Good Morning Monday

Good morning Mick and all his followers.
SusieB that job is on my list too!
Congratulations to the Pantglasi ?.
May see DS today to borrow a car. DiL hit a deer last night on the way home from work and may have written off one of their cars.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Good morning everyone. Hot and sunny morning in France. Dustmen woke me this morning.....rumbling in the silence at around 6.30. Very happy that we still have 2 household waste and 1 recycling collection every week.

From my seat in my courtyard, I can hear a Hoopoe across the field, yesterday I met an egret on my walk. Was very concerned, having been bitten 3 times on my arm by a Tiger mosquito yesterday (isn’t the Covid threat enough, FGS?) to think I had spotted a breeding ground. They don’t need much, a small amount of water left in a plant saucer will do! However, took off my sunglasses as we hung over a brand new concrete storm drain in the road, where there was a small line of water in the bottom, to see.....Ta Dah! .......they were not wiggly larvae in the bottom but teeny tiny tadpoles, courtesy of the local shouty tree frogs. Very relieved they’ll soon take up the mosquito patrol, along with the little pipistrelle bats.

We’re not Bucks Fizzing here, I expect an iced coffee to turn up at any moment, but Congrats to you both, The Pantglas Two. Enjoy your day.

Get outside and lift your mood if you have some sun, everyone. Do something distracting if you’re at all down and be kind to yourselves.....and each other, Gelisa. Make your DH talk to you and say you’re sorry for falling out? Blame it on lockdown stress but don’t waste a moment in anger. Life is and can be too flaming short. Glad you smiled again, QuaintIrene

Get better, get stronger to all those in pain or wobbling.
Masses of good wishes from the other side ? of the Channel ???

Susie. I add a tiny amount of vinegar to the water then dry off with kitchen roll to avoid smears.

Good morning from East London , it was sunny but now beginning to cloud over , rain not forecast so will hang out the washing. Still lazing in my dressing gown can’t seem to get going today .Happy Anniversary Pantglass enjoy your day!
Plan for today is a walk soon, then clean the windows including the huge kitchen patio doors, I hate doing them as can never get them smear free .It was always a job delegated to DH .I have written a list of jobs as have little motivation .

Good morning everyone,

It's still overcast here in South Yorkshire but so far not as breezy as of late.

Not sure what I'm going to do today, though will probably potter a bit in the garden.

Congratulations Pantglas. I'm assuming it's your wedding anniversary?

Keep safe all.

Our council has pared down waste collection and closed the tip too Gillybob. I've heard that it's not social distancing that's the problem nor staff sickness but that most of the staff were agency and are not being employed atm to save money.

The village you describe sounds a bit like Midsummer Maw?

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow. Bit of a chilly wind too so I have decided to stay home today?.

What a very decadent way to start the day Pantglas?. Love it. Have a wonderful day whatever has caused you to celebrate.

Bucks fizz always reminds me of DH and I ordering this, the waiter then asked our girls what they would like and DD2 age 5 asked the waiter for a f....s bizz too please!! DD1, 8, almost slid under the table?.

I haven’t seen you posting in the morning Taichigran. I do hope all is well with you and look forward to your return?
QuaintIrene enjoy that pot of coffee in bed and stay there as long as,you like. The cat has been fed and housework will still be there tomorrow, if you’re in the mood, no rush.?

Our grey bin is being collected weekly, no recycling at the moment, everything bar cardboard so boxes in the garage will be disposed of at some point.

Well, I suppose I should think about shaking a leg and doing something constructive but I did that yesterday which means I am due a day off?

Wishing everyone a good day and a brighter day for those in need of one

Good morning from Yorkshire.... the sun is trying its level best to get through the cloud ....

I have to say that as I'm sat in the kitchen ( front of house ) I am looking at workmen that have arrived to dig all road up and WHOAAAA has it lifted my spirits ..... normality..... plus the road will be a no-go for months ( we all have permit) which means the idiots that zoom up at 100mph WONT BE ABLE TO .... YEAHHHHH .... YIPEEEE.... YAHOOOOO..

Good morning from the NE where it is fqirly bright but not that warm.
Had a long chat with DD on Skype yesterday, she says that she may go back to work next Monday. I am not worried as she lives a five minute walk from work and everyone has their own office. Where she lives in Brussels there is a lot of parkland to exercise in.
Watched a children's film yesterday afternoon Sing and it lifted our spirits.
Had one of our substitute wines, from Morrisons order, with our lunch yesterday and it was very palatable.
Nothing planned for today but feel my sister might ring from Germany, it is always a hard work phone call. I get tired of being told what our country are doing wrong and if you just go for a brisk walk each day you would be much healthier.
Stay safe everyone.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a grey South Yorkshire. We had a 5km walk yesterday - the longest for a while - so we will stay at home today and have a grub about in the garden. No idea what will be on the menu this evening, so I’ll have a grub about in the freezer too! Happy Anniversary Pantglas and Mr P.??. Your post made me laugh! Have a good safe day, folks.

Good morning from a sunny Oxfordshire, it’s hazy but let’s hope it last, had a worrying few days, but MIL passed away yesterday. Not sure what is happening about a funeral yet. But her GCs and GGcs might go , all of the adults are self isolating.
But a day in the garden is called for I think.

Have a good day everyone, and tell family and friends you love them when you next speak to them. Stay safe.

Good morning to you CherryCezzy I have missed your posts .

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from a sunny Gower ?
Happy Anniversary to you and Mr P Pantglas ??

Seems like you've perked up a bit Quaintirene, I'm so glad you are on the up a bit.

