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A great antidote to politics?

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farview Tue 03-Sept-19 22:08:24

When I'm feeling down/or just plain poo... walking to the end of my garden... looking at the beautiful views and stroking/feeding the horses always helps....but.. when am really really down...don't notice views..or the horses...and I absolutely hate those times..it's wasteful... every moment is precious...so I want to ' have' every moment...

M0nica Tue 03-Sept-19 20:28:18

We know Aston Pottery well, we do not live too far away from it.

For me, currently, picking blackberries on my morning walk.

GabriellaG54 Tue 03-Sept-19 20:10:56

in worktop on worktops
simeone someone
dudn't didn't

GabriellaG54 Tue 03-Sept-19 20:07:55

Haha??
I hope not. I'm not fond of stealthy animals who shed fur and walk in worktop.
No...probably someine who was carried around on a litter and dudn't lift a finger which is, incidentally not like me at all as I'm pretty active when not asleep but I can sleep at odd times.
Actually, I was awake at 4.30ish, went for a walk, back to bed with some water, slept till about 11am. Made some veg soup and ate it. Went back to bed and sleep and later had clotted cream rice pudding. I'm now back in bed.
There is a reason behind my odd behaviour today but I'll tell later. smile

lemongrove Tue 03-Sept-19 19:46:21

Gabriella....what a marvellous thing to be able to do, do you think you were a pusscat in a former life??

GabriellaG54 Tue 03-Sept-19 19:46:07

Pudding123 has the right idea.
I wrote mine before reading the other comments on thread.

GabriellaG54 Tue 03-Sept-19 19:44:23

I go for a walk or go for a sleep. I love my bed and love sleeping at any time of day.
To get away from politics I get away from people.

Pudding123 Tue 03-Sept-19 19:16:54

Go walking 5 morning's a week ,whatever the weather with my neighbour for between 1 and 2 hours we set the world to right ,confide in each other about any worries we have we compare gardens ect.We always come back feeling happier and fitter.

lemongrove Tue 03-Sept-19 19:07:35

Gulp! ??

cornergran Tue 03-Sept-19 19:07:01

It’s the beach for me. Doesn’t matter what the weather is doing, just breathing in the sea air and watching the horizon puts life the right way up again. 20 minutes on the bus takes me there, people watching helps too.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 03-Sept-19 19:05:21

Lemongrove I brought this one and their Mum straight from hospital to live with us.

I have been through all their firsts, but have just told my daughter that I will not go with her to take them to on their first day tomorrow, that is special for a mother and child.

Obviously I shall be a soggy crying mess !

lemongrove Tue 03-Sept-19 19:02:28

Lucky you BB it must be lovely to live next to the sea.?

GG13 Aaahh, first day at school, they look so nervous at first, but soon get used to it.DIL just sent some pics through of ours in new uniforms looking very excited.?

BBbevan Tue 03-Sept-19 18:07:26

We have the sea just moments away. Just to stand and watch the waves is so relaxing, whatever the weather

GrannyGravy13 Tue 03-Sept-19 17:35:27

Have been to Lakeside Shopping Centre with Mr.Gravy and GS who was allowed to spend £X amount in the toy shop of his choice.

Spent a lovely day, browsing, Hamleys, Disney Shop, a lovely lunch, he is now having a bath with his "Lush Bath Bomb".

First day at school tomorrow ??

lemongrove Tue 03-Sept-19 17:29:14

That isn’t getting away from it though WWM2 so doesn’t count?
My ipad won’t allow crossing out words either ( although oddly, the computer does.)

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Sept-19 17:25:53

Today I met an ex-work colleague for lunch in a picturesque country pub and bumped into 5 male ex-work colleagues. We spent a happy couple of hours discussing the disaster that is Brexit. (That should have been crossed through, but not sure how how)

MiniMoon Tue 03-Sept-19 17:24:56

My Knit & Natter group in our local library. Absolutely no discussions on politics, just a laugh with friends.
Best antidote to the troubles of the world.

Sara65 Tue 03-Sept-19 17:19:27

We have just been discussing this at work, well discussing not discussing it really, we are all saying that there’s never actually any good news, just bad news, and even worse news.

I’m off home in a minute, cup of tea and a good book, no news!

Ilovecheese Tue 03-Sept-19 17:09:09

I usually go up to my sewing room, best relaxation ever!

lemongrove Tue 03-Sept-19 17:06:02

Today we went out to a wonderful pottery, where there are equally wonderful flower gardens and cafe, plus lovely gifts.
We had a light lunch there, a long browse in the shop resulting in the purchase of a pretty scarf ( for moi) and a bar of the most gorgeously scented soap.Also, three plants.
Shysal knows the place I speak of ....Aston Pottery in Oxfordshire.It’s simply the best antidote to all the Brexit in out shake it all about politics going on at the moment.
Where do you all go to chill out?