Good Morning Monday

Good morning all. I had quite a good day yesterday with facetime and phone calls with the family. I had an email from Sainsburys to say I was a vulnerable customer and that dedicated slots would be available today. I'm happy to report that this system worked, although the website went a bit wobbly at one point. It remains to be seen if they turn up and what I get but I am very hopeful. Let's hope that the stockpilers don't find a way to abuse it. Well done to Sainsbury's

Good morning from sunny Manchester. 3 continuous sunny days, unheard of! Had a lovely garden visit from the 2 ds's. Before the came I placed a beers, snacks and glasses in 3 separate areas of the garden. They arrived with cards and gift, placed in the central no man's land for me to pick up! Had a nice chat for about an hour before they left. Later on we set up Zoom for the family, so got to see everyone. The 4 and 2 year olds (cousins) thought it hilarious to strip off and run round naked! Take care everyone, keep safe. (((. . ))) hugs for all. Xx

Good Morning from a cold but sunny Bristol.
We had a lovely chat on Skype with my DD DSI and DGS2 which was lovely and later my DS DDIL DGS1 and DGD came and we stood in the door and they stayed in the garden, strangest Mothers Day ever but it was enjoyable none the less
I think lock down is coming as a lot of people are not playing by the rules and that will hurt us all.
Keep safe everyone

Good morning Michael, Annie, and all, from a beautiful sunny bit of Berks.
It was funny looking out of our bedroom window earlier, there was frost on the top of some cars, but not others.
Had a lovely, if quiet Mothering Sunday yesterday. We went for a short walk, round the block. Not many people were out, and it was far enough for DH to manage.
Both boys phoned, and DD Face Timed, and woke us up from a doze. Luckily I didn't look too much of a wreck!
Last night, at 7, I lit a candle in the front window, and it lasted until I blew it out after 10 pm.
This morning DH has an appointment for a diabetic eye check.
Last week when he rang, it was still going ahead, but I still will ring before we set out, just to make sure.
I think I may make a lasagne for supper, so must go and get the mince from the freezer.
If I have the energy, I hope to get into the garden later, and tackle a few more weeds, and self sown seedlings from the Nigella. Lovely as they are, they do take over.
Marydoll, loved your photo.
It reminded me of ours in their home made clothes. I was quite inventive, but they don't see it, do they?
Thinking of all those who are poorly, or under the weather. Especially Gillybob.
Have a good day one and all.

Good morning Mick & all from sunny Nottingham.
Washing today & bike ride later.
Zumba instructor has set up class on gymcatch will join in this evening.
ER was one of my favourites too BladeAnnie will also tune in on catch up.
Good luck with HMRC Gillybob
Hope you get your tablets Urmston
Take care everyone.

Not looking forward to today. We are flying back to the UK from Crete via Athens. Up until now we have been able to isolate ourselves in a rural area with very few people. The Greek government have been very quick to act and closed bars, cafes and non essential shops down ten days ago. Today we are not allowed to leave the house without a form and passports. We will have to spend the night at Athens airport before leaving tomorrow morning.
We have to get back to the UK but are dreading coming into contact with other people. We will of course self isolate as soon as we reach home so that we don’t pose a risk to others. We have masks, gloves and sanitisers and will do our best to keep a safe distance from others whilst travelling.

Good morning everyone. I was up at 7am today but the sun wasn't shining and it felt cold, so back to bed til 8.30. Tsk. Just realised yesterday that in the run up to lockdown I forgot to get a supply of hearing aid batteries. Without hearing aids I'm not far above profoundly deaf, but then I suppose that doesn't really matter at the moment! They will be rationed for family phone calls. I spent such a lovely day yesterday with the sunshine and flowers and lots of Family WhatsApp. I did my tai chi down by the garden pond, then topped up the water. The fish loved that and came up to the surface for the first time this year. And then a large brown ? flew past me - I think a very early appearance in these northern climes. I googled the spiritual significance - "when a butterfly crosses your path it means that you should embrace all changes coming into your life. It is a symbol of happiness and good luck that will follow you in the coming period.". I shall embrace that and wish you all many butterflies in the coming difficult months x. ? ? ?

Good morning all-SO lovely to hear from you all. I’m a late started after a restless night. It’s lovely and sunny here in Staffs although there was a frost. Will meet up for a walk with a friend, more than 2 metres apart and “dancing” away from anyone we meet!
Ellenvanin-adult GGC? You must all have started your families very young? Do tell.

Catching up on your latest GM reports. I hope House Arrest isn't too awful for Urmston and all of us really though I am glad not to be in transit. Good luck Cambia

We were lucky this morning re tablets. DH phoned the practice and his own doctor answered the phone! She said it was a 5 day wait for prescriptions but when he said he was down to his last 2 tablets (Naughty boy) she said Come in later today and I'll have them for you.
He is in the extremely vulnerable category.
Not sure about his hospital appointments. We'll just wait and see.

Good morning from a sunny NE, a few miles south makes a difference gillybob.
DD and I had a long chat on Skype yesterday morning, even the neighbour's cat came to see who she was talking to.
We had a nice lunch of duck confit with saute potatoes and courgette Provencal washed down with a Macon village.
Family whatsapp busy yesterday so we caught up with what everyone was up to.
DD has a car provided with her new job which meant she could drive across Brussels to the English shop and stock up. Only food shops and pharmacy are open but supermarket not open on a weekend.
DS rang me at 9.30 last night for a long chat. His work is supposed to be relocating to another city in May, don't know how that will work with staff all at home for the forseeable future.
I am trying for a medical supplies delivery, don't want to wait too long in case of delays.

