Good Morning Friday

Good Morning All x
Sun shining through on the keyboard at the moment and it feels quite warm, though not sure if it's here for the day judging by the forecast. It's nice and bright anyway.

Grandmafrench, I'm so much better than I was, thankyou. x It does usually take about 48hrs to feel " human " as it knocks you sideways. Yes, I was trying to be brave and yes I was taking a chance too.

Ironically after my last " do " in December when I'd been hospitalized, the GP had rang me to go and see her at the surgery, but when the appointment day arrived I had to cancel on the 30th of Dec. owing to the onset of 'flu which went on into Feb. and by the time I'd bucked up, the virus hit us and that was that.

I've actually had this A/fib for over 30 years, tests galore in the past but nothing found that would have caused concern. Only problem is that obviously as you get older it poses a greater risk. I was drinking iced water to try and shock the heart to get it back into its proper rhythm and deep breathing too so I managed it this time but it's not something I'd leave to chance on a regular basis.

Bellasnana, I'll be thinking of you fretting over your GD bless her little heart. I'd be beside myself too x

Urmston I think many will have felt like a pressure cooker waiting to get rid of a culmination of feelings over these months. It's good when it can be released as you can breathe a bit easier. Not a nice feeling though but I'm sure it'll improve as time goes on. x Everything just suddenly comes to a head, which is understandable.

I was greatly relieved to learn that my GGD who is in a place in the Lake District for her behaviour, has shown an improvement. My D described it as a place out of a Harry Potter book/film with its large halls of residence etc. Apparently it's privately run and obviously her stay there is funded by our council here. There are teachers for 1 to 1 teaching and also psychologists in-situ. Only 2 children are there, including my GGC. The other child has autism and both have struck up a friendship. A health visitor visits each week and my D will be permitted to go and see her soon. The child will be spending her 12th Birthday there.

Blimey I've had a lot on my plate over the months with one thing and another but you've got to get on with it when it's the family. I keep saying it but I'm so grateful that I'm able to offer support and that I've still got my faculties as many can't and haven't.

Mick you're so brave venturing on the bus. I'm not sure I could just yet, maybe another few weeks, we'll see. If there's a queue at the bus stop I'll be doing an about turn I'm not ready really. The further on the year goes, the less likely.

Sun's gone now Thought it would.
The bloomin' fox last night or early hours woke me up howling it's head off sounding like someone being strangled with consumption thrown in for good measure. It was close too so while I lay there imagining it prowling, I dropped off again.

A few bits needed locally before the Heavens open I think.
Hoping everyone's day isn't too taxing. Thinking of those who will be struggling x Marydol and Gillybob, always in my thoughts x
Stay as safe as you can. xx

Good Morning from a damp Leicestershire.
Only just woken up.

Bellasnana how worrying for you. That poor little girl. I hope her dad is kind to her. 2 months is a long time.

Grandmafrench how badly your friend is being treated by the health service. Now the virus is receding there is a lot of talk on the news about how other conditions are being neglected. I have an appointment on 22nd with my oncologist and wonder if it will take place. At least she may get a week away with a friend.

Urmston I totally understand your wobble. It is just bottled up emotions. You have been so brave and chipper and kept the rest of us cheerful if a little ? I hope you have a better day today.

Not much planned today. Must go for a walk before the Sainsbury delivery with no substitutions.

Have a good day everyone especially Bluesapphire.

Good Morning from a bright Fife, sun not out yet but if it keeps dry I will be happy. Been very busy in house preparing ourselves for alterations we are hoping to do. Been using Ebay as a tool to get rid of some things as charity shops/used furniture shops not open but I either have awful or very old fashioned taste, not sure which. You think what you have is beautiful but it fairly gives you a kick up the you know what. There's a lot of news today going on so I just hope everyone is well, keeping their spirits up and looking forward to the day where we can all start living a bit of normal life again. Keep your chin up.

To BlueSapphire, these things don't last forever. My thoughts are with you x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Another grey wet day in South Yorkshire. Glad you got an outing, Mick, but as other have said, do be careful. Not sure what we have in store today - I may make a date and walnut cake. The dates are a bit ancient, but they should be okay. Maybe a walk if there is a break in the wetness somewhere. Have a good day and stay safe, folks.

Good morning from the NE coast where we have yet another cold and wet day on the cards and much more to come over the next few days too according to the miserable weather forecast. It feels like November or February .

Spent a few hours at “that place” yesterday and spoke with 2 of our potential customers who are still dragging their feet with regards to placing orders . I doubt today’s news won’t have given them any more confidence . Plus Nissan are getting rid of their temporary staff, and JLR have announced big redundancies which many businesses up here think is just the start . I think the government need to do something fast or the NE economy will be decimated . Sorry wrong thread for a political rant .

Today I have someone coming to collect a few bits from Freecycle and then I will do a little shop for ourselves . I did my dads big shop earlier in the week thank goodness.

I’m so sorry to hear about your little granddaughter Bellasnana you must be so worried while she’s away from home . I can’t understand why anyone (especially her father) would want to stop her keeping in touch with those that love her . But that’s a bully for you . As Scentia said up thread as she gets older she will be able to refuse to visit him.

