Morning everyone,
It's a lovely bright morning here in South Yorkshire. I think the washing I have in the machine will soon dry.
Glad to read that you are feeling stronger today, BlueSapphire. Keep going with those baby steps - we're all behind you. ??
gilly, I do hope the news from Barclays is more positive when it arrives and pleased, too, that the help from Grandmafrench regarding the pension fiasco is proving helpful. ? for a good outcome.
DH was saying last night that it was ages since he'd had a corned beef pie (it is - not sure how long ago it is since I made one, but years and years ago), so this morning that is what I plan to make. Hope I can remember the recipe! Actually, I looked up recipes on line and found a Paul Hollywood one that looks and sounds nice, so will probably adapt that one.
Sorry to read you are struggling with pain, marydoll and hope that as the day wears on you start to feel better. Don't overdo things today - as my MiL used to say "there's plenty of days not touched yet" to catch up with things. A wise woman, I think.
Well take care everyone and keep safe. I hope all of you with ills and worries feel a little better today. ?
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A beautiful start to the day, so rooted some washing out and it's " doing " as we speak.
Showered already------and, I've discarded my vest !
After hoovering up the dried cut grass that had trodden/blown inside yesterday, it's as bad as ever and is beginning to resemble a barn so the cats will have to be disturbed again.
Decided to pay the electric and gas on estimate as it's not every day you get a gas bill for £6.45 
It'll right itself once the meter men are on the go. Electric's high, but that too will sort itself out next quarter.
Neighbour shouted over the wall yesterday to say she'd nipped to Morrison's and brought me back 9 boxes of cat food. I was thrilled. This is the neighbour who lost her son to suicide and she's arranging to bring him back from Norwich where he'd lived to here in Wallasey. Poor thing, she said she feels like yelling out loud----letting it all go. It only happened last week when the police called to give her the news. Early days yet.
Will phone D today to see how she's getting on with all the children. I imagine she's been shopping for the twins Birthdays as GGD wants a ukulele {grin]---good luck with that and GGS a pro-something, whatever that is, both 14. How I wish I could be there 
Started an email to my D in Oz, but what do you write when life's at a standstill ? Still in the land of the living ? Goodbye ?
I'll finish it bit by bit as time goes on as it's still contact however you look at it.
Loved that snippet Urmston it made my day you're kidding no-one ! x
Sending love to BlueSapphire for her brilliant effort. Easy does it and a little at a time, there's no rush. x
I'm also sending positive vibes to the chap who's been imprisoned for nearly 35 years for a murder that I and many don't believe he carried out. There's a hearing at Leeds Crown Court on Friday about why so much evidence was withheld during the trial and it had been refused release on 3 court orders from Essex police to his legal team, yet sent to an author to write a book ? Gripping stuff right now.
New kitchen runner came a day or two ago so I scrunched the old one up and stuffed it in a black back to put in the bin. The cats like it ! Now for new bathroom ones.
With so much going on in my life there's no need for me to move far at the best of times and it all keeps me focussed.
Anyway, kind wishes to all and I hope there's some progress in the Gillybob household as it's rumbled on for long enough now and it's heading to the middle of the year already.
Stay safe and well everyone. xx
Good morning everyone!
Beautiful day again, hot sunshine and almost overpowering smell of jasmine from the garden.
Yesterday’s hunter/gatherer trip to catch fish for lunch worked very well. We were able to enjoy a delicious salad, with cold chicken, on our return! Still managed a 6km paddle, though, and only got extremely wet when clambering out (me) as I almost took down DH with me, after getting one foot caught up. Water only soaked my trousers up to my thighs, but it was so warm and we were laughing so much that it didn’t pose a problem until sitting in the car for the 5 minute drive home (me on a plastic carrier bag!)
Not sure you would fit into our Kayak brook, but as long as you’re just the size of a small dog, you’d be very welcome to come along.
Did see swarms and swarms of jellyfish, doing their beautiful jellyfish ballet as they drifted along. Was interested to read that they feature in the production of collagen as well as Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment. Thought of you Marydoll, hope you’re feeling better today, less tired as well, and without the runny nose. (My nose currently has a good reason - but it’s still annoying.)
