Thank you VFP.

New year Bunny.. welcome to all of us to this chat. Look after yourself in this difficult times that we are having. Best wishes to you.

Now that would be something I definitely would not have the patience for. Good luck.

Hi Emmauspaul. Welcome and great to see you here.

Good morning Hainsybabes, and everyone. Glad to hear that you are feeling better today. 😀

Welcome Phillipa, No you are not alone in feeling lonely as it has been a really tough time and I am in big hope that we get back to a normality. Dancing around your living room, I will try that. That is a great idea. I like singing but only while I am listening to a fav song. Keep well. jo ann.

Oops! I think that I have responded to Phillipa and Lyndabrownbath within the one message. Sorry ladies, my enthusiasm to respond confused my mind a bit. 😉

Hi Gill B,

Wonderful to connect with you. (Gill are you sure that you are older than me?) ha ha , You are right age is but a number. Yes I do remember that I think more at secondary school we got into the ‘I’m older than you’ ‘ no your not, ‘ yes I am’ debate quite a few times. It was done as a laugh though as we were all friends. time goes by quickly. But really how old, tall, etc is irrelevant, as it’s more about the person you are! My retirement plans are to retire somewhere near the sea, as I always feel at peace hearing the sound of the waves, plus I have a dog and to me walking by the sea is much more healthier than walking round the built up streets.

Have a good day Gill,

Jo Ann

Good morning one and all, How are you all or how have you all been. I am getting along ok just a bit fed up now with all of the staying in. Can I pose a question? What is your favourite song?

Have a lovely day

Jo Ann

Hi Amanda, yes your scenario of adult/childlike reaction is probably what may be going on. They really are independent so I know now that I have done a good job in bringing them up. They are wonderful people.

Calls can be a bit random and the time difference of 24 hours does not help.

Thank you for your input/response I appreciate it.

Jo Ann

What a great idea. I will have a think about that one. 😀

Thank you Steve.

Exodus61,

I think that the line that a few of you have said is ‘they know that I am there for them’. That seems to be a catalyst saying and really is helping as that is so true. I don’t have to now worry about them so much as they can look after themselves. I don’t mind the chats about nothing as that means at least I get to see them and then nothing sometimes turns into talking about something that is meaningful. 😀. I am learning to have my own life without having to run around, clean, cook, etc for two grown ups. 😀. Although it is taking time to get used to it.

Such wonderful people on this site. Thank you for your response.

Jo Ann

Hi Mand53,

Lock down has been very difficult. Finding a comfortable medium for when children have grown up and flown the nest is difficult as no one said how difficult that was going to be. I never thought that the term empty nesting was real, but it certainly is! I am with you on this one but I have now decided to place myself into more hobbies although that is on hold until this pandemic slows or goes and we can all be social again outside of the home.

Please stay in contact if you wish/want to.

Take care

Jo Ann

DJW Yes perfect sense within your message. I am proud of me as there parent. I know they can look after theirselves because of how me and their dad with the security that we have given them within their growing up. They are fabulous young people. I guess I just miss them. 😀

Yes you are right there Ginny65. Depends on the project.

Hi Dianailly,

Yes Bluewater, such a long time since I was there 😀 You May already know about all of the knitting and crochet you tube videos. A bit community of fellow creators on there. I will look out for your gold jacket.

Jo Ann

Thank you Andre67

Lyndabrown. Yes I make blankets, scarfs, beanies, tops, and much more with time permitting.

I hope that it does help you and that things are going ok for you. 😀