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What do you do on a weekend?

orangutan

As the title says, really.

I find that on a weekend I get up fairly early (5:15AM) as I don't like doing lie-ins. I'll then head to the gym at some point that morning and do a class or two, or perhaps just do a workout/swimming session and/or spend time in the spa. More often than not, I have absolutely nothing else planned for the weekend, meaning I have two long afternoons that drag out and I do nothing but procrastinate, making me feel unproductive and bringing my mood down.

I used to enjoy gaming and I do still occasionally, but not so much now, and it feels like such a waste of time when I do it. I'm trying to be more forgiving with myself, and right now I'm laid in bed watching Impractical Jokers, which I enjoy and don't feel so bad about doing, but it'd be nice to have some more things to fill my weekend with.

I'd like to know what everyone else gets up to on the weekend.

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  • Like you, I am awake around 5.30am and get on with housework otherwise it would not get done. I cycle around to collect a newspaper and go out again in the afternoon. Sundays, I ride with the local cycling club and enjoy a fast pace ride to a cafe somewhere between forty and seventy miles. If not cycling then litter picking.    

  • in reply to LucyLandRover

    I find housework so much easier nice and early on a morning - my only problem is doing anything noisy like hoovering isn't an option as I don't want to wake anyone up! It's great that you get out so much. I'm curious about the litter picking - is this something you do voluntarily?

  • in reply to orangutan

    Yes, it is voluntary. I am provided with bags, a picker and a bag holder. I supply the high viz clothing. I go out and leave bags by the roadside for collection.

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  • in reply to orangutan

    Yes, it is voluntary. I am provided with bags, a picker and a bag holder. I supply the high viz clothing. I go out and leave bags by the roadside for collection.

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  • in reply to LucyLandRover

    Keep up the great work. I guess from what you said it would be so much worse if no one did what you do. 

  • in reply to LucyLandRover

    Lots of groups where I am pick litter.  They collect everything - from items blown by the wind to discarded shopping trolleys and bikes. 

    I've also seen individuals going out with a grabbing tool and bags & doing it themselves.  And why not?  It's a worthwhile thing to do, good for the environment & gets you exercise & fresh air. 

  • in reply to orangutan

    Thank you, it is dirty hard work. Nice to see the moors looking better afterwards.

  • in reply to Take5

    It can be frustrating as the record time between having cleared a section of roadside and someone littering is ten minutes. I adopt a up and at it philosophy and enjoy being out. 

  • in reply to LucyLandRover

    What a kind thing to do.

    I see so many litter picking on the country roads near me ( I’m not sure if to be pleased they are clearing up or cross with the people who throw it there in the first place). 

  • in reply to LucyLandRover

    That's brilliant :)