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12Michael Tue 14-Apr-20 06:11:31

Good Morning Everyone,
I am greeted to a dry day but a clear sky here in Brackley.
Today, do a little bit more spring cleaning ,as that fits the tasks well.
Watch BBC breakfast , then the daily Kitchen, .
I saw a Facebook posting yesterday, from a person I knew in the RAF in 70`s , he at his retirement home was admitted to Hospital in Middlesborough with the virus , but had not posted for a week , now recovering from it.
Mick

Grandmafrench Tue 14-Apr-20 09:45:34

Oh Urmston......always cold comfort from your rellies! Very funny though. Hope you’re not stir crazy or suffering too much cabin fever and that a trip over the road for foodstuffs is managing to keep the dreaded Scurvy at bay! Keep hanging in there. ??

EllanVannin Tue 14-Apr-20 09:46:27

Dragonfly, I was laughing my head off at the snoring dog grin
I know it's not funny when you're there in the line of fire but hearing about it just made me laugh. x

gillybob Tue 14-Apr-20 09:46:44

Good job you can laugh about it Urms grin

EllanVannin Tue 14-Apr-20 09:47:56

That was funny also Urmstongran. Loved the film too grin

Auntieflo Tue 14-Apr-20 09:49:50

Good morning Michael, Annie, and all. Another bright, sunny and beautiful day here, although it is probably cold.
Glad to hear your friend is recovering Mick.
Another day of not doing much, I know everyone is in the same boat, but I do miss my routine.
I will stop whingeing now, and go and find something to interfere with.
Probably in the garden. I shouldn't really, as when I leave it alone, it gets on by itself very well indeed.
DH needs a haircut, so I may have a go with the clippers. I used to do it regularly, but not for a while. Good job he hasn't got much, so I can't mess it up. ?
I am re- reading Sybil Marshall's books about life in the Fens, and enjoying them. It's a good job that at the back of one, she has a glossary to refer to.
I am saving her family saga of 4 novels for later.
Best wishes to one and all.
Take care and Stay safe .

Kalu Tue 14-Apr-20 09:52:08

Good morning all from a lovely sunny Glasgow but it’s also chilly.

More window washing today, thankfully not the ones with the sun shining through at this time of day. Stripped the bed yesterday so a sunny breezy day should dry the bed linen already washed and hanging out. I thought of another couple of things to do today but I can’t remember what they were now?

I am knitting with circular needles for the first time and what a difference, no stitches bunched up on the needles. They are bamboo so no clicking which pleases DH when we are sitting watching TV. ?

I remember us talking about your blocked ear Marydoll and thought about you a few weeks ago when my ear was well and truly blocked after the lurgy so many of us suffered in January. I tried all the usual home remedies for two weeks but nothing was working so I read on another thread about ear waxing kits on Amazon and sent for one. A syringe and sachets of saline which you mix in warm water to irrigate the ear. Took two days of irrigating at intervals but I was delighted when it worked so well and finally cleared. Very simple kit to use and full instructions to follow.?

Have the best day you can everyone and a warm welcome to our newbies.

Grammaretto Tue 14-Apr-20 09:52:56

Good Morning all from the Scottish Borders. So sunny (not warm but sunny) that we had our tea and toast in the greenhouse which I have converted into a "conservatory" for the duration.
After all we are living beings which need warmth, sustenance and sunlight to thrive!

We are proud of you too Urmston . You always sound so bright and breezy.

Small worries loom large when you are in isolation and I have phoned the council about the gathering pile of rubbish building up beside their deserted buildings next door to us. Danny at the switchboard said he would tell waste management. We'll see. I worry about vermin.

Yoga on zoom this morning. One of the highlights of my week.

Welcome to Evie64* and Oldbutstilluseful
Your walk sounds lovely Marydoll
Have as best a day as you can everyone.

Taichinan Tue 14-Apr-20 10:02:05

Good morning from a brightish greyish cold Angus coast. Great excitement in the clan today as DD's achievement of scaling Snowdon by climbing her stairs, for which she has raised £1,290.00 for WAY (Widowed and Young) has been recognised in the local press! It's a sort of tongue-in-cheek excitement but we're all so proud of her. I wish I had her get up and go, but mine left without me long ago. Onward and downward from here today I fear, but hey ho. Have as good a day as you can folks. ???

