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A Lazy Day.

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Gracey Sat 06-Jun-26 10:22:45

Well, I was up at 7.30 but - I am now back in bed with my Kindle, and a mug of tea.
It was cold, windy and raining when I went down to the kitchen first thing. Not a good day to be out and about.
I've no plans today, which is lovely, and nothing urgent on my ' to do ' list.
Oh there are a million and one things I could be doing around the house, but today, I have decided to be completely self-indulgent and lazy. One of the joys of being retired.
Mr G is downstairs watching the cricket highlights on tv. I have music upstairs, a brew, a story and music playing in the background.
I always have a bit of nagging guilt if I laze about in any way. I tell myself I could be achieving so much more. But today, I don't care. The wind is howling outside and it's still raining. It's a luxury to be warm in bed, reading. I might watch an old film on tv this afternoon.

Isn't it nice to have days when we just please ourselves, do as little as we want?

Do you deliberately plan and enjoy a lazy day, or does the old puritan work ethic, (or boredom) kick in and guilt you out of doing nothing much?

SueDonim Sat 06-Jun-26 13:12:28

Puppeeeeee! ❤️ Can we Gransnetters choose his name, please, Shinamae I’m sure it would be tasteful, and definitely not Tyson. grin

I’m not very good at lazy days. I can certainly do lazy, no problem there, but it’s always accompanied by guilt. Today I’ve got to build a bed. I assumed the suppliers would do it but no, it was a dump and run job. I’ve no one to help me so it’s going to be a test of strength to get it done!

Or maybe I’ll leave it until tomorrow. wink

Bellanonna Sat 06-Jun-26 12:58:07

Wish we had a like button on here. Throughout the 15 or so years I’ve been on here I’ve often seen that mentioned and apparently requested but wonder why it’s never been granted.

Jaxjacky Sat 06-Jun-26 12:56:44

V3ra rather blowy down here for the St Malo crossing! I’ve just put our heating on, ‘14 feels like 7’.

V3ra Sat 06-Jun-26 12:49:01

Shinamae sorry I missed your photo earlier. What a beautiful puppy 😍

Grannybags Sat 06-Jun-26 12:40:06

I'm jealous V3ra I can't remember the lasyt time I had a DH free day let alone a whole week!

I'm jealous Shinamae I love Patterdales We used to have an Airedale

Lazy day for me too as it's pouring with rain and freezing cold here. Good excuse to stay cosy and do nothing!

V3ra Sat 06-Jun-26 12:28:25

They're on the overnight Channel crossing from St Malo this evening.

Doh. TO St Malo.

(I'm getting too excited about a week to myself to think straight)

rafichagran Sat 06-Jun-26 12:25:12

That puppy is lovelyShinamae Do you have another dog as well. He needs a strong nsme but as you said not Tyson

V3ra Sat 06-Jun-26 12:23:34

Currently enjoying the Chuckle Brothers version of how to fit a roof box on the car 😂

To clarify I'm not watching television, this is husband and his friend on our drive 😂
Four sets of golf clubs travel in the roof box.
They're on the overnight Channel crossing from St Malo this evening.

Alfie dog is pacing up and down, claws clicking on the laminate floor, because he knows something is going on 🐕

Gracey Sat 06-Jun-26 12:12:25

Hahaha!
I like your style V3ra!

You have your priorities right grin

V3ra Sat 06-Jun-26 12:08:57

V3ra I had to laugh. Could get up to wave them off!! Did you?

Not only that, I've made tea 😇

Currently enjoying the Chuckle Brothers version of how to fit a roof box on the car 😂

JaneJudge Sat 06-Jun-26 11:59:14

is there any point posting on this thread now Shinamae has told us all of puppy joy grin

enjoy your lazy day Gracey smile

I've cleaned the house and have a ton of washing to do

Sago Sat 06-Jun-26 11:58:53

Shinamae

He’s a Patterdale border cross…..

We had a Patterdale, she was more intelligent than many humans!

She could climb trees and fencing and once jumped from a first floor window, she landed flat like a cartoon dog having been steam rollered. She put her dislocated legs back and then continued her chase!

I miss her every day but she gave us 16 years of joy.

Enjoy your puppy.

Cossy Sat 06-Jun-26 11:53:56

HelterSkelter1

V3ra I had to laugh. Could get up to wave them off!! Did you?

Reminds me of a friend who when a visitor had to cancel said "dammit I had dusted"

Hahaha That sounds like me!!

Cossy Sat 06-Jun-26 11:53:05

Gracey I think lazy days or duvet days are great!

Enjoy yours, no one should ever feel guilty about putting oneself first and doing exactly what makes you happy and relax.

I’m having a chilled, lazy day!

To you all, enjoy your day however you’re spending it and be kind to yourself flowers

Gracey Sat 06-Jun-26 11:47:46

MartavTaurus

OP enjoy your day!

Sorry not to stick to your discussion.

I'm having a lazy day snoozing while DH drives us 6 hours down to South of France. Thd sun is trying, but it's intermittent.

Oooh, envious MartavTaurus. A nice way to be lazing. Mr G and I are Francophiles and used to drive to France every year. Our holidays in the South were wonderful. Hope the sun gets its act together and behaves properly!

It's still grey and blowy here. Even more reason to hibernate. I need to justify my idleness.grin

HelterSkelter1 Sat 06-Jun-26 11:19:50

V3ra I had to laugh. Could get up to wave them off!! Did you?

Reminds me of a friend who when a visitor had to cancel said "dammit I had dusted"

Shinamae Sat 06-Jun-26 11:06:58

MissAdventure

Oh my word!
My daughter's dog was a patterdale crossed with something, and she was so, so clever (but a handful!) smile

Being a terrier, I aspect he will be a bit lively, but I’m all in for that 🤗😂

MartavTaurus Sat 06-Jun-26 11:05:26

Gorgeous pup. Enjoy every moment! Xx

Shinamae Sat 06-Jun-26 11:05:25

Bellanonna

Oh he’s lovely. Have you named him?

Not yet, but it definitely won’t be Tyson 😂😂

V3ra Sat 06-Jun-26 11:05:15

I'm catching up on Gransnet, plus enjoying the WhatsApp messages and photos from family who are on holiday ☀️

Husband is downstairs faffing around finalising his arrangements for his golfing trip next week.
His buddies will arrive soon and then off they go 🏌🏼🏌🏼🏌🏼🏌🏼

Suppose I could get up now to wave them off 🥳

MissAdventure Sat 06-Jun-26 11:05:01

Oh my word!
My daughter's dog was a patterdale crossed with something, and she was so, so clever (but a handful!) smile

HelterSkelter1 Sat 06-Jun-26 11:05:00

The same here. I have had for me a busyish week. Nothing important or very interesting, but something every day. Have just been for a short walk to the supermarket and got caught in a wild squall. Cold wind and heavy rain. But now its a bright blue sky and sunshine. Nothing planned at all for today. So will just gently potter.

I have 2 relations who can't do this. One in his 80s feels guilty if he reads in the daytime.. And the other also in her 80s feel guilty if she watches anything on the tv during the day. She will go to the cinema or theatre in the day guilt free. But not TV.

Oh well. If you can't do nothing in your 80s when can you???

Bellanonna Sat 06-Jun-26 11:04:09

Oh he’s lovely. Have you named him?

Bellanonna Sat 06-Jun-26 11:03:25

No puritanical ethics here. I love having nothing to do but read my book, watch a Netflix, read Gransnet and then go for a walk if I feel,like it. Today’s weather won’t allow that today though.

Shinamae Sat 06-Jun-26 11:03:00

He’s a Patterdale border cross…..