Good Morning Wednesday

Good morning all from a dull Bristol.

I should be going for my yearly mammogram tomorrow but obviously it has been cancelled now until July.

Not much to do today as I cleaned a lot yesterday so I just have a prescription to pickup and then a nice long walk.

Keep safe everyone.

Good morning from a dull Leicestershire.

DH has a blood test at the GP’s today so will be disinfecting him when he gets back.

Can’t imagine what your letter says Mary. My letter was only 4 sides long. The fact that I am shielding has opened doors though. I seem able to get a weekly Sainsburys delivery, my GP changed my prescription on trust that the oncologist had changed it and the pharmacy are delivering it.

Hope you all have a good day.

I’ve taken a screenshot of your recipe Marydoll. It looks rather fattening so I’m not allowed to make it now as DH also received The Letter and we’re both ‘shielding’. (It’s easier than trying to follow all the instructions for co-habiting if I continue to go out.) Our letter was from the 21 March though, so we’re already a week into our imprisonment.

Good Morning from a drizzly Black Country

Trying to get into a routine here. Getting up later at around 8am (used to get up at 6.30 to take Partner to train station). Then join in the Jo Wicks workout. Told my 11 year old DGD on WhatsApp, and she said 'that's amazing'

Partner had an e-mail yesterday (all his colleagues were copied in) reminding him he had been with the company 25 years on 3rd April. They will have a little ceremony when they are all back in the office! Apparently he is expected to take in cakes!

DD went into school yesterday as her rota day is Tuesday. One child attended.

It has been 2 weeks today since we came back from Lanzarote, it seems a lifetime ago now. Our holiday to Lindos in June I know will not happen.

Wishing you all a good and safe day

Morning All

Grey and still here this morning.

Nothing planned. No adventures. May clean the oven if I can stir myself. Yesterday’s bread making went well - except that the loaves stuck to the tin so the bottoms are missing. Not sure what I did wrong so I may stick to rolls in future.

Mythbirtthedragon - Here, in Norfolk, Blickling Hall has a sitooterie. It causes much confusion!

Scentia - taking dogs out with bikes used to be quite common until it was decided that it was cruel to the dog(!!?) and it went out of fashion. Our dog used to love it too. I hope you don’t actually tie her lead to the bike? This can mean disaster if she pulls to one side unexpectedly. Enjoy!

The potato part is true.
Warning the mixture looks really watery initially, but just keep adding icing sugar and it becomes a thick paste.

Good morning from a grey Suffolk seaside. A frost on the ground - which is unusual being so close to the sea - and the bird bath is iced over . I wish the weather would warm up so we can sit in the garden. My neighbour could bring her cuppa over and we could sit 6 ft apart and have a chat in the sunshine. Did a lot of heavy gardening yesterday and was shattered last evening. Perhaps a lazy day today. MARYDOLL , your macaroon bars sound delicious and I will definitely give them a try once I’ve got some dessicated coconut. How strange having a potato in the mix. ?. Or is that an April fool? ?. Kind thoughts going out to all ?

Good 1st April morning Mick and all from the Scottish Borders.
A busy day with WhatsApp and Zoom booked!! Who'd have thought we would be so techie!
We even spoke to MiL on WhatsApp yesterday . She has BiL living there so not as strange as it seems.
DD has managed to move house.
I am going to distribute spare seeds to neighbours in need although not sure how exactly.
Hope your day goes as well as possible. Marydoll I hope DH doesn't get THE letter. Self isolation is bad enough.

Good morning from an overcast NE.
Another day of TV watching yesterday while DH did the washing and ironing.
DIL and youngest GD did a whatsapp video call to us last night, we got to see all the craft work she had done. She had made biscuits in the shape of llamas and cacti and iced them. Her teenage sister did put in an appearance to say hi then slipped away again.
Keep safe.

Morning Mick, morning All. It’s a grey start in our corner of Somerset, a sort of wait and see day weather-wise. Much of the same here. Mr C is carrying on painting, I’m on touch up emulsion detail, some cleaning to finish and our summer sitting room curtains to hang before a trip to the loft to ferret out lampshades and a rug. There will be a walk at some point, really enjoying them and a couple of phone calls. Gradually a new routine is settling in place. No idea what we’ll eat today, will work it out later. We were treated to a FaceTime call from the older grandchildren yesterday evening, a welcome surprise that had us laughing. Good to see and hear them, I suspect their Mum would welcome some peace and quiet. Be gentle with yourselves, stay safe everyone.

