Good Morning Monday

Good morning from cold but bright north of Scotland. I am concentrating on the garden today and abandoning cleaning. I’d rather be outside. Happy birthday to bluesaphire. And thinking of everyone doing their bit by staying at home.

Happy birthday blue sapphire! ?have the best day you can. Doing some housework pottering it’s what I do now potter! Have lots of time to do it. Where’s my busy days gone! Before we know it it will be back we have to hold on to that! Good Monday evryone.

Good morning from a beautiful day in the East Midlands.

Happy birthday Bluesapphire and what a gorgeous baby Myrthbirt!

Sending love and hugs to the Gillybobs - we are all thinking of them.

Another day in but hey it is better than the alternative. Going to do a bit in the garden this afternoon. I prepared a spaghetti bolognese this morning along with a small cheese and onion pie - a request from my son who lives with us.

Stay safe and have the best day that you can have. Xxx

Good morning everyone. It's an absolutely beautiful day here in the Gower, blue sky, calm sea and warm.
? Happy birthday to you ? BlueSapphire.
Such a gorgeous baby Mythbirthdragon .
dragonfly, do come on the lockdown thread. x
Thanks Marydoll for keeping us informed about Gillybob. Take care Gillybob ?.
I hope you are reading annsixty and are feeling a little stronger today. ?
First load of washing on the line, I'm sure two loads will dry outside today.
On with the Q&A with my group today. Blowing my own ?, naughty I know , I'm doing quite well so far. Probably due a fall now though!
I probably shouldn't have put the finishing touches on my non-artistic artwork yesterday but I did, thumb not very happy with me ?.
Think I'll sit outside, read, watch the birds and enjoy the garden today ?.
Take care all of you ❤️

Good morning all from a bright and sunny mid-Notts. We had a clear sky last night and the stars were beautiful - venus shining brightly too. Watched Ladies in Black on Netflix last night - really enjoyed it and definitely recommend. Happy birthday Blue Sapphire . Stay safe everyone and may Monday be kind to us all x

Sounds like a laugh a minute at your GC’s house, EllanV ...the dangers of being a Mummy, eh?

Urmston yaaay! Everything crossed you get your little stroll in the real world again. In the absence of that, shall we send you some very small size clothes and a dollies’ pram - you could then tag along with the families with children who will taste freedom soon?

Hooray for modern technology that keeps the family together at this difficult time. We have family “Zoom” meetings, Skype and send photos on phone. I can see my 20month great grandson, the other grandchildren and my eldest daughter throwing a ball for the Labradors they breed on their farm. My mother used to say “Count your blessings!” And I think technology is a big one!!

Good Morning All x
Good Lord, where did 4 hours go ? The beautiful sunshine got me up at around 6 a.m, bathroom, then sat with a cup of tea listening to the birds---for an hour. Decided to put the news on which went in one ear and out of the other apart from the terrible shootings in Canada on Saturday/Sunday.

Breakfast done and dusted then a phone-call to see if I was still in the land of the living and here I am.

Going to put some throws in the wash while the going's good with the weather it's ideal for drying with this breeze. Thick dressing gown can go in the machine too it'll dry nicely.

A Happy Birthday to BlueSapphire and many of 'em x
Great to hear the sun's out for you Urmston it does help you get through the day. Keep on enjoying your view.

Aw, that little baby made me think of how much I miss the children Mybirthdragon, a pretty little thing she is too, cuddly that you want to lift them up.

I hope your wobbles clear up as the day goes on Dragonfly, it's not nice either when you have extra worries about the dog. x

Marydoll, it was quite a few years before I realised that the saying about " ne'er cast a clout " was about the May flower which flowers in June and not the end of the month of May. My mum used to say it often, probably every year when I wore next to nothing as a teenager

Hoping this finds our Gilly in a slightly more settled state of mind as I can appreciate how things are there. x

Must phone D today to see how things are in her household and how her furloughing is getting on. At least the children can get out in the back garden with their seed planting and tennis ball on a string game that hit her in the eye last week.

I'll have to move myself and get cracking before the day's gone so stay safe and well everyone and enjoy the day as best you can xx

dragonfly I hope your wobble abates soon.

Sorry to read you are having a wobble dragonfly. It hits without warning, doesn’t it? I hope the feeling soon passes. Take care. ?

Good Morning everyone! 2nd day of continuous rain out of 4 threatened on a Yellow Alert for the South of France! Oh yes...my cup (and my garden) runneth over!

There’s a bit of a Wobble Alert going on with some lovely posters today. Feel better soon, everyone. It will pass. Keeping away from the news definitely helps in those times, I reckon. All those pages and programmes of wall to wall gloom being churned out at us. We get it, we’re stuck in it, we don’t need to hear speculation and grave warnings 24/7......we’re all doing our best to stay positive and sane, thanks.

I wound up the blinds today to greet the predicted deluge. But I shall not be downhearted - what’s the worst that can happen today? Yes, I shall have to face the ironing. It’s lovely to read all the posts each day and to see that, however hard one of us struggles one day, we just push on and tomorrow as our moods lift, someone else’s cheeriness can turn into a down day! Hard to feel alone when the Good Morningers on here are so supportive. ? And, take it from someone who’s lived abroad for many years, there is absolutely nothing to beat the British sense of humour!!

Have a lovely birthday, you and your delicious duck, BlueSapphire ??, we’re all rooting for the best news for you ? and for Dexter dragonfly, that’s not moaning, flowerlover please keep posting; lucky you Lins and hope your plants bring you cheer; and very lucky you with that cheeky babba in your life mybirthdragon. Think you’re right Gingster we will “all be different people after this”. For me - health, friends, family and a simpler, more gentle life would be everything. Happy Monday to all.....and hang in there, gilly. ????

