There are a lot of things that I don't like to do or see alone, either, but then I've also learned that I can enjoy a number of things by myself, too. Why? Because sometimes when with somebody else, he/she wants to just sit while I want to walk, look, shop, or try...or I want to stay (or leave) but the other person wants the opposite...or the other person doesn't like "that" food or beverage or music or type of entertainment or style or whatever. Often, too, if it's in or close to home, I'll often bump into somebody I know and then there's a little or a lot of hanging out together but no real obligation for having to stay together. I don't care for salmon...oh, the shame!...but I would go just for the sake of being a part of something that's going on. Who knows, I might not be able to do certain things some day and I'll wish I had taken advantage of the time that I did. But, that's the way I think and I respect and understand how you and others might feel differently if comfort levels are felt in different ways. It's good that your hubby is active and helpful, but there should be some time to spend with you, too. Surely, even helpers don't have to work the whole thing for every minute of it.

How was the salmon this year? I love salmon more than anything, wild only of course. I know there is a lot of controversy over the salmon farms along the west coast. I just never could eat something that was full of antibiotics and swam around in its own poop. Put another Chinook on the barbie! Beats the hell out of the Kelowna peach festival!!

...looking past the fish at the water and greenery...makes me homesick. I loved the Salmon Derby's in Juneau, as a kid.

Wow, I like salmon but that looks like a serious festival.

Maybe find someone there to go with you

I think that you need to get out for awhile and go and enjoy yourself. You might see people there to visit. It is difficult going alone, but I have learned to do just that. With hubby's work, the schedule is never fixed but changing constantly. I have had to adjust and adapt. I now enjoy the time that I spend alone or making new acquaintances.