Good Morning Tuesday

Good morning from a very sunny Cheshire. Just had some very sad news - my 92 year old Auntie (my mother's younger sister) died yesterday, she was in intensive care with corona virus. She did have underlying problems and obviously her body couldn't cope. She was a lovely, chirpy lady (very like my own mother) and I loved her to bits; we used to visit her often when we were children and I have some lovely memories of holidays with her and her family. It's sad enough that she has died, but to die alone, surrounded by all that equipment and staff in protective gear, must have been so frightening. I feel for her children, as the funeral will have to be a very quiet affair, with only her direct family present. So sad.

Good morning all, (as usual) I wrote a very long post and lost it.
Wishing you a good day, I can't face doing it again.?

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny Northampton. Have got some washing in again, mainly towels. Must have been chilly as the heating kicked in. Didn't have it on at all yesterday and didn't miss it, so will turn the thermostat right down from now on.

Busy morning yesterday, general cleaning, washing, hoovering up and downstairs. Had a Sainsbury's delivery after lunch, so disinfected everything, left it to dry then put everything away. Have enough stuff in now for a couple of weeks.

No plans for today, just general pottering and the usual exercises and online ballet.

Shocked and sad to hear about Boris; hope he gets better soon.

Have a good day everyone, and stay safe.

Good Morning to all from Fife. It's sunny out but as you would expect still a bit chilly. I have numerous things in my head to do today but whether or not they actually get done is , of course, another thing. There is quite a bit going on today for us all, some more than others. I hope we all rally through this dreadful time by keeping each other happy. Thinking of all those who have more pressing worries, we shall get through it. Take care everyone, be kind to each other and look after yourself.

Good Morning All x.
Wonderful red sunrise this morning I just stood looking and contemplating----and dreading switching the news on ! It's going to be " one of those days ", slightly wobbly.

So glad we're not in the middle of winter though as things would definitely feel 10 times worse.

Although D will be doing my big shop tomorrow, I do need bread and cat food so I'll have to dash to the corner shop. It'll have to be a card job as I've no cash on me with the bank being a distance away and no ATM's around with the post office closing. I don't like being without cash at all it makes me miserable.

Oh I am a moaning Minnie this morning so I'd better get on with something constructive today before depression sets in.
A good day for washing and I'll also hang my coat out in the air/sun as outside clothing attracts germs which live there for a while. Could do with a steam cleaner.

Must get washed and dressed and get myself moving now so hoping everyone's still keeping well with not too many wobbles xx

Sending strength and best wishes to Boris to fight the good fight. This next week will be crucial.

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

Bad night last night worrying about Boris. I really hope he and others are okay. It really brings it home to you.

Book club tonight on Zoom which will be fun as it’s the first time I have used it.

Hope everyone stays safe.

Good Morning Mick and all. Sunny here on the S Welsh coast.
Like Sar I will make a tea loaf later, fruit has been soaking in tea and a little brandy overnight. Normally I would make a larger one and give half to our son.
DH spent much of the day in the garden yesterday and I pottered in the kitchen. I spent a lot of last year bed bound after an operation on my foot, so being in lockdown and just one walk a day isn't as bad for me as it is for so many. Hearing the birdsong and seeing the plants and blossoms is so heartening. Being unable to see our son and his partner and daughter is the worst thing, as so many are finding.
Relax today CherryCezzy, look after yourself.
Take care everyone ?

Good morning Mick and all his followers.
Another cloudless sky in Suffolk, with the birds singing madly. Today we may start constructing raised vegetable beds and I have the chicken ham and a leek to make pie for tonight and tomorrow.
Hope today is kind to everyone.

Good morning from a bright and sunny Birmingham. My days have settled into a routine based around food. Breakfast at 8 ish, followed by coffee and a biscuit at 10.45, then lunch at 1.30, followed by a walk, a cup of tea at 4, and dinner at 7. I will go for a walk in the afternoon, and spend some time on my balcony when the sun comes round around 4, and I have some ironing I should do. What a little life!
Best wishes to everyone.

