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Cantstomachanothercheesywotsit · 24/07/2026 18:54

What are you doing this fine Friday night? What general area, life situation, age etc?
Late 40’s here, live abroad, but desperate to return home. Lay on sofa, very hot, listening to my Dd play upstairs with her friend, batting flies off me, night in front of the tele when really should make the effort to go to the beach down the road and make the most of summer.
In a rubbish marriage, challenging child who I adore and trying to keep hope for the future

You?

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triggers34 · 25/07/2026 14:34

Late 50s here , dropped uni dd2 off at her summer job with dd1 who has boomeranged back after uni . We enjoyed an iced coffee curtesy of dd2 ‘ s staff discount and I enjoyed catching up with the office politics of her new job .

Dh is replacing the roof on the garage , we’re out tonight with friends to try a new venue . It’s hot , I’m inside with the curtains closed !

AddictedToBooks · 25/07/2026 14:25

49 years old, happily married but value "alone time". Disabled now and friends have all disappeared since I became disabled.
Spent last night in bed, cuddled up to the dogs and cat, slowly drinking a couple of glasses of Malbec and watching a horror movie.
Friday nights are "Pizza, Wine and Movie" night.

GoodkneeBadKnee · 25/07/2026 14:01

Late 50s, Saturday afternoon here. Went for brunch with Dd and her boyfriend earlier. Back home and chilling before going to a football match with Dd, DS and DH in a bit. Will probably grab a post match drink or two.

Dontcallmescarface · 25/07/2026 13:48

We spent last night at a gig by a tribute act reliving our younger years...I'm 60 he's mid 50's and we had a whale of a time.

Whosthetabbynow · 25/07/2026 13:42

Loafing about scrolling. Had a few drinks last night. Up early to help DS2 who is staging his own music event today in Surrey. So excited for him

NotAnotherScarf · 25/07/2026 13:33

Saturday afternoon, I've done some work for an old chap in his 80s who always needs to have a project on the go. This year we've built 4 garden walls...but he's a perfectionist so it takes bloody ages to do anything. My wife helped run the community larder this morning.
I'm on call for the funeral directors I work part-time for so if someone dies I will have to put on a suit and collect the body. But we are contemplating walking to the village (west country dialect for the centre of a town or village) and having a coffee. I would usually have a pint or 2 of rough cider but I won't drink on call.

Tamtim · 25/07/2026 12:46

Saturday night here. Laying on sofa deciding if I should brush my teeth now and go to bed. It’s not even 10pm.

SoloFlying · 25/07/2026 12:44

Well its Saturday night for me already, also abroad at 55 with a life just getting back on track post divorce.
DD is doing some school work (never stops with the IB), DS is back from Uni and out with friends, DDog is letting rip the most awful farts I suspect from snagging some prawns from the kids at dinner.
Keeping the noise down for DD's studying so I'm flipping between reading The Corrspondent by Virgina Evan (hmm not convinced but pathalogical need to finish every book I start), scrolling mumsnet (because not interested in book) and a desire to be living @GenerousGardener or @AlexC1978 life.

Imobsessedwithsuccesion · 25/07/2026 12:23

Travelling back home after a day and night away with my partner. He'll watch F1, I'll nap and we'll get takeaway. Late 40's, child free. Life is good.

ChattyVillagePeople · 25/07/2026 11:25

Spent last night both baking, cutting flowers in the garden & making entries for a village horticulture show. This is our first time entering. There are about 100 diffetent categories such as;

comedy vegetable
Vegetable disaster
Flowers in a tea cup
Victoria sponge
Photography
Arts & crafts

We delivered this morning

Hoping to win atleast 1 prize each !

I cooked an easy dinner afterwards

FastFood · 25/07/2026 11:08

46, single and childfree in London. Just took the dogs to the park, had a long chat with a dog-friend, went to the coffee-shop (yes, with the dogs!) to read my book and bought some stuff for breakfast. I was supposed to go to central london to meet a friend but it's been cancelled so I'm staying put with the dogs, no plans after breakfast.

palorina · 25/07/2026 11:00

Lelophants · 24/07/2026 22:06

Decaf with frothy stuff? Details please ☺️

Oh it's just a cup of decaf coffee in a half filled mug. Then I warm some milk (microwave), add some vanilla coffee syrup and use a frother, pour the frothy milk on to the coffee, and if I'm in the mood I make a smiley face on top ha ha.

Happyjoe · 25/07/2026 09:04

GenerousGardener · 25/07/2026 09:02

@Happyjoeits our second trip to Norway. Isn’t it the most beautiful country? Book that cruise….

Ooh, nice! Yes, I really should. You've inspired me to get on with it :-)

GenerousGardener · 25/07/2026 09:02

@Happyjoeits our second trip to Norway. Isn’t it the most beautiful country? Book that cruise….

tiger2691 · 25/07/2026 04:46

I spent the evening trying not to drink alcohol, I succeeded and now have another yellow teacup on my try dry app. It was laborious and I knew I would sleep fitfully and be up early, which was 3am.

PaperFlyingFucks · 25/07/2026 04:26

Lying wide awake with feelings of indigestion.

3 year old having first sleepover at his Nana's with his big sister ♥️

Husband and I had a lovely date night at an Indian restaurant, watched some TV and chatted away.

I'm still pretty surprised I haven't had a phonecall. Can't wait to see his wee proud face in the morning.

iamnotalemon · 25/07/2026 04:03

I’m nosy too and it’s great to hear what people are up to. I prefer staying at home but feel a lot of guilt for it - no idea why really! Maybe because I don’t have kids and feel like I should be out ‘making the most of it’.

iamnotalemon · 25/07/2026 04:00

AlexC1978 · 24/07/2026 19:16

I'm 48, single and bought a camper van this time last year. I'm currently on the Yorkshire coast between Whitby and Staithes. I'm just contemplating doing some cooking whilst relaxing outside my van with a glass of wine.
Life may not be perfect but it could be worse.

That sounds so cool to me, enjoy

Cantstomachanothercheesywotsit · 24/07/2026 22:41

Loving all these 💓

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Happyjoe · 24/07/2026 22:39

Overtheatlantic · 24/07/2026 21:19

I love a cat that likes a walk. My old boy used to sit on the doorstep and greet passersby, loved women in particular.

A proper charmer with the ladies! :-) He sounded lovely.

Happyjoe · 24/07/2026 22:37

GenerousGardener · 24/07/2026 22:26

Mid sixties. Currently on a cruise ship heading for the fjords. Just had a formal night. Started the day by eating a whole days worth of calories in one meal! I have the most dreadful sciatica.

Oh, I want to do that. Lived in Norway as a kid and would love to go back one more time. Sorry about your back, hope the trip fun though?

WigglyFlingo · 24/07/2026 22:30

Mid 30s. Just settled the two kids into bed on holiday in a far too hot North African holiday.

Can’t wait to get home. Thankfully they’ve had an amazing time.

LumpkinPumpkin · 24/07/2026 22:29

30s, two primary age kids.

Late home from work due to a safeguarding issue, family dinner, bedtime x2, wine on the bench that overlooks the field watching the bats go by and laughing at the sheep with a weird baa, fed the animals, now in bed.

GenerousGardener · 24/07/2026 22:26

Mid sixties. Currently on a cruise ship heading for the fjords. Just had a formal night. Started the day by eating a whole days worth of calories in one meal! I have the most dreadful sciatica.

Dweetfidilove · 24/07/2026 22:23

Lelophants · 24/07/2026 22:07

Which one? Really need some inspiration!

I'm watching The First Man on Kocowa.
I absolutely love the madness 😊.