Good Morning Wednesday

Good morning from North Costa Blanca where we woke up to blue skies and sunshine. Very different from when we left Manchester yesterday where the rain was pouring down. We've got here but will get back home?. No hand gel here either. The sun isn't quite in the garden yet but lovely to sit on the naya with brew gazing out to sea. Few errands this morning, lunch at the marina than an afternoon reading outside, favourite thing to do. Oh, suppose I should tackle the laundry from our last visit in December ?. Hope everyone has the best day they can. Hugs to those who need one.

Good morning Mick and all his followers!
A lovely start to the day in Suffolk although I can see some cloud in the West.
The last building job was done yesterday and we put up curtains etc in our new dining room. Tomorrow we get the carpet and then we can finally unpack!
I have a metal trough under the sitting room window and today I want to plant the second one, to go under the dining room window to match.
WI tonight.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

MawB

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Good morning everyone from what was a bright and sunny Oxfordshire, but it’s now getting cloudy. I have a large Forsythia bush my my sitting room window, in full bloom, and I keep thinking that the sun has come out! It’s very pretty though.
DH is still recovering from a chest infection which has now triggered an Asthma exacerbation so more pills and steroids, we have cancelled our holiday, last minute so no refund, but he isn’t well enough to travel and is coughing and spluttering most of the day.
A family member is recovering from hand , foot and mouth disease at the moment , she was very poorly and is in her late 40’s.
Hope every one has a good and healthy day, still thinking about all those poor people with the floods and all those who are unwell.
My DDs always mock me for my store cupboard, but who had to borrow some loo rolls yesterday?
xx

Scentia my first thought was “Those are big loo rolls”

You are right to be concerned Marydoll and will perhaps have to be “brutal” to protect your health. Take care.

Good morning everyone from a lovely sunny Essex by the sea.
I'm off to my volunteering at the local hospital shortly. It will be interesting to hear the latest news on the virus.
A visit to friends afterwards to pick up some paperwork for a small job that I do for them.
Keep well and have a pleasant day.

Scentia, there is no facility to send photos with a PM.

If you wanted to send to a GN friend, you would need their email address, as some of us do.

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Urmstongran
Don’t know how to send photos on a PM
Here is our factory, that just the two of us work in. Sometimes we work tremendously hard but sometimes not. My DH is working his way down to retire so I think I will get a job of my own soon as his pension will never keep me and my dog in the lifestyle we have become accustomed?

Maw, I'm sorry if I awakened sad memories of your wee son.

The virus can make adults with a compromised immune system very ill and worst case scenario is viral meningitis. That's not my main worry.
I cannot start my new treatment if I have been in contact with anyone infectious, whether I'm infected or not. Even having a cold will scupper it!
My sister in law appeared yesterday, coughing, and spluttering all over me, as I opened the door, telling me she had had a stomach bug! ?

I'm usually very blasé about things like that and just get on with it, but I have waited a very long time for this treatment.??

Morning, folks! Although the back terrace is still as squelchy as a soggy crumble pudding, the kitchen drain is not full at the moment. Yesterday, and a good few other days during February and March, we've had to empty the washing up water into a bucket and take it outside to pour down the hill. Fortunately, our main soakaway drainage system that deals with the loos and bathroom seems to be working just fine. I don't know when the kitchen drain was put in but it aint as good as the Victorian one that serves the rest of the house.

The heron that visits the pond most days was sitting there looking completely drookit when I first woke.

marydoll, your GP story is sweet ?

I've joined the chamberpot tea brigade ☕️
Happy slurping, everyone!

Good morning all from mid-Notts. All the Coronavirus talk is starting to get a little worrying. Marydoll - I too have a compromised immune system which makes it more of a worry. I had 3 hospital appointments last week and signs were everywhere about hand sanitising etc and so many people blatantly ignoring it. My lovely cleaning lady is usually here on Wednesday but just text me to say she feels unwell so staying at home. Hope we all have the best day possible x

You are always so upbeat Marydoll I salute you! You make light of your worries and manage to find good cheer in every kind of social interaction.

Hi MawB it’s lovely to have you post again! I’ve missed your messages these last couple of weeks. Wicked you - searching for an embarrassing photo of your daughter for FB. That’s norty!

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is shining in South Yorkshire, and it promises to be a mild day. I have to pay the house some attention today but I am hoping to get an hour or so in the garden too. Can’t do anything that requires me to get down on my knees yet, but there are plenty of standing up jobs! I am sneezing this morning, but then I have been sneezing every morning for months, so am not unduly worried about it! Onward and upward, folks. Have the best day you can.

Morning everyone from a windy but bright north Wales where I’ve been up and about and am now enjoying the chamberpot (regulars will know what I mean......)

