Good Morning Friday

PurplePixie Oh dear we do not need any Goodmorningers in A & E.

Happy Birthday ???

Calpurnia
and others too.
Am feeling quite smug, secured online supermarket delivery date for today nearly 3 weeks ago ( when SIL told us to stay in!).
Spent AGES trying to get it to accept amended order but did it!
However. . . It has our address all right-in Staffs-but has the postcode of our holiday home in Cornwall! I put this address postcode in instructions to driver! Am awaiting to see what happens!

EV you Were in the right place at the right time to see the funeral cortège it was meant to be

Calpurnia [flowers*

Gillybob naughty!!! I can think of nothing worse than sleeping with my accountant

GrandmaFrench ouch

Marydoll I am going to tackle my fridge once I have hung out the washing, I am expecting some surprises therein........

Urmstongran enjoy the sunshine ?

Good morning from a sunny and bright East Midlands.

It’s my birthday today and so far had a lovely breakfast with DH and he is making a roast chicken dinner later. Text and phone messages from children and grandchild already this morning. Might go out for walk mid morning but DH thinks even that is not allowed. Yesterday while out walking I tripped on uneven ground and fell heavily and now have a sore shoulder and side. My fault, I wasn’t watching where I was going.

Hope you all stay safe and have a lovely day. Love and hugs to all those suffering in one way or another. Take care x

The start to your day sounded fabulous Gabriella! No envy here whatsoever...

Ooh GrandmaFrench poor you! ?

EV what perfect timing indeed. Your family will have been so pleased to see you standing there. x

Can you send some of your “Godalming” sunshine up here please Gabriella ? According to DH’s little weather station it’s 3 degrees outside and we have thick fog.

Sounds very painful GrandmaFrench ouch . Do take it easy today and stop leaning over chairs ! I got a new oven not long ago when mine went off with a bang ( it was ancient but a decent make and really easy to use ) replaced it with a cheap and not very cheerful one from B&Q ( off the shelf) and I absolutely hate it . I’m stuck with it for a very long time I think .

* tingeing
Thought it didn't look right. ?

Good morning all,

It's starting to brighten up here now after a grey, misty start. It looked as if there had been a light frost judging by the parked cars.

Now, what exciting things have I planned for today? ?Well, the house could do with a dust and vacuum and I'm still working through the ironing, so that should keep me occupied for a while. Then there will be my daily stroll around the block, keeping suitable distance from other strollers. Then, who knows? Maybe read or do a bit of the futurelearn course I'm looking at.

? Calpurnia
Ellenvannin, that was, indeed, miraculous that you were able to see the funeral cortège pass and be able to pay your own respects, albeit from a distance. Bless you. ?
mick do take care, and heed the advice already given upthread.

Take care, all. ?

Good morning everyone....from a delightfully sunny Godalming. ???
It was hazy to begin with but now clear and bright which lifts the spirits.
My morning run went well, not another person to be seen, however, some nosy sheep and horses ambled over when I stopped near their fields. It was gloriously silent and I saw the sun rise tinging the far fields with a reddish/gold glow. It almost looked like fire.
At home, I threw open windows, watered plants and re-arranged patio table and tubs for when I sit out later.
Meanwhile, I will have Lizi's delicious treacle granola with thick Greek yogurt, blueberries and frozen raspberries. ??
I won't shop today, prob tomorrow and don't need much anyway.
Got to put my thinking cap on to decide what to do as the place is spik n span, ergo no housework.
I hope everyone has some sunshine today, if not the real thing then something to make you smile.
Take care ???

Good morning from sunny Colchester. I have stripped the bed and the duvet and mattress topper are airing on the line. Looking forward to a clean fresh bed tonight. Little things.
Much love to all xx

Morning everyone and please get well, Mick
Beautiful morning here but cold - very odd at this time of year, we need some real heat to burn the backside off this virus ?

DH going to Pharmacie and for veggies. Urgent trip for both and our dogs eat so many vegetables that we can’t be without. Hate him going out, though, even though he is 100% sensible about social distancing. And today’s hot news? I think I may have cracked a rib - or at least damaged some ligament (?) between some ribs. I’ve had pain for days and it’s very similar to the pain (though nothing as bad) which I suffered when I fell over something and cracked 3 ribs on the other side a few years ago. Each time I flex or bend, it’s so painful. Still, nothing can be done except take it easy. I was taking it easy when I did it! Just leaned over the wooden arm of a chair trying to pick up something just beyond my reach when I heard it ‘go’.

We are clearly living in dangerous times!

Made flapjacks yesterday whilst DH cut back all our jasmine. Trying to get used to new oven but it’s hard going. Oven is a total tyrant. It flashes orders for me to follow and I constantly have to respond to its ‘close the door’ ‘open the door, ‘change the shelf’, ‘cooling down’ and a raft of nonsense. Maybe it’s taking advantage because it knows I can’t escape at the moment. As I told it yesterday, carry on like this and you and I are definitely going to have words!

EV what a perfect moment you chose for your walk.
Calpurnia cherish all your quiet times and take strength ?

Make it a good day, all. Find just one thing to smile about.
Keep safe x. ????

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Ah ~ ‘fake news’ as they say gillybob‼️

???. I was just about to post, what a grateful client you are gilly. Friendly type of girl?

Gilly?

