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What are you impatiently waiting for at the moment?

133 replies

UncannyGhostie · 08/07/2026 07:39

Here is a thread for those waiting impatiently for something to pass the time!

What are you impatiently waiting for right now?

I am waiting to find out if two of my artworks have got into a local open art exhibition. 800 pieces of art for 80 places! Yes I know 😆

I was pleased with my entries and dying to know if I got in but I know the odds are against me! I enter a lot of contests such as creative writing, art etc. Some get in, some win, some don’t even get shortlisted. I drive myself bananas waiting… 🍌

I’m also counting down the days until my Disney Cruise in August! ⛴️

What are you currently waiting for?

OP posts:
icepopsincoming · 08/07/2026 07:41

Some cooler weather so I can finish painting the outside of my house.

My courgettes to grow some courgettes.

My tomatoes to ripen.

The premier league to begin again.

Wish44 · 08/07/2026 07:41

the sink in my new kitchen to be connected and working

my life is be less insanely busy.

Hollowvoice · 08/07/2026 07:42

End of term

JMSA · 08/07/2026 07:43

My new passport to come. There was a delay because the photo isn’t right 😩

EverMissWicklowSometimes · 08/07/2026 07:43

A reply to my email about signing up for a course!

Good luck with the art competition OP.

CrowMate · 08/07/2026 07:43

Autumn

moggerhanger · 08/07/2026 07:43

DS's GCSE results. And the next Premium Bond draw, where I'm going to win the million, yes I am, this time 🤞🤣

JohnnieFedora · 08/07/2026 07:44

Summer Holidays.... ⛱️

Midnightstar76 · 08/07/2026 07:45

Good luck OP 🙂

Patiently waiting for results for my functional skills level 2 maths exam

Also on countdown for annual 2 week break from work

Arcadia · 08/07/2026 07:46

Steroid injection into my painful frozen shoulder on Friday, can’t come fast enough!

Mydogisagentleman · 08/07/2026 07:50

Good luck with your art.
I am waiting for Friday when my dog is finally being groomed. Poor old sausage, he looks like a string mop after 3 months in Spain and heat stroke

SquirrelGG · 08/07/2026 07:51

Summer in the southern hemisphere

whiteboard · 08/07/2026 07:51

Got an interview tomorrow so right now I just want that to be over. Good luck OP, hope your pieces are chosen!

BlueberryStar · 08/07/2026 07:52

I'm waiting for my next IVF round to start. Then I'll be waiting for it to be over. Then I'll probably be waiting to do it all over again.

MachineBee · 08/07/2026 07:52

My architects to provide the final drawings and General Specification document so I can go out to tender for our building project. It’s been 2 months since he said it was nearly there!

mtobrokeme · 08/07/2026 07:53

My holiday to Greece a week on Saturday!

PurpleLamb · 08/07/2026 07:54

A house sale to get to completion stage.

The offer on a new house to be accepted.

My kids passports to arrive.

For my new job role to be accepted.

TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 08/07/2026 07:54

Hollowvoice · 08/07/2026 07:42

End of term

Agreed - this has to be the longest term in history! Just let them finish already!

oustedbymymate · 08/07/2026 07:54

To cool off!

Gloriousgardener11 · 08/07/2026 07:55

My mobile charger that I foolishly left in a hotel, paid £8 for it to be returned so fingers crossed!

Slugfest · 08/07/2026 07:57

A poo, I'm bunged up.

MermaidMummy06 · 08/07/2026 07:57

SquirrelGG · 08/07/2026 07:51

Summer in the southern hemisphere

Amen to that. It's too cold!!

Rooroobear · 08/07/2026 07:58

Christmas presents to arrive!! I’m an early bird and like to be prepared! My dd is nearly done and my ds is not far off either!! Just love the relief of knowing everything is done for them

sandgrown · 08/07/2026 08:00

DS to find a job and a lottery win

RosieHosie · 08/07/2026 08:00

DD to get her mortgage offer so she can finally complete on her house.