lindafw Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Feeling a bit down n blue. Yet again I have realised that work/life balance is lacking. Working and looking after the house and animals is all there is. Anyone in my area fancy finding a social life with me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Have you checked out the Get Together bit of the forum? There might be something happening near you on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Sorry, I am not in your area, but my recommendation is to join something local. Evening classes, running club, dance classes, choir - whatever you fancy. It's the best way to meet people- just going to the gym doesn't work as you rarely get into conversation with people there. It takes time, and you might have to be brave and make the first move in suggesting a social event outside the class/club/organisation, but it's always worked for me. Volunteering for a charity is also a good way to get to know local people. I moved to London in 1997 knowing only two people, apart from my elderly parents who were the reason for me moving back here. These days, an evening at home is a rare treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I've been going to Zumba since September and I have made friends there. I am quite shy and it takes me a while to get to know people but everyone there have all become friends. It is a good laugh, you don't need to know how to dance - just a bit of coordination and balance. And, since it has become a new love I now go twice a week to get my fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thankyou for the idea's..been and done the dancing..but a fall put a stop to it. Very nice ladies but all living there own lives and not interested in anything outside the class. Saw a Chicken coop being delivered to a house in Andover so will be keeping an eye out for new chicken posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 You're not that far from Oxfordshire. Why don't you join us for the Oxfordshire get together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 sounds like a plan...will keep an eye out for the finalised info...Thanks for the invite x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 When I was in a new area some years ago, I joined a group called Spice and made some fantastic friends through it. It arranges all sorts of things and you just go to what appeals (pub quizes to microlight flying were some of the things I tried). I think I went to one or two events before joining - think there's an annual fee (not too huge) and a fee for each event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 We haven't had a meet up for ages - there's a fair few of us in Hampshire - problems are organising when everyone's free!! Oooh Christian - we need a guided tour of your new cottage. There! Put the poor lad on the spot! Heh heh heh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 He used to be just down the road and round the corner from me...but we never met....stuff got in the way of visiting him on his stalls at christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 And Sussex isn't that far .......Valkyrie, let me know when you get a gathering together, you know I toddle a fair way for cake & a natter with my friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Everyone to Chook n Boooooooze! Watch out for her limoncello though - potent stuff just by catching a whiff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Lolz.....I have another batch brewing hun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'd have to sleep with the chickens - but then I don't think I'd notice if I was! Couldn't drive home then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 We have spare beds midweek remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Rain check? Birdies need sorting - but when the nights get shorter . . . yes please! I dunno, nothing like inviting yourself over to another poor woman's house is there?!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Invite away my lovely........a good natter is looooong overdue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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