tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post1351749796108792419..comments2024-03-18T19:17:53.280-04:00Comments on 37 Paddington: Hot Vax Summer. Not.37paddingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-61183683059077594142021-07-07T10:15:00.613-04:002021-07-07T10:15:00.613-04:00The lack of easy gathering with friends is not wha...The lack of easy gathering with friends is not what it used to be. Like you, I am craving this as well. Unfortunately, each person is coming out of hibernation on a different schedule and pace. So much for smooth recoveries. The B-day bash sounds fabulous and fun. Like you, I do not like construction zones of any kind. Recent wide board floor installs caused me to despair. Then there is the saw dust traveling through the air and... adjoining rooms! At least the floors are beautiful. Your buildings will be lovely too. Hold that thought. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-28529862316218167172021-07-06T10:20:32.396-04:002021-07-06T10:20:32.396-04:00Had a busy weekend with kids and grandkids here fo...Had a busy weekend with kids and grandkids here for a cookout. I am so tired that I will need an easy day today to recover. Socializing can wear you out!! It was great fun, tho! :)Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-60503339915255477632021-07-05T17:08:30.044-04:002021-07-05T17:08:30.044-04:00Like Jenny, I too am relieved about being reluctan...Like Jenny, I too am relieved about being reluctant to socialize again. I'm starting to feel like a crabby old woman. That said, I've enjoyed hugging friends again so very much. Enjoy your get together tomorrow!<br />Xoxo<br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269412736754228930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-91894379132836259532021-07-05T12:38:00.383-04:002021-07-05T12:38:00.383-04:00I work best with a deadline. or rather I only seem...I work best with a deadline. or rather I only seem to work with a deadline these days. dawdling and doing nothing until the gallery called. I need to get over to the shop but the car is gone with the man and it's raining outside. guess I'll work on sketches instead.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-78310698548977907092021-07-04T23:47:22.387-04:002021-07-04T23:47:22.387-04:00I'm actually relieved to hear so many people s...I'm actually relieved to hear so many people saying they don't know how to socialize anymore, or don't have the burning desire to do so. I feel the same. If I happen to meet up with someone, I'm fine, but I have no urge to arrange anything. That may not be entirely the fault of Covid, but it's at least partly because of that, I think.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-74033738124309001192021-07-04T22:11:16.931-04:002021-07-04T22:11:16.931-04:00oh yes. I recognise every word of this, including ...oh yes. I recognise every word of this, including the deadline panic. Canada sort of cancelled our national holiday - we are still pretty locked down - but we are also dealing with a national disgrace that is coming home to roost.<br />But I have an appointment to get my hair cut. And the family can come for a meal unmasked. The 18 yr old got her second jab today. Yes, things are improving.<br />I hope that what we take from this is how lucky we are.MARY Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178370815712313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-45086030619628939832021-07-04T19:16:50.655-04:002021-07-04T19:16:50.655-04:00Sometimes I think I've turned into a misanthro...Sometimes I think I've turned into a misanthrope after the pandemic. I used to be an extrovert but now I would rather be alone. People are exhausting. Oh dear me. Weird times we are living in, but we're living...beth coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671290135595711572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-52121750318663116582021-07-04T05:27:28.920-04:002021-07-04T05:27:28.920-04:00I think this lockdown has changed so many things a...I think this lockdown has changed so many things and people forever, and even now as we come out of it, people don't want to socialise in the way they used to. Enjoy the BBQ. :)LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-21652212528693557232021-07-03T21:56:07.839-04:002021-07-03T21:56:07.839-04:00Thank you for writing this down and sharing it her...Thank you for writing this down and sharing it here. I have been thinking about writing something so similar on Dharma Bums blog. Life is so quiet these days. It's been foggy here so no reason even to run for the camera. Gray skies are perfect for the mood I'm in. But as I type these words it makes me wonder how differently I'd feel if the skies were blue and the temps were warm-ish, and there was no pandemic and there weren't crazy people doing crazy things that scare me to my bones. Wow! I'd feel so good. If only...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-27618301343837300602021-07-03T20:47:54.684-04:002021-07-03T20:47:54.684-04:00I'm happy to still be mostly at home too. I ju...I'm happy to still be mostly at home too. I just don't feel hunger for socialization. We'll be heading out next Friday for North Carolina to see Jessie and her family and I am looking forward to that so much but the idea of socializing with a lot of people makes me feel anxious. The older I get, the more comfortable I feel saying "no" to things that make me uncomfortable. But I can completely understand how people who need other people want to get out and be with others. I think we are realizing now that we need balance in our lives and we are more able to define that that might mean. <br />Enjoy tomorrow's outing! I'll be thinking of you. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-57463452879656773412021-07-03T20:15:41.661-04:002021-07-03T20:15:41.661-04:00With this new variant and reinfections happening, ...With this new variant and reinfections happening, I am still at home and very comfortable talking via phone or zoom. I was never extremely social, less so now and have no urge to be around groups. I hope you will be safe and enjoy that gathering.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-65935692856703137392021-07-03T19:43:53.503-04:002021-07-03T19:43:53.503-04:00I hear you! We're in the house again today. ...I hear you! We're in the house again today. It's hot, it's HUMID, because it's sprinkling with no air movement. We used to get fabulous storms every day that would start with a clap of thunder, a rush of cooler air and then a glorious down pour. Today I feel like I've been steamed all day. The cook out sounds like it will be a lot of fun.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-53971787887931678252021-07-03T19:25:00.565-04:002021-07-03T19:25:00.565-04:00Ennui, that's the word, right? I get that som...Ennui, that's the word, right? I get that sometimes too. Don't know what to do with myself. I'm not very sociable at the best of times but I do get lonely. I don't really shop anymore. Fortunately the yard keeps me busy in the supper but this past week it was way too hot to be outside. Today it's dropped down to 29C, so I don't feel sick to my stomach in the sun. <br /><br />I would be quite happy to sit and have an iced tea with you.<br /><br />Sounds like tomorrow will be a busy day filled with family and love. Enjoy.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-64284122096252111632021-07-03T19:08:45.404-04:002021-07-03T19:08:45.404-04:00Oh Honey, You have put into words just how I feel....Oh Honey, You have put into words just how I feel. My son is home for a few days and last night took out his love for a surprise date. She has some severe food allergies so he lets her order so that she is food allergy safe. <br /> Today they have errands to run and I just couldn't find the energy to get dressed and join them even tho I am craving socialization it is just too damn hot to get dressed and go out there!<br /> Enjoy the birthday boys cookout and have a great 4th of July! Hugs xxxxBeth Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103650100630485292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-11678006847945685142021-07-03T19:05:08.871-04:002021-07-03T19:05:08.871-04:00vaccinated, ready to go- but where? How? Why? My c...vaccinated, ready to go- but where? How? Why? My clothes do not fit, my hair is in need of a good cut, I have forgotten how to be charming ( as if I ever had that skill) I am sadly content with my own company. NYC is so peopley - I am sure that it requires a special ability to go out into it. I admire you and your abilities to PEOPLE. I hope that the party energizes you and gives you a boost. Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.com