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Post by gizzy on Nov 6, 2020 14:49:33 GMT
I'm dreaming of family being able to fly in from all over and having one huge reunion. Complete with hugs and kissing and laughter.
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Post by lesley on Nov 6, 2020 15:50:12 GMT
Hugging friends again. I’m going to grab one friend and hug him for half an hour to make up for all the hugs we’ve missed. And one day, I will get my family trip to WDW. (This is another reason why Biden needs to win - I refuse to visit the US under Trump.)
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Post by Judie in Oz on Nov 6, 2020 15:56:28 GMT
Taking my (surprise) birthday trip to Hawaii.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 16:48:46 GMT
Hugging friends again. I’m going to grab one friend and hug him for half an hour to make up for all the hugs we’ve missed. And one day, I will get my family trip to WDW. (This is another reason why Biden needs to win - I refuse to visit the US under Trump.) I thought I was the only one who was doing this! I couldn’t take another four years of my self imposed travel ban. 😊
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 16:49:59 GMT
Cracking open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate 270. It goes without saying that this will be the most joyful event of 2020.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 16:51:02 GMT
Having my newborn in my arms. There is nothing as wonderful as cuddling a newborn. 🥰
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 6, 2020 16:54:44 GMT
Going to Trader Joes. I haven't been inside a store of any kind since early March.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 16:58:12 GMT
Cruises. I feel strange not having a cruise booked after 3 were cancelled. Don't really care where we go, I just want to be back onboard. I am hoping for you that cruises will be back soon and safer than ever. It’s an easy way to travel and see a part of the world. I have not been on one for quite a while, but I’m actually blaming cruises for my dinner last night being so bad. I remember many years ago going on a Celebrity Cruise with my parents and eating the most delicious vegetable side dish - a small round two layered carrot/spinach mousse-like affair. I’ve never been able to find a recipe for it, so last night I tried to blindly recreate it. What a disaster! So if anyone knows what I’m taking about, a recipe would be much appreciated. 😂
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 16:59:24 GMT
I'm dreaming of being able to go anywhere, do anything, any time I want. Amen to that!
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 17:13:29 GMT
Giving my son a huge hug. He gets into town on Saturday and will quarantine and hopefully text negative by the following Satuday, so only 9 more days. I haven't touched another human being since the beginning of March. I’m so happy that you’ll be spending part of the holidays with him! It must be really hard to be living alone right now. I’ve always meant to ask you if the next door condo renovation went okay. Is it over? Are you still sane?
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 17:16:53 GMT
Both of my sons and my husband were exposed last week for Covid. I just dream everyone stays healthy. I'd take a nice steak too. I’m so sorry for your family’s exposure. Hoping all turns out okay with no positives. Hugs.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 17:18:42 GMT
Wearing lipstick. Buying some scrapbook goodies. Panera Cream of chicken and wild rice soup. IN N Out Burger. Being on self imposed spending restriction sucks! Lipstick! I swear it’s part of my identity. It’s the way my sons would recognize me in stores when they were little. 😂😂😂
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 17:19:47 GMT
Being able to take our usual road trip to see our families, hopefully NEXT Christmas! SEEING my sweet nieces and nephew in person----Zoom is NOT cutting it ! I'm also dreaming of when I will stop crying over missing my sweet doggie! I can handle being sad and grieving----what I'm tired of are all the tears!!! Crying so much is so damn exhausting !!!!!!! (She died in June, it has been more heartbreaking than I ever imagined!) I am so sorry for your loss. Pets are not just pets.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 17:21:39 GMT
Hugging my niece, nephew, parents, and family. Seeing them inside, close and whenever I want instead of outside with a mask and 6 feet apart. Being able to have holidays with extended family. It is making my 98 year old grandmother so sad that we have not been able to get together as a family for holidays since last Christmas. She is so upset about Thanksgiving and Christmas not happening. And as winter is coming and outside visits are ending, it will be months until I am able to see her again. Live Music. I am also dreading the long winter ahead filled with restrictions. Hugs to you and your grandmother too.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 17:25:04 GMT
going to the keg for a nice steak dinner seeing a movie in a theatre (there are no good movies coming out even if i felt brave enough to go, i think our theatres are opening again later this month?) travelling.... i am itching to go somewhere. i had 3 trips (on a plane, staying at a hotel/resrot) from may 2018-feb 2019, more than i had gone on in the previous decade. my knees suck - i am getting old - this needs to happen asap!! The Keg will be on my list. My biggest worry is that there will be no restaurants left open by the time this is over. I also feel sorry for everyone who was finally able to begin travelling (due to retirement, finances, etc,) and then it all got shut down. My parents are also worried because it’s their passion and they’re not getting any younger.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 17:26:49 GMT
Going to Trader Joes. I haven't been inside a store of any kind since early March. And now I’m jealous. I wish that we had Trader Joes in Canada.
