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Weekend on my own....

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DilemmaDelilah · 22/09/2024 09:17

In a few weeks I'm going to be having a weekend on my own, as DH is going to visit family. I'm wondering what to do with it! I quite like being on my own, so that's not a problem, but I wondered whether I should take the opportunity to do some things I don't normally do.

I am not well - I get tired very quickly and have some bowel issues which mean it's not wise to be away from a (comfortable) loo for any length of time, so going for a walk/a day at the seaside etc. aren't possible. I also won't be going swimming as I normally do as I may not be able to get out of the pool or may be too tired to drive home.

I think I'm going to take my daughter out for a meal somewhere we both like (and where I know they have a good accessible toilet). I'm looking for other, sensible, ideas? I like being on my own, I'm not sociable, it's only 4 days, (Friday to Monday) I'm always tired.

I did think about taking the opportunity to make my annual batch of hedgerow jelly, but I think it might be better to do that when DH is here.
I have already done most of my Christmas shopping and wrapping.
I don't want to do useful things, but I might take the opportunity to sort out my wardrobe
I could put on a facepack!
I used to do a lot of crafting, including making Christmas decorations and earrings. Perhaps I could spend a couple of days doing that. My sister mentioned having a stall at a Christmas fair where she lives this year and we could do that together, so some extra stock might be good.
I love to read, maybe I should just buy myself a few new books and do lots of reading!

I think I have managed to talk myself out of what most people would suggest, but it would be interesting to hear your thoughts - bearing in mind my circumstances!

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CocoapuffPuff · 22/09/2024 09:21

Can you do a crafting course? Maybe a two, three hour class somewhere with an accessible loo? It might be fun to do something new, maybe wet felting, watercolour or collage? Most craft shops start ramping up the classes in autumn so you may have lots of choice.

CocoapuffPuff · 22/09/2024 09:24

Check your local bookshops, see if there are any events that weekend that take your fancy.

Local theatre - matinee show? Cinema in the middle of the day? Wander round a stately home close to your place? Wreath or willow workshop?

DilemmaDelilah · 22/09/2024 09:38

@CocoapuffPuff A crafting course sounds good. I did Christmas wreath making a few years ago and loved that. I would love to try wet felting but DH would be quite cross if I wanted to carry on with so.drying that meant yet more crafting materials in the house! If I could do something that ended up with a finished article to bring home that would be best.
Bookshop events.... not really something I would enjoy
Theatre, DH and I already go, and have booked tickets to see everything we are interested in together
Cinema - more fun with somebody else and we don't usually bother as we can see everything at home anyway!
Stately home wandering.... Can't even wander from the car park to the stately home, let alone round the stately home itself! It's a shame as there are lots of places around here that I would like to revisit.

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