  • I find myself looking forward to a very glorious retirement!

  • That was uncalled for. So that means that your grandmother is one also! Trash.

  • Awesome to see our elders making videos and having fun with computers!

  • more folks should do this...as they say nowadays, Email is "so 20th century!" And yet, for many of us "youngsters" (I'm nearing 59), it's our primary means of online contact. Watching these videos makes me think that technology is passing me by -- and I need to work a bit to catch myself up to it!

  • you are Awesome Peter !! is Grannie 001 is on a youtube account also ?

  • Great stuff. It's nice to see the elderly using computers. Kind of makes me wonder what lies ahead when I am retired and trying to keep up with the world! It is a little scary! LOL! Nice work Sir!

  • sorry about the soap box it was just what came into my head well done is what I came on to say.

  • (continued from below)Here's a thought maybe we should vote to change the rules of warfare and if the polititians want to fight another nation, LET THEM just don't bring the people into it we would rather talk to each other, and if they carn't do the same VOTE THEM OUT because that is a measure of failure. Well done for making these, I look forward to seeing interviews with people from other parts of the village too.

  • A joy to watch positive people, love the global village. when the polititians realise, as these people do, that the people now talk to each other, maybe just maybe they will stop sending our young people to fight each other. (continues above)

  • fantastic! Peter will live for a very long time, because he has a desire to acquire more knowledge and understanding, and good for him! he's keeping his brain active... fantastic! i wish a lot more of the elderly would at least attempt to develop IT skills, it will motivate them.

  • your doing great an effort more of the young folks should be doing as well

  • wow i really am pleased at what you are doing sharing the get joys of internet with older people.its cool that my grandad & grandma can talk to me via internet even thou they are on the other side of the world. it really brings their spirits up when they see me and the family.

  • oops sry for the typos and bad gramar ^_^ i was a bit doozy when i typed this ^_^

  • I think what you are doing to encourage silver surfers is wonderful. I tried to interest my father in computers, simply because it would have been so convenient and reassuring to see his face on webcam each day, to know that he was managing OK (he discovered he had cancer about a year before he died). Alas, he just didn't want to know about it. Senior citizen reading this on family's computer? Try it! Get your groceries delivered in winter, like the old days - via a website! Go on! Try! :)

  • wow this was really interesting! I think it's great to find out about people who've discovered our technology relatively recently, and to see what they think of it, it's not something i've ever really been able to understand, having been brought up with computers, its become second nature.

  • the thing i love about this video is how much they appreciate the technology that we take for granted and get oh so easily frustrated with =]

  • She played games. Wonder if it was Call of Duty 2/4. LOL

  • And you're an idiot.

  • nice to see new people of all ages learning to use the fine tool of pc's

  • Funnily enough my grandfather flew B-17's in WW2,but the thoughts of sending emails,even turning a computer on sends shivers down his spine.Perhaps someday I can coax him into sharing his stories on youtube.

  • I'm really happy the elderly are familiarising themselves with computers.Really it boils down to the unknown but once you get over that a whole new world opens up.We the younger generation can greatly benefit from the previous generation.Sadly a lot of them are wasting away in old folks homes and rejected by society.

  • So true. Both computers & YT can give the elderly a way to continue to have relevance in our society. And the young can learn from their wisdom.

  • why'd you not tell us her age? if you go to her profile it says age 77 anyway!

  • To be fair they are still learning they proberbly diden't think of that

  • fair enough

  • Very interesting I think Geriatric 1927 is a better interviewer than most professionals

    He does not 'err-err' before a question !

  • Brilliant Idea! It's v.good to see older people on the comps.

    I remember when I first showed my Grandma' Skype, she was so-amazed that she could now see me in brilliant quality, and I could see her! Since we did this, we don't use the phone anymore!!

  • fantastic, it's great to see the older generation interested in computing!

  • Hello, this is Granni001. I thank you for your kind words, and agree that this is a wonderful idea. A senior may listen to another senior who has been in their shoes. Peter is amazing, and has a wonderful opportunity to help so many others, and does so freely. I just wish I could have had my hair done - and perhaps a face lift? If I ever do this again - at least I'll get the hair cut!

    I do hope Peter continues with this series. It's a fabulous idea!! Congratulation Peter and Mike!!

  • its really cool your doing that. I like your videos they are very real.

  • you are such a legend peter - seriously - an absolute hero!