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Mick do take care, and take the advice given upthread. Hope you feel better soon.
Gilly I did wonder?!
It was a grey start, but brightening in South Yorkshire. Not sure now what the day will bring except a trip to the pharmacy. We will have our usual “from the door walk” and face time the family later. I am making quiche for supper as we now have salad to go with it. Yay! Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from sunny Essex. Marydoll enjoying your novella and I'm eating up my DGSs food as well. The chicken dippers were really quite tasty!! I went out at 8pm last night to clap for NHS and my beautiful daughter. Very moving and a lovely sense of being together.
More tidying today and gardening this afternoon before the cold weather comes at the weekend. GillybobsI hope you get some answers soon and to everyone who is struggling I send my thoughts xxx

Good morning from the Shropshire borders where once again we have a chilly but sunny start.
Spent another day in the garden yesterday,will just mow the lawns today then a more relaxing day.We are having a delivery from the local deli today with basics and a few treats and hopefully ordering a meal for Sunday from a local hotel.
Ellan,I too am glad you were in the right place at the right time?
Glad you managed to speak to the accountant gilly,hopefully that is one thing that is now in hand.
Thinking of all dealing with illness and with family members who are unwell.
Mick,please look after yourself,plenty of warm drinks but speak to your pharmacist before taking over the counter medicines.Blood sugar levels will also increase if you have a bug or virus and a lot of over the counter remedies are not advisable for diabetics or people taking medication for high blood pressure.If you are still feeling unwell by the end of the day I think maybe seek medical advice.
Calpurina?

Methinks she doth protest too much.

I want to make it clear that I absolutely do not sleep with my accountant !

Calpurnia

I meant to say, Maw, glad things are improving.
Calpurnia, ? I love your user name.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, we are a busy wee thread this morning. What would we all be doing if we didn't have Gransnet?.

Mick, that's a bit worrying your sore throat and losing weight. Remember Mick, if you are taking Lemsip, don't take paracetamol at the same time.

I had a long conversation last night with my friend, who buried her son last week. One of her line dancing friends is seriously ill in hospital with Covid 19 and she has recently been in contact with this woman.
They were all on a weekend away 10 days ago and people with them are now all self isolating. It's so worrying. The strangest thing is that this lady collapsed in the street with stomach pains, it has affected her stomach and not her lungs.

Yesterday I did a batch cooking to use up things from the fridge and some baking, but there is no-one to eat it, but DH and I. I will soon be the size of a house!
I'm ashamed to admit, that I may have found the source of Covid 19 in my fridge. .
It was very full (DGD'S yoghurts, Cheesy strings etc) and I jus kept t trying to cram everything in. My hands were so painful, I couldn't face tidying it.
I totally emptied it, as DGD hasn't been here for weeks, so some things were past their sell by date.
I was mortified to find a spot at the back, where something had spilled and there was a spot of something unidentifiable and sinister lurking there.?
I am hanging my head in shame! ?
The fridge has been scrubbed and disinfected to an inch of it's life and is pristine clean again.

My future SIL appeared with my prescriptions, he left them on the door step and swapped them for a care package for my daughter, comprising all the items which were near their sell by date, crisps, a bottle of wine from my former stash, (I can no longer drink alcohol) three pairs of altered Levis and new bed linen, all ironed.
I think it was a fair swap!
I usually have a full house, hence all the wasted food, no-one has been in the house for weeks. My children are all trying to protect me.

DD is struggling as tomorrow would have been her wedding day and I can't even see her to give her a ?hug.

Today I'm going to cull yet another wardrobe. The only problem is that the charity shops are closed and the existing bags are all piling up in the garage. Who knows what I will find in my wardrobe.

I would have been getting my nails done today for the wedding, so I'm going to give myself a manicure. Usually particular about my appearance, I have become a slob.
It's so easy to fall into that trap. I didn't recognise my very glamourous neighbour yesterday, dressed in a white forensic suit, no make up, hair everywhere and painting her fence! Our wee cul de sac is looking very smart indeed, as most of us are trapped her. .

I'm thinking of Gilly and all her troubles, hoping she makes some progress today.
Beechnut, best wishes for whatever you manage to do to celebrate.
For all those struggling, ?

Good Morning from a cloudy Black Country. We have had such lovely weather this week, which has made all this more bearable.

I made some baps yesterday as luckily I have a big bag of strong bread flour and yeast. They are a Delia Smith recipe and are delish! They are called breakfast baps.

We were surprised to see most of our neighbours joined in the applause for the NHS last night. Most here keep to themselves and we hardly know anyone except for direct neighbours either side. We have lived here 7 years. I understand this is going to be a weekly event, 8pm every Thursday?

I wake up every morning and it takes a few seconds to dawn on me that this is real, and I am not going out again. My partner is working from home, and had an e-mail yesterday asking if he would voluntarily accept a 20% pay cut.

I had a call from the Dentist yesterday (no surprise there really) cancelling my appointment for a filling and making the appointment for 26th May!

Calpurnia I too was touched by your post. Virtual hug

Nfk we bought a touring caravan last November with the intention of using it regularly come Spring. I doubt we will use it at all this year now.

Good news for you DGS Maw such a relief! Hope the rest of the family are ok too.

My DD is a teacher so at the moment is going in one day a week to teach the children of key workers. I think there are only 4 children going in! Thank goodness for Whats App video calls.

Hoping you all have a good day, with special thoughts to gilly Marydoll and Dragonfly

Good morning Mick and everybody. Another grey day here in the north east of Scotland.
Only us and the people next door came out to clap last night - disappointing. I hope it might become a more regular thing including those who are looking after the children in the school and nursery hubs.
Thankyou Calpurnia for your post - helped me get things into perspective a bit ...