What Are You Really Missing?

I am missing my granddaughter, clean bed linen, having my nails cut, a chat with the postman and with Tesco delivery chap.

Just a ‘thank you’ to all those of you who responded to my OP about the libraries being closed.

I took on board what you said about on line reading. My Libby App is coming into its own, have the maximum books I’m allowed on hold, and when I’ve sorted out our main meal, I aim to sit in the garden in a comfy chair, in the shade of the apple tree, as it’s a glorious day, and wallow in my latest book.

And I’m not going to feel guilty about doing so!

Being in my car, usually going to work (which I’m not doing at the moment). Music full blast and singing along. I’ve only just realised how much I love to sing .
Meeting friends for lunch ??.
And most of all ...... freedom ?

FREEDOM!?

Hellsgranddad....I send you peace...I cannot imagine how you feel. Have you talked to the people at the care home about how they can find a way for you to see your wife?

I am also missing the library very much. I always have lots of books on order and have been really missing the new books I had been looking forward to reading. Fortunately I have lots of old favourites that I have been rereading, but I totally agree, Calendargirl.

I would really love to go for a swim followed by a soak in a jacuzzi.

Sounds idyllic Theoddbird stay happy and safe.

Family and grandchildren then my U3A groups and friends.

Football!

Family
The library
U3A
Wandering around the little shops that sell Indian groceries, to pick up some spices, methi leaves, etc. Then maybe popping into a sweet shop for jallebis and other sweets and snacks. No doubt these shops are open but I daren't go.

Re my OP.

Thank you everyone for suggestions about lack of library books.

Have downloaded the Libby app, and looking forward to reading some of my choices. Not quite the same as a real book, but will be a great substitute I’m sure.

going to national trust properties and exploring their grounds

Taking steam train rides to the beach

I had planned to join U3A this month

Making future plans, better to live a day at a time right now

Nothing really!

That's a lie, we usually go to France for a months camping, and it's unlikely to happen this year, but we will survive, that apart as a hermit I'm not overly worried about going on, I never get bored, and my DH & I get on well and enjoy each other's company. We are lucky!

You can order books from the library and read them online. I love mooching around a library, it's one of my favourite places.

Like many others I miss the serendipity of browsing - in a library, a charity shop, a new place.

However there is a world of online discoveries to be made and I’m loving that - esp curated lists. I love the GN suggestions of free courses in the ‘How to stay positive’ section. And the Libby app for my library has given me some great librarians’ suggestions.

Theoddbird; you seem to have the best of times on your narrowboat with your cats. I just looked through this thread to see what people are missing. I have been missing being allowed out for exercise more than once a day but now that has changed I feel better.
The narrow boat makes me feel envious I often sat near the River Thames at Windsor and always envied all the boats moored up along the river. The people on the boats would always call out hello they were so happy people.

I miss having time to myself at home. Much as I love himself we feel joined at the hip lately. I also miss charity shops. I've always loved browsing for books, knitting patterns and yarn.

Yes I/we are keeping busy, useful things ticked off lists. BUT it is feeling as if I am doing chores all the time. D W is coping better.
As others have said no spontaneity around.
U3A class, the leader is keeping in contact but little response from the others. No interaction.

Hellsgrandad you haven’t abandoned her , and you are always there, the fact that you think as you do and try so hard to do your best proves that. Circumstances may have forced a physical distance but you have most certainly not failed her in any way.

The chiropodist! Cannot cut my own nails easily as have arthritis so cannot bend knees easily and hands don’t work too well either! Sketchers for the foreseeable, don’t want to frighten the horses min my sandals !

Missing my sister-in-law's funeral yesterday, and missing being able to hug my brother and his family.

Naturally missing all my family.

Missing my love.

Oh, to be able to hug again!

Sunday lunch with grown up children
Friday nights at the pub
Fish and chips

@calendargirl did you know about BorrowBox - our library service uses it and other county councils also. You can download ebooks and audio books. I’m not a great lover of reading ebooks prefer the proper book but it may be useful to you.

Oh CALENDERGIRL I feel for you. I keep thanking my lucky stars that I bought myself a Kindle for last year's birthday, and wonder how I would have managed without. I do hope the Libraries open up soon for you.