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Post by Zee on Nov 6, 2020 18:56:18 GMT
Everything I like to do, I still can do, so I guess nothing really?
I really would just like 2 uninterrupted weeks off work up in the woods with my dog and husband. Now THAT'S an unattainable dream. I managed 3 days and had to get right back at it because we're so short staffed.
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Post by MichyM on Nov 6, 2020 20:25:58 GMT
Giving my son a huge hug. He gets into town on Saturday and will quarantine and hopefully text negative by the following Satuday, so only 9 more days. I haven't touched another human being since the beginning of March. The urgent cares here offer same day results now. Can you call around & find that option for him? He probably wouldn’t want to do it the day he arrives. We are most comfortable waiting 5 days after arrival to test, then we're allowing for 1-2 for results but will try and get in somewhere that offers rapid testing.
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Post by MichyM on Nov 6, 2020 20:35:58 GMT
Giving my son a huge hug. He gets into town on Saturday and will quarantine and hopefully text negative by the following Satuday, so only 9 more days. I haven't touched another human being since the beginning of March. I’m so happy that you’ll be spending part of the holidays with him! It must be really hard to be living alone right now. I’ve always meant to ask you if the next door condo renovation went okay. Is it over? Are you still sane? Thank you! I am so looking forward to spending time with him, his partner, and even my ex...a little (we're opening our houses to each other while the guys are in town). The remodel is still going on. It was supposed to be 5 months which puts it being done about the end of this month, but I don't think it's going to hit that mark. It has been absolutely miserable at times (I cannot even hear my own voice), and unfortunately I never know when those days are going to be. To add insult to unjury, the unit across the hall started a smaller remodel (took about 2.5 months) at the same time. My upstairs abuts that unit so I was getting full on grinding, vibrations, noise, and headache inducing smells both downstairs and upstairs for a while. I haven't said anything here because I complain enough as it is about pandemicing by myself, KWIM? Aren't you glad you asked
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 6, 2020 21:47:58 GMT
Both of my sons and my husband were exposed last week for Covid. I just dream everyone stays healthy. I'd take a nice steak too. I’m so sorry for your family’s exposure. Hoping all turns out okay with no positives. Hugs. All exposed at work. Both kids tested negative. Husband works at a gym part-time. I am kind of surprised it has taken this long for the staff to have a case.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 6, 2020 23:45:45 GMT
I’m so happy that you’ll be spending part of the holidays with him! It must be really hard to be living alone right now. I’ve always meant to ask you if the next door condo renovation went okay. Is it over? Are you still sane? Thank you! I am so looking forward to spending time with him, his partner, and even my ex...a little (we're opening our houses to each other while the guys are in town). The remodel is still going on. It was supposed to be 5 months which puts it being done about the end of this month, but I don't think it's going to hit that mark. It has been absolutely miserable at times (I cannot even hear my own voice), and unfortunately I never know when those days are going to be. To add insult to unjury, the unit across the hall started a smaller remodel (took about 2.5 months) at the same time. My upstairs abuts that unit so I was getting full on grinding, vibrations, noise, and headache inducing smells both downstairs and upstairs for a while. I haven't said anything here because I complain enough as it is about pandemicing by myself, KWIM? Aren't you glad you asked You are pretty amazing and have absolutely no right to say that you "complain enough". You're one of the most positive people on this board! Seriously, if it was me putting up with the disturbances of construction (that wasn't my own!!!!!!!), I'd be a wreck. Big hugs to you.
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Post by nine on Nov 6, 2020 23:52:32 GMT
Art museums!!! And concerts! Before this mess we had a great series of concerts and saw every new exhibit at the Los Angeles and Orange County museums. And botanical gardens. We’ve been but it isn’t the same with a mask. You need to smell a botanical garden to really ppreciate it.
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Post by nine on Nov 6, 2020 23:53:57 GMT
Art museums!!! And concerts! Before this mess we had a great series of concerts and saw every new exhibit at the Los Angeles and Orange County museums. And botanical gardens. We’ve been but it isn’t the same with a mask. You need to smell a botanical garden to really appreciate it.
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Post by maryland on Nov 7, 2020 3:18:07 GMT
Not having to worry about every cough or sneeze being covid. And having to worry about going shopping.
My 17 yr. old daughter just tested positive tonight. We are so careful and even though she got the call from school that she had 2 close contacts (last night and tonight). We weren't too worried. But we got her tested because one close contact sat next to her at lunch. And we were shocked that she tested positive for covid (rapid test). She wears a mask and doesn't get close to others. We are scared and angry right now. Too many kids were going to halloween parties, and still went to school. And my daughter doesn't do that stuff and is the one that ends up with it. Sorry for the rant, I just don't have anyone to talk to so it feels good to vent here!
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 7, 2020 16:47:00 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Nov 7, 2020 17:16:25 GMT
Hugging my mother.
Holiday in the sun.
Stability at work. Just a little would be great.
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