I'm looking forward to my 'alone' 'time
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (370207)
Rockingham, Australia
January 28, 2026 4:51am CST
In my last post I mentioned that Vince has gone to Thailand for a fortnight. I was surprised that members thought I might be lonely being on my own for that time.
It’s very kind of you all to be concerned but I really enjoy time alone. I have good friends just ten houses up the road, more good friends next door to them and I know a lot of the other residents in the village.
Vin and I go to the movies in the clubhouse each Tuesday and to the same place to socialise on Fridays and I’ll continue to do that while he is away. It sounds unkind but I’m more worried about being overwhelmed with company than being lonely. It’s only for a fortnight (two weeks) and I’m sure it will go in a flash. So thank you for your concern but please don’t worry for me.
The photo is another one from Thailand. Viince is trying to change the film in his camera and the baby elephant was throwing his weight around! 
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17 responses
@toniganzon (72803)
• Philippines
28 Jan
Two weeks is too short when you're having fun.
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@toniganzon (72803)
• Philippines
29 Jan
@JudyEv you probably should. Would a month be enough for you?
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@JudyEv (370207)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
@toniganzon He was away once for six weeks and I went right through the house decluttering. I hardly noticed that he wasn't there! lol
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@Aquitaine24 (11989)
• San Jose, California
14h
@JudyEv Just wait til he's older!
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@JudyEv (370207)
• Rockingham, Australia
10h
@Aquitaine24 I'd love to know where he is now.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17132)
• China
28 Jan
Naughty baby elephant ! You won't feel alone when Vince is away,but you will feel concern over his life abroad.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17132)
• China
15h
@JudyEv Are you able to give him a video call ! The way he can share lots of things there with you.
@JudyEv (370207)
• Rockingham, Australia
11h
@changjiangzhibin89 We spoke on WhatsApp today. Perhaps he will be able to make a video call. It's a great idea. 
@Aquitaine24 (11989)
• San Jose, California
23h
I enjoy that too. It's called quiet enjoyment.
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@Aquitaine24 (11989)
• San Jose, California
14h
@JudyEv I honestly think that is true of most of us.
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@JudyEv (370207)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jan
I have plenty to do so I won't be bored. I know you keep very busy and I never hear of you being lonely. 
@LindaOHio (212218)
• United States
28 Jan
Enjoy your me time. The baby elephant is priceless.
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@snowy22315 (202059)
• United States
11h
I would have wanted to go to Thailand, but you do travel quite a bit so the urge to explore probably isn't as strong.
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@JudyEv (370207)
• Rockingham, Australia
10h
It's really a photo group and at 79, travelling is getting a bit more complicated than it once was. A totally organised tour might have been one thing but, as I said, it's really a photo group.
@celticeagle (184861)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Jan
I enjoy time to myself too. People on here just get concerned and care a lot about us all. It's a great group of people.
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@JudyEv (370207)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
It is indeed but it hadn't occurred to me that some might think I'd be lonely.
@rebelann (115740)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Jan
I suppose many people like me think wives will miss their husbands if they're gone for 2 weeks but having read this brings to mind a friend of my moms, both were Army wives, who was relieved whenever her husband had a tour of duty for 18 months either on another base somewhere in the USA or overseas like in Germany at the time, neither of them was relieved if their husbands ended up in a war zone of course.
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@rebelann (115740)
• El Paso, Texas
7h
Yes, I can really relate to that. I can't imagine having someone live with me, it would be so weird for me.
@RebeccasFarm (91219)
• United States
28 Jan
Yes, he'll be back quick as a wink to you Judy.
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You are so right.
@Marilynda1225 (88312)
• United States
28 Jan
That certainly is a great picture and Vince has had some awesome experiences.
Enjoy your alone time and hope your friends keep you company but not overwhelmingly so.
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@JudyEv (370207)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
It's card night tonight so I'm looking forward to that. I've been watching some of the Australian Open Tennis matches too and they're up to the semi-finals now.
@Traceyjayne (7360)
• United Kingdom
28 Jan
It’s like that for me when I go to the caravan. I used to go for the six weeks school holiday in the Summer ……a perk of working in a school …..and so many people would ask, what do you do, don’t you get lonely, 6 weeks is a long time to be on your own….all valid questions and thoughts, but, I usually have a busy hustle and bustle life and it’s lovely just to be on my own and do my own thing for a few weeks.
I understand that of course you will miss Vince, but I also understand that you will enjoy your alone time for two weeks.
Enjoy x
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@JudyEv (370207)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
You've put it all in a nutshell. I'll enjoy these few weeks on my own.
@FourWalls (82470)
• United States
10h
I think many people think of you and Vince as an inseparable couple. You are, but you’re also individuals. Hope he enjoys his time in Thailand, and I hope you enjoy your “quiet time.”
@wolfgirl569 (128715)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Jan
I remember that baby elephant. He was cute. I am sure he is a lot bigger now.
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@MarieCoyle (54002)
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19h
Oh, I know a person can really enjoy the ''me'' time! Some people never want to be alone, but I do enjoy me time, for sure. It's just hard to come by right now. But for now that's just how it is, and we will get through this.
Enjoy your time and do some things you love to do, Judy.
