Good Morning Thursday

Good morning all. I can’t believe for a minute that little Evie will be thinking her grandma doesn’t love her any more.
I do a bedtime story for Flynn (3) nearly every day and DD3 makes sure to FaceTime me every day and I get huge smiles from Otis (1)
I suspect they are adapting rather better than we are!
I will be sad to miss two grandsons’ birthdays in May but perhaps a celebration later in the summer will make up for it.
Wishing you all a pleasant day - the blue skies and sunshine here have moved on, alas.

I’m back safe and sound from Tesco where there were no queues and very few people - loved it! Thanks for that sunshine Urmstongran- here, have some of my ?, I’ve more than enough to round!

Happy birthday to Tom and little Evie and hope things go well for Henry Susan56 x

Good morning all - I tried to post earlier but I think it went off into cyberspace!! Whatever you are up to today please stay safe and may Thursday be kind to us all x

Good morning Mick & all from cloudy Nottingham.
Happy birthday & congratulations to Colonel Tom.
Happy Birthday to Evie Gillybob it must be very hard for you not seeing her especially today.
My birthday today too, will bake a cake later & have M&S meal this evening & Prosecco.
Welcome to new posters ?
I’ve been working past couple of days but always read posts.
Hope Dexter’s operation goes well Dragonfly.
Have good day everyone & stay safe.

Susan56, I hope all goes well for Henry's appointment x I'll be thinking of you all.

Aww, a Happy Birthday to little Evie xx
I know how you feel Gilly. I've missed two birthdays of my GGC and daren't think about it and it looks like I'll miss the twins ( GGC ) 14th birthdays at the beginning of June.

I get a bit down thinking my age is against me for celebrating any more birthdays.

Makes you feel cruel doesn't it ?

Good morning Mick and all. As Kalu says, it's not very nice here in Glasgow, no gardening today.

A bit late to the table today, it has taken me ages to get going today, my pain levels are really high and I have been wallowinga bit! Time to give myself a shake. I'm going to tackle tidying up my craft room, as I hardly do any now, due to my RA.
I was thinking of collecting a stash for the local school, when DDG starts in August. I know her new teacher and I'm sure she would appreciate the bits and bobs.
Hope all goes well for Dexter and Henry and Little Evie has the best day she can.

Good Morning All x
Cold wet and breezy. If it wasn't lockdown I wouldn't be going far anyway.

Corner shop later to replenish cat food. I must say that these small shops have been stocking up quite regularly of late taking advantage of those of us who'd normally supermarket shop. It gives food for thought for the future to those of us who don't need bulk shopping-----and spending I've actually saved quite a lot and made use of what I had in the freezer since mid-March ! Buying fresh has been pretty good.

I'll be busy doing nothing again but the time still flies by all the same.
Enjoyed the Honorary Colonel Tom's programme earlier it took the mind off other news. An inspiring gentleman indeed and a lovely family. It lifted the spirits, especially the flypast.

I'm so grateful every day that I'm not in a care home right now ( or at any time really ) and feel very lucky that I'm fit and able enough to live independently. The sadness on the news really hits home when I think of those the same age, and younger than myself.

The Ceanothus is in full bloom outside the patio door and it's like a bright blue sky, lovely. I bought it as a little plant in a tiny pot and it just flourished over the years--£1.50 from Asda.

Well I hope everyone's doing alright and good to learn that Dexter will be sorted whatever the decision x
Chin up Gillybob x Glad you have the sun again Urmston x.
Take care everyone and stay safe xx

PS. I could eat a whole cream sponge cake !

Sorry missed you out susan56 thank you x

Thank you brook, Beechnut, Norstat and Urms

I know I should be happy and grateful that she is safe and well but I can’t help but feel sad that she will be spending her birthday alone with her mummy thinking that her grandma mustn’t love her any more ... I used to see her 3,4 times a week and now I don’t see her ever. I know it might sound pathetic but I can’t help it . I’m so sorry for everyone else who are missing their grandchildren too.

Good Morning, from a cloudy North Cambridgeshire, a bit more rain forecast for today. Hope you all have as good a day as possible in these strange times. Happy Birthday to all who have their special day, today, whether they are lovely girls who are 2, or grand old gentlemen of 100...!!!

