I need a new hobby, I need my legs to heal quicker so I can drive and be independent.

It sounds very trivial t suggest Primrose, but if you got him a left-handed mouse, could he play games on the computer?

Primrose53

My poor husband would give anything to be enjoying some of the things you are getting in to whilst confined to barracks!

Following a severe stroke he is stuck at home. He cannot walk, cannot get in a car, has lost the use of his right arm (he is right handed) and leg, his speech is affected, his eyesight is affected.

We are totally fed up this week so would welcome any ideas of things to do.

I’m rather obsessed with podcasts and they cover just about everything. I especially like history ones. Dan Snows history podcast is very good. He recently did one about Shackleton if your husband is interested in that sort of thing.

So sorry to hear that,Primrose. Can he listen to the radio? Headphones might help.Practice using his left hand? Can he speak enough to be understood?
Wishing you all the best.

My poor husband would give anything to be enjoying some of the things you are getting in to whilst confined to barracks!

Following a severe stroke he is stuck at home. He cannot walk, cannot get in a car, has lost the use of his right arm (he is right handed) and leg, his speech is affected, his eyesight is affected.

We are totally fed up this week so would welcome any ideas of things to do.

winterwhite

What exactly is adult colouring? Sounds good. I keep meaning to try audio books but haven’t got round to it. How long is your sentence GG?

Winterwhite…….Sorry that it has been so long since you asked what Adult colouring is. In a nutshell, it’s the same as colouring for children, but the designs are more complex. If you take a look at the Joanna Basford website, it explains it far more clearly than I can.
I have found it a real godsend, as you have to concentrate, so it doesn’t leave much room for worrying. The time flies by, and it’s fun to see how much you improve the more you do. I love it!

Merlotgran, losing the ability to use the car was something I found a challenge. I dread the possibility of it happening again.

Tattiebluebell I had never heard of Lego for adults until I came across a Lego shop in Edinburgh a couple of months ago. I was amazed!!

I was laid up for most of last December following an op so thought I’d give audio books a try but my attention kept wandering so I cancelled the subscription and went back to reading and binge watching Netflix.

I was so glad when I could get back in the car.

Try the puzzles on the Sky News page. I waste time every day on the Sudoku, I refuse to give in until I’ve cracked it, it gives a good brain workout, and a complete escape because you really have to concentrate.

Build Lego.
I'm serious! They do a whole botanical range with flowers and plants which are lovely to build.

I'm another who has taken up painting late in life. I've had several periods of being confined to barracks and it's been a Godsend. I've also become an avid podcast listener and watched some TV in the afternoon which was previously unheard of!
Get better soon, I feel your frustration.

I have had a few bouts of ill health in past months that kept me housebound. I found a library app Borrowbox a lifesaver as could listen to audio books when not up to reading.

My little grandson loves Peppa Pig. He is extremely polite and well spoken. I’ve a feeling he has learned quite a bit from Peppa. When he visited us he was very disappointed that his grandpa didn’t have a strawberry patch like grandpa pig.

Many years ago, I was 'confined to barracks' after radioactive treatment for my overactive thyroid. I wasn't allowed near my Primary One class for three weeks.
I wasn't accustomed to sitting or watching TV in the daytime, but I became a fan of the BoxSet, watching every episode of 24 and The West Wing.
Hope you can find something gripping to watch, Grannygravy. 📺 Remember the frozen peas for your knee!

Oh well, my DGD watched Peppa Pig when they were here.
They seem to be very polite despite that!

My DIL banned Peppa Pig, too. When I struggled to walk a few years ago I caught up with lots of films that I’d been meaning to watch. It’s changed so much since then and I’m now spoilt for choice with podcasts, box sets, catchup tv etc. I’ll be subscribing to Audible at some point. I can’t walk the way that I used to and I feel so lucky that I can do so much in the house, including chatting to people. The thing I miss more than anything is going to the gym and sauna. I’m basically a very lazy person and sadly am happy to have an excuse to be a couch potato ( although it might be my way of dealing with not being able to walk the distances I used to).

Allira

glammagran

DD wouldn’t allow her children to watch Peppa Pig as she said it would make them answer back. As a result they —never answer back— are very well behaved.

Subversive Peppa Pig!

My Primary One colleague would not allow Peppa to be mentioned in her class. She said that Peppa was a naughty girl and a bad influence on children.😂

I am not a sitter by nature either, so I have had to keep VERY mentally occupied or I would go mad. I can get out on the mobility scooter sometimes - it's just getting to the car. I will probably have to get a wheelchair for inside the house.

glammagran

DD wouldn’t allow her children to watch Peppa Pig as she said it would make them answer back. As a result they —never answer back— are very well behaved.

Subversive Peppa Pig!

I’m m confined to the house too at the moment.

Bvious,y by the number of posts I have racked up today my main hobby is Gransnet.

I can also tell you a lot about Britain’s Greatest Cathedrals and Judge Judy😳

I’ve no idea why strikethrough did not work.

DD wouldn’t allow her children to watch Peppa Pig as she said it would make them answer back. As a result they —never answer back— are very well behaved.

I don't drive so have to rely on my DH or public transport to get anywhere. Otherwise I have to walk. Have you got Netflix or YouTube?

When I was shielding for two years during the pandemic, I became hooked on Korean medical dramas, then progressed to Turkish dramas.

Unfortunately, rehab has had no effect. I am watching one just now. If I hear Baby Shark one more time, I will scream and have locked myself in the conservatory.
It is papa's turn now. He has got off lightly so far!!

GrannyGravy13

yggdrasil

Try spinning:-) Gentle use of legs

I am allowed gentle bending of one leg since Monday, the fractured foot (other leg) is somewhat problematic.

I follow the exercises religiously, it’s the loss of spontaneity and independence which I find frustrating.

Thank you for your suggestions regarding tracing my family tree, my brother in law has gone back centuries, and has put it all on line for the rest of the family.

Lovetopaint037 I haven’t painted or drawn since my art O level, I might get the GC colouring pencils out and have a go.

Has your brother-in-law done your side of the family or your husband's?
I've researched both sides, then of course it splits and keeps splitting, gone off down unexplored avenues which looked interesting and linked up with others doing the same.
It can be time-consuming and fascinating and it's surprising what you can find, good and not so good!

Crochet? You can buy blanket kits complete with patterns and follow the pattern and videos weekly.

Painting is relaxing and you can get lost in it.

Great news about Peppa Pig's family - what does George think?