Good Morning Friday

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Cool and dull in Suffolk with a breeze, which should make gardening a bit more comfortable. Met half the village in the middle of the road at eight last night. There were at least 8 of us all spread out!
Click and collect today - how exciting!
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Dragonfly, 12 year olds, definitely! My favourite stage.☺️

Towards the end of my career, I didn't have a class, but in an emergency I would have to step in to relieve a teacher.
It always seemed to be Primary one PE day, I was traumatised, trying to help 4 and 5 year olds look for missing items of clothing, including missing underwear!!?

Good morning from a very windy Morecambe Bay. No walk this morning as it was raining as we were thinking of setting off. Maybe later. We had planned to garden for people today, DH finishing of a job he started for a lady yesterday and I was going to do a garden I do about 4 times a year. We are watching to see what the weather is going to do as it seems much worse than forecast. There’s always Monday!
Not sure what we will do if we don’t go. Maybe get the sewing machine out.
When I was teaching I always avoided the youngest pupils, so I understand where you are coming from Marydoll. I’d jump at the chance to do a bit of home schooling with my granddaughter though. But it’s not going to happen as they live too far away for it to be practical.
About 5 weeks agoI made the mistake of ordering a pair of trainers from a Facebook advert. I thought it was small UK company but it seems they are coming by snail back from China. I occasionally get a tracking update but they are still moving around China. I thought they were a bit nearer when I got an e mail from Hermes this morning, but when I looked it’s just a gardening tool I ordered only yesterday. I will be so glad, like most, when I can go out and buy what I need.
Take care and stay safe everyone.?

Good morning everyone from another hot and blue day in S of France. Happy Birthday Mr Brunette - great that your Wife has made you a special ? in these not-so-special times. Enjoy your day!

Well, it’s once more into the breach today! The dreaded shop followed by the even more irritating cleaning of the shopping! Almost 2 weeks have passed since the last time. Shame we can’t have lunch out as normal and so hard to imagine those days coming back again and the lovely pavement life, buzz of conversation and bustle of waiters as they start their 12 noon service. We can dream, I suppose.

Everyone (who is working) will be ‘making the bridge’ to ensure a 4 day weekend (starting yesterday with the nationwide day off for Assumption). Another day taken as a holiday today will ensure a 4-day weekend. How they love their Fête days in France! Beaches would normally be crowded but if you’re not prepared to be ‘dynamic’ i.e. constantly moving as in walking, running or swimming you’ll be moved on. No leisurely reading or picnics allowed....no sitting down at all. Social distancing is a joke. 2 metres is proved not to be enough but helps a lot. Here it’s one metre.....hardly arms length - which possibly explains why I always feel on edge.

So, time to get on and into the day. To all who are stressed or unwell, wishing you a much better day. Hope that some sunshine will fall into your lives this weekend - it does make everything seem loads better. Keep smiling, everyone. Bye bye, little Dexter - be a good boy. X ?

Friday hugs ?from ????

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a damp, breezy, overcast South Yorkshire. It rained quite heavily overnight, for which I am grateful - the garden was starting to suffer in spite of all the water we have put on it. We made some elderflower cordial yesterday with elderflowers picked in our back lane, from what seems to be the only shrub for miles. The smell of them lingered in the kitchen all day - they should bottle that instead. Gorgeous! But what the cordial will be like is anyone’s guess! Ironing for me today. Oh joy! Have a good safe day, folks.

Morning Mick, morning All. Overcast start to our corner of Somerset. Sunshine promised later. A couple of masks to pick up at some point and will continue attacking a huge shrub rapidly evolving into a tree in our neighbours garden. Yes, we do have permission . That sounds a wonderful evening urmstrong, there are bound to be mixed emotions about Dexter going home dragonfly. Be gentle with yourselves everyone, stay safe.

Good morning Mick, Annie and all,
I am creeping back on here after weeks of hiding in the undergrowth. Maybe it's because there is a glimmer of light at the end of this very long tunnel
It's my birthday today, and the first time I shall have a cake without filling and topping, as I have no icing sugar.
DH will take me for a wander round a garden centre later, and cook my supper this evening. (courtesy of Cook Shop)
DD will pop by this afternoon, for a socially distanced cuppa.
Thank you all for keeping me going. I have been reading posts most days.
Thinking of Gillybob and wishing her struggles would disappear.
Also dear Annie for her shout out every morning.

Good morning from the NE coast where we have had heavy rain overnight and now have gale force winds. Woke up to some of my pots blown across the garden and a couple of plants broken and battered. According to the forecast the winds could reach 50mph today .

Managed to get DH’s missing prescriptions sorted yesterday . I’m seriously considering changing our pharmacy . Not even the hinting of an apology .

Spent a few hours at “that place” yesterday doing some paperwork and wages runs etc. Sitting in that dark lonely office I was reminded how much I hate it all over again.

Well no one can say you haven’t been a wonderful Foster mum to Dexter Dragonfly . He has been through the wars and you have been there for him all the way. I bet you will miss him when he goes .

Pleased to hear that your DD is looking to set a new wedding date Marydoll that seems like real progress . She deserves for it to be the most magical day ever.

I could’ve reached into my screen and picked those juicy skewered prawns right off your plate yesterday Urms . They looked delicious . Glad things are returning to normal for you in your beloved Malaga

Oh Puzzler what a kind and thoughtful gesture by your sister. If you can’t go to the cream tea, then the cream tea will come to you . Dee-bloomin-lishus .

