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What would you gift self isolators?

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Ohmother Thu 12-Mar-20 08:37:27

If someone without the virus but ‘Just in case’ had decided to self isolate for 14 days what would you gift them to keep their spirits up? To be left on their doorstep!

Chardy Thu 12-Mar-20 11:58:51

Wool, a crochet hook and a link to Bella Coco on YouTube

farview Thu 12-Mar-20 11:43:37

polnan ???

Theoddbird Thu 12-Mar-20 11:34:38

Probably fruit and veg as this is something I have to buy regularly so presume others do as well.

seacliff Thu 12-Mar-20 11:32:14

Fresh fruit and veg lovely for doorstep. But also, if she has a smart phone, suggest setting up a new WhatsApp group for yourself, her and any mutual friends. Then you can all easily chat/send pics regularly, and she will feel involved still. You can also have free phone calls on it. It's very easy to do.

Also to keep her brain occupied, lots of free short courses here. www.futurelearn.com/courses

Cornwallgal Thu 12-Mar-20 11:31:06

Flowers, wine and a reminder of my phone number so we can text

wot Thu 12-Mar-20 11:21:35

Some hand gel.

Anrol Thu 12-Mar-20 11:18:17

BTW: I have just started listening to the new Hilary Mantel book via Audible, it’s already enthralling. There’s 37 hours of it, so that should help an isolated person while away the time!

Aepgirl Thu 12-Mar-20 11:17:26

Definitely jigsaw puzzles, flowers, books, and a daily phone call (at least). Maybe a special parcel of toilet rolls and hand gel!!!

Anrol Thu 12-Mar-20 11:13:47

A ready cooked/prepared meal; a pot of ... ; a casserole; a gratin; a bowl of salad; a pie; trifle; ice cream; etc, etc., you know the person likes.

NotSpaghetti Thu 12-Mar-20 11:05:33

Ha ha Jess20 ?

Madmaggie Thu 12-Mar-20 11:04:38

A handful of magazines they've not read a box of fancy biscuits, a bottle of their fav tipple. A book of crossword puzzles and a seed/plant catalogue if they've a garden. And some little packages to be opened one per day one of which must be maltesers smile

NotSpaghetti Thu 12-Mar-20 11:04:27

Does she have a garden?
Maybe something to enjoy there? New kneeling pad, some seeds or voucher for seed catalogue (if not already too late).

Jess20 Thu 12-Mar-20 10:56:50

If it was us, nitromores and sandpaper, we'll finish stripping the fireplaces and skirtingboards.

Tillybelle Thu 12-Mar-20 10:54:52

My phone number, a jotter and pen and a message saying to write down anything she needs, and tell me if I may phone her regularly and leave her messages in the polythene bag on her doorstep with the pebble to stop it blowing away. Plus some flowers and something she likes e.g. if she bakes, ingredients, knits? wool, etc.

exFengirl Thu 12-Mar-20 10:54:46

Warning: please do leave the new Hilary Mantel, because it will take a long time to read, but leave a lectern or book stand as well because it is very, very heavy. Weight, not content.

Elijah Thu 12-Mar-20 10:54:06

My FaceTime address! I know from experience that loneliness is the worse thing!

cookiemonster66 Thu 12-Mar-20 10:50:40

netflix subscription

BusterTank Thu 12-Mar-20 10:48:48

A good book and a box of chocolates .

GrannyGravy13 Thu 12-Mar-20 10:47:04

GrandpaGravy!!!

Notright Thu 12-Mar-20 10:46:49

Nothing. If it's by choice then she would have got in her own supplies, if you are such a snowflake you shut yourself away 'in case' you'd never come out again. The world is a dangerous place. Sorry but we didn't all escape to the country during the war 'in case' we got bombed out. What's happening to everyone.

polnan Thu 12-Mar-20 10:44:44

As I am presently isolated at home with some gastric stuff, I would just love emails,,, flowers very cheering. plant pots better they last longer..

bits of shopping, my TV TIMES

no one has asked me if they can get me anything!!! boo! hoo!

Nannan2 Thu 12-Mar-20 10:38:04

Yes Esspee a bottle or two of spirits.& a good book.grin

Margs Thu 12-Mar-20 10:35:01

A DVD of the zombie horror flick "28 Days After"......

Esspee Thu 12-Mar-20 10:23:20

Given that alcohol is known to kill the virus I would suggest a nice bottle of her favourite tipple. ?

Nonnie Thu 12-Mar-20 10:18:35

WhatsApp and keep in touch. Pop over with something you know they like ever few days so they feel valued.