I've discovered my "default" setting.......

SueDomin, now, please, do not overstretch yourself, it's very important that you pace yourself, and definitely dont overdo it!

May I suggest the following (feel free to drop out and follow your own regime where appropriate).

"Ok, you had a click and collect order, we can understand how stressful that can be, but don't worry, we are here for you. So, just follow the steps below, and remember to drink wine/gin breathe...

Step 1. Did the order meet your expectations? Were there any substitutions? If so, how did that make you feel? (If the substitutions were major, i.e. Chardonnay for Sauvignon Blanc, then shutting yourself in the airing cupboard and biting down hard on a towel is fine, we are here for you.)

Step 2. Was the person who handed you your shopping easy on the eye? We understand that under current circumstances, standards might change. For example, a hairy tattooed person with less than perfect personal hygiene, may suddenly seem very desirable, especially if they come bearing wine/gin/chocolate/hand sanitizer (delete where not applicable)

Step 3. It is essential that when you arrive home with your shopping, you give yourself time to recover. If your shopping included chocolate, (and if it didnt, then it should have) then sit in the car (or on the doorstep, if the chauffeur has taken the car round to the garage) and have at least 2 squares of chocolate to make sure your blood sugar/energy levels are maintained.

Step 4. REST before unpacking the shopping, then rest again before actually putting it away.

Hope this helps, if any of the advice isn't clear, just have a bit of a lie down until the confusion passes.

rosenoir I’m so pleased to find someone else who uses the dressing gown sleeve method of dusting. Mainly on the top of the dark wood unit when the sun shines.

When the ‘lock down’ started I was full of enthusiasm and spring cleaned - I even went round the ceiling corners with a feather duster. But it looks just as bad as it did before. Not sure I’ll bother again.

Wow.....did you see that sudden flurry of interest/activity, GrannyLaine? Now you've gone and done it !

Oooh, who do you mean, GrannyLaine? I'm all agog!

Will you be changing your screen name now to "SluttyLaine", at all? Just asking for a friend

I actually quite like that title but I wouldn't want to attract any unwelcome attention from the XY clique on GN, IYKWIM

I now dust using my dressing gown sleeve when it gets too bad.

I’m really very put out because I’ve had to shift my backside today. I had a click & collect order to pick up and then bring home and put it all away.

I think I shall need a few days R&R to get over this episode of activity.

I love everyone of you. The joy and have released my inner slut, thank you.

I think I’m doing less than usual!! There are now 5 adults and an 11 week old baby in our house, so basic housework (hoovering etc) is the order of the day! We all had such plans, sorting drawers, cupboards, shredding old papers but have to say none of that has happened. We enjoy cuddling the baby and doing a bit of craft!!!!

Still waiting to get my new varifocals, so that I can put off cleaning them.

Sigh, another thing to put on my "to do" list.

I'm currently excelling at holding in a wee because I cba to get up

Oh Aggie..you are my twin

I’ve even got dust on my varifocals. That will have to be the job for the day ?

Thanks Phoenix I haven't done any of those things either or joined in Zoom meets and Houseparty quizes or learned Spanish ! Iwas starting to think Iwas the only one !

At long last a thread I can really enjoy and identify with. I am glad people can unload their anxieties and fears on here but sometimes it makes for depressing reading.
This is the real world for me. Baking and ironing I do because I love to do both. Yes I love to iron. Putting it all away is altogether a different ball game. I never thought that I had an addictive nature until I rediscovered solitaire during lockdown. The hours seem to fly.
Even washing my hair has become a chore.
Did I really used to hold down a full time job, look after a family, including a disabled hubby and still have time to go to the gym? I reckon I must have been blinking super woman.
I do try to do one thing per day. Getting dressed does count as doing something, doesn't it?
Stay safe all you dear, honest folk

Lovely quote Urmston. Yes I do like "slut", GrannyLaine - I also like "slattern" but possibly a bit more of an arse to write when we're so busy doing nothing. Will you be changing your screen name now to "SluttyLaine", at all? Just asking for a friend.

Wise words.

Thank you for that Grandmafrench
I have simplified the timing of my dressing schedule accordingly. 'Slut' is such a good word, don't you think?

There is no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse.” ― Quentin Crisp

Don't write anything in dust anywhere, Phoenix - because when the dark day arrives and a little light dusting becomes unavoidable, it'll only be harder to remove the marks.

If you don't surface until most of the morning has passed (well done!) GrannyLaine you will possibly have failed to notice that your future SiL could have been slouching around in just his boxers and a tee shirt ? But never forget, your house, your rules !

Fairy nuff, GrannyLaine fairy nuff.

I'm still trying not to startle Mr P. He used to leave the house at 6am, kissing me goodbye as I was still camouflaged snuggled under the duvet.

Bit different now!

phoenix I applaud the concept of breaking things down into stages, but the bite size approach to getting dressed could be a step too far. Our household at present includes a son-in-law to be and I don't want to bugger the chances of a wedding by appearing mid morning in only my socks and big girl pants.

I could write my name in the dust on the unit that the tv sits on, but "slut" has fewer letters.

GrannyLaine ok, that's acceptable, but perhaps break it down into stages?

I'm thinking along the lines of wartime rationing. We don't know how long this is going on for so I don't attempt more than one thing a day.
And that thing might be "getting dressed"