Will have a bit of a catch up while I drink my 3rd cuppa of the day . Do take care everyone and I hope Friday is kind to us all.

Much love, Gillybob x

Auntieflo, I'm so delighted to see you back! ?

Have a great birthday, ??
I have icing sugar and condensed milk! Sorry to rub it in!

Have a great day!

Happy Birthday Auntieflo . I have missed your posts . Enjoy your wander round the garden centre today. Hope you manage to find some icing or cream for that cake ?. Have a lovely day

....oh and speaking of cakes Marydoll I would still like that chocolate cake recipe sometime

Happy Birthday Auntieflo have a lovely time and enjoy your special day ! ??????

Happy birthday Auntieflo. It's a bit strange having what feels like a non-birthday in lockdown (mine was this week) but we're here and that's all good. A trip out and a nice meal will cheer you up and seeing your DD will be huge boost this afternoon.

Gilly I'm sorry, I totally forgot!!!

Happy Birthday * Auntieflo*.

Sent you a very long PM, Gilly.

Good Morning All x
Quite blustery this morning, sunny/showery but it's not cold. It did look as though there's been a heavy shower or two overnight as the ground appears quite sodden after the dryness. I suppose it'll settle down again.

Neighbour rang me yesterday with the sad news that her son had committed suicide. I was so upset for her and tried to find the right words of comfort. How awful to lose a child, even though he was an adult. What a difficult time as he didn't live locally so I don't know what she's going to do. I know that the family are supporting her right now as she's in her 70's.

My visit to the surgery for an INR went well yesterday thank goodness and is getting back to normal after the blip so another in a month's time. I'm sure it would be the least of anyone's worries right now and appears trivial in comparison.

I had a lovely breast of Welsh lamb yesterday, sweet as a nut, with creamed pots and new peas. It went down a treat. I'm doing my best to keep this virus at bay
Now it's crumpet time with lashings of Lurpak then fish later.

You'll miss the dog Dragonfly even though you've had your fair share of problems with him. I bet he'll miss you too with the care you've given him.

Sounds a lovely set-up you have in Spain Urmston, no rushing and no queues. Very civilised

I'm missing mooching around the shops all of a sudden. It hasn't bothered me up to now. Never mind I'm not on my own. A change of scenery I suppose.

Hoping everyone's well which is the main thing in these odd times. I think we can weather the storm more than most.
Normally a long weekend but it'll just roll into the next day as have the last Bank Holidays. Stay safe and well everyone. xx

Dull start here in Norwich, ! Much cooler outside at only 18C, or so weather machine says, but 22 indoors even with windows open all night. No rain in view, so might be watering again tonight!
Replacement double glazed unit for conservatory coming next week! Wayward stone from strimmer shattered it! Big surprise for me as I was sitting in there reading at the time! Double glazing fitter says that it is very common occurrence, mind you , we have had this conservatory for 15 years and never happened before!
I wonder if the same people who took their families to the beach yesterday , crowded east coast resorts and no toilets open, are the same people who are refusing to send their children to school next week because ‘ it’s not safe’ ? Just saying!!
Have a safe day everyone
Stay alert!!

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Happy Birthday Auntyflo x

Good morning everyone,

It's a bright and breezy morning here after some overnight rain, which was much needed as the ground is so hard.

Happy birthday, Auntieflo. I hope you enjoy your visit to the garden centre, your cuppa with your daughter and your meal with your DH. ???? Nice to see you posting again. ?.
Yes, we have to hold onto those glimmers of light, don't we, and keep hoping for continued positive progress. As the saying goes, "baby steps", but at least they are steps in the right direction.

Hope you all have the best day you can. Take care and keep safe. ?

Good Morning Mick and all. It rained overnight, but it is now dry and bright.
I'm later on here today as I rang the butcher at 8.30 with an order, he doesn't deliver on a Saturday so wanted to make sure I got in. It was nice to chat to him, I do miss going in and seeing all his lovely meat displays.
Pork and leek sausages with an aubergine bake tonight.

Happy birthday to Auntieflo and Mr Brunette ??
I taught 11-18 Marydoll, we used to call the infants 'kneehuggers' ? Hopefully your DD can get on with her wedding plans before too long. I'm another who would like the chocolate cake recipe please, it is my DH's birthday next weekend.
Dexter is going home, you will miss him dragonfly but you have looked after him so well.
Hope that everyone will stay safe.

Good morning all from a breezy mid-Notts where the sun is just starting to peep out. We had rain overnight which will please all the gardeners amongst us. I'm feeling a bit fuzzy today - something I often get after surviving sepsis two years ago. Almost like I'm walking through treacle!! Stay safe everyone and may Friday be kind to us all x

Just popping back to say gilly
? thumbs up - you got DH’s prescription
? thumbs down - no apology with it. Disgraceful.
And Happy Birthday to you ? Auntieflo ? ? ?

Happy Birthday Auntieflo. x

The recipe is quite long, when I became ill and had to retire, I put all my recipes in a book for DD, just in case I popped my clogs!

I'm going to try and make it into a PDF and see if it will post on here. I don't know if it will work.
The easiest way would be to email it, as an attachment, but I understand that we need to respect each other's privacy.

I will put my IT hat on!