How will easing of restrictions affect you?

Unfortunately the easing of restrictions will not affect me until all my friends agree that it is time we got back to normal. Much as I would like to party, I can't without others - and 6 doesn't make a party as far as I am concerned.

I cut all my hair off with my husband's bread trimmer as a lockdown protest so it will be a while before I need hairdresser.

Grandsons coming for Easter egg hunt in our garden.

Hoping to use our NT, English heritage and RSPB membership cards to take our grandchildren out and about.

One grandson has requested a zoo visit and also a llama walk.
our grandson want to go to our local Farm.

The most important thing for me however, is that all goes to plan re the Boris roadmap and my grandsons will be able to go back to Saturday morning swimming classes..

Children have missed out so much over the last year

We should have been having a garden visit this weekend from our son and dil with youngest grandson
We haven't seen them since before Christmas.
Unfortunately the are all feeling unwell and waiting on covid test results result

GrannyRose15

I cut all my hair off with my husband's bread trimmer as a lockdown protest so it will be a while before I need hairdresser.

Lockdown protest ? I don’t understand.

It means a lot to me. I can see my daughter and grandson daily if I want, golf whenever I like hairdo booked for the 12th, eyebrows etc on 16th and three restaurant bookings for April outside in marquees. I will go to the shops for some new clothes when the first rush has gone.

I’m delighted that things are beginning to ease and that some return to life is now on the cards. I’ve got a hairdressers appointment booked and I’m on the list for a massage and some waxing! We’ve stuck to the rules religiously so it feels like a real reward to have some treats now. Yesterday I met up with some friends for a walk along the beach with a coffee and a bacon sandwich and today we had some friends for coffee in the garden - haven’t seen them for over a year. Also hoping to see two sets of grandchildren at the weekend on two separate days and then others after 12th April when travelling a bit further afield seems to be more of an option. I hope everyone takes advantage of the slight easing of lockdown and enjoys the sunshine and some freedom - it’s what we’ve all been waiting for. Stay safe everyone and enjoy. X

I’ve got an appointment for a colour and cut at the hairdressers. I last went on 9th December so it’s not too bad, but does need doing. I’ll make an appointment for an eyebrow wax too, although haven’t yet. I’ve seen the dentist so no problem there. My daughter and family are living with us now as they are homeless now their house is sold. It’s legal to stay between houses, we checked. So we’ve made a childcare bubble with our son and family so see them sometimes too. I’m looking forward to family barbecues in the garden in the summer. Though our darling daughter won’t be there as they’re going to work in New Zealand for a year. They’re sick of the stress in the NHS and so are going to a less stressful life and a more normal life for their children. So I’m looking forward to foreign travel opening up so we can perhaps go to see them in New Zealand.

I’m waiting for when overnight stays are allowed so I can see my son again, I last saw him for just a couple of hours in October when he drove up on his way to the Lake District for a holiday. I saw my daughter on Christmas Day as she lives just 30 miles away but we don’t have any plans to meet up - her two horses have priority over me in the summer!

Apart from family, I’m looking forward to a few outdoor meals with some of my social groups, whatever the weather!

GrannyRose that made me laugh! I cut my hair too. It's wonky but not going hairdressers I will leave it to do its own thing.

I'm another one who can manage without the hairdressers. I will go and get my eyebrows done when that's allowed. I used to do it myself but I'm struggling now I wear glasses. If I take the glasses off I can't see what I'm plucking at.

Other than that it's just seeing the adult DC and the DGC. We are in no rush to go anywhere near crowds but I would like a few meals out over the summer. It was lovely sitting outside last night having a glass of wine with the neighbours.

Whereas, it will be lovely seeing all the small (remaining) shops re-open, and can look forward to having my hair professionally cut - I must admit that it will have little effect on my life.

I am waiting, with increasing impatience, for the time when I can go to visit for overnight stays, myj adult children, and they can come and visit me for a few days.

