Good Morning Saturday

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning to Mick and all from the Highlands. It's pretty chilly and grey here this morning. There is a haze on the hills all around so hoping it will lift - if not, I shall have to do a bit of housework! This last couple of weeks it has been lovely to be out in the garden. I have a wee house but a biggish garden. Had a delivery which the chap took straight into the garden and he shouted to me at the back door "great place for a party"!!!!! He was referring to the four seating areas which are quite a distance apart. It is arranged like that so I can following the sun. Better get a move on as DGS sometimes calls me on his tablet and as it involves a camera I need to at least brush my "longish" hair.

I revise my earlier post it is in fact as was said, grey in Kent.

Good morning from a slightly cloudy East London, I had a good sleep last night , wondering if it’s the addition of a small lavender pillow I made yesterday . I found some lavender flowers I had cut down late last summer and with my husband being unwell and having clear my late mother’s house , I never used it . So yesterday I made a small pillow and put it in my bed . Smell was wonderful so maybe it helped . Or it was just the short walk yesterday evening!

A dull day in West Yorkshire...but should brighten up later.

Hope all goes well for your DH on Monday at hospital Ginster.

At last someone has spoken common sense!

In the news today, the Head of NHS England has announced that people with medical problems,other than Covid 19 ,must not delay in getting urgent advice or their health will suffer.
The Stroke Association has also backed up this message...people have been ignoring “funny turns” and not going to A&E or getting prompt medical help.

Welcome back Sark how could you leave us dear lady? And hello to you Pame it’s great to see newbies on this lovely thread!
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I’m another having unsettling dreams. It makes me apprehensive when I get into bed at night, wondering what’s in store ...
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Good morning from east London, the clouds are here but still no rain. Sun is due later but not as warm as yesterday. The dance routine yesterday was ‘hammer time’, totally new to me but a very good workout. I came across some knitting patterns yesterday (my ambitions exceed my ability) for Care Bears, my little pony and a couple of other characters trending over 30 years ago. I think they’ll go to the charity shop as they’re pristine and someone may want to have a go. I’ll pop out for a newspaper shortly and maybe pick up a couple of things so I don’t need to do a ‘big’ shop until next week. Choir workshop this morning and a walk later on. Have a good day.

Welcome Pame.

Bluesapphire we all have those wobbles. I am sure you will be fine. I remember biting into an apple and then wondered if I should have washed it with soap and water. No I’ll effects 2 weeks later!

Morning all from a North Leicestershire that is a bit brighter that when dragonfly reported but it is quite warm.

A bit of gardening and then I will be making some pork burgers for a barbecue!

Good Morning Mick and all. It is sunny with us here on the S Welsh coast. I woke at 2 am and it was all misty, glad the sun has returned.
Have an online shop arriving today, I wonder if everything will arrive.
Welcome Pame and welcome back Sark glad things are better for you.
Hope everyone has a good day and stay safe.

Good morning from a dull Oxfordshire. A better day today, the family member who was ‘slipping away’ and according to the GP wasn’t going to last the week, was dosed up with Antibiotics and yesterday afternoon was sitting up drinking a cup of tea and asking when she was going to get something to eat!. It was a relief, I think she will outlive us all.......
We went out for the first time since the 10th of March yesterday, went to the chemist, wore my mask and gloves, it was all fairly easy, walked past the small Tesco and apart from Sanitizer at the door, people were just wandering about as usual, there was a shield for the staff though, needless to say I didn’t go in.
Came home stripped off and showered, all clothes in the wash, DH too.
What a Palava! Not really inclined to go out again any time soon. Instead of feeling happy to be out we were very nervous.
Lovely DD is still getting our shopping so we are very lucky.
Have a good day everyone and stay safe

Good morning from a grey skied Colchester. We've gotten so used to sun that it's a shock it's not visible. The heating has even booted on.
It's DDs birthday and I'm really missing everyone. Facetime doesn't replace a hug.
Must get dressed and round to Lidl as the cupboard is bare.

Good Morning from a cloudy but still warm Black Country.

Another day spent in garden yesterday. Need to make the most of it before the weather turns.

May bake a cake today, I found a new recipe for an Olive Oil chocolate cake, supposed to be good with ice-cream.

Welcome back Sark and welcome Pame to GN, this is a good thread to ease yourself into.

I have been having odd dreams too Pantglas makes me feel anxious when I wake up.

Usual video chat with Mum later this afternoon. The trouble is as we are going nowhere and not doing a lot, we are running out of conversation! At least she can see me everyday.

Wishing you all a good day, with special love to gilly and all who are feeling down and anxious.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. No sun in South Yorkshire today, but it’s dry. We have plants to pot up today, but nothing much else planned. I ought to try and get hold of something to cool down a curry I made yesterday or it’ll blow the top of our heads off this evening. DH likes hot curry but even he said it was a bit fierce! I might have to brave the supermarket for some coconut milk. Please don’t tell my DD!
Have a good safe day folks.

