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Spare time now activities closed for two weeks?

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Cabbie21 Fri 19-Dec-25 10:19:22

My normally busy life of groups and activities is about to shut down for two weeks. Apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve I have nothing in the diary for that time.

I do have a long To Do list, but I shall miss seeing other people.
What do you do at this time if you live alone?

Vintagegirl Mon 22-Dec-25 12:13:38

I am allowed do very large jigsaw puzzles and recently have been using a felt mat that rolls up when table is needed.

Wyllow3 Mon 22-Dec-25 12:25:07

I'm not a go out to group perosn very much, I like a quiet routine - My gym is only closed for 2 days. It's sort of my club all the year round and has been for 20 years. I meet people I've known for 15 years or 6 months - different cultures and back grounds...cafe, saunas, pool, yoga, if I only actually can do a little bit...

my other go to space is a local Costa, where I am a "regular", always warm and friendly and I take my computer.

I've been so unexpectedly busy I am looking forwards to mooching about alone. I love music and it's sort of a constant friend.

Yes, I get lonely like many who live alone - or those who dont live alone but are unhappy - the work in progress is to like oneself, to like ones own company, enjoy what there is, not what their isnt. (and that isnt easy, but worth a go)

nanna8 Mon 22-Dec-25 12:39:45

I love it. It is the only time of year I get a break . I only deal with family for a whole month. Wonderful. If I get asked out I pretend I am down at the beach. My ‘quiet’ time.

Sarnia Mon 22-Dec-25 13:08:15

BlueBelle

Sarnia 11 groups blimey that’s a lot I don’t go to any, not seen any happening near enough for me to easily get to perhaps I m not a group person I ve been to one or two in the past but they are usually limited to 6 weeks or something like that and pretty expensive
I live in an area where I don’t physically know any neighbours apart from nodding hello so don’t have in and out neighbours either
How on earth do I manage I ve no idea but I do manage I go for walks work three days a week go shopping go to the beach otherwise just keep myself occupied at home
It works for me

Only 1 is weekly, I fortnightly and the rest monthly, so not too bad. I am giving up 4 of them with regret due to the distance and a dislike of night driving.
Groups don't work for everyone but good to see you have found what works for you. Keep on enjoying it.