  • UUUYYYY nay girlfriend na si lolo! :)

  • They were so positive & outspoken..esp., granny & her fears at 1st. It's a good ad for other seniors.

  • This was awesome!

    What a sweetheart!

  • this is such a great video to introduce other silver surfers to the computer. and i just love the little lady!!!! i loved the thought of how games helped her to lose her fear of the computer. great way to introduce people to something new. you so awesome to do all of this... hugs from yayajuke

  • if only i could get my grand parents, they would love finding things out! ..i remember the first time she went onto the computer she strugled with the mouse too -although i suppose because im used to it, but im not sure why? i think she said it goes the opposite direction you'd expect but..? :)

    oh well thanks good to see other ppl making good use of tech.

  • You're a great interviewer, Peter. You're doing a great thing here - you should feel really good about that. God Bless you. :o)

  • great job im hookin my granny up sap

  • Good Job Reality Check

  • i still can't get over the term "SILVER SURFERS".

    ---it's absolutely genius!!

    carry on Peter.

    later,

    XEM

  • Wonderful video Peter!

  • You're helping to change the world, Peter.

  • Very inspirational video.

  • i think your doing a great job for older people, they should i think it should be made easier for older people to have access to computers many of them are missing out on so much !

  • I love learning about people.

    These are great interveiws.

    The people are so happy and have a nice prospective about life.

    Thanks for sharing.

  • I think these videos of your are splendid. A member of my family gave my grandmother her old computer, and although she was initially interested in learning about it, she soon just gave up on it. When I go home from university on break, I will be sure to show me grandmother your videos that show testimonies of others near her age, as none of the seniors she knows do anything with computers and she only hears about it from her younger family members. Thank you very much for what you're doing.

  • I think that they think 'they will mess something up' is what causes most of the elder people to stay away from the PC. If they can get the jump start it is a marvelous thing for them for endless entertainment.

  • GREAT thinking, I've discussed this with Peter just now, maybe we can do something along these lines with the Silver Surfer Advocates, once we get non-profit status worked out with it. Perhaps a "Donate your old computer" program.

  • Kewl interview.

  • Playing games is actually a great beginner's way of getting used to basics on the computer!

    Cool series, Peter. I hope you do more of these - especially highlighting the joys that computers can bring that are difficult to bring about otherwise - both for elderly and others who are not up to travelling around to keep in touch!

    Hugs!

  • wow how did you pull that off.... how did you know about them etc... heavens, you can not educate me.

  • this is a wonderful video.

    There are middle aged people who are almost afraid to try the internet.

    Its great that you are helping the elderly enjoy the web.

  • That's cool that you're trying to encourage other elders to try using computers.

  • i think so many people now get started at schools and at clubs and things like that but the majority of people who attend these things are younger people so i think what shoould be addressed is why younger people feel more attracted to these things than elder people and what their differances of opinion are :)

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  • Good job Peter. I think that the "silver generation" could actually enjoy and benefit from the internet(as you have proven so well the last couple of years)even more than the young folks. A longtime fan of yours just want you to know that I am still around and enjoying your videos my friend. Peace.

  • Awesome! 5 stars! Live well, laugh often, love much!

  • Brilliant video Peter, keep it up. You are an inspiration to us all.

  • The implications of the existence of this series are profound. Thank you.

  • That's just great Peter.

  • It's so good of you to help your peers both to become more comfortable with computers and to see how computers can connect them with others. You've already done so much through posting on Youtube, joining The Zimmers, and doing interviews. Yet here you are doing even more. Best wishes for the Silver Surfers program(me) to be a golden success.

  • Great video, Peter!!!

  • Wonderful :)

  • Brilliant Peter - just lovely. I think the main thing that attracts people of ALL ages is the ability to communicate so easily and in so many ways. Making new friends, locating old ones, connecting with family. A wonderful tool indeed.

  • Pete I love you!

  • I think more elderly people (Young as you feel!) Should use computers. Many use telephones and they would not have had them a lot when they were younger, they learned to use those and they probably couldnt live without one, So why not give a computer a go?

  • I am 61 and my husband won't touch the computer. When he is annoyed with me he threatens to mess up my computer by touching a few keys. I laugh because the remark stems from his fear of computers.

  • It seems the elderly men are more interested in tackling the high tech stuff than the women. That's too bad but some day this issue will be obsolete, the same as the technology we are using.

