Good Morning Monday

Sorry to hear you’re having a huge wobble today dragonfly I hope it passes soon for you. These are strange times and I think manyof us get caught out by our ‘what ifs’ every now and again don’t we? x

Good morning from a sunny Co Antrim. So unusual to wake up to a cloudless blue sky here especially in April. I am feeling a bit down today as post Easter reality has set in. I should have been meeting a friend this morning for coffee and a long catch up and on Wednesday my closest friend (we met when we were 19) and her husband were coming from England to stay with us for a long awaited holiday. I am thankful for what I have but the uncertainty of what will happen next is getting to me . Sorry for my moaning. Reading this thread on Gransnet helps a lot so thanks to everyone who contributes from an avid reader.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Loved the photograph of the Bluebell wood,

Good morning Michael, Annie and all.
Another lovely bright and sunny start to the day here in our corner of Berks.
I did a bit of weeding/clearing, in the front garden yesterday morning. I hope to be able to gradually get out there and clear a bit more today or tomorrow.
DD Face Timed yesterday, she was sitting in their garden and the birds were really making a racket, but it was a lovely racket.
My knitting is growing, now on the sleeves. I want it finished, but also don't , as I enjoy having something to keep my hands busy.
Marydoll,thanks for keeping us updated re Gilly, sending special thoughts to her and her family.
Many Happy Returns BlueSapphire
What a beautiful baby Mythbirtthedragon, future gymnast?
Better get up soon, or this lovely day will be done and dusted. My tea cup needs re-filling, and I need some breakfast.
Take care and stay safe one and all.

Happy Birthday Blue Sapphire.

I have to say I am having a huge wobble.
Those who are able to see the bluebells are so lucky.

Vet visit later - I do hope it will be good news.

Hope every one stays safe.

Good morning all, bright and breezy here. No allotment today as DH is sorting his paperwork and I am going to start putting the top cover on the sofa. I took the old one off on Saturday and am using the pieces as a pattern. Happy birthday BlueSapphire and what a bonny baby Mybirthdragom

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No idea where the photo went!

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Sun is out in South Yorkshire but it is cold at the moment. We have some compost and bedding plants being delivered today, but not to us; to our DD’s as she lives within their delivery area and we don’t, so we are risking taking the car out in order to pick them up. It’s the first time we have been out in the car for weeks - I feel like we are doing something very underhand!
Happy Birthday to you, *Blue Sapphire*; enjoy it the best way you can!??. We had a walk yesterday to our local wood and the bluebells were out!

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Just about to go to Lidl as it's quiet between 9 and 10. I have washing to hang out too. That's about it!
DH is doing jobs that have needed doing for ages. He is frustrated that you can't just nip out to buy a washer. We've had to return several online DIY buys as they looked right on the screen but weren't in real life.

Happy Birthday Bluesapphire ?

Good Morning from a beautiful sunny day in Fife. The wind is still with us but it is getting warmer each day. Happy Birthday to you BlueSapphire I hope your day goes well. Mythbirtthedragon what a lovely photo. DH has been going through lots of old photos which gave us a lot to think about yesterday. So nice to see them again and stirs up lots of memories.. Today will be as usual, tidying up inside and out and going for our walk. Thinking of Gilly, she knows we are here for her. Enjoy today everyone and take care.

Just been blown around the field at the back of our cottage with the dog. But the sun is bright and cheerful. A good drying day! The sea is wild and I never get tired of watching it crash in to shore. I’m glad URMSTONGRAN has some sun at last and I can almost smell those pine trees. Mmmmm! Watched the One World ‘concert’ last night and thought it was wonderful and very emotional. What a treat! Followed by Killing Eve. Looks like it’s going to be a good series again. She’s such a good character. Can’t help but like her ??. I must say I have enjoyed our isolation and could go on another few weeks or months quite happily. I’m usually a very busy gal with lots of hobbies and classes to go to. Always out and about with friends and family, so I’m surprised that I’m not climbing the walls! DH likes to be home and is quite happy pottering. He usually plays golf a couple of times a week, so is missing that a bit. It’s nice to take a breather from ......life. Back to basics and the simple life. I think we will all be different people after this. I feel for people who hate this situation they have been forced into, and it goes without saying that we worry about health and safety. The NHS deserve all our thanks and praise. But from my point of view, I’m making the most of it. Kind thoughts to all and especially those with worries. ?

Happy Birthday BlueSapphire

Happy Birthday Bluesaphire ???

Good Morning Mick and all. Sunny here on the S Welsh coast. Yesterday afternoon was very warm and we sat in the garden for a while. A local shop is selling bedding plants and will deliver on Wednesday, so may order some today.
Happy Birthday BlueSapphire ?
Love and a hug for you gilly and indeed for us all today. I was very down yesterday too. Take care everyone.

Good morning all from a sunny, but chilly Glasgow. It was lovely yesterday in the afternoon, I even took my jacket off in the garden, didn't follow my mother's advice of Never cast a cloot until May is oot.

Bluesapphire, happy birthday for yesterday! ??
Mybirthdragon, what a beautiful wee baby!
Before I forget, welcome to all the newbies, I have totally lost track, as there are lots. It's great to see so many posting.

