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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.

Kartush Sun 02-Jun-24 11:33:36

Physically…my husband, I did text my friend and my daughter, does that count?

colliemum Sun 02-Jun-24 11:29:07

Does WhatsApp count? Somehow I think it probably doesn't.

usbrit Sun 02-Jun-24 11:27:22

Just my dog 🤗

Georgesgran Sun 02-Jun-24 11:26:20

No-one in person yet today, but WhatsApp with DDs and 2 friends.
I’m off to DGS2’s birthday party later, so I think I’ll lose count.

Strangwendy Sun 02-Jun-24 11:19:00

Nobody

red1 Sun 02-Jun-24 11:14:10

no one today so far.RD Laing the noted psychiatrist quoted ,'people can give us the greatest pleasure ,but also the greatest pain' i prefer to bother myself mostly.

Pythagorus Sun 02-Jun-24 11:13:34

3 people at my Bodypump class at the gym, girl who served me coffee afterwards. I M extrovert so speak to everyone I see! If I am at home all day, I call at least 3 people for a chat.

CocoPops Sun 02-Jun-24 06:50:37

A stall holder at the farmers market.
Son via WhatsApp text messages.
My dog. A lot!
Looking forward to a group walk tomorrow.

henetha Sat 01-Jun-24 23:29:54

My son on the phone. Check out lady at the local co-op.

Kate1949 Sat 01-Jun-24 22:46:23

My husband
My sister (on the phone)
Two Jehovah's Witnesses who came to the door to tell me how my life could be paradise 🙄 They chose the wrong day and beat a hasty retreat.
Our daughter and my other sister via WhatsApp
A cashier in the Co-op

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 01-Jun-24 21:48:46

OH, daughter and Milo and Ripley the cats.

HowVeryDareYou2 Sat 01-Jun-24 21:48:17

Today, Saturday -

My husband

texts/WhatsApp -
Eldest son
His girlfriend
Eldest GD
Other DIL
2 Sisters in law
2 friends
My brother

watermeadow Sat 01-Jun-24 20:56:16

A fellow dog walker
People waiting with me at bus stop
Next door neighbour
My Cats and dog
I’m also in very frequent communication with my family on Messenger.

BrightandBreezy Sat 01-Jun-24 20:22:12

DH
Dear dog
Hairdresser
Checkout assistant
Mother.

dustyangel Sat 01-Jun-24 20:08:51

DH
The Uber driver for a lift down to town..
Lady outside restaurant..
Restaurant owner..
Another couple in the restaurant..
Different Uber driver home again..
The dog….

That’s about it for today and might well be the same tomorrow.

Frenchgalinspain Sat 01-Jun-24 18:46:58

My husband ..
Our twin daughters ..
Our 3 grandchildren ..
The Fratelli Brothers - where we had lunch ..
The Cashier at the El Corte Ingles Supermarket.
The Butcher ..
The Fish Monger ..
My Sister in law and her daughter, our niece ..
Our 2 cats and our French Bull Dog ..

That is pretty much it at the moment.

Georgesgran Sat 01-Jun-24 18:42:10

Lots of chat to friend over coffee this morning.
Usual WhatsApp with the DDs, who are off to Girls Aloud later.
Spoke to 2 male shoppers in Sainsbury’s and lady on checkout.
Long chat with NDN to warn her to keep her windows closed while I have builders here - working outside from Monday - it’s going to get dirty and dusty!

Siope Sat 01-Jun-24 18:19:39

Today

Face to face: my husband, and youngest daughter-in-law and granddaughter.
Phone: youngest son
Texts etc: oldest son, three friends, and my sister

Maggiemaybe Sat 01-Jun-24 18:18:17

So today I’ve seen and talked to:
DH
DD1 and partner
Two grandsons
A friend visiting from Germany
Two market traders
An ice cream seller
Flower shop owner and husband
Five separate friends and neighbours up at the cricket club

There’ll be more as we’re taking our friend to a couple of local pubs tonight.

Yesterday I only talked to DH and myself as I went nowhere. smile

grandMattie Sat 01-Jun-24 17:02:13

Saturday is a good day for me. The church holds a ‘coffee and chat’ morning every week - we take turns to serve. Today was mine, so I greeted most of the 18-20 “customers”.
Other than that, no one

Joseann Sat 01-Jun-24 16:56:38

What's weird is, that I'm abroad and have spoken to more people today than I do in town back home. That's because we don't have markets where you speak to individual stallholders, a proper butcher, and a wine shop (long chat!). Followed by at least 4 intrigued people asking about my dog, (no idea why), a bar attendant and just now a man at the bins at the end of the lane!!

Anniebach Sat 01-Jun-24 16:52:03

My younger daughter
4. Carers
Activities organiser
Nurse
Gardener

TerriBull Sat 01-Jun-24 16:48:06

Husband
Grandson
Granddaughter
Granddaughter and I have been to Starbucks, earlier her choice, server in there.
Son on phone
WhatsApp other son and friend.

Grandmabatty Sat 01-Jun-24 16:26:49

Check out assistant at aldi
Man in fruit and veg shop who was very unfriendly
Check out girl at the garden centre
Waitresses at the garden centre restaurant
My friend
A woman who was talking about a charity
My daughter by text
My daughter face to face
My two grandsons
My son in law
Various small people at community centre open day
Two police officers at community centre open day
My dsil's parents
Often I have days where I speak to no-one

Marmight Sat 01-Jun-24 16:09:12

Nobody -