A Weekend Away On My Own.

By Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
United Kingdom
November 9, 2017 3:37pm CST
Tomorrow (Friday) I am going for a break completely on my own. There is a concert I want to attend on Sunday night, and it's in a town 70 miles away, but my husband wasn't keen to go. I wouldn't leave him on his own as he needs quite a lot of care (he's 87), but fortunately our daughter is staying with us at the moment.. That being the case, I decided to treat myself to a whole weekend away. I'm so looking forward to it. Would you go off on your own if you had the chance?
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@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
9 Nov 17
Yes, I would. Funny foto / phunny photo! :-)
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@MALUSE I think most people who've been married a long time would appreciate some time on their own, a time when all we need to think about is ourselves Glad you like the phunny foto, I do too.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@MarshaMusselman Yes, it's fun isn't it?
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• Midland, Michigan
9 Nov 17
I forgot to mention your picture, Janet. I like that one too.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
9 Nov 17
I did go off on my own many times and my husband was here working.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
Good for you, it's nice to have a break sometimes - even from husbands
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
19 Nov 17
@Fleura Very true.
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@Fleura (29274)
• United Kingdom
19 Nov 17
@jaboUK It will give you something new to talk about when you get back!
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• Pamplona, Spain
9 Nov 17
If I had the chance to go away on my own you can bet I would. Your husband will miss you for sure. Enjoy the Concert.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 He won't miss me too much as our daughter and he dote on each other.
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• Pamplona, Spain
9 Nov 17
@jaboUK Even so I bet he will even though he might not say it out loud and most men are like that.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
9 Nov 17
When I just got married the only meaning about marriage for me was doing everything together - even going to buy a pin. But thanks to my husband he taught me the value of each wanting their own space.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@allknowing It's good for each of you to have your own space, but now we are together practically 24/7 as we are both retired. In the summer I have my gardening, but in the winter I only have the time after he's gone to bed. He does go to bed early though, so then I'm on the computer until the early hours.
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@sallypup (58303)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Nov 17
I did that going away on my own twice last summer. Sure not something I am used any more but felt kind of liberating, too. Have fun on your journey!
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@sallypup Thank you, I certainly do intend to have fun. It will be good to shrug off the shackles of responsibility for a little while. Glad you've done it too.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@sallypup Thanks so much - I appreciate your good wishes
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@sallypup (58303)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Nov 17
@jaboUK Live it up! I hope the concert is all that you need it to be.
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 17
I'm sure you'll have a great time - and be equally happy to be heading back home again. I'd have time away on my own if the chance came up.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@JudyEv Yes Judy, I'm sure I will come back refreshed and will be happy to see my husband again. I just fancy some 'me' time.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Nov 17
At this point in my life, no. I hope you have a wonderful time though! =)
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• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Nov 17
@jaboUK Yes exactly, I would be miserable if I left to go anywhere.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@LovingMyBabies You have too many responsibilities at the moment, too many people dependent on you. I only have the one. Thanks for your good wishes.
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@jstory07 (135043)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 Nov 17
My husband and I like to go everywhere together. But I have went for a few hours here and there with my friends and he goes off with his friends. But never for a whole weekend. I do hope you have a great weekend.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@jstory07 When we were working we'd have times when one or other of us would be away for a few days, but since we've retired we're together pretty much all the time. Thanks for your good wishes.
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@LadyDuck (460282)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 17
I would come with you if I could Janet. I cannot remember the last time I went away on my own. Have a beautiful weekend.
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@LadyDuck (460282)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK My husband is still not very well and I am the only one who can take care of him. It would be great to be away a few days.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@LadyDuck Thanks Anna. Would you like to get away if you could?
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
10 Nov 17
Have a great time what type of music will you be listening to ?
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@Tampa_girl7 It's a country music concert Marie. I've seen them several times before, but the singer is retiring soon so this will be my last chance to see him.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK I hope that you have a wonderful time
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
10 Nov 17
my wife and i usually go together
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@hostessman We usually do too, but as he didn't want to go I'm happy to go on my own. We are going to Spain together in a couple of weeks.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK Spain sounds like a great trip
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
10 Nov 17
I love Mrs WorDazza dearly but I do like my 'me' time. What's the concert?
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@WorDazza Hi Dazza, good to see you. I'm going to see a country singer called Raymond Froggatt, he's really good. This will be my last chance to see him as he's retiring soon (he's nearly as old as me!)
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@Fleura (29274)
• United Kingdom
19 Nov 17
@jaboUK I meant to ask what you were going to see. Unfortunately Country music always makes me feel like crying!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
11 Nov 17
@jaboUK So he's still a youngster then??? Have a good time and don't overdo the gin!!! I know what you're like.
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@DeborahDiane (40092)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK - Enjoy your well-deserved weekend. It can be exhausting to be a caregiver, and getting time to yourself is important!
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@DeborahDiane Thank you Deborah, I'm glad you understand
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• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 17
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@NJChicaa (116270)
• United States
9 Nov 17
Enjoy it! I would definitely go off on my own if I wanted to.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@NJChicaa Thank you, I definitely intend to make the most of it.
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
10 Nov 17
Oh good for you Have a good break we all need a time like that sometimes but for me I can`t think of myself going alone I always needed my husband with me
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• Germany
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK Oh wow! If that`s how you both feel good and comfortable. Have a great break
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@m_audrey6788 Yes, I realise that it wouldn't suit everyone, but we've been married for 52 years, so I think we can do without each other for 3 days
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Nov 17
iMIGHT GO TO A COCERT TOO IIF i COULD
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK yes sych fun lol
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@Hatley Haha - you I could paint the town red together, couldn't we??
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@much2say (53942)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Nov 17
How wonderful you are getting to treat yourself to a weekend getaway and a concert ! I've never gone away on a trip by myself - but if the kids were grown and I knew Hubby would be taken care of, then I just might. But knowing me it wouldn't be for too long . Enjoy your trip!!
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@much2say (53942)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Nov 17
@jaboUK Nope, no option . . . so we all go . Sunday today . . . hope you enjoy the concert!!
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@much2say When our children are small we don't have the option of going off on a jaunt, do we? But now I have this opportunity and have grabbed it with both hands
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Nov 17
Oh yes, I always would go on my way, if my husband wouldn't want to go. My enjoyment isn't dependent on his coming with me anyway. That is why too on Saturdays when I will be visiting my parents, I don't ask him to come with me anymore, because usually, he would like to go home after lunch already. I like to stay with my parents until 5:00 in the afternoon and have snacks with them still.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@SIMPLYD It's good that you and your husband are comfortable doing your own thing, even if it's not together.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Nov 17
@jaboUK We wamt each of us to enjoy life as how we want it too. But we always enjoys things and going out rogerher. It is at those times that we know we have to enjoy even without each pther.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
9 Nov 17
Like a shot! Hope the concert and the break leave you refreshed - Metallica was a couple of weeks ago
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@pgntwo Oh yes, I'd enjoy seeing him too.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@pgntwo Ha - I'm going to something a bit more sedate than Metallica - a country singer named Raymond Froggatt. I've seen him a few times before, but he's retiring in a couple of months. He always puts on a great show.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK Jasper Carrott would do me.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
10 Nov 17
i like to go solo flight, but my son and sister refuse. they are always worried what will happen to me.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@ridingbet I'm sorry if you can't get away yourself Ingrid, it's refreshing.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
13 Nov 17
@ridingbet The plus about that is that it's nice to be loved, but I should imagine it could get a bit suffocating.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
@jaboUK i accept that i can no longer travel alone because they get worried, even when i am late coming home from work, my sister has the wildest thoughts about where i am.
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