Trying to keep our spirits up ! Coping strategy ( lighthearted )

Coffee and walnut cake ? on the side for later......I said later jane ?.
Would those who have knitting skills please assist the new knitters. I thought we could start with something simple like a scarf ? or gloves ? for the more adventurous, socks ? or woolly jumpers ? (no not that sort) for the more experienced.
Now while I go round and help with the casting on will someone sort out a brew and we can all get going.
As mentioned I will have to pop into the garden to check up on DH so Gertie will keep an eye on things. Would anyone like to comment on what they are knitting.

Not a morning person so I would miss the 7am singing and 10am PT but the Tai Chi sounds good.

jane10 just in the garden to put in some plants not elsewhere ?. Please note, the knotting needles are just for jane10 who wants a nautical theme and the other needles are for knitting ?.

Gertie (as I’m allowed to call her) will also help with any novice knitters as she is a dab hand with the needles too having learnt from her grandma BaBaa when she was but a lamb.

I have put a bag of wool on the table and supplies of knotting needles so help yourselves.

What do you mean you have to go out!!!

Hi all. Having to start knit and natter a little early as I have to go out.
Lesson one.
We will be knitting with wool. Wool comes from sheep.
This is a sheep (Gertrude if you are interested. Lives on a nearby farm and has offered to help providing supplies)

I'm up for the virtual swimming too. I'll be chubby dipping (skinny dipping for avoirdupois challenged)

See you at 3pm Gemini. I've dug out the yellow, spotted thingy, which is on the small side as I haven't worn it for 50 years - it was at the bottom of a drawer, which I've now sorted into an orderly fashion. I'll be doing butterfly stroke, as it's more energetic and will improve my biceps! This morning I took the dog for a lovely walk around the lanes, saying hello to the sheep and nodding to the alpaka, then suddenly he spotted another dog, lunged and pulled me over, dropping the lead - I was not amused . He is now in the doghouse! Looking forward to my swim .

Somewhat tongue in cheek I suggested to DH that he could pass time by addressing our Christmas cards (have some in hand). I'll not put stamps on he says - you know, in case! my ghast was flabbered!

As I usually go to the gym with my buddies.. social distancing has meant a complete rethink. So today.. a run with hubby around the local canal, then some Pilates, then a walk, all keeping very far away from anybody. Afternoon, language course for an hour.. watch the news and maybe then out into the garden to try and sort stuff out a bit. Tomorrow much the same... i cook from scratch so thats an hour of my time used uo but the evening's will have to be reading and trying to find something to watch on TV

Twist my arm !
What shall we do with the drunken sailor ?

Gemini oh come on, I fancy The Olde Shippe don't you? That group of ancient sea farers will be over by the ingle supping their jugs of sea water flavoured with bits of sea weed and the occasional pebble (times is hard) telling ancient sea faring tales. And if the male voice choir are in they might let us join in the sea shanties. What do you say?
Two gin and tonics please.

Gaunt my (new) dear friend ! ☺️We are not GOING anywhere. Hahaha.
But we can have a virtual ( nearly put virtuous ) glass at a time to suit you. Mine’s a g and t - go easy on the ice.

I don’t understand all the angst. There’s a whole new world to explore within these four walls.

I’m going to teach my husband Pilates! We’ll see how long that goes, before we end up having a row! ?

Black humour Frue
Eos morituri salutant !

Teacheranne ! ???
Would you like to demonstrate please ?
And also explain how I’d get up again if I got onto the floor. Many thanks ?

have signed on for FREE O U course introduction to Latin - lots of other free courses there

What a lovely surprise !
Did you sing Dancing Queen ?

Here's an idea for the keen swimmers! Get your cozzie on, lie down on a skateboard facing the floor and scoot with your legs while making swimming motions with your arms! I saw a really funny clip of FB of someone in Spain doing that. He was obviously training for a triathlon as he then went past the camera on a child's bike!

No skateboard? Improvise with golf balls or a rolling pin under a tray.

Gemini - by the way, what time are we all going for a drink this evening?

This isn't a day long schedule. It's just something that made my day, yesterday. I had ordered some dog food and went to pick it up at the vets. The door was locked and they weren't letting anyone in but the bag of food was there. I offered to pay over the phone as soon as I got home and they were grateful for that.

Once home, I phoned with my card at the ready and the receptionist said, Oh Mrs Popbottle, we didn't realise when you picked it up but it's your free bag! (We're in a loyalty scheme - 6th bag is free but I always lose count.) My exercise was dancing round the kitchen! ??

I haven't bothered to post before as was lucky enough to be busy and out and about. How things have changed! My good deed for the day was to clean out cupboard under the kitchen sink only to discover a leak. Now we need a plumber!
Also wanted to mention all the amazing staff at our Sainsburys yesterday. It was utter chaos but they were all unfailingly helpful and smiley - even in the face of unbelievably aggressive customers when the doors had to be closed for a while. We're supposed to be 'all in this together'?

Well our choir, motivated by one bright spark, has already arranged for 'virtual' rehearsals.
At 10 minutes to 10 each Tuesday , in their own houses, choir members will 'warm up' ( Bella Senora... tata te te etc) , then at 10am sing the songs we were going to perform at our next concert, knowing that others are doing the same.

It will probably be the best sound we've ever made!!! Or not.

Anyone is welcome to join in - sorry we can't send you the music!

I am trying to teach my cat & my tortoise to talk 'human'. Cat has gone to sleep & tortoise cant get out more than grunts & hisses. Now going to search the internet to find out how to talk reptile. Cat is easier, just say 'yes Boss' & do as she says.
Rollon going back to Volunteering in my Charity shop before my cat kills me for waking her up!
Good job I love them both!