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Short term loose end

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Jane10 Mon 01-Aug-16 11:37:01

Just for the month of August several of my classes and groups are not running. I've still got my 2 volunteer sessions and Aquafit but DH is working, Book 2 is with the publishers and suddenly I've got hours in my day to fill. Any ideas for what I could be doing to fill 'the unforgiving moment' Grans? Otherwise I fear I'll slump into a reading/TV fest.

jevive73 Mon 01-Aug-16 22:45:44

Perhaps we need a sort of Tinder for at -a- loose -enders?

Jane10 Tue 02-Aug-16 13:44:01

Brilliant idea -if you mean that we could flip through possible local ideas for activities rather than on the pull! I bet some clever app designer could come up with it. We've got Streetwise but there don't seem to be many people contributing to it.

Elegran Sat 06-Aug-16 14:43:05

Jane Are you still at a loose end? I have just read Gracesgran's suggestion of a summer craft group, coinciding with me having to tidy my cellar (flood - don't ask!) and thinking that there was space for just such a very amateur crafts/blethers get-together.

wot Sat 06-Aug-16 15:30:33

I think the craft group idea sounds lovely! I'm just making my sixth photo album (they call it scrapbooking) which is about my animals I've got and had. Then it's going to be one of my cottage and garden. I always make one of any holidays I have but haven't had one this year.

wot Sat 06-Aug-16 15:31:35

And people could share their equipment too.

Pittcity Sat 06-Aug-16 15:38:01

For those interested in Jane10 fabulous book, there is a thread on it here www.gransnet.com/forums/books_book_club/a1222445-Our-Best-Attention

Jane10 Sat 06-Aug-16 15:42:34

Thanks Pittcity . Elegran I am still at a bit of a loose end but don't have a 'crafty' bone in my body sad. Happy to chat though while others industriously ply their needles...

wot Sat 06-Aug-16 15:45:39

Found it and bought it!!!! Shall not be bored tonight now!

Elegran Sat 06-Aug-16 15:52:18

But chat is the main purpose, Jane, the rest is just an excuse! (The kind of craft I was thinking of isn't exactly people industriously plying needles, though, it is more tying knots in old handkerchiefs and boiling them up with onion skins. Nice and messy and no skill involved.)

Jane10 Sat 06-Aug-16 15:54:26

Some sort of craft soup Elegran?!
wot -I hope you enjoy the book. Its a very light read. Book 2 has been submitted but lots of work to do on it I expect.

Elegran Sat 06-Aug-16 16:34:29

Season well and serve with crusty bread and a good Pinot Noir. Or just serve the Pinot Noir.

Jane10 Sat 06-Aug-16 16:39:03

An excellent recipe: open bottle, pour into bowl, drink. Bit like 'Revel salad': open packet, pour into bowl, eat cold.
Oh no. Am at too loose an end. Am writing nonsense!!

Elegran Sat 06-Aug-16 16:45:52

No Revels in local Sainsburys today, had to buy Dairy Milk and Sainsbury's dark choc bars (both reduced, so I've saved money- #virtuous)

Jane10 Sat 06-Aug-16 16:56:22

Oh well, slice them finely and serve al dente!

wot Sat 06-Aug-16 16:56:57

Elegran, ???

wot Sat 06-Aug-16 17:11:06

Jayne, if it's funny, it's not nonsense or rather not rubbish.