Why i havent posted anything on forum.

[sootysue]

Hi everyone.
I am sorry I haven't posted anything on the forum lately.
What have I been doing.
Well in January 2020 made redundant, february 2020 started new job.
In March 2020 government country lockdown happened. In
September 2020 a member of staff at work leaves suddenly ( her husband made redundant he got a new job but was not at home to look after the 5 kids they have which mean she carnt work) in October 2020 government introduced the only 6 people group. so this meant me going from day shifts to night shifts to cover ( I work in a care home for the elderly me and the care home are covid-19 free, we are tested each week for it). My boss cannot get agency staff in to cover as they go from care home to care home, and employing new staff is a problem as interviewing a people is a risk. So I am presently juggling work and home life. On top of this on the coast where I live 2 weeks ago we had a storm which caused damage to my home. This year my Life has been challenging and I hope next year will be better.
I am hoping to start a new hobby with your help any suggestions?.

[Mini Me]

Hi Sue, Sorry to hear about all the upheaval and turmoil you are going through. Good to know you are healthy and gainfully employed. When you say "a new hobby" are you talking about a new project or something different than scale modeling? I thought your fairy was great so perhaps a different category of figure? Did you see the figure that Monica just completed? It's a red haired lass with a fox, thought that turned out really well.....check it out if you have time. Good to hear from you.
Take care and stay safe, Rick H.

[Guest]

Sue, you've certainly had enough to contend with , so wish you a better time soon.
Like Rick not sure what you mean you want to do , something completely different ?

[boatman]

HI Sue good to see you on here an sorry to hear of all the problems but thats how life is now not to good but jen an i are just takeing it a day at a time an wearing masks when we go out an keepin our distance from others as in my opinion thats all you can do

an let life plod on an just hope we an dont catch this bug an much damage to your home from high winds i suppoce ? as we have the scaffolding up at our house due to tiles bein blown off an now need fixin back on an you say a new hobby well i dont know what to suggest as it depends on how much free time you are getting after working nights

you will be i supect pretty shattered when you get home but you done a good job on that dragon we thought so any way dont you want to do anything like that again ? anyway just let jen an i know when you are free an if you want us to pop over to see you we will then you can talk about what new hobby you want to do an we are glad you are ok
best wishes from us
jen an chris

[boatman]

Sue yes look at Monica's lady an the fox that Rick is on about thats very good for you something new
chris

[boatman]

HI again Sue jen suggests why dont you do seqinn pictures like jen did as they look very nice when done
jen an chris

[Jon Heptonstall]

Good grief Sue.
Have you thought about being a cat juggler?
It'll be easier than doing what you've been doing or been done to.
Jon.

[sootysue]

Hi everyone.
I am sorry I haven't posted anything on the forum lately.
What have I been doing.
Well in January 2020 made redundant, february 2020 started new job.
In March 2020 government country lockdown happened. In
September 2020 a member of staff at work leaves suddenly ( her husband made redundant he got a new job but was not at home to look after the 5 kids they have which mean she carnt work) in October 2020 government introduced the only 6 people group. so this meant me going from day shifts to night shifts to cover ( I work in a care home for the elderly me and the care home are covid-19 free, we are tested each week for it). My boss cannot get agency staff in to cover as they go from care home to care home, and employing new staff is a problem as interviewing a people is a risk. So I am presently juggling work and home life. On top of this on the coast where I live 2 weeks ago we had a storm which caused damage to my home. This year my Life has been challenging and I hope next year will be better.
I am hoping to start a new hobby with your help any suggestions?.

Hi Sue, Sorry to hear about all the upheaval and turmoil you are going through. Good to know you are healthy and gainfully employed. When you say "a new hobby" are you talking about a new project or something different than scale modeling? I thought your fairy was great so perhaps a different category of figure? Did you see the figure that Monica just completed? It's a red haired lass with a fox, thought that turned out really well.....check it out if you have time. Good to hear from you.
Take care and stay safe, Rick H.

Hi Rick. Thank you yes I will have a look now at monika figures/model. Yes I think if I start with a figure to paint I think.
Thank you Rick for the idea much appreciated. I will make the time for a new figure to paint.
You take care and stay safe Rick H.

[sootysue]

Sue, you've certainly had enough to contend with , so wish you a better time soon.
Like Rick not sure what you mean you want to do , something completely different ?

Hi John. I did wonder weather to try something new but I think I will stay with painting a figure.
Thank you John. Sue

[sootysue]

HI Sue good to see you on here an sorry to hear of all the problems but thats how life is now not to good but jen an i are just takeing it a day at a time an wearing masks when we go out an keepin our distance from others as in my opinion thats all you can do

an let life plod on an just hope we an dont catch this bug an much damage to your home from high winds i suppoce ? as we have the scaffolding up at our house due to tiles bein blown off an now need fixin back on an you say a new hobby well i dont know what to suggest as it depends on how much free time you are getting after working nights

you will be i supect pretty shattered when you get home but you done a good job on that dragon we thought so any way dont you want to do anything like that again ? anyway just let jen an i know when you are free an if you want us to pop over to see you we will then you can talk about what new hobby you want to do an we are glad you are ok
best wishes from us
jen an chris

Hi Chris. Give my love and hugs to both you and jen. Oh my not your roof again Chris I hope no damage to your personal possessions in the loft.
As you know I have new fencing up in back garden last year, this year after storm 3 posts are damaged one ripped off my back gate and fence panel. I have got new posts after a homebase delivery, so will have a go at putting them in lol. I have painted my lounge door and hung it backup and regrouted bathroom. My washing machine is making a horrible noise so I guess that on its way out my fridge freezer the fridge parts not working freezer bit is, so I've brought a mini camping fridge as a temporary fix. I was looking forward to retirement in a few years but government have put a spanner in the works on that for me. Be lovely to see you both again, I'm not brain sleepy on next Wednesday and Friday Chris. Stay safe keep well. Sue.

[Tim Marlow]

Sounds like you’ve been through the wringer a bit recently Sue. I hope life settles down a bit over winter....
If you are thinking of painting another figure there is an almost infinite range out there to choose from. You may find Flat figures of interest as well, they are almost like painting a three dimensional picture. If there is a particular subject you are interested in let us know, someone will have come across it.....

[boatman]

HI again Sue sorry dont know what you mean by I'm not brain sleepy on next Wednesday and Friday ? an sorry to hear you fridge an washing machine is on the way out an your fence down they say things come in three's an as for retirment Sue jen is in the same postion no penshion till youre about 70 then to old to enjoy it
JEN an Chris

[Guest]

Wow this has not been fun Sue. However you appear here to be a very resilient person which is a great virtue.

Although my top virtue among all others by a long mile is determination.

Difficult to point you in any direction unless I know your character. I would say look through all the topics, of which there are many here.
I am sure you will then find inspiration among the multitude of scale models.

In all the model communities there is help in many ways. One way is to publish your build of what ever you choose. Friendship & help is always there.

Laurie

[Guest]

Excuse me Sue while I enlighten Chris to the benefits of being 70 .

HI again Sue sorry dont know what you mean by I'm not brain sleepy on next Wednesday and Friday ? an sorry to hear you fridge an washing machine is on the way out an your fence down they say things come in three's an as for retirment Sue jen is in the same postion no penshion till youre about 70 then to old to enjoy it
JEN an Chris

Oh no your not Chris, I'm sure Laurie will agree its what you make it.:nerd::smiling3::tongue-out3:

[Mini Me]

I'm with JR on this Chris...........