Good morning Mick and everyone. It's cold and pouring with rain in Cheshire. My body clock is very confused and I too keep waking up at odd times in the night and get up rather than lie worrying. Three o'clock this morning I was reading a recipe book.

Lots of communication with DD yesterday as I'm helping with a work project. I enjoyed that. She's finding working at home and being the homework police keeping DGS on task very challenging. DSiL is a key worker so he's out all day.

A kind neighbour topped up my fresh food stores yesterday and I'm set for a few days now. No supermarket delivery slot till May!

Never watched so much TV. It's so easy with Netflix to think I'll just see what happens next... I keep telling myself it's only like reading a long book.

Stay positive and well. for all.

Good morning all, expecting our first greengrocer delivery and it’s just in time as I used the last of the vegetables last night. DH ran the gauntlet of the hospital yesterday but needn’t have worried he only saw one patient and 4 nurses the whole time he was there, what should have been a 90 minute procedure took only 15 as the normal “drink” given prior to the scan was omitted...whether that’s because they don’t want patients sitting around for any length of time while it works or they simply no longer give it I’m not sure but it certainly speeded up the process to my husbands great relief. Keep safe and enjoy your day whatever you may be doing.

Good morning Michael and all GNs. A grey old day in South Yorkshire. We had a decent walk out yesterday, taking a route part of which was new to us, and not busy. I think we will give it a miss today though and get on with the spring cleaning. I have also promised DH some coconut tarts, which is fine because the only fat is in the pastry and I’m trying to conserve my stock of baking margarine. Small worries in such trying times. Have the best day you can, folks!

Good morning, it's a grey day here in Cheshire. Our son skyped us yesterday teatime. The children were chasing each other around the kitchen and the two year old was tipping toys out and scatteting them all over the floor with glee. Oh dear, you could feel his dad's frustration/impatience, just watching them! They then started jumping on each other and generally being a bit lively (naughty!) From the look on my son's face, I think it had been a long day! Although I love my DGC to bits, I don't envy their parents trying to keep them amused, they must be going stir crazy. Presume the minute the isolation is over, they will be hotfooting it to either us or the other GPs, dropping the children off, then disappearing for a long time!

Good Morning Mick and all. Feels cold here on the S Welsh coast.
DS managed to get a Tesco delivery for us today, for which we are very grateful. Another day of pottering here and I will make some soup later.
Went for a walk later yesterday afternoon and it was so quiet. I am in bed with a cup of tea and the paper, no rush to get up.
Avoiding the news bulletins and feel much better for it. Trying to take pleasure and comfort in the little things.
Hope everyone will have the best day they can. xx

Good Morning Mick and everyone from East London. Woke up to a beautiful bright but cold morning . I will tackle the garden again this morning , got very cold out there yesterday afternoon ,but a good excuse for a crumpet for tea !
DD popping over to collect some old board games to entertain the GC . I will hand over a safe distance , missing them all terribly .we should have all been off to Portugal for Easter on Friday ?

Good morning from Shropshire where it is a dry but dull start.
End of month admin today which will make a change from gardening and decorating.
Like everyone,keep having wobbles.Need to get a grip.
Stay safe everyone.

Good morning all,

It’s very grey and cool here this morning but the breeze looks to have stopped.

Managed to collect both prescriptions yesterday, hoping to avoid more trips, only to be told that some of DH medication is unavailable so need to ring later this am to see if they’ve sourced it and if so, it will be another trip, another queue, to collect it ☹️. Here’s me trying to avoid unnecessary trips, but thwarted. Oh well..

Today, other than perhaps collecting rest of DH prescription, I plan a walk around the village, some ironing, meal prep and read my book.

Well, keep safe everyone and here’s some ? to cheer you.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Temperature dropped below freezing overnight, so will be wrapping up before venturing out for a medicinal walk later.
Beef stew and dumplings later. Sticking to our planned menu so no shopping needed until Friday.