You do seem to be working very hard at getting strong and feeling positive again, BlueSapphire. When you’ve achieved all your daily tasks, it does sound as if sitting in the garden with the cats might be an excellent idea. Lovely weather cannot fail to lift the mood and why not walk to the corner more than once if you’re able.......make it spontaneous, without much thought, so that it doesn’t present too much of a challenge. Everyone on here wishes you well - but then you’ll know that already!
Loved your summer hair idea, Urmston, you will feel lots more in control with a pretty summer style. (Very surprised that your hair weighs so much, though. Who’d have guessed, eh?) ]
Wishing you all a day during which at least one good thing happens. Still being careful is important but gradually shaking off the grip of lockdown and worries and wobbles should be our aim now.
Hugs from France. Take good care all. x
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Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, hopefully it will brighten up.
Kalu, thanks for your kind words. My throat is improving, but it is an occupational based for me, as I never stop taking!
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I have been feeling pretty rough and grumpy into the bargain.
Those who have RA will know what I mean. Chronic fatigue, high pain levels and a fluey feeling. It's quite hard to articulate.
I haven't told DH how rotten I feel, as he just worries.
I'm clinging to the knowledge that it will settle down , once I start my new treatment. I just have to be patient.
I started this an hour ago, but DD arrived with essentials and a bunch of flowers as a treat!
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She is going home to email the supermarket. There were groups of assistants all huddled together in various aisles, not social distancing from customers or each other.
Also one assistant was emptying shelves of fresh food, with no gloves, examining the dates and putting them back on the shelves. Despite a one way system, the aisles were blocked with pallets.
A wise move, would be to have to done this on a night shift. ?
DH went up the loft yesterday to get my summer things. I told him there was only one box, there were four!!! ? 
The majority will be going to the charity shop. They are a legacy of when I was working. Was I really that slim, rather than this wee, dumpy woman I see in the mirror? ?
A gentle day in store for us. I found a few things in the boxes, I picked up in Rome last year which need altered, so that should keep me out of mischief.
Hoping things are progressing for * Gilly*.
Take care, everyone.
Good morning from the NE coast . Where we have a dry but cloudy start to Wednesday .
My DH had another “drive through” blood test at our GP practise yesterday . It sounds crazy but it works pretty well .
I got a text off Barclays last night at 10pm saying “we have looked into your recent complaint number 1234567 and have written to you with the outcome . Thank you for choosing Barclays” you couldn’t make it up . I await the letter with baited breath........
I usually do a big shop for my dad on a Wednesday . He texts me his list and I go over and collect his bank card then I do the shopping and deliver it back. I normally spend an hour sitting on the kerb side chatting (about music and the kids mainly) He is completely oblivious to all my woes and worries . 
Oh Grammaretto I share similar “favourite films” to you. My little Evie has just gone 2 and I miss her antics so much .they are growing up so fast aren’t they ? I feel so sad that we are missing so much .
To all those feeling under the weather I hope you feel better soon. Marydoll with her sore throat and other poorlinesses , Harrigran with her sore hands . BlueSapphire I’m glad you are feeling a bit brighter today too.
Will play catch up later . Meanwhile a have a long PM to send to GrandmaFrench who is a absolute star with the advise she is giving me on the appeal against the Pension Regulator.
Do take care everyone .
Love Gillybob x
Good Morning from Fife, just waiting for the sun to peep its little head out. Think it's going to be another lovely day. Have a pile of ironing to do, that's what happens when you get nice days you want to wash everything in sight 
. No matter I have plenty time to do some at a time. Took delivery of our new garden furniture yesterday and am very happy with it. Only thing that had to be done was to screw the legs on and put it in place. Garden today after having puts plants/flowers in pots so garden is looking good.
I feel I am getting excited about being able to see our family again but will hold off until I hear what NS has to say tomorrow to finalise. Yippee!!! Hope everyone is looking after themselves, a day at a time I say. Keep your chin up.
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