Good Morning Friday

Good Morning from Fife. It's lovely and bright outside but not opened the door yet but sure to be chilly. However as we all probably know it's to warm up for the weekend, can't wait. BlueSapphire - thinking of you, enjoy your Prosecco . Welcome Anne9054 hope you enjoy this thread, it's very gentle. Grammaretto - oh I do feel for you, hope it doesn't cause too much discomfort. Not sure what plans are for today but will find something to do even if it's just walking around the garden. Joined everyone last night at 8 pm. how wonderful for all those out there doing a marvellous job. Look after yourselves everyone, take care but most of all stay safe.

Morning Mick, morning All from a cloudy corner of Somerset. A few weeks ago we wanted the rain to stop, now the garden would love some. Never satisfied. The gloss paint will be finished today, hooray. I’ve got two leather sofas to clean and re-treat and some soup to make. A walk this afternoon and before we know it the day has gone. Do phone the dentist grammaretto, better to be safe. Will raise a glass to you this evening bluesaphire as you recall those happy times. Hello anne9054, good to see you. Be gentle with yourselves everyone, stay safe.

Thanks GG13 I woke at 5am and couldn’t get back off to sleep as my mind was skittering about.

Hello to you Anne9054 it’s lovely to have newbies join us ?
You too Netty ?

Good morning everyone from East London , a grey day hope the sun pops out later it makes me feel so much better. Both daughter and son and their families did “front gate” visits yesterday , I’m lucky they live near enough and they can visit sometimes on their exercise trip . Miss all their hugs though . Going to brave it and start on late DH’s piles of paper work today in his study, just a little each day I think .DH was a great “belt and braces” man , he printed most of his letters and papers he wrote !
I will get back into the garden if it warms up a bit , it has been so neglected over the past year or so .

Good morning all,

Another grey and dull looking morning. It got very cold last night, too. Supposed to warm up considerably by Sunday. We’ll see. If it does, I hope those who flocked to the seaside and countryside two weeks ago use more common sense this time, though they may be in for a shock if they try, as I suspect the police will be about in greater numbers.

Grammaretto, I received an email from my dentist yesterday which suggested contacting your surgery if you had facial swelling, especially if it was extending to eye or neck. For mouth pain, they were suggesting you take paracetamol in the first instance, if this is suitable for you and/or ibuprofen if you can take it - they say there is no strong evidence that taking ibuprofen can make COVID-19 worse.
If you are at all unsure, call your surgery for advice.

? BlueSapphire - a poignant day for you.

Heard the odd firework last night, but no clapping.

Take care everyone.

Oh, forgot to say “welcome* to both Netty and Anne9054. ?

Good Morning Mick and all from a dry and chilly S Welsh coast, well it feels chilly haven't actually got out of bed yet.
We went out on our drive for the NHS clapping last night and more neighbours were out.
Welcome to Anne9054 and Netty.
A poignant day for you BlueSapphire ?
Been busy the last couple of days so will take it easier today. I know what you mean about these poignant stories Urmston but sadly there is nothing we can do is there. Glad the sun is shining for you today.
Hope that we all have something to cheer us today however small.

Good morning from the Shropshire borders where we have another dull but dry start.
We went out to join in the applause for keyworkers,4 out of eleven joined in in our small close.One neighbour came out to ask what all the noise was?DD2 was arriving home from work at 8pm,she said it was like coming home to a standing ovation?
We should be setting off on a tour of Belgium and Holland today instead we are awaiting the Asda delivery although that is quite an exciting event!
After the goats in Llandudno,DD2 has seen deer on their housing estate on the edge of Stafford.
Welcome to Anne and Netty??
Blue Sapphire?
Thinking of all having wobbles,I seem to have one each day,am going to alter my routine as Urmston suggested and see if it helps.My worry is for my children and grandchildren which is I’m sure the same for us all.Our baby grandson who is 6 months is having a lot of reactions to anything he eats,Drs have been great but all consultations online with DD sending photos then dr calling back.The only things he hasn’t reacted to so far are baby rice and broccoli?
Sorry for rambling.Have the best day you can everyone and stay safe.x

Good Morning All x
Weather can't make up its mind, a bit on the dull side with the odd brightness showing through now and again but it doesn't feel too cold. A better day coming on Sunday ? We'll see.

