Good Morning Saturday

Morning all from South Notts where the weather isn't really doing anything.
Ventured out early for a newspaper and wore my homemade facemask for the first time as they've been recommended. I wouldn't like to wear one for too long as it's a bit claustrophobic. However, the alternative of getting the virus is worse.
May mow the lawn later and have simple meals as I've put weight on during the lockdown and need to lose it.
Hope all is well with everyone.

Good morning Mick and the GM team from a rather grey east London.

I am still feeling jaded about shielding (week 7 of 12). I had another letter and an email from the NHS reminding me not to leave the house until 30th June. I know ... I know.
There was an item on Ch4 News last night, from inside an intensive care unit, showing the struggle of one brave man, after coming off a respirator. My goodness, what a journey to rebuild his life. It made me tearful and it made me think of Mr Gillybob and his journey, too.

I Zoomed with a friend but she was a bit low too, so we didn’t really help each other ...
On line shop to sort out today. Steak and salad for supper and a glass of Malbec. Hopefully I’ll find a nice film on Amazon Prime for us to watch.

Have a good day all. Welcome Billericaylady, good wishes to all who need them and ‘let’s be careful out there’.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Cloudy and cool in South Yorkshire this morning. A bit of light cleaning, but other than that, no plans. We had our usual local walk yesterday and, as I suspected, there were far fewer folk around to avoid - they had obviously all jumped into their cars and gone further afield! We skirted the golf course and expected to see golfers but the course was still shut. Quite eerie, an empty golf course.
Welcome Billericaylady; lived in Essex for a while - happy memories. Have a good safe day, folks!

My knowledge of geography is pretty rubbish. I thought Billericay was in Ireland ‼️
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Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Safe* (not sage)

Good morning from Worcs. Dull but it’s promising a bit of sun this afternoon so we’ll go for a walk near the river. Floods completely gone now and hard to believe how high the river was in Feb/March.
May venture out to an RHS or Garden centre for some bedding flowers. If we’re going to be home all summer I’ll make the garden as interesting and colourful as possible.
Our Cornwall cottage holiday is definitely off next month.

Wishing all a wobble-free, sage Saturday and hope you enjoy your takeaways, picnics, afternoon teas etc.
Small pleasures to be savoured ?

Morning All

The sun is just ‘burning through’ here in the north of Norfolk.

Nothing planned for today, although DD2 and family may call round to swop plants. We’ve grown different stuff from seed (tomatoes, beans, chillies, etc). The front garden dance of putting stuff down, retreating, picking stuff up retreating, dozy doe.

Good Morning from a dull Fife, I hope it brightens up later. First time I have wakened during this time and wanting to do something a wee bit different to what Ive been doing these last 8 weeks. Heavens knows what that is going to be though. Will end up doing the same as every day but maybe will move them around a bit Marydoll glad you had a good birthday and one you will never forget for varying reasons, nice to know people care. Welcome all the newbies here on the GM thread, it's getting very busy. DD missing her hair being done like us all said she would maybe trying dying it pink, OMG I hope she is kidding me, time will tell. Anyway thinking of everyone feeling a bit down, with troubles and anxieties, keep your chin up.

Good morning from a sunny but windy NE.
Dreamt about GC, eldest was standing in my kitchen asking why I hadn't been to see them for ages. I then had that shock, horror moment when I realised that I had a lounge full of people not social distancing
A quiet day for us and probably not much TV, dredging the barrel now.
On Thursday I found a DVD of Charade starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn that was entertaining.
Thinking of you all.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it's cool and dry. I'm excited to be inviting a friend for a cup of tea in my lockdown garden this morning. She will only come if it's dry. She is usually a hands-on grannie like a lot of you and will be feeling the separation.
Hello to Billericay lady. Surely the clue is in the name? It's Essex.

I also get excited by the bin collections Gilly

Hoping you all enjoy your Saturday and Marydoll your cake.