Seeing my little Evie this week has given both DH and me a huge boost Scentia . (I have her again tomorrow or Sunday ... not sure which yet, but it makes no difference) I was just so pleased that she was happy to stay with us and even remembered where everything was.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your GDog’s Nfk and Grammaretto too

Thinking of EllanVannin and BlueSapphire too and anyone else with poorliness or worries .

I hope Friday is kind to us all . I wish my little Friday girl could come out to play but it just doesn’t feel right just now .

Will enjoy reading this lovely thread back with another cup of tea .

Love Gillybob xx

Good morning everyone,

It's a very wet morning here in South Yorkshire today. We've got steady rain at the moment - the kind that is better for the gardens as it can penetrate the ground properly.
I have to say that the light conditions at present seem to make the vegetation and plants sing. They all look so vibrant and lush against the grey of the sky, so that's some consolation, at least! ?

I'm glad you managed a bus journey yesterday, mick. It sounds as if the bus company and the stores you visited had everything very well controlled. I imagine being able to venture a little further afield has given you a boost.

Marydoll, I haven't caught up with yesterdays posts, but reading through today's it seems as if you have got an appointment for the hospital at long last. That is good news. I imagine your emotions are a bit mixed though, feeling relief yet also some anxiety?

Grandmafrench, the news that your friend in the U.K. Is going to spend a week with her friend must be very welcome news to you. The poor lady must be feeling quite frightened and abandoned by the medical profession. Your support and that of her other friend will undoubtedly be a huge benefit to her.

Sorry to read of your worries about your GD, Bella. It's a big thing for a little girl to travel for 6 hours on her own, but very concerning for you and your DD that she is visiting a father who sounds very unpleasant. ?

Take care everyone.

Good morning from east London, view from my bed is of a greying sky, breezy and staying dry so far. Been sat here reading for the last couple of hours; at the start of shutdown, I found I couldn’t read much but now things are lifting, I’m getting through books quite quickly. Off to the Southend house today, DD, her partner and GD2 are due to see us there so may go for a wander as well as work on the house. Hope you have a good day.

Good morning from a misty , humid Suffolk coast. We had a long walk to our local common yesterday . It’s so strange, we hardly ever see another soul and yesterday no one at all.Its such a beautiful place and a huge area but very few people go there.

Bellasnana what a worry for you. As the others have said, in a few years she will be able to say No.. .

Nannytopsy I was only just saying to my DH , I haven’t heard the cuckoo this year. My DS2 , when a small lad , named the cuckoo Roger. ?. Each year he used to wake up and sleepily say ‘Roger’s back’. How sweet!

Hope all those who woke early this morning, have a siesta this afternoon. It’s nice to drift away for a while on these dreary days. ???

Good morning to you this mixed fortunes day.
Sending virtual hugs and flowers to all.
We had wonderful news yesterday it probably hit the national news too. But as of 20th June we are moving to phase 5 and will therefore be free to move.
Of course no travel without quarantine only within our own bailiwick.
No more s social distances just back to pure covid life.
So thrilled, we just had the best woman/team here.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Forgot to mention EV, Grammaretto Nfk and BlueSapphire. Take care, all of you. ?
gilly such good news that you can now see little Evie. You must be thrilled to bits. ?

Good morning from muggy Colchester. I slept late and feel like I haven't slept at all, hope it's just the humidity.
I need to walk to a couple of shops for things I can't get at Lidl (which is our nearest shop) and that are out of stock in the big Tesco where DS works. I hate having to plan a military operation just to venture out and am certainly not ready to use a bus yet.
Much love to all xx

Good morning from a dull and chilly Manchester. Just been to get my click and collect from Sainsbury's. For first time, not quite organised and had a little wait. I could see B&M bargains across the car park. I was thinking sod this, I'll go in. Didn't see anyone queuing and I was very tempted but common sense prevailed and I resisted. Plus, should have been having a garden visit from dil, gs2 and new baby, 1 week old today. As luck would have it, too chilly and forecast not good. I have no reason to isolate but have wanted to keep safe for family. Today, I just want some sense of normality and go about my business as was usual. Will have to wait a little bit longer. Have a good day everyone. (((hugs))) for those in need, for those with extra worries and for those just fed up of this situation!

Thanks all for your comments re my DGD. I could write a book about what an awful life she has had since her parents split up. Her father remarried to someone with two children who have two different dads, my daughter has had several relationships since the split and is now with another man who is not always very kind to DGD or to DD2 for that matter.

DGD is used to flying unaccompanied but this time will have to wear her mask and be extra careful.

Her father can’t even be bothered to pick her up from the airport and is sending his wife’s sister. Can you believe it! His only child, who he hasn’t seen for a year. I’m afraid the whole thing is in court, filling the lawyers pockets with thousands of dollars, and getting nowhere. It’s the worst possible scenario where poor little DGD is the pawn in the middle of a mess made by adults. I’m heartbroken as you can imagine.