To make macaroon bars (makes 18-20):
• 1 large potato (100g after boiling)
• 400-500g icing sugar
• 2-3 drops vanilla extract
• 300g dark chocolate
• 100g dessicated coconut

Boil the potato until soft. Drain, measure out 100g, then mash until there are no lumps, and leave until cold.
Put the cold mashed potato, vanilla extract and 100g of icing sugar in a bowl. Mix well – the potato might seem very dry, but it will change into a very thick, sticky paste. Keep adding the icing sugar, 100g at a time, mixing well after each addition, until you have a stiff white fondant.
Line a tray with greaseproof paper, put the fondant in the tray, and press flat. Cover with cling film and leave in the freezer for an hour.
In the meantime, toast the coconut in the oven – spread thinly on a large baking sheet and cook in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for around 5 minutes until the coconut is just golden. Watch it carefully – it can burn very easily. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Remove the fondant from the freezer. Cut into bars (mine were finger length and just wider than finger width).
Melt the chocolate in a bowl above a pan of barely simmering water. Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, dip each piece of the sugar paste into the chocolate, then roll in the coconut. Transfer to a sheet of greasproof paper and allow to set.

Of course you can adjust the amounts.
Good luck with another addictive confectionary.?

Good Morning everyone from a greyish Oxfordshire
Work this morning and then will give the kitchen a good going over this afternoon and a good walk I hope.
Would love some of your soup NotaGran55 it sounds delicious.
Have got 2 thick pork chops out for later.
Have a good day and stay safe

Good morning from a slightly overcast Birmingham. No queues outside Aldi this morning- last week there were queues before seven o’clock.
I’m itching to go out, but am in quarantine until Sunday because of the cough/ other symptoms I had over the weekend. I’m expecting a food delivery from a local restaurant- no pre- cooked meals, just fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, eggs butter and a chicken, and a nice bottle of wine. Our writing group will be having a Zoom meeting later, which I am looking forward to.
The vacuum cleaner is still waiting in the hall and I think it has a very disapproving look about it, so I will have to use it this morning.
The best possible day to everyone!

Good morning from sunny east London.
I overdid my deep clean on Sunday and really hurt myself, so pain killers and rest for 2 weeks, according to my GP.
Of course I can’t go out, as I am shielding.

Plan to cook a gammon joint later, to freeze in ‘meal sized’ portions. The freezer is well stocked.

Good thoughts to all in Sick Bay and to those facing challenges (that’s probably all of us in one form or another). Have the best day possible ?

Good morning all from a camp Glasgow, it's 5C here, damp, but the sun is just poking through.

Remember to keep your distance, when you go out, Mick and don't linger. Keep safe.

I'm not sure what I'm doing today, should I stay in or should I stay in??
I have a cardiac telephone appointment this morning, so I'm a bit restricted to what I do. A stroll round the garden before it, I think.

I got the letter yesterday, it was nearly as long as one of my novellas, all 9 doubled sided pages of it!
All joking aside, it was very thorough. It was just the thought of another 12 weeks, lockdown from Sunday, which upset me.
I will be stuck in on my 65th the birthday in May and probably DHs seventieth.☹️
I know it's for the best!
I thought, the weeks I've already done would have counted.☹️
There is an awful lot of baking going to get done. That is, if I manage to source some flour.
Feelingmyage, I posted the macaroon bar recipe last night, but I will post it here too.

I've just has a text early this morning from the heart hospital, asking If I have time to complete a questionaire, connected to the heart study, I'm part of, as I cannot come to the hospital.
Have I time????

Keep safe everyone, if you venture out. Try to have the best day you can, in these dark times.
For those who are struggling, emotionally and mentally.?

My post wouldn’t send! The WiFi signal is weak in this bad weather. I was after brook!

Oh well. Try again (shorter version might work).

Good morning everyone from Malaga where it’s chilly and wet. It chucked it down yesterday. I’ll post a photo separately taken at noon yesterday.

1st April eh? I do ‘a pinch and a punch for you’ but with social distancing I couldn’t reach.

Hope Wednesday is good to us all. Keep safe everyone. x