Thank everyone for the anniversary good wishes and a special thank you to Marydoll from Roger.
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Bright but rather cold. I was still awake as normal so that hour didn't make any difference. The cats wanted to go out as usual.
Watched an old film last night with Richard Harris starring. It wasn't particularly nice but I couldn't stop watching it just to see what the ending was going to be, although inevitable I came to the conclusion that he was probably a nasty blighter in real life to have played the part.
This " stay at home " message isn't getting through to many hapless parents whose children are causing mayhem. Just reading the local paper about some disgusting youths coughing at hospital staff, hanging around in gangs and generally being obnoxious. Police are now going to prosecute and issue penalties to the parents. I know what I'd do !!
I don't expect I'll be doing much today apart from cooking my dinner, the last two M&S lamb chops, soaked peas and remainder of Majorcan new pots----it'll fill a hole 
What to do when my groceries run out I don't quite know. It'll be 4 weeks on Wed. since I shopped and although the corner shops are handy for bits and pieces they're not the same when getting a months worth of groceries all at once.
Whatever happens I won't starve, I'll just have to get used to empty spaces in the freezer and part of the cupboard.
I hope this morning finds everyone staying well and Scentia hope the sore throat/cough hasn't amounted to anything.
Thought of Marydoll earlier when there were couples being interviewed about their cancelled wedding days, aww so sad.
Stay safe and well everyone-----and warm too, Brrrr. xx
Good morning from a sunny but cold Cheshire. It was very cold here yesterday, am hoping it isn't so bad today, but we'll see. Finally started on clearing out some paperwork in the 'office" (spare bedroom). My word, there's stuff there from 2003! Managed to shoehorn his lordship off the armchair to sort his stuff out too. There's still lots to go through (he had his own business for many years, so there's loads of paperwork connected with that). Hopefully, we can do more today. DS2 dropped off some shopping yesterday (stuff I had forgotten!) He left it in the porch then stepped back, we then opened the door and had a 5 min chat from a great distance. He lives on his own and he and his mates have a joint skype type call (is it zoom?) each evening at 8.00pm, as a substitute to meeting in the pub! Presume that a few beers are consumed, just to make it feel authentic ??? I had to nip to the chemist yesterday, only one person at a time allowed in; there were 6 people in front of me - all at a distance - waiting to go in. When I finally got in the poor chemist was on his own, all his staff were self isolating! Poor fella. I noticed The Co-Op, next to the chemist, was shut for a good half-hour (it was 11.00am) , whilst they stocked the shelves; presume they only had a skeleton staff, so had to close.
Hoping everyone has a good day and here's a 
to all not feeling well; and hope whywhywhy is feeling a little more upbeat today. Take care.
Good morning all from a chilly Glasgow.
Elizabeth1, how lovely to see you posting on here. I'm glad to here you are making some progress, it's been a long journey for you.
Old Goat, happy anniversary to you and Roger, 
It would have been the 50th anniversary of my friend who buried her son last week, so yesterday DH and I went out over the field behind us, rang her and asked her to come out, she was actually in the garden behind the wall. We had a brief chat, at least 2 metres apart over her garden wall, just to check she was OK. We then scurried back, without seeing a soul.
It was a tonic for all of us.
DD popped up with bread yesterday and we had a long chat, me at the door and she at the end of the drive.
She was much more positive than I imagined she would be, which was a relief for DH and I.
I feel so much better emotionally, in fact quiet relieved that the day has passed.
I was overwhelmed yesterday by all the good wishes and PMs, I received.
Thank you lovely Gransnetters. ?
I too am going to make banana loaf for DH, lots of over ripe bananas, but the baps, Auntieflo, will be left until tonight, to allow them to rise slowly over night!
For all of those unwell, anxious and experiencing sadness and sorry in these terrible times, my thoughts and prayers.
Good morning from sunny Manchester. It's a nice way to start the day. It's a few moments after waking up before I think about the surreal time we are in. Every day I hope the increase in figures will peak or reduce. My wobble day yesterday. Not going to read more than the headlines on line. Ds1 came yesterday with a shop and had a garden beer with his dad - nearer 3 metres distance than 2. Just had a very early face time with ds2 and 2 year old shouting "nan"! across the phone. Best way to start the day?. The 4 year old (cousin to 2 year old) face timed yesterday. Parents have told him we're still in Spain. He recognised the background and said, "see, they aren't in Spain daddy". Busted!! Few chores, roast chicken dinner later. Gousto delivery at some point which will sort the next 4 days meals out. Have a good day everyone. ((((. )))) for those struggling.
Good morning , I'n still in bed but from what I can see it's grey in Kent.
DH is off to the plot soon. He says it's his exercise and that others there all keep their distance from one another. I'm not sure he should be going but can't change his mind.
Happy Anniversary oldgoat
Have a good day everyone
Good Morning everyone from a chilly Oxfordshire
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Oldgoat
Glad you're feeling better Scentia
Have good day if you can and keep smiling
Morning Mick, morning All from a very windy and chilly corner of Somerset. Not sure what we’ll do today. Wrap up and have a walk for sure, a couple of phone calls and I must search again for my physio exercise sheets, I put them away ‘safely’. How many safe places are there? Roast chicken and stuffed baked apples later. We’re also keeping news bulletins to once a day, no need for more. It’s a strange time, please be gentle with yourselves. No one has done this before, bound to be wobbles. for us all.
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