So, still got some waiting to do.......

Today I am driving to our nearest NT place for a walk, on my own, but it has felt too far to drive previously.
This afternoon I am going to a choir practice in church. Small choirs are at last allowed to rehearse and sing for church services. We have all had our first jabs and practise social distancing, own copies of music etc.

I have everything I need now because I can meet family, one by one of course, for barbecues in our gardens. Our DD has gone to town with hers and the new swing seat has my name on it, ( though their dog seems to have commandeered it!) Our eldest DS has just moved so I am desperate to see his house with a dash through the rooms!
Then a bit later down the line a family wedding, and a chance to meet a new baby from London when he comes to stay.
It's all about family and people for me, we will all pick up where we left off. Happy times!

Getting to our cottage by the sea.
Seeing DS2 and his family.
Walking with friends
Seeing my DB’s

Not bothered with pampering (never have)
Not bothered about meals out (usually disappointing AND expensive.)
Not bothered about holidays ( been everywhere we wanted to)
Not bothered about parties, (they’ve lost their sparkle)
Not bothered about travelling to London

Just simple pleasures and a peaceful life will suit me ?

I’ve booked hairdressers, cut and colour plus leg/underarm wax, eyebrows and eyelashes and pedicure. I’ve been going to work throughout so have seen loads of people. I’m very pleased that DH can play golf, no idea why that was banned anyway. We’ve been going to see my father in law regularly since June last year as there’s so much he can’t do and his mental health has been deteriorating massively as a result of loneliness so that won’t change. Can’t wait to be able to hug anyone (who wants to be hugged that is?) I’ve been hugging FIL throughout anyway.

Seeing my eldest daughter and her family.
Seeing my son and his wife.
Seeing my middle daughter and her family.
Seeing my youngest daughter - we did that yesterday - , and her partner.
I June, ??, seeing them all together in the four cottages we have booked near York. Please let that happen. Please.

When can we have haircuts? Thought not open till 12th april???‍♀️

I live an isolated life really so it won't change my life a lot. I expect daughters will bring children to visit in holidays and I will visit my son and his wife at some point.

Apart from a haircut- when can- and hosp appts- and a 10 minute visit to take dd her present&card (her birthday actually on 12th) I'm going nowhere as my health and especially youngest sons health is not good..maybe when we get 2nd jab?

I stopped dyeing my hair before lockdown and saved myself roughly £410 per annum. This wasn’t my incentive but was so pleased I had taken the leap before lockdown. So press on ladies it’s worth the effort and much healthier for your hair. Keep safe x

I am counting the days until I can see my 2 sons and their families. We haven't met for almost a year now and I miss them so much. May 17th is the date ringed on my calendar and I can't wait.

Lockdown so far has enabled me to have an outdoor BBQ with DD and her husband and children, such a boost for us, if we are sensible hopefully these wonderful events will continue.

I saw my 2 granddaughters yesterday. The little one who is 21 months old ran towards me shouting "Nana" and threw herself into my arms. She wouldn't let me go. Before the first lockdown she wouldn't even look at me without crying. We had some brief times at SS meetings where she thawed but we have barely glimpsed her since well before Christmas so I was sure she would have forgotten me but absence has obviously made the heart grow fonder. Her older sister came out of school with the greatest joy when she saw me. I nearly cried!
With the sunshine of their smiles and the sun in the sky, the world suddenly felt like a better place.

Can’t wait to be able to see my lovely daughter and family who live abroad. It’s been almost two years since we were together. I miss them so much, but it doesn’t look to be any time soon with travel restrictions abroad. At least I know that they’re all well and safe.

Septimia why not park your own car across your driveway? It must be galling not to be able to get off or onto your own driveway.

Whitewavemark2 I also hate my hair. I've tried more 'product', no product, and hair clips (some, wrongly, call them grips ? but they fall out as soon as I put them in!) ? My hair appointment is a fortnight away yet.