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morethan2 Wed 27-May-20 17:45:07

Three moody blues cd’s.
Tony Blackburn played a track on Saturday and it bought back memories of our ‘courting days’ At one time we owned all their L.P’s. If I don’t cheer up soon I may just buy Neil Diamond.
Anyone else bought something they don’t need to cheer themselves up.

grannysyb Mon 01-Jun-20 08:30:56

So far two pairs of shoes, two t shirts, vegetable seeds and plants and two books for book groups as libraries are closed. I usually try to borrow the books from the library, but ours won't be opening for ages. They were stamping the first of July when I last went in. I'm intending to buy fabric for trouser making, got the samples last week, all good.

Blinko Mon 01-Jun-20 08:05:43

Oh and some shoes by Gabor to go them...

Blinko Mon 01-Jun-20 08:02:42

GrammaH, I bought the 5th Avenue 3/4 sleeve hour glass one. I liked it so much I've ordered another since, that's the purple dress, same shape. Love them! I just need somewhere to wear them now...

Purplepoppies Mon 01-Jun-20 07:53:36

MarieEliza sometimes bbc4 often show old TOTPs. They obviously avoid any that are presented by sex offenders, but Tony Blackburn was safe, so you may be lucky

Sawsage2 Fri 29-May-20 18:07:00

My favourite song of Moody Blues is also 'Go Now', (since you gotta go oh you had better go now......). I still remember the words. I also like Quadrophenia by The Who. My daughter lives an hours drive away so I play half the CD on the way and the other half on the way back ?

sharon103 Fri 29-May-20 00:50:06

I bought some garden plants from B&M and chocolate. A t-shirt from Next. Paint from Homebase online.
On the subject of The Moody Blues, my all time favourite of theirs is 'Go Now' 1965 I think. I bought a cd of theirs not long ago just for that one song.

Silverlady333 Fri 29-May-20 00:41:55

It is not a waste of money if it brings you joy. I love the Moody blues and have been to see them down in Brighton a couple of times in the last few years. We were sitting quite high up and we could see the audience with silver hair or bald heads but they were still getting up and dancing in front of the stage! Justin Haywood is still gorgeous! Graham Edge however looks a bit like uncle Albert from 'Only fools and Horses'. He had a younger drummer helping him out. He got up and did a little monologue and at the end said 'It's still drugs, sex and rock and roll but the drug of choice has changed, it's Viagra'! The audience roared with laughter

sharon103 Fri 29-May-20 00:39:28

jaylucy Thu 28-May-20 11:01:12

Wollaston?

Leolady73 Thu 28-May-20 23:32:08

I was feeling miserable about losing my holiday - so I bought a hot tub and now holiday at home. The weather is delightful so after a soak, with a glass of wine and a good book, soak up the sun on my Lounger. I must say I do feel guilty and wish everyone could be so lucky. Keep well

MissAdventure Thu 28-May-20 22:33:05

I would absolutely love that!
smile

paddyanne Thu 28-May-20 21:51:38

Celtic Connections is the a great way of seeing stars old and new ,Some years we've been to 18 or 20 concerts over the 3 weeks, we try to get the Danny Kyle live stage in the concert hall where its all brand new acts and some of them are fantastic well worth going..its free every evening from 5pm I think for a couple of hours ,then onto someone we know .always a great night out
.Try to make it up next year if its on,Gilly and MissAdventure Glasgowand its a time of year when we all need cheering ups a great city

paddyanne Thu 28-May-20 21:45:13

For Gilly

youtu.be/uIcggxDIgZY

MissAdventure Thu 28-May-20 20:45:02

I'm sure I would love Celtic connections, too.

Cymres1 Thu 28-May-20 20:35:26

Celtic Connections, oh am I jealous. Had hoped to get there this time, ah well. So true about how vital music is and the Moody Blues were wonderful.
My personal escapism is Donnie Munro's evocative voice, Runrig playing Going Home. Heaven and thank goodness for YouTube.

Beau2020 Thu 28-May-20 20:26:52

No I haven’t bought anything I don’t need but as MissAdventure said you always need music for all those lovely memories, I love ABBA, and country music kenny Rogers, Don Williams always cheer me up xx

blossom14 Thu 28-May-20 19:29:35

I bought 2 garden chairs and a new Parasol. Really thought that would change the weather! So now have had to invest in a new garden hose as the water butts are empty.

RomyP Thu 28-May-20 18:40:18

MarieEliza try searching on YouTube you might be lucky

hapgran Thu 28-May-20 16:54:35

At the beginning of the lockdown I bought a pair of thinning scissors. So pleased I did! ( for my hair not my figure ?).

shysal Thu 28-May-20 16:29:36

Nanna58, me too!

MadeInYorkshire Thu 28-May-20 15:51:17

Too many plants!

Although if it weren't for my garden I would be going insane!

GagaJo Thu 28-May-20 15:08:12

I bought grandson some new PJs. I've been avoiding shopping because my postman said the local sorting office was overflowing with parcels.

Also hoping to buy GS some sandals. He's getting sweaty feet in his shoes!

annep1 Thu 28-May-20 15:08:11

A colourful hanging basket. I rebought a vinyl album I had years ago,and gave, away by Christian singer Len Magee. But I gave my children money for treats, that always cheers me up.

annep1 Thu 28-May-20 15:05:10

Helgawills love These are the Days. My favourite VM album. I live in NI so I love Coney Island as well. Van was once in a little cafe I was in but he values his privacy so I didn't speak.

Theoddbird Thu 28-May-20 14:45:05

I still have my moody blues albums on vinyl and I have the means to play them. Adore their music...

CarrieAnn Thu 28-May-20 14:30:12

I've bought a new wig, hopefully I'll be able to go out soon and surprise my friends with my new colour.