Woke myself up crying after a horrid dream about all this. Must have been hearing about poor Boris just before bed. I’m not a crier (usually) and haven’t had any wobbles, but can’t get this dream out of my head. Hopefully the beautiful sunshine will work it’s magic. Bought some seeds yesterday - tom, dwarf beans, beetroot, carrots, spinach and mange tout. Fingers crossed they’ll thrive and produce some lovely veg. It’s something to look forward to and gives hope in these awful days. Grandaughter was due to take A levels next month but of course they’ve been cancelled. She heard yesterday from her choice of uni that she’s been accepted unconditionally, so she has now been accepted for all 3 uni’s that were on her list. She intends to go into mental health nursing, which is a demanding but rewarding course. So proud of her. We’ll all need a bit of mental health nursing after this. Have a peaceful day. ?

Good morning from the NE coast where we have a bright start to whatever day it is today.

I was up early pulling the oven out ready for the gas fitter to fix the gas supply to my hob. I thought I’d make it easier for him . Got it all pulled out (a right struggle it was too) only to get a text 15 minutes ago to say he can’t come today ! So that’s me back to square one then. I know worse things happen, of course they do, but it’s so annoying .

I too was really upset to hear that BJ had been moved to intensive care . It’s so bloody frightening this awful virus. I hope and pray he recovers, poor man.

So sorry to hear that your friends grandson is also very poorly Pantglas. I sincerely hope he pulls through. Its like we are all in a living nightmare .

Well done on the new job Scentia a very good decision . I am seriously considering doing something similar but worry about looking after my DH who isn’t quite fully recovered yet.

I remember you telling us about that little bird last year Urmston I would be the same. I love to hear them and see them at a distance but not sure about picking one up.

I hope your DH is okay Grammaretto I can understand you being worried but could it be that they have a last minute appointment ? I know they hate wasting valuable scan time.

Well I’m gonna have to try and get that damned oven back in somehow.

Take care everyone . I’ll pop back in a bit to catch up .

Love Gillybob x

I have a new experience today...a telemedicine visit with my doctor. Can't wait to see how that goes. I guess I have to get motivated and dress the part. I am getting incredibly lax about making an effort to dress like usual.

Good morning to you all from West Wales. The weather here is beautiful and the birds are singing. I will be working my dog on the (almost) deserted beach this afternoon. This is my daily allocated exercise.It's not a 'bucket and spade' beach so as yet is not out of bounds. The few folk I see are all dog walkers keeping the allocated distance. The walk is keeping me sane.

Good morning to you all from a sunny and warm Gower.
I understand where you are coming from Mick, it's the when that can make things seem so much harder. You are handling it a bit better though and that's a positive.
Pantglas I know it's not the same as giving your daughter a hug but enjoy your cocktail 'together'. I hope your friend's grandson will be okay, it must be a dreadful worry for her and the family.
Had a bit of a hiccup with the volunteer who picked up my meds yesterday. She went to collect in the morning, saw the queue was huge and gave up. She went back in the afternoon, gave the pharmacist the wrong address for me so they had to ring and then she got lost and rang to get directions. In the end my WP had to go out into the street, keep directing her and wait until he saw the car coming. Not exactly isolating!
I also think I might have overdone it yesterday since I had 2 small seizures. A more relaxed day for me today I think.
Stay safe everyone, be kind to yourselves ❤️

Good morning from a calm and bright NE.
DH went shopping at 6.30 last night, no queue and plenty on the shelves, we have enough to see us through until the middle of next week.
What I found reassuring was that DH said all the same staff are still working so hopefully they are keeping well.
Messaged DS last night and he says he is working nine hours a day in his home office, he writes educational computer programmes and is producing software so that children can continue their education from home. The deadline is very tight because of the present situation.
GD sent a photo of her doll with a new dress she made with mummy. DIL has never really had the time to play with the children as she has always worked so I think she will enjoy dressmaking with the youngest.
Changed my prescription pharmacy to a small shop down the road from us, we normally went to the health centre pharmacy but they were taking ten days to process the repeats. To collect prescriptions you had to queue round the car park which is adjacent to the hospital and a through road for patients.
Hope everyone has the best day they can and BJ starts to show improvement.

