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zakouma66 Thu 30-May-24 18:22:22

Research into so called Blue Zones indicates that connection is important.

Today, I spoke to a neighbour who was washing his car, an acquaintance in a charity shop, another neighbour who was closing her gate, somebody I haven't seen for years and my hairdresser.

Not bragging, there are days when its down to zero.

Greyduster Thu 30-May-24 19:00:54

Several members of our walking group;
Daughter
Grandson
The florist at Morrisons
My lovely neighbour who is moving tomorrow☹️
A young man with a gorgeous black “just old enough to be out” cocker spaniel puppy that I encountered on my evening walk!
Some days I don’t see or talk to anyone, but they are fewer and farther between now and I don’t mind them.

LOUISA1523 Thu 30-May-24 19:03:21

Partner, DD, 3 x GD ...in person
Ds2 and his ex partner ....on the phone
In person...x5 shop assistants at the till on 5 shops

Cabbie21 Thu 30-May-24 19:04:50

Friend who invited me for coffee.
Dentist, dental nurse, receptionist.

Nannylovesshopping Thu 30-May-24 19:06:20

Dog
Hairdresser
Shampooist
Daughter
Son-in-law
Granddaughter
Neighbour

AreWeThereYet Thu 30-May-24 19:14:20

MrA
Coffee shop owner who served us, two customers sitting near us
Postie
Missed a phone call but don't know who from. They'll call back.

Quite enough for today. Tomorrow will be busier when I head into town.

tanith Thu 30-May-24 19:17:45

A neighbour briefly as i left for my walk
Both daughters and thats it. Some days its nobody.

Sparklefizz Thu 30-May-24 19:21:22

Cat (a lot ! smile )
A friend on the phone (for over an hour)

Plus lots of online contact because I run a support group.

Patsy70 Thu 30-May-24 19:21:48

OH
Son
Son’s contractors
Neighbours x 2
Dylan, our dog

A quiet day for me.

Grammaretto Thu 30-May-24 19:25:30

My lodger
2 potters in my studio.
Several people at yoga including the teacher
Café and garden centre staff who served me coffee and helped me choose plants for my pots and
My friend who came with me to view a house for sale and the girl who showed us the house.
I had 2 phone conversations and several texts.

No wonder I get nothing done!!

Kate1949 Thu 30-May-24 19:27:12

Husband
Then via WhatsApp
Daughter
Two sisters
A friend

All enquiring re DH health as he has been in hospital sad

Grammaretto Thu 30-May-24 19:28:49

Best wishes to DH Kate1949

dragonfly46 Thu 30-May-24 19:32:57

Husband, lady in garden centre, man in garden centre, cashier and friend.

MaizieD Thu 30-May-24 19:33:11

DH,
Daughter
grandson on phone.
shop assistant
friend, on phone.
A few Whatsapp messages. Does that count😀

karmalady Thu 30-May-24 19:51:45

Builder across the road

6 or 7 people while I was out on my exercise walk, I always say good morning and these gave me a nice response. Not a chat as I was on a mission

people in the greengrocers

7 via whatsapp, all close family

Grandmadinosaur Thu 30-May-24 19:58:20

DH
Best friend
Receptionist and nurse at hospital appointment
Shop assistant and the cashier
Lady in same shop saying it was more soup weather than BBQ
Coffee shop assistant

Urmstongran Thu 30-May-24 19:58:51

My husband.
Our younger daughter on the phone.
My stepfather on the phone.
A neighbour briefly at the communal bin store.
A friend who rang me out of the blue it must be 18 months since we last chatted.
I rang a friend whose husband has recently had open heart surgery.
The lovely waitress in the bar below us when I ordered our tapas.

NanKate Thu 30-May-24 21:03:26

DH
Teller at Nationwide
Barista at Gail’s
2 friendly staff at M and S food shop
Member of staff at Sainsbury’s
Girl behind Till at Superdrug
Son by WhatsApp
GN friend on WhatsApp
Oldest friend who I have known since I was 16 !
I’m a chatty person 😀

absent Thu 30-May-24 21:08:27

My youngest grandson
My oldest grandson
My son-in-law
My ex-husband
Lovely helpful woman at the supermarket
My cat

Washerwoman Thu 30-May-24 21:15:06

My husband on and off all day.
Another dog walker whilst out with ours.
All 3 of our DDs - one in person,the other 2 by phone.Plus a facetime from DD at grandsons bathtime.
My neighbours gardener.Another neighbour.
My chiropodist-had a nice chat getting my feet done.
Several shop assistants.
Clients of DHs as I had to accompany him to witness some official documents.
Lucky really and appreciate how full my life is knowing its not the same for everyone - and there may come a time when I see less people.

NannyJan53 Thu 30-May-24 21:15:24

Partner
My Estate Agent on phone re: tenant
Daughter on phone (she has fractured her arm
Son on What’s App arranging a meet up tomorrow for lunch
Mum (I am at her house now staying overnight ). Going to Memory Cafe in morning .
Best wishes to your DH Kate

Aveline Thu 30-May-24 21:22:02

Daughter on phone
Polish friend
DH
6 staff at care home I volunteer at
4 long chats with residents
Group of 7 at a quiz
DH again
Text from DS
Cat - many chats

Grandma70s Thu 30-May-24 21:35:28

Two sons on phone, general gossip.
Nurse on phone about blood tests.
Cleaner.

Ziggy62 Thu 30-May-24 21:36:14

Husband
Dog

LottieLouise Thu 30-May-24 21:43:02

I have not spoken to anyone for over a week as I have been ill after having the Covid jab.

adrisco Thu 30-May-24 21:50:31

Son, daughter-in law, 2 granddaughters, daughter (phone), and friend just back from 6 week holiday in Australia. A good day for me!