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Bored? Any tips to make social isolation more bearable?

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  • Redskin
    Redskin Posts: 3,112
    8. Tottenham Hotspurs
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    Gargling with brandy may help alleviate some of the boredom even if it may not be advisable for many other reasons (including overloading the NHS with liver issues).

    more seriously I’ve spent some time trying to work out what to do with my tiny garden and can recommend finding some seeds to grow (fortunately we already have seed trays) and what plants I would buy if I could get them. Currently Claire Austin perrenials are hoping to deliver in 7-10 working days noting that this may change. 

    My mum has an order pending as her birthday present from me, they have some fantastic plants if that’s your bag, or you could get into it.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,629
    DaveMehmet said:
    Chunes said:
    I've been playing a lot of online chess. It's free and good for your brain. 
    On-line pawn.
    I’ll move my bishop into the space behind your queen.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,039
    guinnessaddick said:
    DaveMehmet said:
    Chunes said:
    I've been playing a lot of online chess. It's free and good for your brain. 
    On-line pawn.
    I’ll move my bishop into the space behind your queen.
    If you move your knight you can fork him.
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,455
    https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5e7df1d879776/young-reds-activities-to-begin-today
  • GNelson
    GNelson Posts: 564
    edited March 2020
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  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,230
    sporcle.com plenty of quizzes covering many subjects.
  • Raith_C_Chattonell
    Raith_C_Chattonell Posts: 5,680
    Premier League Pub Quiz run by James Allcott every Sunday at 18:00 on Youtube channel. 

    The first one is here already 5 rounds 38 points up for grabs.

    Round One Multiple Choice
    Round Two Who Am I?
    Round Three What Happens Next?
    Round Four Connect The Dots
    Round Five Miscellaneous Round

    https://www.premierleague.com/news/1649850
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,700
    iaitch said:
    sporcle.com plenty of quizzes covering many subjects.
    Got any good/useful ones? I enjoyed memorising the US states last week thanks to a link from a lifer on this thread
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,230
    Name all the countries in the world, about 195 answers.

    Name all the teams in the four major US sports.

    I'm not asking this on here as a question just saying what's on Sporcle.


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  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    Online dog show today Valli smashed it. 
    Best in Show 💪

  • Danepak
    Danepak Posts: 1,629
    Three mates and I played online poker on Friday night. Through Poker Stars you can set up a private table.
    Combining this with a Zoom video conference call and a few beers - great entertainment.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    edited March 2020
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  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,753
    If you're bored, take thé COVID19 Haircut Challenge. See my post on the thread entitled 'Hair?' 
  • limeygent
    limeygent Posts: 3,217
    You could do what dogs do when stuck at home all day long, chew the furniture.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    JJ is working hard on his impressions. Here is his Sergei the Meerkat?
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    Or it could be Tommy Cooper!
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    edited April 2020
    tips from 'Be Military Fit'

    1 Take time and pride in what would normally be menial tasks

    2 Get up early, make your bed, ensure your personal hygiene

    3 Eat well, make some effort in food preparation, don't eat rubbish cos it's easy

    4 Clean things like never before, shoes, cupboards, shelves

    5 Even in a big household find time to be alone, you need this

    6 Exercise daily at a set time, get a routine, stick to  it

    7 Stay social, keep in touch with friends and family
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    Virtual pub quiz just about to start for anyone interested. On YouTube
  • PemburyAddick
    PemburyAddick Posts: 506
    We played You are the ref game the other night. The answers were more inconsistent than the refs we get.I lost and my wife finished on the same number of points as me..
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  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,275
    All this video conferencing, I see mates more regularly now than I did before the lock down.  Long for a night in front of the box doing nothing!
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,057
    North Lower Neil said:
    Anyone play board games online against mates etc?

    If so, any recommendations on decent apps or sites?

    Nothing too complicated, thinking chess, monopoly etc maybe, but a good selection would be decent too.
    @Nor@"North Lower Neil"

    Board game arena is yer go to

    Steam works, too

    Enjoy!
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,014
    North Lower Neil said:
    Anyone play board games online against mates etc?

    If so, any recommendations on decent apps or sites?

    Nothing too complicated, thinking chess, monopoly etc maybe, but a good selection would be decent too.
    Did you find anything of note as i'd also be interested? Into my third week of lockdown over here, bored with netflix and (not surprisingly) the mrs won't let me play Football Manager all day.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    Is there still any place to buy a "Home Gym?" ...... I've reached my max with theraband and pilates ring workouts now, and seeking alternatives, if they exist.
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,291
    edited April 2020
    You can get them from Argos, but whether they've got them in stock where you are, and how long the delivery will take remains to be seen
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,954
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:
    North Lower Neil said:
    Anyone play board games online against mates etc?

    If so, any recommendations on decent apps or sites?

    Nothing too complicated, thinking chess, monopoly etc maybe, but a good selection would be decent too.
    Did you find anything of note as i'd also be interested? Into my third week of lockdown over here, bored with netflix and (not surprisingly) the mrs won't let me play Football Manager all day.
    Not yet!
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    aliwibble said:
    You can get them from Argos, but whether they've got them in stock where you are, and how long the delivery will take remains to be seen
    Unfortunately none in stock or available for delivery, or collection :neutral:
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    mendonca said:
    Is there still any place to buy a "Home Gym?" ...... I've reached my max with theraband and pilates ring workouts now, and seeking alternatives, if they exist.
    I was amazed by the lack of options on Amazon - started looking before lockdown. Went into Argos and it was all out of stock and all sports direct has was a 10kg Kettle bell for £50.

    I've been making do with various household/garden items. For example, the lawnmower and our ladder make good alternatives. Even got a bag of compost to do squats with! 
  • heckington_reds
    heckington_reds Posts: 727
    Walloped out the hall,stairs and landing today...bus mans holiday. 
    I've Got to keep busy,not one for sitting around. 
  • swords_alive
    swords_alive Posts: 4,261
    Spyhole on history of your local streets etc. Change the map by clicking on 'show search panel

    This is set to sometime between 1892 - 1914, and scales well against the background map, set to 'bing road':

    https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/spy/#zoom=16.563677609214107&lat=51.48625&lon=0.03309&layers=168&b=3&r=42

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