jax2
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Post by jax2 on Dec 31, 2020 10:28:52 GMT
I am sure the majority of us won't be sorry to see the back of 2020. Usually I am a bit sad at New Year - not sure why, just that feeling of leaving something familiar behind and moving towards something different - but I really don't feel that way this year.
On the plus side, I have managed to go for the whole year without buying any clothes - absolutely nothing at all - which is something that has never happened before. To be honest, it was easy as working from home and barely leaving the house meant good old jeans and a top fitted the bill nicely, however it's now got to be a bit of a habit not to look at the websites of my favourite stores, so I think I will give a lot more thought in future to clothing purchases. I also de-cluttered my wardrobe so have fewer items but things that I forgot I owned have become regular favourites now.
Back in the Summer we grew our own tomatoes for the first time - thanks to some kind people in the neighbourhood who had a surplus of plants and left them outside the front of their houses for people to help themselves. That was great fun and I'll definitely be doing that again.
Did some crafts during the year which I probably wouldn't have had time for previously, especially Christmas decorations using stuff I found around the house.
Watched some box-sets/series which I enjoyed (Schitts Creek especially).
None of the above makes up for not being able to see family, friends or colleagues (apart from virtually) but fortunately we've stayed well and there's a light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccination being rolled out.
Wishing you all a happy & healthy 2021 - is there anything from 2020 which was a positive for you?
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Post by linda on Dec 31, 2020 12:24:58 GMT
Goodbye 2020 and blooming well good riddance too !!!
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Post by sunnydays on Dec 31, 2020 17:51:42 GMT
All day I have been thinking, I must get onto WT and post one last snippet before 2020 evaporates. I have bought some clothes Jax, but sadly they have been larger sizes than normal  so I am really ready now to de-cleanse, de-clutter and de-tox. I still have our summer clothes in the wardrobe, couldn't be bothered to swap stuff over, just pulled the odd jumper out. The plus to all that has gone on is the fact that we have stopped and looked around and realised what is truly important, not all this useless frippery that society can get obsessed about. One moment will stick in my mind, whilst I was busy creating a rainbow prop for my daughters shop window during the spring, when we were in the midst of the first lockdown. I was working outside enjoying the glorious sunshine and the song of the birds, who were extremely loud, to the extent that I stopped what I was doing and just listened to them, for there was not another sound around to muscle in. I thought, I will probably never again hear such peace and quiet. We have come through this, so far relatively unscathed and I am wishing you all the brightest and happiest of New Years. Salut to everyone  xx |
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Post by Bellatrix on Dec 31, 2020 18:53:56 GMT
Hiya all
2020, what can I say..it's been an experience for sure. Being cocooned in my own little world has been fine for me and I too heard the sounds of nature, so much louder than I could before. This was a huge positive. No cars, no maddening crowds. The air quality over the world was better and all over the world nature started to reclaim areas. It was a real moment when you could stand back and realise how humans have ruined the beauty of this planet. I think it's brought it sharply into focus that our long term plan is to be close to nature. Our house move will probably end up another project, then we'll settle somewhere very green and quiet
As so many people complained about not being able to grab a McDonalds or do what they wanted to do, others were dying..what a contrast.
During lockdown I have managed to continually see my mum and brother (self isolators) and when things were relaxed was able to see my kids safely, apart from that lots of virtual meetings and shared celebrations, occasions.
I have grown amazing sunflowers and won the family competition, grown some food. re-styled our house and sold it twice over, been on plenty of walks and enjoyed the nature reserve. All of my family have kept safe and well and that's a blessing.
My WT family have also stayed safe and been here throughout the pandemic, what an amazing group of people I am blessed to know.
I wish all of you a lovely new years eve and thank you all for just being here.
Love, love and more love. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Post by Lancashire Lass on Jan 1, 2021 18:23:09 GMT
I’m sorry to see 2020 go for all the worst reasons. We’ll never ever forget it. Did anything good happen? Yes it did!
We welcomed some babies.
We walked more and discovered places we’d not explored!
We grew more in the garden!
We chatted to our neighbours more
I’m sure I could go on
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I’m looking forward to 2021 and hoping for good health for us all.
Freedom
Friendship
Future
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Post by Bellatrix on Jan 2, 2021 11:59:33 GMT
I liked that LL, put a lump in my throat |
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Post by vwcamperfan on Jan 4, 2021 12:26:07 GMT
I am late to the party - as usual!!
What a year - I won't miss it, but fear this next one won't be much different.
Whilst at the beginning of the pandemic I loved having a few weeks at home, and enjoyed the garden and local walks so much more, due to the peace and quiet, I noticed at the end of the year that people have become more selfish and self-centered. The amount of rubbish and dog muck around the roads is increasing. The verges and gutters and drains are not being cleared, and my hometown has become so shabby. We are in Tier 4 yet town is so busy! I wish they would do a total lockdown again, just to reset things, but I fear certain people will take no notice like now.
I truly believe they should draft in the army to help, as there seem to be no police about. So sorry this is a negative post but its a true reflection of how things are here right now.
You lovely lot have kept me sane during these bleak times. My mum is really not good, and now refusing to contact the doctors as she feels her time is nearly up. Not being able to get up town on the bus and go to her chapel has knocked her for six. I can see her going downhill, and becoming frailer by the day. Its heartbreaking that she has had to spend precious months cooped up indoors, with only me going to see her daily. She gets phone calls from friends but its not the same.
I have worked through this and despite our lockdown status, people are still coming in and surprised the showroom is shut!
I am worn out, tired and mentally exhausted. I shall be glad to have the vaccine, and hope that this latest South African strain they talk about stays away from our shores! Please please stay safe you lovely ladies - you have been my rocks, and I don't know what I would do without you
Much love, and virtual hugs
Hel xx
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so I am really ready now to de-cleanse, de-clutter and de-tox. I still have our summer clothes in the wardrobe, couldn't be bothered to swap stuff over, just pulled the odd jumper out.
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