I wondered what day it was when I woke up then heard the bin wagon in the distance. Shouted a thankyou through the back kitchen window.
Nobody out clapping here last night, you could have heard a pin drop until someone set fireworks off which thankfully broke the silence. I was indoors doing my bit and frightening the cats in the process.

If the locals did but know it, there are no cases of the virus in our particular part of Wirral. There's a daily update online, so all the more reason that everyone should have been on their feet. We are an area of 59,000 people.

I've been singing that little song--" I'm busy doing nothing--trying to find lots of things not to do---.
I'm itching to do a good shop though so I'll see what next week brings as the fridge is nearly running on empty and the freezer's looking more sparse than it did as it's now nearly 5 weeks since my last visit to Asda.

I hope everyone is keeping well and not missing families too much as these really are difficult times. Stay safe and well xx

BlueSapphire I’ll raise my G&T to you this eve and to all alone at this time .

Welcome netty

Good morning from an overcast Kent.
I had a call yesterday to say not to attend my appointment at the hospital on Monday and that the consultant will ring me. Phew, that's a relief. I really didn't want to attend.
Take care everyone.
Bluesapphire
for all those with troubles or ills.

Good morning all from Glasgow, it looks as if it has been raining, but a little shaft of sunlight has been poking through.

I have lost track of the days, totally, I think I may becoming institutionalised and never want to leave this stress free haven?
I have no problems keeping busy, with no responsibilities, I'm actually enjoying it.

While DH cuts the grass, I shall bake. He is complaining the tins are empty. Iced gingerbread with sultanas is his favourite, so I think that's what I'll make. He has been a good boy.
Ginger, it does sound as if you didn't use enough icing sugar. The fondant has to be really stiff.

As I'm on the shielding list,. I have managed to secure an Iceland delivery slot, thanks to a heads up from a lovely gransnetter yesterday yesterday for today. I couldn't believe how lucky I was.
Dragonfly, I'm still trying to sort the Sainsbury's one out, thanks for the Tel number.

To keep my little brainteaser thread going, I will have to search my old maths folders on my PC for tricky ones. That will keep me busy and out of trouble.?
There are some very smart Gransnetters out there. Gilly, I'm talking about you! ?

We saw DGD briefly yesterday, when DIL brought down a few things. She was strapped into her car seat, or she would have legged it straight into our house. It was a little ray of sunshine in all this sorrow. ?
We miss her wicked sense of humour so much.

Most of our cul de sac were out clapping last night. It was great to see everyone, as the majority are elderly and stuck in. I cannot stress how wonderful the NHS are. I have had three phone calls from different depts this week alone, checking up on me.

It's lovely to see so many new posters on this thread, so welcome.
Grammaretto, you need to see about that abcess ASAP! That's an order, especially in during this crisis in case it gets worse and you can't access help. Nip it in the bud.

Blue Sapphire, as I'm no longer allowed alcohol, you can have this from my redundant stash. ? It's already chilled.

Take care all.

Good morning from grey, overcast Essex. I am smiling as managed to get home delivery from Iceland for today AND Tesco for 23rd so that should see me right for a while! My son will always drop off anything else I need so shouldn't fade away! A friend sent me a funny joke yesterday about wearing a "swimsuit instead of pyjamas" during this as we won't know how tight our clothes will be when we all come out!
Also had unsettling news of a friend's 94 year old mum admitted to hospital from a care home. Fearing the worst, when she got through to the hospital her mum had been discharged!!
Going to fancy dress for Joe's workout this morning and sing my heart out with Gareth this evening for all those troubled or worried xxxx

Good morning Mick and All.

As Larry Grayson would almost say ‘what a grey day’ here in South Bucks.