The Spanish government have announced that children are to be allowed outside for walks a week today, 27 April.

So glad for all the little families who will have been shut inside their apartments for a total of a full SIX weeks by then, poor things. It must be so hard for them and their parents.

I will look out from front door next Monday to enjoy the spectacle.

I think our adults lockdown ends 12 days after that - on 9 May. We could then walk out to our local park on Sunday 10 May. I am so hoping that will happen! 3 weeks to go...
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Whoops! I said the same as you just then GabriellaG54. Great minds ?

Greetings from sunny West Yorkshire!

Happy birthday Blue Sapphire and what a Bonnie wee baby Mythbirtthedragon!
Spoke to my GD yesterday on video call...she cried because we are apart...she’s only 3and a bit! But she was eager to tell me all about her new balance bike she had for Easter.....
Am housebound currently but enjoying pottering around the house and garden.
Our bluebells are just about to bloom...such a beautiful sight!

Enjoying reading all the posts on GN...keeps me entertained for hours.
Enjoyed last night’s Together at Home on tv. And saving Midsummer's nights Dream to watch later on.
Must book an online shop today. A neighbour has recommended Morrison’s Doorstep Delivery...hope this one works! Have a good day everyone,

Good morning all,

It’s a very bright and breezy morning here in South Yorkshire today. Still chilly, though. I’ve some washing in the machine so it will dry beautifully outside today.

Many happy returns, BlueSapphire. ??

SusieB50, yes, cooked red cabbage will freeze.

What a lovey photo, Mythbertthedragon - a beautiful baby.

Well, not sure what exciting things I’m going to get up to today! We took a lovely walk along a lane we don’t tend to go down very much, yesterday, and it was so pleasant. Saw our first swifts dancing in the sky during the walk. A lovely sight.

Hope you all have the best day you can, and keep safe.

Bright and breezy in our bit of North Somerset and another day of more of the same. Bedding in the wash so will dry nicely, kitchen and bathrooms floors to wash and a certain amount of admin.

At last managed to load Zoom so were able to have video call with DS yesterday and will see DD tonight. Makes such a difference being able to see them.

Thinking as always of Gilly, dragonfly and all those for whom this very trying time is so difficult. Am trying to count my own considerable blessings.

So many have suffered the Weekend Wobble ?

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday BlueSapphire ???

It’s lovely to see that birthdays, anniversaries etc are being celebrated in the best possible way. ?

Morning everyone from a bright and sunny South Notts. I shall drive to my local town this morning for some bits and bobs which I haven't been able to get from the supermarket - the first such jaunt for weeks. I need to pick up fresh batteries for my hearing aids if the health centre is open.
Is there a sight prettier than a bluebell wood, Greyduster ? Not in my eyes.
I hope all is well with you all. Chin up and all that.

Oh yes, almost forgot. Love the bluebell wood pictures. Thanks.

Oh what a beautiful morning...oh what...a la la ?? yes, it truly is beautiful. Blue sky, sun and a very mild ruffle of breeze makes me long for Guildford lido or train to Ryde or even a walk in the woods hereabouts.
The fox I saw on my walk yesterday was again out and about this morning but further along the path and looked to be limping a bit but I didn't stop to say hello.
I may ring for advice.
Had a shower, cleaned bathroom and vac'd upstairs then had toast honey and tea for a change.☕??
I've ordered some Lipton's iced tea - black tea with peach and some other flavour and a lot of Activia yogurts both raspberry and rhubarb flavours. Delicious frozen. ?

It's good to see some of you making an effort on special days such as birthdays and anniversaries, even when we long for our families to celebrate with us so here's wishing you a very Happy Birthday BlueSapphire??
Anniebach is pretty quiet on the forums so I hope life is treating her well ? and as for the cheeky little madam flaunting her legs in the air...what fun. It takes me right back to mine at that age (sigh)
Time to carry on reading Rebecca so I'll wish you all a happy day and hope that any worries can be set aside for a while to give you some peace.

PS...good to know the sun is friends with you again Urmstongran, enjoy your stroll.

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Good morning from a bright County Durham.
My plan is to keep super busy today after a rather lazy weekend, although I did manage to fit in my exercise routines and have only given one run a miss.
Yesterday we had a zoom session with the family. It was lovely seeing them all together again plus the GC could interact with each other too. We're really missing them but then so is everyone else in the same position.
Dinner is already in the slow cooker for later, so at least this day is beginning in a much more organised fashion.
Take care everyone. X

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where we are heading for a hot day (by our standards hot!)

My earlier post vanished so here I am on second breakfast.
DH is gone to the GP for a blood test complete with a scarf to wrap around his face if needs be. We are both getting quite anxious which isn't like us.

Dragonfly come back on the lock-down thread as it may lift your spirits. I think hearing about all the walks that others are able to have just compounds our misery.

Gorgeous pictures though. Thanks.

I had to cheer DD yesterday too Scentia I think that's our job now. They had a power cut for several hours, drove to the nearest town 30 minutes away to try to get takeaway but nothing was open.

Happy Birthday Blue Sapphire!!
It's DFiL's bd too. He is a day older than the Queen.

I'm glad the sun is shining in Malaga Urmston

Good morning from a bright NE.
DH set the washer away while we have our cup of tea in bed.
GC will be back into their home education today, eldest has an online assembly as I am typing.
They were both very cheerful when we had a video call on Friday night.
A day of pottering and reading my novel.
Happy birthday Bluesapphire
Thinking of all who are struggling.

Thank you Urmston xx