*Look after yourself Marydoll

Stay safe everyone ❤️

Good morning from a sunny warm Morecambe Bay. I think I should have started the day with a glass of Bucks fizz , as despite the glorious morning DH and I ended up having a row on our walk. He will give me the silent treatment for the rest of the day! I think the stress of lockdown is getting to us both. I may send him on his own for our click and collect later. I was looking forward to a short ride out but maybe just stay home and get on with my crochet. I’m gardening for a neighbour later so I really must calm down!
Thinking of everyone who has real problems at the moment! Take care and stay safe.?

Good Morning from a damp Fife, it's been raining earlier here but sun poking it's little nose out so I hope it remains with us for the day. Pantglas2 - Happy Anniversary - hope you have a wonderful day.Marydoll Happy Birthday to your daughter. Did not sleep well at all last night, was up being sick through the night, lot of acid in my throat which made me sick, very unpleasant. Will have a quiet day what else . Hoping everyone has a go day. Take care.

Good morning, good morning, it’s such a lovely day , good morning , good morning to you, and you and you. ???. It’s our twin grandsons 14th birthday today so I’m in singinging mode. Already having sung Happy Birthday to them . Can’t believe they were such tiny babies 4lbs each. Now they are tall and skinny and full of energy. DH finished refurbishing the bird house yesterday and it’s in situ. He’s made a good job of it after a hiatus when he had a TIA. He’s feeling much better and almost back to ‘normal’ ?. Have a good day everyone.
Happy anniversary Pantglas - that did make me laugh.?
And Notagran. Another chuckle.?
MARYDOLL hope you improve as the day wears on. ?

Good morning from the NE coast where we have yet another grey and cold start to the day. Monday is normally my worst day of the week but it’s just the same as all the others now .

Yesterday’s weather didn’t amount to much it was pretty cold so I did a little paint job on the down stairs toilet, just to freshen it up and kill some time . Made an extremely rare proper Sunday dinner (on a Sunday as the older DGC always asked me for a Sunday /Monday dinner). Can’t say I particularly enjoyed it as it didn’t feel right somehow.

Had a long chat with DS on the phone who seems a bit less anxious than of late . Maybe shouldn’t have said that for fear if eating my words .

Going to “that place” in about an hour to resume my telephone calls that are never answered and emails that no one seems to read. Have to set/unset the alarm regularly daily.

Have a lovely day Mr and Mrs Pantglas . I won’t call you Pants on this more refined thread Bucks Fizz in bed on a Monday sounds just lovely .

Happy Birthday to your lovely DD too Marydoll I hope she has a good day and gets to visit her beloved Dumbarton Castle soon . Thank you for the update on BlueSapphire I hope she is feeling better soon . I think we are all having a few wobbles these days .

No surprise but our LA have refused to reopen the tip (recycling centre) even though there was never any contact before the CV pandemic. Likewise they are refusing to empty the green bin which is full to capacity (and we pay extra to have emptied) which they say is non essential. The cynic in me thinks it suits them to sit at home drinking tea on full pay . Instead of sitting in their cabin drinking tea.

Enjoy the sunshine in Malaga Urms .

Have as good a Monday as possible everyone.

love Gillybob xx

Morning Maw ?

‘Typical’ eh? ??

May the Fourth be with you all!
Every year, whatever the weather has been up to now our village suffers a mini ice age/Noah’s flood on the May Day BH when our village school children dance round the May Pole on the village green. It is a lovely village occasion, a “yard of ale” competition for the lads, a barrel to provide the music for the dancing but always a return to winter! Our old house overlooked the green and I can remember many times providing hot chocolate or tomato soup to thaw out visiting friends. The locals generally come prepared and turn out in duffle coats, anoraks, parkas etc.
So this year all is cancelled - and it is the most beautifully sunny morning with ???? forecast.
Can’t win them all.
Wishing you all a pleasant day!

Good Morning Mick and all.
Sunny start here on the lovely S Welsh coast.
Congratulations on whatever you are celebrating Pantglas.
Our garden rubbish is being collected here too, a local skip firm stepped in when the Council green waste scheme was halted a few weeks ago. The Council collection is starting again next week but we will keep the the other one as they have been brilliant.
Glad you are feeling better Quaintirene.
Love and best wishes to BlueSapphire ??
Hope you feel better soon Marydoll
Stay safe everyone.

Good Morning from a dull and grey Black Country.

We watched The Kings Speech last night, so didn't get to bed till almost 12.30! I still woke at 6.30am though. DP is still fast asleep.

I have the chicken carcass from yesterdays dinner simmering, and I will add veg and pearl barley to make soup later. The soup usually lasts until Wednesday for lunch.

I know exactly what you mean Scentia my four DGD's are a bit older, but I am still missing them like crazy. The youngest will be 9 on 18th May and I will not be able to see, hug and wish her happy birthday! My phone calendar reminded me I would have been babysitting them last night.

Cut the lawn today, and start another book as I finished one yesterday. It was The Path to the Sea by Liz Fenwick and I enjoyed it immensely

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning and Happy Starwars Day from sunny Colchester.
Congratulations to the Pantglases
Another week of lockdown but at least the sun is shining.

Good morning all from a dull Glasgow, but there
is a glimmer of sun behind the clouds.

I had a very restless night, not feeling too well today, so Maths class may be late today, Pantglas.
I hope you and Mr P have a lovely day today.

It's DD's birthday today, so I have made her a cake. She will be up later with my missing prescriptions, a perfect reason for visiting.
She loves birthdays, but for the first time since she was a wee girl, she will not be visiting Dumbarton Castle. A trip there was always her special request, made possible that her birthday always fell on the May holiday weekend.
That's where her fiance proposed.

Our garden bin is also being emptied today, Kitty, who would have thought DH would have got so excited about something so innocuous. ?

Have a good day everyone, wishing all with sorrow and worries, solace and Dexter, some improvement in his eye.