Good morning Mick and the GM team, from sunny east London.

Food delivery came yesterday and was only missing some of the cat food and a couple of bottles of wine. So we are very pleased about that.
We managed to secure a couple of delivery dates for groceries later in the month, as priority slots were finally available to me.

Like virtually every other GN, I will change the bed linen today and wash the cushion covers, as it appears we can get them out on the line to dry.

Good thoughts to those in Sick Bay and any wobblers (amongst whom I count myself, occasionally).
Still quoting Sgt Phil from Hill Street Blues ...’Lets be careful out there’. ?

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. A light frost in South Yorkshire but the sun is out. We will carry on with our Spring clean by moving on to the dining room today. And the dreaded ‘cabinet of curiosities’ will need my attention. If DH had his way he would chuck it all in the bin!?
I made a fruit cake yesterday so we will cut it later with our morning coffee.
Stay safe. Stay well. Have the best day you can.

Morning Mick, morning All. Misty start in our corner of Somerset, blue sky appearing behind it. We’ve changed our routine so we now walk immediately after breakfast, thoroughly enjoy it. Mr C is lost without his paintbrush so trying to sort his next project. Some phone calls checking on neighbours later then a nice long chat with a friend. Local garden centre delivered ‘stuff’ yesterday evening so plenty of pottering potential for me. Be gentle with yourselves everyone.

Good morning all,

It's a beautiful morning here, with sunshine and blue sky for now. Quite chilly, though.

Today, I need to pop out and get some fresh milk and veg. When I get back, I am going to make a simnel cake - a Delia recipe. Other than that, no plans except a daily walk around the block.

Sorry to read about your friends grandson, Pantglas2. She must be so worried. I pray that he pulls through.

Take care everyone.

I love to watch them NfkDumpling! They are so noisy! They have their morning session and then another at dusk. Last year, one windy evening, a youngster (a learner!) got blown onto our balcony when 3 of our windows had been folded back! I like birds, but not up close. It looked sleek like a seal. Himself had to get hold of it and throw it up into the air. I’m ashamed to say I jumped back behind the patio doors shutting them firmly - I couldn’t have rescued it. Since then someone suggested if it happens again, throw a towel over it to pick it up & release. They can’t lift themselves up from the floor.

Good to hear the swifts are passing over you Urmston, we'll be watching out for them soon then. At least this year they should get a safer passage, I wonder if it'll make a noticeable difference.

Good morning everyone from Malaga where it’s another day of white cloud. Bit warmer though.

Caught on the news last night that Boris had been moved into ICU. I felt upset and must admit he was my first thought when I woke. I hope he pulls through this awful virus, poor man.

The swifts have arrived here the last couple of days. Screeching and doing their swooping acrobatics. They fly so fast and as we are up on the 6th floor they swerve at the windows with seconds to spare!

I slept better last night. I drank less wine. Now I need to curtail consumption, it’s too easy to ‘relax’ this way. Self medication.

Well done getting your new job Scentia. Very positive action by you in these uncertain times.

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

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The sky is almost white.
Yoga on zoom, followed by more gardening, followed by a snooze.
Tuesday night is family quiz night.
The consultant wants DH in for a scan tomorrow which is a worry.
I will drive him in and sit in the car.
Have the best day you can everyone.

Morning all from a dry and bright north Wales where I’m lolling abed with my chamberpot feeling sorry for myself as it’s my daughter’s birthday and I can’t give her a hug! Never mind, we can FaceTime over a cocktail later!

Conservatory’s turn for a good bottoming today - all this lovely weather must be some consolation for the restrictions we’re tolerating mustn’t it?

Had sad news that a friend’s grandson is in intensive care and I find my mind wandering and can’t settle to anything- she must be going through the mill at the moment

Take great care Grans x

Good morning everyone.

Another lovely day in Kent. Birds are singing and I can smell the sea air.
I need to adjust the heating, it was rather warm in the lounge last night.
DH has gone to the plot for a couple of hours and I have paper work staring at me hmmmm.
Have a good day everyone.