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has anyone got any ideas what I could do as a non manuel hobbie I have alpha one

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Sorry to hear about your Alpha 1 Geordie. I went online and found this, it seems pretty comprehensive, so I'm sure you'll find something that will interest you :)

 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_...

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Mongolianmaid

Jigsaws! They keep the brain engaged, and hands too busy to snack. Plus they are cheap from the charity shops, about £1 for a few days absorbing entertainment

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modge

hi ...how about the new adult colouring books,bird watching, photography.pottery,basket weaving, or mosaic?

Knitting you could do mall hats for your special care baby unit!

Or Twiddle muffs for a local dementia unit ..

let us now how you get on 😊

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babsplymouth

you can do jigsaws free on msn  really good. I also like cross-stitch which I also love doing, you can get free ones also on internet . hope this helps

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doralin

Hi Geordie what about researching your family tree?  I took this up 2 years ago while I was waiting on a knee replacement.  I find it both relaxing and stimulating & get a real buzz when I uncover something new.  You can sign up for a free trial with ancestry.co.uk or with findmypast.  I now have a tree with over 2,000 people & have got in contact with disstant family around the globe & I'm still going.  Linda  :-)

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Venusflytrap

Having been unusually immobile for the last 3 years because of ill health, I have 3 staunch favourites which all use my iPad.  I like jigsaws on screen, I have also learned to do Soduku and my final suggestion is looking at weight loss forums on line.  I now use 4 regularly, a local one and 3 national ones.  I think the forums have really kept me cheerful.  Everyone is so supportive and full of great solutions, so it gives me a big buzz.  

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Alisonayb

I am sorry you have alpha 1.  I see you have a number of suggestions.  Is there anything you are particularly interested in?

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Redx1995

I enjoy embroidery too. I don't mind counted cross stitch which isn't to everyone's taste, but I enjoy Hardanger which is dead easy although you need to be brave when cutting out the 'holes'. Blackwork is good, basically a running stitch on cross stitch fabric (aida). I'm also keen on ribbon embroidery doing flowers which has a lovely 3D effect and makes great greetings cards. I've even entered some of my work a the local agricultural show and had some success.

babsplymouth  said it keeps you occupied and helps take your mind off things. 'There's some great patterns on-line for free and you can pick up kits from charity shops on occasions for next to nothing.

If you have a sewing machine and would like ideas for projects with tutorial videos on making these. Look up Debbie Shore on youtube, I've used her tips and managed to re-cover an upholstered footstool for the sitting room. Just finished it tonight as it happens. :-)

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