DH is planning to jet wash the drive, so I will need to go and move my car as far away as possible, I know for a fact there will be carnage! After he is finished, the front door, windows etc will be covered in grit, but never mind the drive will look clean and tidy and no pesky weeds in the cracks. We are finding it difficult to get weedkiller.

I have a desire to fill the backdoor with washing, as the sun is shining. The winter jackets are all ready washed for next year (or perhaps next month ??), I'm now going to attempt a bouclé coat, which says Dry Clean only. Fingers crossed.
AT the rate this lockdown is going, It would be next winter before I got to the dry cleaners.

More pottering in the garden for me, although I think some of my seeds may be too old to germinate. I do miss being able to go to Lidl and Aldi for them.

I have a full bottle of milk which is out of date, as I hate waste I'm going to make scones, but has anyone any other ideas?

I heard from Gilly yesterday, she sends her love to all and will be back posting, when she is ready.

Have a good day all. I haven't made today's maths puzzle yet, so class I may be late!

Morning all from a lovely bright North Leicestershire.

I must hoover this morning. I loath cleaning as is obvious from the state of our house!

We had a lovely Sunday lunch yesterday delivered by the dad of the chef. I also had a major wobble after someone said that we could be incarcerated for another year.

Sending love to gilly and many happy returns to bluesapphire. I love the Fosbury Flopper too. I worry about our 18 month old dgs knowing us.

Good Morning all from East London another lovely day . I was woken by the sun streaming in through the window , last night I managed to pull the curtain off the curtain track ! Think the end stop has fallen off. So a little job today on the step ladder. A short walk today to see my SiL who is shielding to give her some red cabbage I cooked last night . Still not used to cooking for one - I have enough to last all week ! Anyone know if it freezes ?

Good Morning from a lovely sunny Black Country.

Yesterday, after doing a few chores, we sat in the garden reading and listening to 'Sounds of the Seventies' with Johnnie Walker.

I have no plans today except for cleaning the bathroom (oooh the excitement ) Plus my daily video call to my 90 year old Mum, who seems to be bearing up really well. Keeps saying she doesn't want to be any bother to my DD (who lives nearby). She keeps saying it is no bother at all, if you can't help out your Nan who can you help? She literally drives past her road on the way to work. Although at the moment she only works on Tuesdays.

FB came up with a memory. A year ago today we had a day in Worcester, the photo's show it was a lovely sunny day like it is now. Who would have thought a year later we would be going nowhere?

NanKate we still have to consult the instruction book when we add the salt to our Dishwasher, and we have had it a year now! A good idea to write down the basics in easy steps.

Happy Birtheday *BlueSapphire

Mythbirtthedragon what a lovely photo.

Best wishes to all, especially our gilly I hope and pray life improves for her soon

Good morning from another sunny, bright day in Cheshire. Had a lovely walk with the dog yesterday on the tow path near our son's house. We watched the DGC playing in their garden as we passed (from a distance), which was lovely. My fear is that the little 2 year old may become shy with us, if he hasn't seen us for a while, but he was fine, called out to us, which was nice. His older sister was very excited when she saw us and told us very seriously, that she should couldn't come too near us! Bless.

Happy Birthday BlueSapphire ???
Mybirtthedragon what a lovely photo, she's a real cutie.
Thinking of Gillybob and all finding it hard to cope. Take care.

Good Morning Mick and all from a lovely sunny but cold Inverness. Hope it warms up a bit later, yesterday was quite warm in the afternoon and we sat out in the garden listening to the birds - bliss !

Happy Birthday BlueSapphire hope you have an enjoyable day today ??

I’m hoping some bedding plant seeds will arrive in the post so I can get them going. I usually just buy the plants when ready from the garden centre but I think I’ll enjoy watching them grow from seed this year for a change

Lovely picture mythbirtthedragon ?

Hope everyone has the best day they can and thinking especially of everyone with worries and struggles

Take care ?

Happy Birthday to You ? BlueSapphire. Good morning to all.
I wish I was flexible enough to do the Fosbury Flop Mythbirtthedragon. Thanks for the photo - it made me smile.
Through the window the day looks pleasing - sunny and dry. But like many others who have posted, this weekend I have felt down and frustrated with the whole isolating strategy plus I think I’ve probably watched too many TV daily briefings and too much news. That said I’ll steer clear this week and just find things to do that make me feel cheery.
Is that selfish? I think it’s just another way of shielding: for my mental health. Every bit as important as keeping safe from the awful virus. So off to get dressed and get out weeding in the garden and admiring new blooms on clematis. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from the Shropshire borders where it is another sunny day.
I must have slept awkwardly and have woken up with a very painful neck and back.Have taken painkillers and hoping they work so I can get on with the day.
Happy birthday BlueSapphire???
Love the photo of the Fosbury flopper??
Hope you are feeling better gilly,sending love and strength to you.x
Have a good day all.

Morning all from a bright north Wales where the sun ? is peeking over mountain and will blind me in two minutes so I shall quick!

Happy birthday BlueSapphire and what a gorgeously squidgy little darling she is Mythbirtthedragon!

Not much happening here today apart from the feeding and watering of the residents! I’d love to eat out for a change......stay safe everyone x

X posts - wishing you many happy returns of the day BlueSapphire enjoy your bubbles!
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And what a cute baby granddaughter Mythbirt she’s adorable and your photo made me laugh. I can just picture that baby revelling in her new skill!