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The worst thing for us since we've been in lock down is not being able to socialise with the family or our grand kids. And now its getting to the stage where I'm thinking I should have married a hair dresser, don't know how getting a short back and sides is going to work when they eventually open. The wife did scalp me once when I got desperate on an extended camping trip to Scotland and the Lakes and I vowed ever again but If push come to shove I think I'll razor over the lot and hope for the best, if it doesn't work out, no worries, I'll just stay in the garden and open another bottle. Talking of which we seem to be getting through a lot more wine lately, how about you.
 
Done my own hair ( what’s left?) for the last 20 years, yes must admit I get a little low looking out at the van not being able to get away. The general consensus is we are drinking more but at least I’ve got my guitar out of the attic after 15 years to try and learn while my wife is at work!
 
Not too bad tbh.
Pubs being closed i have now got over. The mh not being used is another story. Just want to get away in a field somewhere.

Great question for a thread though.

Sometimes it's all you need to be asked.
HOW ARE YOU DOING.
I think it would of effected more mentally if we didnt have social media though.
For me Fun has really helped just being able to connect and chat with like minded folk.
 
movan said:
Physically fine.
Mentally badly.

Keep waking up to sunshine in a morning and thinking I've just had a bad dream.
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Bless ya movan. We're all here for each other. A problem shared is a problem halved. It's tough now, but there will be a glint of light. Don't you worry. ?
 
So far so good. Can’t bring myself to clean the motorhome until we can use it. Same with the motorbike. Would like to be able to visit family but we’ll have to wait for that.
Trying to come out of lockdown fitter than went in. Probably got the best suntan I’ve had for years. Just having to be careful not to burn my head as I bought some hair clippers but can only use them on the shortest setting. As for drinking, we’re not drinking Monday Tuesday or Wednesday. Going to the super market once a week. Most days other than my wife I will see no more than three other people and they are at a distance. It just feels like this great weather is being wasted. However can you imagine how bad lockdown would have been if the weather had been bad?
 
peterc10 said:
OK. But we have returned to stone ages. Spend all of our time thinking about food, where to get it and what to eat today.
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Us too - foods is the highlight of the day now as nothing else exciting going on!

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Rosemary1 said:
Us too - foods is the highlight of the day now as nothing else exciting going on!
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I miss wanting to change what we have to eat of an evening. As in, "oh i dont fancy that I'll pop out and get something". Not always that you want to decide what you want for tea, before breakfast ?
 
I have good days and bad days. Sometimes I get up and can’t stop crying, other days I feel better. I miss the family & holding the grandchildren and seeing friends - zoom & FaceTime only do so much! It’s the uncertainty I think, & knowing that “normal” will be very different for a long time. I try to get out in the sunshine, but my leg won’t let me go far at the moment & physio, investigations and treatment are all on hold at the moment. I miss going away as well. The sunshine helps! I know I’m better off than most - house with garden in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, get on with husband, & not trying to entertain kids, & no financial worries, but knowing there’s worse off than me doesn’t always make me feel any better! Thanks for letting me whinge!
 
Tbh I think it’s great, I not expected to visit anyone and not expecting visitors... I generally keep myself to myself anyway...

however, I do miss going out for a drive to watch the waves, my son FaceTimes me every day and says what you been doing..?

looking forward to sell the present Moho and get another so I can fettle about with it and as soon as allowed off to Europe...?

KFC now doing drive through..... what could be better...?
 
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I never thought I'd say this but I'm actually looking forward to going food shopping and on a whim getting naughty treat type stuff (and eating a tray of brown shrimps whilst still in the supermarket car park or a Spring roll on the way home from the takeaway ;)) My son gets my shopping once a week from a list that I prepare and inevitably it's just the staple boring stuff.
I haven't been to a pub for probably 30 years and I only drink one glass or two of alcohol half a dozen times a year on special family occasions but I am getting through tea bags at a rate of knots.
 
Not too bad.

At this time of year we are usually at our place in France so we are enjoying our garden for the first time in 14 years.

We have a rural aspect so exercise means we can walk in beautiful scenery.

We have, so far, spent time improving our garden, (we have only been in this house for about four years, and the garden was in a mess when we moved in).

We know we are lucky. If we lived in eg a tower block, or had no garden, it would be much harder.

We have been married now for 51 years and we both agree it was the best decision we ever made. We have both had major health/mobility setbacks in the past, supported each other and recovered. We can handle this.

We are still missing the ability to travel though.

Whatever happens, as 70+ year olds we will come out of lockdown very carefully.
 
These days my (very simple) life is the same as always... supermarket shopping once a week, gas shopping once a month and the rest of the time I slob around my hideaway in the hills watching the beauty of nature taking place in my (little) orchard.