Morning Mick, morning All. Light cloud over our corner of Somerset. Beginning to modify our filing system today. One of those things that seemed a good idea at the time. Have to do it as the new folders I ordered in a fit of optimism are sitting looking at me. It does need to be more user friendly and I will be pleased when it’s done if not during the process . Mr C spotted something else he can paint. , so well both be occupied. Good to see you billericaylady. Be gentle with yourselves everyone, especially those finding life an uphill struggle.

Morning all from North Leicestershire where, as dragonfly says, it looks as though it could go either way.

I talked to 2 friends yesterday who are struggling at the moment. Its horrid to not be able to see them for a proper chat.

Off to deliver some stuff to DS2 - I've not seen him for ages so am looking forward to seeing him and maybe his boys!

A little gardening and tv watching later followed by home made ginger beef and egg fried rice.

Welcome billericaylady, one of my honorary daughters lives in Billericay!

Good morning mick and everyone from a cloudy Inverness. I hope the sun will peep out at least for a little bit sometime today.

I enjoyed another longish walk yesterday - I just kept wandering and ended up quite far away from home - it was lovely to find new local areas to explore but I had to endure the uphill trek back ?. On my way back though I messaged DH to ensure he had the kettle on a a little treat awaiting !

Welcome to billericaylady and all other newbies

Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and those meeting up at a distance with family have a lovely time ??

Take care especially those with worries and struggles ?

Good morning everyone from a cloudy, chilly West Yorkshire.
Ooh, I can’t remember the last time I had a takeaway. Sorely tempted...
Big cat has eaten her breakfast and is having a good wash. Time for her groom and pedicure as well sometime today.
In the mood for a film this afternoon so I shall see what’s on TV or put a dvd on.
Take the best care everyone and special thoughts for those ill or troubled ?

Good morning Mick and everyone from a sunny morning in Cheshire. The trees are very still and it looks like I shall be out in the garden most of today.

I read yesterday that Vit D may play a role in the body coping with Covid-19, so I'm going to keep topping it up as often as possible. Can't do any harm.

I spent a lot of time making a loaf yesterday and quite honestly it wasn't worth the effort. Good texture, but nothing special. My neighbour rang from Sainsbury's last night to see if I needed anything and I said a wholemeal loaf please! I'm looking forward to some nice toast when I get back from my walk.

Phone chats with friends has kept me grounded and it will be nice to have a real visit and a garden chat with my oldest friend today. That's a giant step towards freedom.

Stay safe and have the best day you can. for all. x

Urmstongran, we do seem to be telepathic! .

Of course I will Gilly. It's nothing special, but so easily adaptable. I think it may have started out as a Victoria Sponge recipe, which I kept adapting. I'm notorious for that!
It drives my family nuts, when they ask for a recipe.

I'm so excited, I have just secured another Tesco delivery.
That is me covered for the next three weeks. I can't believe how fortunate I (and my neighbours, and my daughter) am.
It's just one less think to worry about.
All I really want is condensed milk, I'm not bothered about anything else!

Gilly, Aldi and Lidl have flour in our area, may be worth looking, or have you already?

Good morning everyone from a cloudy Essex by the sea. The sun has deserted us today.
Apart from a walk along by the sea we have nothing planned for today.
I have just started a new jigsaw and DH plays a lot of online crib.
I ordered a couple of masks online yesterday, one blue and one pink. I'm going to have to go to the shops at some stage so I thought I would be prepared.
Have the best day you can and stay safe everyone xx

