A Place for People Alone Over the Festive Season

[Eagle Ray]

Hi, I just thought I’d start a thread for those of us who will be alone on Christmas Day or during the festive season generally and would like somewhere to chat and connect.

I will most likely have a quiet Christmas Day at home, cooking some simple meals as I usually do and enjoy my hobbies such as photography and photo editing. I might go for a swim in the ocean.

Feel free to connect here on Christmas Day or over the festive period if you are alone and would like somewhere to chat. You might like to share how you are making it an enjoyable time or reflective time or whatever it is for you. Feel free to share anything festive you are doing and also feel free to share if you are not doing festive activities. Also, feel free to share if you are with others on Christmas Day but feeling a bit lonely as I know that can happen sometimes too.

Wishing everyone a peaceful time over the holiday season 🤗

Eagle Ray

[randomxx]

Hi there ER , nice idea saw it in Peter's thread.

l know there's usually a thread around at Christmas bc as you say with so many of us spending it alone.

l've been away and solo last few mths and will be through Christmas too. Although where l'm based right now will for sure be full of families and friends all here holidaying along the river and having a well of a time so l'll probably be extra extra solo tbh but can't be helped. lf not hot l'll probably just stay in mostly but if it is l'll probably swim a bit too and just make some food or something and drop into here ha ha.

Best to all

rx

[Eagle Ray]

Hey rx,

Sounds a bit similar to me here as it turns into a holiday town here this time of year and will be full of families at Christmas. It’s always really nice to see the families enjoying themselves here - swimming, kayaking, fishing, picnicking etc. But I know what you mean about being extra extra solo when others are very much together. I don’t mind a quiet day to myself though. If I go for a swim I’ll be amongst it all as the local beach gets busy. It’s the only time of year it gets like that. It’s pretty quiet the rest of the time. The town pretty much doubles in size over the summer holidays.

I’m glad you’ve got your spot by the river. It’s good to have the option of a swim if it gets hot. I hope it’s a nice relaxing day and, yes, see you here if you drop in.

Cheers,

ER

[Croix]

Dear ER~

An excellent idea, as you know Christmas highlights being alone. I'll pop in as I expect I will be spending the day alone, Mrs C will be visiting elsewhere this year (we take it turn about)

Croix

[Eagle Ray]

That will be great to see you Croix. I hope all has gone well with the fishing trip and you had a nice break.
Best wishes,

ER

[randomxx]

Gday er.

Your in a holiday spot too eh. God they live it up round here l tell ya with their speed boats and toys, huge groups of families or friend groups. lt amazes me how many people some people know.

l kinda prepared earlier ha ha and l've set up well back in the trees away from the crowds - hopefully, just a stroll for a swim.

Hi there Croix. So you guys don't fit with ea others families or ?l use to dread the day at ex w's family , longest Chirs days ever. One thing l thank the Gods for, don't have to do that anymore. Although l use to stay home on my own some yrs too.

rx

[Eagle Ray]

Hi rx,

Yes, definitely see people living it up. I think it was two Christmases ago I saw Santa on a jet ski 😂 I’m glad you are well prepared and found your nice spot in the trees away from the crowds 👍

[Croix]

Dear Rx

It is not a question of not getting on, it is simply I work over Xmas and so Mrs C stays with me one year and visits her daughter grandchildren on the mainland the next. Sadly it is not possible for her family to visit interstate to here.

I expect as times goes on (or I am out of a job) that things will change and out will come the paper plates, disposable glasses and pre-purchased food (we do not believe in wasting too much time in the kitchen away from others cooking and washing up).

Croix

[randomxx]

Thx er, Santa on a jet ski though hey , go gettem Santi,

Hi there Croix . But ah fair enough then , great that Mrs C can get over to see them anyway hey.

All the best

rx

[Beaser]

Hi to all and best wishes.

I am having a quiet Christmas .  

Lunch with some friends and probably home late arvo.

Im a lot more fortunate than others i know that but i still find it a tough time.

I really want to send my best wishes to all .

I would really be interested to hear what others are up to no matter how quiet things may be. 

Chat soon hopefully.

Beaser