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activity ideas for period of shutdowns

ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:15:02 GMT

since museums. schools, libraries, theaters, concert halls, etc are going on a virus hiatus to help stop spread, i'd love others' ideas on what people will do to fill the days outside of regular television and reading.

i know i will tap into my BritBox add-on at Amazon Prime Video. i intend to enjoy some British mysteries and perhaps a re-watch of the old James Herriot vet story "All Things Bright and Beautiful."

i have watched a little Acorn TV too. are there any other channels people recommend?

i take a course or two on line and may do more of that. anyone else?

i did just get an e-mail from a local theater that says it is now limiting ticket sales to 50% capacity to enable social distancing as well as touting its cleanliness regime and ventilation. sounds good to me.

any other thoughts? it would be great to make this period more fun.

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FastDogWalker2 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:16:28 GMT

Midsomer Murders - available on Prime - we love it!

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Warrior2022 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:16:29 GMT

Not really thrilling, but I bought a adult coloring book and colored pencils. Also bought myself a Nintendo DS. I also plan on walking a lot in the fresh air.

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ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:20:45 GMT

@FastDogWalker2 wrote:
Midsomer Murders - available on Prime - we love it!

i love that series too. have you watched "Inspector Morse" ? @FastDogWalker2

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Sooner — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:21:53 GMT

Spend more time on my Spiritual side and so some reading and reflection.

Watch ALL of the BBC tv version of Pride and Prejudice with COLIN FIRTH!!! And drink tea and eat digestive biscuits all the while!

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ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:21:59 GMT

@Warrior2022 which coloring book looked like fun to you? walking more would definitely be good - for cardio, for fresh air, for a little trim-down for me.

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queendiva — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:22:10 GMT

When not working:

Walking

Exercise at home (assuming the gym is closed)

Catching up with people by phone

Spring house cleaning

Work on a craft

Purge unwanted clothing and HH goods

Cook & bake

Wash the car inside & out

Clean out the closet

Clean the yard of winter debris (weather permitting)

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ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:24:21 GMT

@Sooner i'm putting "P & P" on my list! have you been out to see the new "Emma" - i found it so charming and well-done.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:24:33 GMT

Start working on a big jigsaw puzzle or a craft project you never got around to starting. Teach yourself to crochet. I learned from a book. I plan to do some serious yard work as Spring seems to have sprung here. Need to weed out winter clothes and store away. Grab the dog and go hiking if you're able. This is a busy time of year, lots to do.

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:24:45 GMT

Two acres of yard work are in my future. We plan on rebuilding a limestone retaining wall and planting bushes in front of it. Also replacing 15 boxwood shrubs that line the driveway. Hope we complete our mission this summer.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:25:02 GMT

My Kindle is filled with great books, I'm never bored.

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ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:25:59 GMT

@queendiva wrote:
When not working:

Walking
Exercise at home (assuming the gym is closed)
Catching up with people by phone
Spring house cleaning
Work on a craft
Purge unwanted clothing and HH goods
Cook & bake
Wash the car inside & out
Clean out the closet
Clean the yard of winter debris (weather permitting)

@queendiva great idea about closet and purging - perhaps good to start the spring changeover early, weed out and drop off at Rescue Mission.

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Nancy Drew — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:27:25 GMT

We can turn anything negative into a positive. My nephew is going to clean out all three kids rooms and paint the oldest one and transition it from a girls room into a teens room. He also said he is going to teach the boy to learn about the basics of car ownership. I think he should do that to the girls also but that is a whole other subject.

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Warrior2022 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:27:26 GMT

@ms traditional wrote:
@Warrior2022 which coloring book looked like fun to you? walking more would definitely be good - for cardio, for fresh air, for a little trim-down for me.

Not sure if you really wanted to know but Mine is called promises to bless your heart.

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ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:27:30 GMT

@Kachina624 oh yes, a jigsaw. great idea. i see those 3d versions advertised that look like a multi-week project for sure.

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Sooner — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:27:51 GMT

@ms traditional wrote:
@Sooner i'm putting "P & P" on my list! have you been out to see the new "Emma" - i found it so charming and well-done.

@ms traditional Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check that out! I think you will LOVE this series. Colin Firth and all the rest are wonderful.

Mr. Collins and the mother almost steal the show! OH MY NERVES!!!!

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ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:28:16 GMT

@deepwaterdotter you are more serious than i. good luck with your yard project.

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ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:30:45 GMT

@QVCkitty1 books - i am looking at a stack of good ones for me to open up. that is a given in my life. anything you are particularly looking forward to reading?

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ms traditional — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:32:21 GMT

@Nancy Drew wrote:
We can turn anything negative into a positive. My nephew is going to clean out all three kids rooms and paint the oldest one and transition it from a girls room into a teens room. He also said he is going to teach the boy to learn about the basics of car ownership. I think he should do that to the girls also but that is a whole other subject.

@Nancy Drew yes, i see this as a way to do something out of my normal routine. keep working on your nephew about girls needing info on cars too.!

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ValuSkr — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:34:28 GMT

@ms traditional wrote:
@FastDogWalker2 wrote:
Midsomer Murders - available on Prime - we love it!
i love that series too. have you watched "Inspector Morse" ? @FastDogWalker2

I enjoy Midsomer Murders too. I watch for free, via Roku on Pluto TV, channel 375. It airs episodes continuously, 24/7.