Good morning from a cool calm cloudy Morecambe Bay.
Lazy day for me today. I’m still in bed with my cup of tea which DH brought up before he went for a run. I often wonder about taking up the couch to 5k as a friend has done, but being asthmatic I lie down till that idea passes! Our daily exercises and walks are enough for me.
Yesterday’s 100 th birthday ‘celebration’ was really weird. We arrived at our given time and knocked on the front door. The door was opened by her daughter who handed us a party bag (a local store carrier bag) containing a paper plate with cake, serviettes and a small bottle of Prosecco. We stepped back and her 100 year old mother appeared. We wished her Happy Birthday and she told us she got her card from the Queen, which she said she’d put at the back of the display because the cards from people she knew were most important.
We told her to enjoy the rest of her day and off we went!
I’ll be doing something similar on Monday when I meet my son in his local park to wish him Happy 40th Birthday. That will be quite a long drive for 10 a ten minute visit. I don’t even want to go for a walk with him as he works in a warehouse sending out all our internet orders.
Must get up. Can’t stay in bed playing on my iPad all day!
Take care everyone and stay safe. ?

Good morning from an overcast Colchester. No sitting outside for us as not quite warm enough.

I have been working on my Family Tree too billericaylady.

We might get a takeaway delivered tonight too Mick...chippie, Chinese or kebab?

Ha! X posts ... I’m posting at exactly the same time as you again Marydoll it’s spooky! ?‍♀️

Are you willing to share your special chocolate cake recipe Marydoll? That’s assuming I can get flour from somewhere.

I hope you enjoyed your special birthday afternoon tea. What a thoughtful family you have .

Good morning everyone

We had pizza delivered last night, naughty but nice
"Our" cubs were out last night at dusk and there are in fact 6 not just the 3 we had seen previously.
Himself will be off to do the weekly shop soon and I will pick him up after. He will then cook breakfast and potter in his workshop. Apart from cleaning I'm nit sure what I'll do.
Stay safe.

Good morning everyone from Malaga where it’s warm without sunshine. Himself has just gone out for his usual brisk walk.

I rang a friend yesterday who lives in Chorlton in Manchester. She is mid sixties like me and lost her husband to cancer last year. She said living alone is learning to navigate a new life. She was just starting to cope a little better when the lockdown occurred.

We chatted for almost an hour. She had recently taken up golf again (I think she’s good at it!) and played with a friend on Thursday. 9 holes, members only and no clubhouse or loo open. She really enjoyed it and has given her something to look forward to again.

She was telling me of someone she knows who is 80y and had to attend hospital after cutting her hand badly, requiring a few stitches. Apparently she was routinely tested for C-19 on arrival and was most surprised to find she had it as she was symptom free and felt completely well!

Hello billericaylady ? as where you live don’t forget to let us know the value of your house.
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Hope Saturday is kind to us all. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good morning, Mick all from a cloudy and very cool Glasgow.

It's nice to see you posting, billericaylady, as Pantglas says, we are a nosy lot and like to know where people are posting from.
Scentia, you must be exhausted after your shift, but so excited to be seeing your son.
I'm finding it so difficult not seeing family, but it's absolutely necessary for everyone to keep safe.

Yesterday I went to start making lunch and DH kept diverting me. I couldn't understand why, as he is always champing at the bit. After years of retirement, he is still on office lunch time and me on school time, we are incompatible!
It turned out, my DIL had ordered an afternoon tea to be delivered at home, as part of my birthday treats. What a lovely thought, as I can't go out anywhere.

DD will be up to pick up her shopping from the Tesco delivery this morning. It will be great to see her, as I think she is quite lonely.
The Tesco driver and I have become friends, he is now coming on a regular basis!
She made me a chocolate birthday cake as a surprise, using my recipe. (She is not a baker). It was absolutely delicious, nicer than mine I have to say! .
I will make a baker out of her yet. She has dyslexia and can't cope with my, a bit of this and a bit of that kind of cooking and baking and needs precise instructions.
I have resorted to getting DH (keeps him out of mischief) to film me doing certain things.
It has worked a treat.

Planning to get out in the garden, haven't managed much this week. That will be my therapy, I findd it very soothing.

Have a good day everyone and stay stafe those who are getting out and about more.
For those who are facing an uphill struggle, especially Gilly and Susan's family and Annsixty. ?
Dragonfly, it's lovely to see you on the thread again.