Good morning from the Shropshire borders where it is really cold and wet.
I set myself a target to walk 100 miles each month this year,not as much as it sounds,completed April’s yesterday so will take it easy today ready to start May’s miles tomorrow.100 miles walking round the house and garden.DH says good job we have wooden floors or we would need new carpets!
Happy birthday to little Evie????so sorry you can’t celebrate with her gilly but hope you can have a belated celebration before too long.x
Good luck to Dexter today and really hoping his operation helps.
Henry has his appointment with the paediatrician today.Really hoping they get some good advice and help for him.
Cherry,sending love and hope you are ok.x
Have the best day you can everybody??

Yes wishing a very happy birthday to little Evie. 2y old today - that’s gone fast!

I know you’ll be upset gillybob. Many on here have felt the same about not being able to share birthdays with relatives during these difficult days. But take consolation that she and your daughter are fit & HEALTHY. That’s the main thing right now.
❤️

Good morning from Hampshire/Surrey border. I really MUST stir my stumps. So many of you lovely folk keep cheerful and positive in spite of difficulties it makes me feel ashamed of myself. I will do better today.
Very happy birthday Captain Tom. Over 30 million pounds raised for NHS charities, and what a wonderful family he has, thank you all.

Yes, forgot to say Happy birthday to Captain Tom and little Evie ???

Happy Birthday little Evie ????

Good morning Mick and all his followers.
A mixture of sunshine and cloud in Suffolk with a strong breeze. Out in the garden again now it has stopped raining. Peas and beans to plant today.
Have a good a day as you can.

Morning all from a slightly sunny Telford. I have just discovered u tube on my tv I have so far followed a silver swans ballet class, completed a tap routine, done tai chi most mornings and yoga tonight. I am sleeping much deeper and not certain if I can fit going back to work into my busy day! Take care all and stay safe.

Happy 2nd Birthday to little Evie gillybob I can understand how you must be feeling not seeing her ?
Sending hugs ?

Brunette10 I’ve looked at recipe for Cunard Scones too - please post a photo when you’ve baked them. Yum. ? (no emoji for scone sadly)

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

I was a bit low yesterday (6th week of shielding). I fell asleep in the afternoon at about 2.00pm and didn’t wake up until 6.30 pm. My partner thought he should let me sleep, as I must need it. However Missy, our 15 year old cat had other ideas, by 6.30 pm, when she wanted her supper, so she purred loudly in my ear and woke me ?.

Boy, I was groggy and couldn’t think. My partner sorted the supper out, which was pizza from the freezer, a green salad and a glass of Pinot Noir. We ate from trays and watched television - and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Normal service resumes today.

I hope everyone has a good day, special good thoughts to those who need them and ‘let’s be careful out there’ ?

For harrigran.

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Good morning all. Another dull start here today, but never mind, we won't be going far.
Photos have been sorted for the slideshow DD1 is creating for DS 40th birthday tomorrow. Now where has that time gone? We shall have a zoom family party together to celebrate.
A pic for you harrigran of yesterday's trip to Ushaw. It was beautifully quiet with rhododendron bushes beginning to bloom. We also discovered a recently decorated tree with what looks like decorative beads from spirit bottles. The spirit and spirituality coming together.
Have the best day you can everyone.

Morning everyone and welcome newbies and ‘lurkers’.(You must join in, Newquay before you’ve put a groove in that patio, or are you on a mission like Col. Tom? ?‍♀️)

Cloudy start here in S of France ?. Bonkers weather but sunshine expected later so hopefully back to the garden then.
Given some sunflower seedlings yesterday. (Well, they are behind friend’s gate for collection when DH next goes out to shop!) She said she had 72 and wasn’t expecting such success, so we’ll make a space for some of those giant smiley faces ?. Off now to bake some bread...think I’m stuck with this now as it tastes so much better than anything we buy. Thank the lord for a machine with a dough hook, otherwise I’d end up with arms like Desperate Dan at this rate!

Hope you survived your shopping marathon, gilly (without tears) and your weather’s better. (I am not joking....why do you think I don’t go shopping? ?) Wishing hard for little Dexter (and you) dragonfly and to all and anyone with pain or worries today. ((())) Hugs and good wishes from ??

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Sun can’t make its mind up whether to stay out or not in South Yorkshire, but we might squeeze in a walk today. DiL gave me a recipe for muffins so I might make those later. I don’t have a good record with muffins - I tend to over mix them. Watch this space! Happy birthday and a smart salute to Captain Tom! Enjoy your fly past, Sir! Have a good day folks!