Hope everyone has the best day they can, stay safe.

Good morning from bright Leicestershire.

I had a good day yesterday except my DS Facetiming me without warning so I had to run around looking for a suitable head attire.

Also my DD arrived back from Australia to self quaratining, no toilet rolls and no food. I managed to get her some black toilet rolls!!
The problem is that she is in London and we have her dog. By the time she could come up and get him I expect they will be in lockdown. She is so sad without him as he is her baby.

I hope you got your medication Urmston and that you are okay out there. I think maybe it is better out in Spain, the people couldn't be as stupid as they are being here.

Morning all from a bright and frosty South Notts. What peculiar times we are living in.
Have had a sad phone call to say that a niece has passed away after leaving hospital a few weeks ago - no connection to the corona-virus. Sorry to say that we'd mostly lost touch with that side of the family. I'm not sure even if the poor girl will even have a funeral. I feel for her poor parents as she was only in her forties.
Hope all is well with everyone in these challenging times.

Good morning from a sunny Essex. A bit late today as my DGS insisted I joined in Joe Wickes daily work out on line. It is aimed at school children but I gave it a good go!! Need a large mug of tea now and will read all the posts at my leisure as have no plans today! Hope everyone is keeping safe xxx

Morning to everyone it's bright but chilly here. Manured veg patch over the weekend and started to sew seeds. Hopeful for the bounty of mixed veg as always every year there are hits and misses. We are fortunate to have a garden to work in while bird watching. If people don't have a garden access to a park is beneficial at a distance from others of course. It's just nice to get out now the weather is brighter. Let's hope this week brings an improvement for everyone

Good morning from a bright but very chilly Scotland. Washing on line although it is unlikely to dry much, but looks cheerful to see it blowing in the wind. Will plant some bulbs today. We have a local shop which had plenty of stock until the camper vans arrived and cleaned it out. The campsite is closed so they are all parked up camping wild. Hmmm. Hygiene and waste issues (of all sorts) must contribute to spreading the virus. Hoping they get sent home. Disclaimer, they are normally welcome.

Late today because I woke at 6.00 am, went to the bathroom and then back to sleep till 9.00 am. Still, have got DH up, washed, shaved and dressed and one lot of bedding changed. Will put the clothes dryer up for the first time this year and have lovely wind blown laundry.

Yesterday’s coffee morning with neighbours at the top of our little close, all warmly wrapped up, clutching our mugs and standing six feet apart (easier to visualise than metres for me) was lovely and we will do it next Sunday if fine. Obviously no gossip or scandal exchanged because everyone was talking at full volume, but good to see our neighbours.

Good Luck Cambia

I can’t believe that people are still arriving in their campervans Feeling, but the Caravan Club only closed their sites yesterday so if the site is one of theirs it may have been too late for them to get back home. Hopefully they’ll go home today.

We were booked to go with ours to Somerset next week, but cancelled a while ago when it was obvious which way things were going.

Good news - I got my felodipino! €9 and although I don’t pay at home, I’m grateful to be able to buy it here. I will get another box next month. The pharmacist said this was her last box until delivery later.

We have a pharmacy in either direction from the front door so I chose the one that was a slightly longer walk! We take our freedoms for granted. A walk (even in the rain) was wonderful. I felt like singing in it ... ? ?

Very wise*Nfk*. Lovely here in Kent, already been for a 4 mile walk to farm shop for veggies. Owners are tearing their hair out... hope my 3 carrots and 2 parsnips weren’t too many! ? Am rather anxious as specially mild soap powder is running out and not sure Asda will have any. Can’t use regular stuff as it makes me very itchy. Of such small things is ours lives made up these days..

Wishing you a safe journey Cambia'keep safe and well

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Lovely weather here in Kent.my eldest daughter was going to host a cream tea for mothers day.we all decided to cancel,so she made it and delivered it to us.it was lovely.

South Oxfordshire started bright and sunny with a temperature of -1.6.

This Monday is much like any other Monday. I went for my morning walk, around the village rather up among the fields. I saw a few people but we were giving each other wide births.

I am now taking a break for a cup of coffee. Otherwise I am doing the cleaning, my usual Monday morning job. Last week before we settled in for the duration I went round the house and garden listing things to do. We then stocked up with seeds, compost, DIY materials in preparation. My first task will be the garden, which has nothing done to it since October. Even the Autumn tidy was left uncompleted because of the rain, then wind.

Just taken a look at Joe Wickes as I had no idea who he was. After seeing him, I can safely say I will be logging on tomorrow?. Hope it’s not too taxing.!!

Yes, safe journey home Cambia. x

Good morning from a cold, but sunny Norfolk. I rarely post but follow avidly the daily postings, it's so nice to see the support given to everyone especially in these challenging times. My GS and I did the Joe Wicks work out at 9 this morning we face timed each other so we could watch that neither of us cheated! Now for a well earned cup of tea and sit down before a bit of gardening in the sunshine. Take care everyone.