I’m off to see Military Wives with DD this afternoon Gingster it looks like a ‘happy’ film - can’t be doing with too much doom and gloom at the moment.

Hope your trip to Spain on Friday goes according to plan Ginny42 Urmstongran is our scout and reports back with news of lovely weather!

I’ve got a few weeks to go yet before we fly and I’m keeping an open mind on this darned virus upsetting my plans. DH is recovering so well from his hip op but I’m mindful that he has heart problems so trying to keep him safe is top priority!

Hope you feel better soon Scentia and all unwell improve today x

Marydoll that is so sad about your friend’s son, but TG she was with him right to the end. I just remember getting a phone call from the Westminster Hospital where our wee boy had had major heart surgery and wishing I could have been there ??
Anti-b’s should clear up Hand, foot and mouth if your DGD has contracted it and I don’t know if we can get it as adults can we?
Try not to worry, I actually think that can affect the immune system as when you are down you seem more vulnerable. Concentrate on the important things, that MOB outfit -hat? (TOY )

Good morning from Birmingham, where it is bright and sunny, but with gathering clouds.
The concert yesterday was glorious. I did the sensible thing and caught the bus home afterwards, got my phone out and read some messages, missed my stop by a long way and had to walk all the way back! At least it wasn’t raining.
I’m meeting a friend in Moseley this morning in a cafe where they do delicious teas. I will have a mint tea with honey, and maybe some baklava. Then I have quite a few pages of my book to read before writing class this evening- I don’t know why I procrastinate!
* Bluesapphire* I do sympathise. I have a friend who had just that regime. Enjoy your tea when it comes.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a bright and sunny Leicestershire, sorry Mary!

My lovely gardener came yesterday and the garden I’d a picture. Such a pleasure when you can’t get out much.
Another hospital visit today to get my line flushed but at least it is local.

Thinking of those who are needing kind thoughts. I believe this is your third worst day of the week Gilly.

Good morning all from sunny N Bucks.☀️
Well done Marco Polo - our Co-op is sold out - not that I’m buying, my DDs tease me that my freezer and cupboards would withstand a nuclear winter. Well, who’s got the last laugh now? ?
DD1’s 45th birthday today and as she was born by elective C section around 9.30 I can safely say I am feeling a lot more comfortable than I was 45 years ago! Just been trawling through the old photo albums to find a suitably embarrassing pic of her for FaceBook ?
Lunch out with a friend today, and other than that, as little as possible!
Sending hugs to all with mountains to climb and wishing us all a pleasant day.

Thinking of you marydoll

Hugs Marydoll you’re sound like an amazing lady !

Good morning everyone from Inverness. It’s been raining in the night and showers forecast for the rest of the day so gardening maybe on hold for a while ...
Was at the dentist yesterday, all the usual magazines and children’s toys had been removed from the waiting room for hygiene reasons. Also dentist was saying there’s a real shortage of face masks, if they can’t get them they’d have to close. So many far reaching impacts of this virus
Susan56 your day yesterday sounds lovely ?
BlueSapphire enjoy your tea when you get it !
Have a great day everyone and take care out there ?

Good Morning from another yuk day here in Fife. We are having a visit through the West today so thanks for your weather update Marydoll . Slept like a log last night for some reason, but as my DM would have said I must have been needing it. I hope today is good to everyone, thinking of all those with worries.

Morning Mick and All.

Cloud and sun here in South Bucks.

Heading off for West Sussex to look after the DGSs and returning home on Saturday. Both have been unwell hoping they are better when we arrive to take over.

When we get back home this weekend we intend staying close to base for the next few weeks. Just as a precaution.

Hope NannyJ manages to get off on her hols to Lanzarote today.

? to the poorly or worried folk.

Good morning from a bright sunny Essex. Nanny Wednesday today so school run with DGS1 and then walk in the woods with DGS2. Should be some signs of Spring for us to discover. Things are a bit worrying about this virus. My yoga teacher was sanitising all the mats when we arrived. Am mentally preparing for self isolation and putting off some jobs to keep me busy during the time! Have a good day everyone xxx

Good morning Mick and everyone. It's a bright sunny morning here in Cheshire. Marco Polo brought us pasta from China? I learn something every day on the GM thread!

I'm going for my morning walk in the woods at 9.00 then I'm starting to pack for a flight to Spain on Friday. Trying not to think of whether flights may be cancelled. I have to visit my housebound friend to make sure she has what she needs. The carers are excellent, but it's the little things.

Thinking of all with worries especially Gillybob, Marydoll, Dragonfly and EllenVannin and family. Take care of yourselves every one.