GrannySomerset Tue 14-Apr-20 10:02:48

Cold but brilliant sunshine make the day look positive so must decide to do something constructive to match the weather. Have some new plants to put in but will need to do some serious weeding first. Not sure how keen I am but will be glad about it later in the summer.

Hope we all have a reasonable day. Like most of us, I need something to look forward to, however small.

Kalu Tue 14-Apr-20 10:04:50

Just as well you have a good sense of humour Urmston. As well as having a chuckle, would you thank Phil for giving me an idea of what to watch tonight.?. Great film.

Kalu Tue 14-Apr-20 10:09:18

What an achievement Taichinan. Well done your DD and you have every right to be proud of her. I’m doing a search for my get up and go, I’m sure it must be around somewhere??

TopsyIrene06 Tue 14-Apr-20 10:10:34

Good Morning. I am Norfolk born and bred but living in Glasgow for the last several years and enjoy reading Gransnet each day. Moving in later life is lonely at times and Gransnet is a wonderful companion. I am impressed at your togetherness! Have a good day everyone.

Marydoll Tue 14-Apr-20 10:14:09

TopsyIrene, welcome from another Glasgow Gransnetter, there are quite a few of us!
You are very welcome to join us at our next meet up, once we get out of lockdown and I can organise something. There were fourteen of us the last time.

We usually meet in the Concert Hall cafe at the top of Buchanan Street.

BladeAnnie Tue 14-Apr-20 10:27:38

Good morning all from a sunny but chilly mid-Notts. I'm still plodding along with the baby blanket I'm knitting - maybe a bit of tv binge watching and will complete it today or maybe not!! Stay safe and may Tuesday be kind to us all x

Craftycat Tue 14-Apr-20 10:27:39

Weather not too good in South East today but not raining. A great day to make bread & a banana cake.
I am still cooking far too much & the freezers are groaning but it makes me feel better. When the family can finally get to see us again at least I will have plenty of food to offer!

Kalu Tue 14-Apr-20 10:31:20

Welcome from another Glaswegian TopsyIrene. I am pleased you took the plunge to join us and look forward to a blether with you.

As Marydoll says you are more than welcome to join us at the next meet up whenever we are set free!

TopsyIrene06 Tue 14-Apr-20 10:32:49

Thank you Marydoll. How kind you are. It will be lovely to meet up once this hell is over.

TopsyIrene06 Tue 14-Apr-20 10:34:40

Oh gosh another kind gransnetter. Thank you Kalu. I need to mix a bit more I think so appreciate your thoughtful post.

Kalu Tue 14-Apr-20 10:44:42

We just have to keep on keeping on as we muddle through this surreal life as we know it at the moment TopsyIrene but, we will get there?

Urmstongran Tue 14-Apr-20 10:51:42

Cesar, our gardener has arrived. A ‘non essential’ worker. He’s cutting the grass with the huge petrol mower. It’s lovely to smell cut grass and it’s a gorgeous sunny day now!
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whywhywhy Tue 14-Apr-20 10:52:14

Good morning from a sunny Market Harborough.

Another day of trying to stay safe and well. Love to you all. Xx

Urmstongran Tue 14-Apr-20 10:57:58

Welcome to the gang TopsyIrene ? lovely to have you join us!

You too Oldbutstilluseful (love the user name!) ?

QuaintIrene Tue 14-Apr-20 11:00:42

Good morning everyone from sunny West Yorkshire.
Welcome to new friends as well.
I have been a bit low alately but it’s passing, thankfully.
Big cat is enjoying the sunshine. Not a care in the world !
The corner shop has been closed for nearly two weeks. Not due to illness but low takings according to my friend with the dog. It’s made things very difficult for a lot of people who apparently are determined never to use the shop again when sanctions are lifted. Local drama !
I am reading again and after a trip to buy veg and bread will settle down later on.
Take the best care everyone ?

Legs55 Tue 14-Apr-20 11:03:13

Good morning all from sunny?? Devon, quite a bit of cloud but sun keeps peeping through, I haven't ventured outside yet but will have to soon to retrieve my bin & recycling boxes (Good Friday should have been our collection day!!!).

Not sure what I'm going to do today, could start painting bedroom or go out in garden & do some weeding ready for more fence painting. Washing on, housework waitingblush, ironing hmm or maybe a brew whilst I work out a plan of actiongrin.

Stay safe all, love reading what every-one is doing to keep busy

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