Her father allows her ten minutes, which he times, to talk to her mum on FaceTime, but he has to be in the room so she can’t call when he’s at work. He has changed out of all recognition, although I always suspected he had anger issues.

Anyway, sorry to ramble on about my problems. You’ve all got your own worries to deal with., but thanks for listening.x

Bellasnana your ex- son-in-law sounds a complete arse. Shame too that your daughter seems to be attracted to his ‘type’. I can only imagine your unhappiness.

Good morning from a damp NE.
The wine delivery turned up on the heels of the Morrison's one which allowed me to leave the house for a ride in the car. It was raining the sky was grey and the sea churning but at least I was out of the house.
I don't know how you can bear to think of your DGD in those circumstances Bellasnana, her mother must be reluctant to let her go.
Have received updates from DD who is busy helping my sister with funeral arrangements. I remain concerned as they are out and about all day. Son in law is an asthmatic, I hope he is careful.
Stay safe.

Good morning Mick and the GM team.
? to EV, Grammaretto, Nfk and BlueSapphire and anyone else who needs one.

Breezy and fairly bright in east London. Well in the words of the song ... ‘it’s just another day’. Shielding continues.

Still What’s App-ing and Zooming with the family. I think the housework is up to date. I finished watching David Tennant and Michael Sheen in Staged. It was funny and had some surprise guests (I won’t say more ...). You can view all 6 episodes on iplayer and I thoroughly recommend it.

I plan chorizo and rice with sun dried tomatoes for supper. Apart from that, it’s reading my novel and continuing with the never ending tapestry (of which I have currently completed about 45%).

I had a call this morning from the Govt’s Shielding Support Service, advising that shielding in England will continue on the current model until at least 30th June, as per the original NHS letter. Shielders can have a daily walk but no other socialising ... so no exciting trips out to any family gardens for me.

Have a good day all. ?

Good morning from a wet Morecambe Bay. Have just finished my exercise regime. Strength training today. Not my favourite, but I’m assured it’s probably the most important exercise,even if only done once a week.
Off shortly to visit DS2. He’s off shift, so we will meet him and go for a walk. Hopefully the rain will dry up. It’s a long drive, but he is on his own so it’s important. I really don’t want him visiting even though we now can form a ‘bubble’ with him. He’s in contact with too many people through work and travelling on the tram.
Take care everyone and stay safe.?

Came back to deliver ? for Bellasnana and ??for DGD.

Bellasnana, I know your feelings only too well x

Greetings from grey Lincs.
Bellasnana, could this be a chance to resurrect the art of letter writing for young people? I don’t know what the little girl is like (apart from being wonderfully strong and independent) but she may enjoy a regular letter from you, containing......who knows what? Jokes, drawings, gossip, poems...??? And you may enjoy the replies!
Or would the bullyboy disapprove of that, too?

Good Morning everyone, today it's plain wet in Harrogate, reminiscent of last years cycling event, Mick. The Stray is slightly better than after the event, but not much. I have just spent over an hour trying to find out about my order from Holland and Barrett - it's got lost!!
Not sure if it's allowed but yesterday received a visit from DD and GS (with Down Syndrome). He wandered round the house, knew exactly where the toys were and the bed he likes to jump on - not much wrong with him, but he did want a cuddle which I was delighted to give.

Good Morning Mick and everyone! It's always so late when I get on here because I try to to my jobs first. However, it's very good to read what everyone's up to. It's a grey and drizzly day in Newcastle. This week I've mostly been putting together a daily bulletin of for a current affairs discussion group for North East Humanists, as we've not been able to meet since February. I try to pick the two or three hottest topics of the day and send articles and opinion pieces from different perspectives. Today I am going with the JK Rowling Twitter storm and 'Cancel Culture', with a little more about BLM, which has dominated the last 3 days. It's a fair bit of work because there's so much, but it's only until we can meet again in person (cue Vera Lynn!). Congratulations Mick, on your bus journey. I'm going to chance my arm here and predict that there'll be no 'second spike' - the only places that have seen a significant increase are where they locked down early, and we didn't. No second spike in Italy, Spain, France, just a few localised spots. Let's get our lives back!

Good grief, I couldn’t believe when I woke it was 11.00am. No idea why these long sleeps are happening, normally at this time of year I am awake at 6.00am. Life is so strange at the moment?. Anyhoo, it’s sunny here in Glasgow which is a positive.

Bellasnana I was hoping things were much better for your DGD. but it appears not and sad to hear the worry still goes on for you. My fingers are crossed her father has a change of heart and allows her contact with you?

Your wobble is completely understandable Urmstongran. We go on best we can then one day out of the blue it hits us and a good cry helps to get it all out. Hope you begin to feel stronger soon. Frustration and feeling a loss of control is the hardest part to cope with just now.?

A sad day for your DGD Nfk. It’s heartbreaking to lose a loved pet.

Hope your day finds you feeling a bit stronger BlueSapphire. It’s a hard journey you are going through just now but you will, slowly but surely, reach the end of it?

Hope everyone has the best day possible and warmest good wishes to those of you coping with struggles.