(It looks like there might be a huge crop of olives this season.)

JJ :cool:
 
Cannot understand why so many people seem unable to cope with minor inconvenience. Understandable with self important youngsters but our generation of around 70s, disgraceful.

Stop whining and be grateful, it could be far worse, you could have chosen to live in a tower block with your horde of children.
 
Love it :Smile: although kids and grandkids all live next door one way or another, pubs, no interest, plenty stuff in the freezer and now garden coming on, just had the first early taters and salad out of the garden, pension coming through the post, everywhere green and birds singing, yeah lockdown suits me if it never gets lifted(y):giggle:
Mind you I would like being in the pmu in gravelines, but small things.

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As we’re both still working things haven’t changed to much from Monday to Friday, I still go out for a run just need to do it on my own instead with running buddies. Weekend is slightly different as we’re normally doing something either in the van or just with friends, having our daughter at home has made weekends more bearable and consumed more alcohol ??

Just missing the van being here as we were due to collect our new van from dealer just after lockdown and they shut so no idea when that will happen.
 
Too busy in the garden to think about much else.

Lockdown very easy once you get organised.

But I don’t live in a block of flats,six to a room,no money,no prospects,no hope,health issues,job at risk,
grandmas died,car battery flat,rent going up............you get my drift.
 
I miss a hug. The last one I had was on March 14 at my 70th birthday party, the day I became "vulnerable". As I live on my own anyway, it is not a lot different apart from not being able to travel or go out just to enjoy the beautiful county in which I live - Dorset. It's a lot cheaper as well; I only spent £3.56 on petrol last month to top up the motor scooter - but don't talk to me about lost holiday deposits! I loathe shopping anyway, but this horrible "stand on the spot until you are called" to shuffle forward like being in a chain gang, and then trying to shop and avoid people as if we were all lepers. Should I ring a bell and shout "I'm clean, honestly!" Ah well, it is what it is, but it's not exactly living is it?
 
DiggerJon said:
I miss a hug. The last one I had was on March 14 at my 70th birthday party, the day I became "vulnerable". As I live on my own anyway, it is not a lot different apart from not being able to travel or go out just to enjoy the beautiful county in which I live - Dorset. It's a lot cheaper as well; I only spent £3.56 on petrol last month to top up the motor scooter - but don't talk to me about lost holiday deposits! I loathe shopping anyway, but this horrible "stand on the spot until you are called" to shuffle forward like being in a chain gang, and then trying to shop and avoid people as if we were all lepers. Should I ring a bell and shout "I'm clean, honestly!" Ah well, it is what it is, but it's not exactly living is it?
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So right John.. So many factors to determine how people cope... Their health, age, alone, awaiting delayed cancer/other treatment, financial security, family issues that lockdown stops from being sorted, family on the front line with no protectiin, and many, many other factors.

None of us can say to anyone else to stop complaining.. We don't know what's going on in their lives and the lockdown is the final straw... Like telling a suicidal person to pull themselves together.

We should all be there for each other, glad for any pluses that we may have, but remember not everyone has those.

You are doing amazing.

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DiggerJon said:
I miss a hug. The last one I had was on March 14 at my 70th birthday party, the day I became "vulnerable". As I live on my own anyway, it is not a lot different apart from not being able to travel or go out just to enjoy the beautiful county in which I live - Dorset. It's a lot cheaper as well; I only spent £3.56 on petrol last month to top up the motor scooter - but don't talk to me about lost holiday deposits! I loathe shopping anyway, but this horrible "stand on the spot until you are called" to shuffle forward like being in a chain gang, and then trying to shop and avoid people as if we were all lepers. Should I ring a bell and shout "I'm clean, honestly!" Ah well, it is what it is, but it's not exactly living is it?
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I didn't spend any money on diesel last month. Must be the first time I haven't bought fuel for a month in over 30 years. Might actually not buy any in May as well
 
2x2camper said:
I didn't spend any money on diesel last month. Must be the first time I haven't bought fuel for a month in over 30 years. Might actually not buy any in May as well
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Ditto but I'm using a heck of a lot more electricity in the home due to never being off this forum. :)
 
movan said:
Ditto but I'm using a heck of a lot more electricity in the home due to never being off this forum. :)
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Our electricity bill has gone up 50% due to the number of us in the house at the moment (7). We could run a mini call centre with the number of computers in our dining room at the moment.
 
We are doing ok still finding jobs to do. And thinking of plenty more. Doing crosswords online jigsaw puzzles and Spider, amongst jobs that have been left until tomorrow. My glass is still half full.
Forgot also do online colouring ?

Stay safe peeps

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