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What have you acquired during lockdown?

25 replies

Dollygirl2008 · 07/11/2020 11:00

Jowls. I've got jowls. They weren't there before lockdown but now I can see them. And I can't I see them SadAngry

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Chasingsquirrels · 07/11/2020 11:02

A hot tub, that wasn't what you meant was it...

Wiglio · 07/11/2020 11:03

10kg😩

MangoBiscuit · 07/11/2020 11:04

I got my belly back, after I worked so hard to get rid of it too.
Also, 2 cats and a live-in boyfriend, so overall pretty good.

Cornettoninja · 07/11/2020 11:04

An intolerance to utter bullshit. I just haven’t got the patience to listen to complete twattery anymore. My game face appears to have retired.

Dollygirl2008 · 07/11/2020 11:05

Snap with the 10kg - I'll take it and raise another 5!!!

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Connieston · 07/11/2020 11:10

Pot belly here. About 5lbs and a complete loss of core strength/tone. It's like I've taken a girdle off!

JoeBidenIsGreat · 07/11/2020 12:11

Bluetooth speaker. Because I did so much painting. Haven't used it in ages, though, not sure where it went. Kitchen now needs a touch of paint!

Dollygirl2008 · 07/11/2020 12:59

As a positive, I did treat myself to an outdoor sofa. At my jowls are suntanned...

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Coffeeandcookies · 07/11/2020 13:06

Complete and absolute conviction I will never ever choose to homeschool my kids.

Thatwentbadly · 07/11/2020 13:08

Clutter - I bought too many presents for the kids birthdays and in preparation for home learning.

Thatwentbadly · 07/11/2020 13:08

I too have an outdoor sofa and a garden extension.

SmokingTeaPot · 07/11/2020 13:13

A treadmill. And what's even more surprising is that I'm regularly using it. No-one is more shocked than me. Confused

Sparklingbrook · 07/11/2020 13:14

Lots of books
Immunity to Mumsnet including a long break from it.
An interest in listening to podcasts and joining in with Instagram lives.
An appreciation of what things and people are 'essential' to me.

user1471538283 · 07/11/2020 13:18

Lack of patience and tolerance to selfish, self absorbed and attention seeking people. I actively sneer at them now at every given opportunity and have been known to shout because no one, absolutely no one is interested in your pissing about, shit music or life!

AnnaSW1 · 07/11/2020 13:23

Half a stone

Bazookapie · 07/11/2020 13:25

A chocolate habit, having never been bothered about chocolate in my life before. Also 10 pounds weight gain, all in my belly area. I’m thinking the two may somehow be connected Grin

SendHelp30 · 07/11/2020 13:26

Another chin and 2 new bags.

One under each eye.

Gossipgirl2 · 07/11/2020 13:29

At least half a stone, a nightly dessert habit and a new job

UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername · 07/11/2020 13:35

A stone, a robot hoover and 10 chickens.

Champagneforeveryone · 07/11/2020 13:39

@UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername

A stone, a robot hoover and 10 chickens.
This made me chuckle.

I too have gained a belly, a cat and a robot hoover. I'm rather thrilled with two out of three of them Grin

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 07/11/2020 13:40

A hatred for zoom and in particular social gatherings virtually.
I've always been antisocial and lockdown was never going to change that😫

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 07/11/2020 13:40

Also a love of scrubs as work uniform. It's like going to work in your pajamas and I love it.

AshGirl · 07/11/2020 14:00

A prescription for antidepressants.

Oh, and a robot vacuum Smile

delilahbucket · 07/11/2020 14:10

New business premises and two members of staff.
A liking of rum.
A far nicer winter coat than I would normally buy as I am spending more time outside.
A smaller friends list as the moron really shone from some people.

SaltyAF · 07/11/2020 14:11

@Cornettoninja

An intolerance to utter bullshit. I just haven’t got the patience to listen to complete twattery anymore. My game face appears to have retired.
Same. Can't be arsed with most of it any more.
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