At 8.00 last night I heard some of my neighbours clapping and as I opened the window I could hear clapping from all around the valley, it was very moving, so of course I joined in.

Planning on sitting in the garden this weekend maybe even take a picnic ??

BlueSapphire I too will join you in a drink tonight. ??

Good morning from a grey Manchester. The day feels a bit flat, like me actually?. Had zoom time with 2 of my close girlfriends yesterday afternoon. After a few false starts we all got on and were so excited, we constantly talked over each other. Devised a hold your hand up system when you needed to jump in. Gave a few laughs and then we settled onto normal conversation. Agree to do it next time with a glass of something in hand?. Few chores this morning, planning a long walk this afternoon. Missing my gym sessions but can't motivate myself at home. Need to give my head a wobble! Urmston if Vino Sol is chavvy try some Liria. Cheap as chips. Hello newbies. ((((hugs.)))) for us all. It's been a tough week.

Good morning from a dull, grey Cheshire. Went to Morrisons yesterday; as I was early (8.15am) I didn't have to wait long to get in, or at the tills. Got everything I needed, they even had toilet rolls (which I didn't buy, as I have some already). I did feel a little worried about being out and about though, whereas last week's supermarket shop didn't concern me at all; it all must be getting to me. I wore protective gloves, and wonder whether I should make myself a couple of face masks, after all, I have plenty of time! Going to have a clear out of my bedside drawer today, it's full to brimming of allsorts of rubbish (mainly interesting travel articles I have torn out of newspapers!), suppose it will take me hours as no doubt I will be re-reading them all?

Welcome to the newbies and hope everyone has a good day.

Good morning from a grey Colchester. I slept late this morning. All this doing nothing is exhausting.
Shopped in a quiet Lidl yesterday and got supplies for a week. Very odd chatting to the cashier through a screen.
Joined family online for a YouTube pub quiz after the applause. I am chatting to distant family much more often than usual....

Good morning from a grey but dry Market Harborough.
Sending love and hugs to all who are suffering illness or depressed or just fedup. Stay safe and strong x

Good Morning from Fife where the sun is shining and the sea is a delightful shade of blue. Should be waking up in sunny Spain but not to be meantime. Thinking of Urmston as I love that area.
Nothing exciting planned just some laundry to do and an Easter card to write for GS in Holland. Will take a walk over the deserted golf course later that's my daily exercise

Good morning from a grey mid-Notts. I am just awaiting my sainsbury's delivery - most of what I ordered was in stock and what wasn't was replaced by sensible substitutions. I found yesterday I couldn't settle at anything - today is a new day though. Stay safe everyone and hope Friday is kind to us all x

Good morning Mick & all from cloudy Nottingham.
Zumba gold on Zoom at 10.15 am will get me moving.
Welcome Anne9054 & netty
I will raise a glass to you this evening Bluesapphire
Take care all & stay safe.
Hope you’re ok Gillybob thinking of you .
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from the Gower. Cloudy and chilly here but trying to brighten up, bit like me.
Welcome to GN Anne and Netty.
Poignant day for you BlueSapphire ?
Another day in 'high security'. I too slept late this morning Pittcity. I do think that doing less has strange effects. To coin a phrase, without the expletive, from Janis Joplin 'its all the same day man'.
I am definitely going to get on with my non work of art art work today as I can't seem to stir myself for too much physical today. Perhaps later on I'll have more energy .
Be kind to yourselves and stay safe everyone ❤️

Good morning Michael and all GNs from, as Maple says, a very grey South Yorkshire. We were supposed to be going walking today but DH is now on the shielded list, so that has knocked that on the head. The walk was the only thing that differed from our pre-shielded existence as DD has been insisting for three weeks that we do not to go near a shop of any kind, so we haven’t. We clapped for the NHS with our neighbours last night, one of whom is shielding like DH. We had a short conversation across the road. Ah well, needs must when the devil drives, as they say. The garden will never have had so much attention!
Welcome Anne9054 and Netty. Have the best day you can folks.