Time off

[Anne001]

I know exactly what you mean as I have just had a mum-free weekend (except phone calls) and felt slightly at a loss. I too think you should go to Wimbledon. Highly unlikely that anyone from work would see you; hide behind the largest bowl of strawberries you can find. Yes, DVDs, rubbishy magazines (the type you read at the doctors), chocolate - just what the doctor ordered. If you can afford it, a matinee at the cinema always seems decadent. Any daytime exercise classes around - yoga, meditation or similar? Could be useful for the future. And plan that holiday. Always good to have a plan .

[Juggler]

Walked into the city today and went to a museum, then lunch, pottered around the shops and finished with a massage. The good thing about being in Canterbury is that it's so touristy on a summer's day it can feel like you're on holiday.
Back now to catch up with Wimbledon.

[crocus]

I love Canterbury Juggler. My daughter was at uni there. Have you tried the boat tour? Its actually very interesting and relaxing at the same time

[Juggler]

Did the punt last summer on one stretch but there's another bit still to be done. Have done most of the touristy things here but in a place with so much history there's always something more to notice.

[crocus]

So true juggler. I live on the south coast and find the same

[Pops]

I just got back from a weeks break.

First day: Beer for breakfast, then for lunch then for supper

in case anyone gets the wrong idea, the 12 beers I bought on day 1, 2 of them are still on the shelf untouched!

But just to get out of the routine and do what I wanted when I wanted and change my mind half way through if I wanted was really great.

[Juggler]

Of course, planning what to do on two weeks sick leave doesn't include going down with a bug! This cold/flu thing has brought me to a standstill. But perhaps that's what my body needed...

[NanaNana]

Your 'bug' is probably your body telling you that you NOW have the chance to do absolutely nothing and relax.
So ............ for a bit, do absolutely nothing and relax

[Juggler]

I'm trying - honest Fran!
Had a counselling session yesterday so lots to think about too...
And thank goodness for Wimbledon on TV and strawberries in fridge

[NanaNana]

Flopping with your strawberries in front of the tely, isn't going to do you any harm for a bit. Good girl, that's the way!

[Juggler]

Well I broke the news to Dad this morning that I was too ill to get to Mum's anniversary trip tomorrow to the crematorium and the hill where her ashes are scattered. I felt better for doing so and I think he understands. I tried to point out to him that I need to get my health back so I can help him again - as I'd promised Mum.
He's very low today - not surprising - they were married for over 60 years. I'll give him a call tomorrow evening after my sister has been and gone.

[bowlingbun]

I always felt guilty if I said "No" to mum, but now I know that I need to look after my own health too, as it's not very good. As the elderly grow older, so do their children. Our parents still think of us a being much younger, fitter, stronger etc. than we actually are!