  • Out flirting with the ladies again, Peter? This was a very good interview. I think all of us started with the games and moved up from there. I think this woman could inspire others to want to give computers a go. Great job!!

  • I believe what you are doing is vital. Education is power for all generations!

  • there's really nothing to be afraid of. computers can do so much for older people, if only they'd try.

  • This is a great thing you're doing Peter.

    I had a thought when you discussed trying to get into a day center. Maybe you could contact a nonprofit, or the appropriate section of your government, to discuss giving computer literacy classes to the very elderly and/or providing the elderly who live alone or in a home with computers. So many elderly are alone and disconnected from the world, the internet would give them something they could do despite their frailties.

  • oh and p.s....now my kids come to me to ask for help with computers!

  • Hi Peter and Hi Grannie! Playing games on a computer can keep your mind sharp and your reflexes too. It is a great tool that puts the world's libraries and art galleries at your fingertips.

    I got my high school diploma at 39 and started college at 41, when I walked onto that campus and saw all the computers I cried, as I knew I would have to use them and I had never touched one before, but I took a class and learned enough to graduate at 45! I love my computer now!

    Peace!

  • Well done Peter! It is a great video. Visiual and Audio are 100% perfect! I can hear you loud and clear this video than other videos.

  • Peter my Dear that was WONDERFUL!!! I enjoyed watching both Part 1 & 2! You are really doing a BRILLIANT job!!! You should be given

    an OBE in the next Honours List and I will be there to film you for YouTube viewers! Lot's of hugs & kisses, Nnek@ ;o) xxx

  • way to go Granni and Peter ... awesome vlog

  • wow, you rule! , I respect seniors more than any one because they're the wisest and coolest people. They lived what we read in books , and see on tv

  • Great video, good to see you again, Granni

  • good to hear that

  • It's nice to see older people utilizing technology!

  • Two perfect testimonials, Peter. Granny, especially, is an example of the progression from mortal fear of the cursor to having a casual conversation on Skype. All it takes is some coaxing, and some coaching.

    I countered my own Dad's fear of "breaking it" by making a backup of his OS on CD, and then explaining that it was insurance. That gave him the edge of confidence that if he DID "break it," I could fix it in minutes. And he did. And I did. More than once. LOL

    Moosie

  • Aww this is good. I love your videos Peter!

  • What a wonderful video...I will write to her as soon as she gets an address on youtube ...hehe...

    Seniors can do this things...if they are helped...what wonderful ideas Peter!

    Bless you dear.

    there should be computer rooms in every senior community center in every convelescent and retirement center...then people like you can come in a get them started. Yeah Peter!

  • Hi Peter, that was a wonderful video. You are so good at interviewing and explaining things. I know I have to call my son in Mn.(I'm in Fl.) to get help if something goes wrong with my computer. He usually can "walk" me through the problem and I'm good to go again. I'll never think of myself as old (69)!! Take care, Sherry P.

  • Great video Peter, you should do some more of these.

  • I was just thinking how nice it would be if I could talk to my Grandma like this. Shes heading for ninety now, but she still lives on her own and goes out every day. Unfortunately though, she doesn't own an computer and I don't live near enough to help show her how to use one. Plus she seems to think that it's all beyond her (although I'm sure it isn't). Hopefully there will be more help for the elderly to overcome these barriers in the future.

  • Its gr8 to see seniors using computers more and more now. So gr8 to see you out there helping.

  • WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! This was a GREAT IDEA to see these interesting people and learn of their new found fascination with computers as senior citizens! I hope you will introduce us to more of your friends around the world, perhaps once a month, so that we can see the progress that is being made. You're opening doors, Peter.  Now let's open that Wide World Web...!

    Thom, in South Carolina USA

  • 5 STARS

  • You're such a nice guy. Great video.

  • Loving this video Peter. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Hope to see more very soon :)

  • wow. you've got a better grasp of video conferencing and capturing it for the web than most people including myself - can you do one more like this but more as a tutorial? :)

  • great video Peter. And a great message as well. I certainly wish my grandparents would start using the computer so they could communicate with us more often.

  • Well done.

  • great video geriatric! enjoyed it!

  • Good job Peter! You really should try to make this whole thing public! Don't give up!

  • BLAXATTAX

  • lmao just kidding :) i know your name isnt george before i get thumbed down :|

  • Sure!

  • cool! nice to see someone from the older generation getting onto youtube! keep up the good work geriatric!

  • nice vid again george :D

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