Plans for 2026

[Mesquite]

So what plans, hopes or aspirations have you got for the forthcoming year?

Me personally, I'm hoping that the hospital consutants will be able to clear a damnable cough I've had dragging on since November 2024 and getting out a bit more.

 

[Tengu]

Kidney stone operated on. Im getting tender and I fear its affecting me in other ways, though I too have had lingering bugs.

Not the bad sort, the sort it is often better to get out and do things than curl up and hibernate.

But, to have the kidney stone kick off would be seriously unfunny; I have seen people like that; its the kind of thing you dont forget.

Oh, yeah, fun stuff.

Another cruise.
More adventures in Heritage

 

[oldtimer]

I plan to survive for another year.

 

[Pattree]

Me too.

It is also my half hearted intention to complete a couple of projects scheduled to be completed during ’24 and’25.

I may get around to joining a Procrastinator’s association this year.

 

[TeeDee]

I may get around to joining a Procrastinator’s association this year.

The AGM has been moved back 6 months , so your membership maybe delayed.

 

[Toddy]

I am refusing to jinx things, but I am quietly hopeful of good health.
Of being able to truly be engaged with the seasons as the year turns
It has been lovely being outdoors these last few icy cold but bright days. This time last year I couldn't step out the door, I couldn't breath, couldn't touch anything cold at all.

I want very much to be me again, be a valid part of things

 

[slowworm]

In no particular order...

1) Build a large workshop I obtained planning on last year
2) Start loading home cast subsonic 303 rounds
3) Plant a few hundred more trees around our house
4) Cultivate more of our garden and grow all our Christmas veg.

 

[TeeDee]

In no particular order...

1) Build a large workshop I obtained planning on last year
2) Start loading home cast subsonic 303 rounds
3) Plant a few hundred more trees around our house
4) Cultivate more of our garden and grow all our Christmas veg.

Scream if you want help.

 

[Broch]

I am refusing to jinx things, but I am quietly hopeful of good health.
Of being able to truly be engaged with the seasons as the year turns
It has been lovely being outdoors these last few icy cold but bright days. This time last year I couldn't step out the door, I couldn't breath, couldn't touch anything cold at all.

I want very much to be me again, be a valid part of things

With all my heart I hope you do

The only solid thing I have firmly planned is my first ever visit to Shetland - I'll try and avoid the murders

I have a load of projects in mind but, being realistic, I need to prioritise them!

 

[demented dale]

With all my heart I hope you do

The only solid thing I have firmly planned is my first ever visit to Shetland - I'll try and avoid the murders

I have a load of projects in mind but, being realistic, I need to prioritise them!

What murders? dd xx

 

[Broch]

What murders? dd xx

Haven't you watched/read Shetland? There's a lot of nasty stuff goes on there according to Ann Cleeves

 

[demented dale]

I hope and pray that everyone gets everything they want and more importantly what they need. Me? I hope to maintain my health and as a bonus move closer to getting a horse and growing more of my own food. I would love to be transport and food independent. I don't think that is a lot to ask ask but I know it is a lot of work. DD xxx

Ps I have nearly finished building my dray cart and will post some pictures soon if anyone would like to see it xxx

 

[demented dale]

Haven't you watched/read Shetland? There's a lot of nasty stuff goes on there according to Ann Cleeves

No never. x

 

[bobnewboy]

Scream if you want help.

@slowworm Indeed - if you need a hand I’m on the far west Somerset border near Wivey.

 

[Chris]

Primary one is hoping my wife is able to get settlement and then citizenship this year (she is a US citizen here on a spouse visa). We are really worried that some announced impending retrospective changes (in itself unprecedented) to immigration rules might impact us. Keeping fingers crossed and praying that it won’t. Honestly, there is nothing more important in the world to me than her and therefore this is my only wish for 2026.

 

[trashcanman1984]

Improve my health and well-being, and lead a simple life.....I don't want much, just to be happy with my family

@TeeDee I'll possibly be down your was at some point, I can't do spirits, so I'll bring some beers

 

[Bushcraft4life]

Save up the deposit for my house in South Africa

Get fitter (Much fitter) & I’d also like to the do the 3 Peaks - Not the actual challenge, just all three.

 

[TeeDee]

Improve my health and well-being, and lead a simple life.....I don't want much, just to be happy with my family

@TeeDee I'll possibly be down your was at some point, I can't do spirits, so I'll bring some beers

I'm not sure where that has come from?? But if drinkies are involved, I'm happy to attend.

 

[johnnytheboy]

Getting fit would be a priority for me! Hurt my arm last year and it set me back big time!

Never got on on the canoe at all in 2025 so need to set sail this year hopefully!

Would like to catch some Pollock on the west coast of Scotland.

 

[demented dale]

Primary one is hoping my wife is able to get settlement and then citizenship this year (she is a US citizen here on a spouse visa). We are really worried that some announced impending retrospective changes (in itself unprecedented) to immigration rules might impact us. Keeping fingers crossed and praying that it won’t. Honestly, there is nothing more important in the world to me than her and therefore this is my only wish for 2026.

Hey Chris when your wife gets in does she shout "HONEEEEEEY...IM HOME"!
dd XXXX