Weather and phase of lockdown getting me down!!

[Pomped]

So after the ‘euphoria’ of restrictions starting to lift, I’ve now got myself into a proper slump.

Because restaurants and pubs only tend to have a tiny amount of outdoor seating, everything’s booked up way in advance, and most of those places say bookings might be cancelled due to inclement weather (I had this happen with a reservation last week).

And speaking of inclement weather, it seems all we’ve had for the last 10 days or more is wind and rain....looking at the forecast that’s not set to change.

Not sure what I’m setting out to achieve by posting but just wanted to get off my chest that I’m really fed up, and actually feel more isolated and trapped than I did this time last year due to lockdown, when at least we had beautiful weather and we werent all sick of going for bloody walks

I feel like I'm going crazy with the weather. We were actually due to move to a warmer country just around the time the pandemic hit and, for a number of reasons, have cancelled those plans. But I was calculating yesterday the weather in the UK has been shit since October - so it's been 8 fucking months of rain and clouds and cold. I can't go on like this!

All of which to say: I completely understand.

I'm with you
The winter was dark and miserable with nowt to do because of lockdown
My tiny efforts to get out and about since lockdown has eased have been spent freezing and wet
I've given up trying but it almost feels like being back in lockdown
I'm so done with it all

It’s bright this morning so was optimistic then looked at the forecast and torrential rain is due so that puts paid to any plans to see friends in gardens. It’s like people have no option to either break the rules or continue to be hermits.

Fingers crossed we get a glorious June to compensate for this!!

If you are in England it is only another week to go before hospitality will be open indoors

It sucks. Last year we had beautiful weather and couldn't do anything except go on a walk (which as you say we weren't sick of yet,). This year we can do lots more outdoor things but only outdoor things and it chucks it down! I've found a couple of cafes round our way that you don't have to book and have a roof over their outdoor area, we also have a shelter with just a roof for garden meet ups, otherwise holding out for May 17th! X

I'm with you OP. We managed to get a table at our local on Friday for a few drinks in the sunshine and it just felt so good...then the rest of the weekend has been miserable, again. I love walking but just can't be arsed any more. Still, only another week, fingers crossed.

I hear you all. Up here in Scotland , it's freezing and miserable. A friend went out for a meal with another and they got exactly 2 hour slot and had to leave right away. Hardly relaxing. The shops are mobbed, the cafes are mobbed and I really cannot be bothered with any of it. What I don't understand is with everyone working at home, where on earth do all these people come from? I've got to go shopping/for a coffee either at the crack of dawn, or late afternoon. In between the shops are crazy busy. None of this is relaxing at all. I miss my former life.

This weather is so miserable, its hard not to let it affect your mood. I just want some sunshine now, even if it's not warm, I'm so tired of the grey.

Totally agree with you. The fact everything has to be prebooked way in advance is pissing me off, there’s just no spontaneity in life anymore. I miss waking up and thinking ‘let’s go to the cinema today’ or whatever. Now if you haven’t booked it a month in advance, it isn’t happening.

Same with toddler groups tbh. There’s waiting lists for all of them in my area and the free or inexpensive ones aren’t running atm at all. A space came up for an art one but they wanted £90 for 5 classes. I just can’t afford it. I waited months on the waiting list for that one and really wanted to go but I can’t afford it. Have plenty of art supplies at home so I just can’t justify paying almost £100 to sit for an hour with toddler and baby painting.

On a tangent but I’m really very lonely and struggling with life right now.

Totally understand how you feel.

Mine and dd's favourite cafe opened outside only in April, I was so excited. Until the owner explained she is taking walk - ins only, no bookings so be prepared for disappointment, it is strictly a 1 hour slot so they can serve as many as possible and the play area is closed.

No thanks.

I'm just waiting for June now, no point forcing myself out if it isn't going to be pleasant/relaxing.

Im glad this is not just how I feel. It's a help to come here and talk to others.