Good morning everyone from a very grey Essex by the sea, so different from yesterday.
I'm told we are to take the radiator off the wall in the hall so DH can paint behind it. He tells me there will be no mess !!!
Yesterday afternoon we put together two small wooden benches to go in the communal gardens here. We are very pleased with them and hope they give the older residents somewhere to enjoy the sun.
Apart from painting the hall and some ironing we have no plans for today.
Have the best day you can and stay safe everyone xx

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. We have misty murky but it's supposed to improve.
Now I've become a gardener
I could do with some rain.
We are having a long lie as it's the weekend.
I am surprised that your DH hasn't had his results yet Gingster I hope that means it's nothing serious.
Hello again Sark
Hope you all have the best day possible with or without barbecued chicken. Marydoll

Welcome Pame hope you enjoy this lovely thread

Good morning everyone from a grey Northampton, which is certainly a surprise after yesterday's lovely sunshine. I managed to change over winter and summer wardrobes, and washed a few things to freshen them up. Then in the afternoon trimmed half the back grass edges, then sat in the sun and read. Watered the garden, as it really needed it.

Did not sleep well at all last night; having a wobble because I inadvertently licked my fingers, touched my nose without thinking, all the things that we used to do automatically, and now worrying that I might have touched something with the virus on just before. Which is stupid, I know, as I have been self-isolating for 6 weeks now, and it's only me here, and no-one has been in the house or near me. Feeling sick with worry. I need a very stern talking to.

Nothing planned for today. Hope the weather cheers up.

Good morning everyone from Malaga where it’s another day of white cloud and mist over the mountains. Rain is forecast from midday and I don’t doubt it!

I’ve slept in and I’ve just put the kettle on for my cuppa. I shall enjoy reading all your posts whilst I drink it.

Himself has arranged for a mate to come up from the third floor to sit outside our front door, on the landing, socially distanced of course. (When will we ever be able to stop saying that bluddy phrase?). They will have a couple of San Miguel’s and doubtless put the world to rights in the process. It’s a nice thing for him once a week to have some male company. He misses the banter of a male group I’m sure.

Hope Saturday is good to us all. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good Morning from a rather cloudy Fife, it just won't do hoping to clear later on. It fairly determines your spirits first thing though. Lots done in the garden yesterday. Not sure what's on for today but I know we shall find something. Didn't sleep too well last night, didn't get out for our walk yesterday as DH was busy in garden so I think I missed the fresh air. Will do double today. Enjoy the day as best you can everyone and keep your chin up.

Good morning everyone. I'm new on here so finding my way around the site. Looking forward to browsing today.

Good morning from an overcast NE.
Took a walk around the estate yesterday but there were too many people about for my comfort, I was pleased to return home and sit and read in the garden.
DIL and GD contacted us by video and I got to hear GD play the piano and see how much the sunflowers had grown since last week.
Spoke to DS who is working from home, he is putting in about 11 hours a day writing software for a very much altered education system.
Teenage GD declined the offer of leaving her cave to talk to us so I sent her hugs and kisses on WhatsApp, split second later she replied so she must have been on her phone anyway
Take care everyone.

Good morning all from a very cloudy Glasgow, it had better be sunny later or else!
That's good news about the bank Mick.
I'm running out of coins to pay my neighbour ( disinfected, of course). for the bread and milk deliveries she brings. We have started a bartering system, I put the the odd item on my online delivery for her, so it's working well.

Good to see you back, Sark, at least you know this thread won't be stressful.

I had my first online delivery from Tesco yesterday and my large chicken, which was for Sunday dinner was missing.?
The driver told me that they were sold out, as everyone was having barbecues.
He also told me that they were starting five new drivers this week, which means a job for five people, which is good news.

I had a lovely hour yesterday, chatting to my neighbours across the road, from what seemed miles away.
It really lifted my spirits. They had gossip for me, but had to text it later, I couldn't hear a word they were saying.
Later on, I couldn't understand why my neck was all red, it was sunburned.

Dragonfly, I'm feeling a bit better, thanks, I hope you are too and Dexter is on the mend*.

DD is coming to picked up her shopping, which I lumped in with mine, I'm looking forward to that. Her asthma, like many of us, is not good just now.
She has become very nervous about shopping and I don't think she is copying very well, at the moment.
Between the cancelled wedding, being furloughed and being stuck in a flat, she is quite low.☹️

I hope the sun shines on you all today, Gingster, I hope you and your DH had a better day yesterday. Gilly, stay strong, we are all standing with you.?

Morning all from another sunny north Wales- looking at the forecast it’ll be the last one for a week!

Nice to have you back Sark and I Hope matters are resolved - I had the collywobbles at the beginning of lockdown and I think it’s normal to be having restless nights as well. - some of my dreams have been very vivid and quite scary! I suspect it’s the way my mind deals with the challenges we’re all having at the moment.

Made so many cards yesterday that there’s a mess in the spare room so that’s my job for the day- gently pootling after a sausage bap for brunch!

Stay safe everyone x

Good morning from another sunny day on Morecambe Bay. It got quite warm yesterday and I suspect today will be similar. It makes quite a difference here when the wind drops. Apologies to Gingster for spelling her name incorrectly yesterday.
No early morning walk today as I always phone an old friend early on a Saturday morning. DH is out running. Will do one of our indoor exercise routines when he gets back.
The crochet blanket I started yesterday didn’t go well, I ended up unravelling it before I went to bed. I hate getting started with chevron stitch! I think I’ll get the sewing machine out instead and make my 3 year old GD a couple of pairs of shorts which I can pop in the post. Take care everyone and stay safe! ?