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Anyone else spending Christmas Evening alone?

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GoneScone · 23/12/2020 20:20

I'll have my DD Christmas eve then Christmas morning which will be fab, but she'll be going to her dad's later in the day. Thanks to Covid restrictions, I am then alone - anyone else in the same boat and have any recommendations for films, books or whatever? I will of course have baileys Grin

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DollyMixtureLulus · 23/12/2020 20:22

I'm on my own for the forseeable

I having been saving up the Crown and browse the sales :)

ProfessorInkling · 23/12/2020 20:24

Are you in a support bubble?

You’re never alone on Mumsnet...🎄

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GoneScone · 23/12/2020 20:25

@DollyMixtureLulus

I'm on my own for the forseeable

I having been saving up the Crown and browse the sales :)

Shite isn't it!! Though there are several aspects of sad gitness I've came to enjoy... I'm actually a tad worried I'll be a hermit for life!

I'm a few seasons into the Crown and enjoying it. Browsing the sales is a good shout, don't know why I hadn't thought of that! Smile

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Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 23/12/2020 20:27

I'm in the same situation and will be on my own until the 29th! I'll be bored by then. Christmas Day evening and boxing day will be ok because I'm saving the programmes I want to watch and a good book (and my favourite treats). Sunday and Monday will be tedious.

DollyMixtureLulus · 23/12/2020 20:28

Parts I hate and other parts I love. The thought of having to be polite and in company kind of scares me now Xmas Grin

I'm hoping there's good bargains!

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GoneScone · 23/12/2020 20:28

@ProfessorInkling

Are you in a support bubble?

You’re never alone on Mumsnet...🎄

I am, but from first lockdown - but it's my friend whose DD is my DD's friend. We're good mates, but not enough for me to want to infringe on their Christmas and spend it with their family who I don't know well. Who'd have bloody thought back in March that we'd be where we are now...
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Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 23/12/2020 20:28

If the shops are open (I.e. we're not put into tier 4) that's my plan for one of the days. Plus some long walks.

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GoneScone · 23/12/2020 20:30

@Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor

I'm in the same situation and will be on my own until the 29th! I'll be bored by then. Christmas Day evening and boxing day will be ok because I'm saving the programmes I want to watch and a good book (and my favourite treats). Sunday and Monday will be tedious.
Yeah I'll have quite a few days alone over Christmas whilst DD is at her dad's. Usually I'm grateful for them as I'd be out for meals with friends, catching up with family etc... obviously out of the question this year! Plus normal Christmases haven't came after a forced almost year of little social interaction I guess!
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Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 23/12/2020 20:32

I was supposed to be having my parents to stay but that wasn't meant to be.
I'm OK with time alone just not so many days! I'll be glad to get back to work on Tuesday.

Destinysdaughter · 23/12/2020 20:36

I'm going to be on my own over Xmas period as can no longer go stay with my sister. Am going to cook a roast dinner just for me, watch some good telly and play wirh my new Echo Dot which has just arrived! Smile

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GoneScone · 23/12/2020 20:36

@Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor

I was supposed to be having my parents to stay but that wasn't meant to be. I'm OK with time alone just not so many days! I'll be glad to get back to work on Tuesday.
I'm off until the 4th... though I'm still mainly working from home which I'm finding really difficult if I'm honest... though also feel ridiculous moaning about!
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Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 23/12/2020 20:37

Don't feel ridiculous. I know I would feel the same. We did some wfh at the start of this and I hated it. I need to see a different 4 walls and speak to people I don't live with. I just do.

andalone · 23/12/2020 21:03

I'll be alone Christmas night. My DH left recently after I discovered he'd been having an affair for many months. DCs will be going to him for the evening and probably overnight. This wasn't how my Christmas was supposed to be. I definitely need some ideas for distraction.....

Gah81 · 23/12/2020 21:22

Tedious complicated family things mean am spending Christmas by myself for the first time. Tomorrow I have a morning of work, then a remote walk/phone call with a friend (we both walk in separate locations while on a call).

Christmas Day (and the few days afterwards) I have bought a whole load of appetizer bits and pieces (my favourite), I have a big pile of books I have been hoarding for the holidays, have dug out my knitting projects and am planning to do at least one big walk a day.

Am actually quite looking forward to it. This year has been very, very busy and need some quiet time to just be. And to not think about work or coronavirus or anyone else for a few days!

HullBrian · 23/12/2020 21:24

I will be too.

First Christmas separated from ExDH and the children will be with him.

Gah81 · 23/12/2020 21:24

And in terms of concrete binge-watching recommendations: Tiny, Pretty Things; The Queen's Gambit; To the Lake; Lucifer; Dirk Gently; Black Spot.

Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 23/12/2020 21:26

@andalone it was my first last year. Its one to get through, but you will survive and it won't be as bad as you think.
Good TV, books, and, depending if it makes you worse or not, booze.

Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 23/12/2020 21:27

Its definitely worse than normal because you can normally see friends etc.

SpaceRaiders · 23/12/2020 21:34

I’m alone too, dd’s with ex this year and they don’t return until 30th. I usually plan an escape somewhere warm for the week with a few books or visit family abroad. Sadly not a chance this year! So it’s just me and the pup. I’ve had a few invites but there’s nothing worse than spending Christmas with other people’s families, whilst you miss your own.

soyabean · 23/12/2020 21:35

I’ll be meeting my adult kids outdoors in the morning (which will involve 2-3 hours walking round trip) but then will be on my own. I’m going to make some nice food tomorrow so it’s ready to eat Christmas afternoon. It’s not what I’d planned but hey ho. I’m having daily walks with locals friends so do have company at some point most days.

soyabean · 23/12/2020 21:36

(Tier 4)

Tatiannatomasina · 23/12/2020 21:41

Just been advised my not at all DH wants a divorce so I will be all alone. We live thousands of miles from family and he will be working away, thank god. Never had a christmas alone and no idea how i will feel tomorrow as its been less than a week since I received the happy news.

GlummyMcGlummerson · 23/12/2020 21:46

I am OP, my kids are with exH for the first time this Christmas 😢 but I'm at my aunty's through the day, I don't want to impose so will leave early evening.

I have a load of films on my planner and a big bottle of Chardonnay to enjoy!

Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 23/12/2020 21:47

there’s nothing worse than spending Christmas with other people’s families, whilst you miss your own.
Agree with this. A couple of friends have agreed to meet me solo for a coffee and a walk though, I'm lucky to have them.

Afishcalledwonderful · 23/12/2020 21:49

Hi OP - exactly the same as you - have DS tomorrow night, Christmas morning and lunch then he is going to his Dad's at 3pm. I am going to flake on the sofa, drink wine and eat cheese. I'll probably watch a Christmassy film, listen to music then collapse into bed - bliss!