Good Morning Sunday

harrigran, I'm so sorry to hear that. Chronic pain is so debilitating and for some reason, it just feels worse during the night. I used to experience times during the night when I irrationally wanted to cut my hands off, the pain was so unbearable.?

It drags you down emotionally and mentally. You feel hopeless and that there will never be any respite.
I pray that you get some relief soon. Please don't give up.

I eventually did get some relief, through a combination of interventions. It's now mostly
bearable.?

JustWidowed Happy Birthday. Have yourself the best day and hope that the sun shines on you and many glasses are raised ???? to celebrate YOUR day !

Good Morning everyone from ?? where it was Blue, Phew ? and Blew ? yesterday. Forecast the same for days and days.
We have decided that we are getting too cosy and complacent in our little domain, so we are planning two things this week AWAY from home. One a simple visit to a beautiful market, but just to buy plants and pots. Tried the garden centres but too many people too close. I have a particular market stall in mind - he’s set at the end of a run of plant stalls, lots of room to stand back and he is always so kind and helpful - and sometimes I get a free plant. My best bit about living here - lunch at one of the many local restaurants - will have to wait, so we will take a picnic lunch and sit on a bench under the massive Plane trees where it’s shady and we can just people watch - from a place of safety!

Later in the week, we shall go to the mountains. We normally choose a small ski resort which will enable us to have the views and amazing skies (still no contrails or pollution), space to walk and let the dogs run, but where the temperatures will be appreciably lower to encourage some exercise.

Thrilled for all the Grans who must be all cuddled-out by now from the comings and goings of all-age family members. I can just imagine the feeling. I shall have to be patient and just hold on to my imaginings for a little while longer. 10th July should give us the promised freedom to travel to other EU countries - except Portugal. But, we’ll have to see how the Great Drink Off this weekend in the UK might impact on the infection levels and whether our Pres. here decides that visitors must be stopped! We shall see. Anything could happen so I’m not getting excited too early.

Harrigran hope your family stir their stumps and get on the phone to cheer you and help take your mind off your pain. When you’re able to think straight again, would it be a good idea to check in with your GP and see if there is something/anyhing better now which might help you when you have flare-ups? Mustn’t forget to take care of yourself! Given the length of lockdown, it’s important not to let our Doctors think we’re all doing just fine ! ☹️?

Lins hope you’re feeling a bit happier ?

Hope the Clafoutis was delish, Gingster. I do love cherries. As the birds stripped our neighbour’s huge cherry tree this year - well before he could - we’ve been deprived. Must remember to buy some.

Have the happiest, most peaceful Sunday you can, GMorningers. Above all KEEP TAKING CARE.
Hugs x

Good morning Mick and all x

Brightening up here in S E Essex, but very breezy!

Pleased to here you are getting back to some form of normality Mick

Harrigran sorry to hear you are still in so much pain.

Urmstongran we had a lovely meal and I felt very comfortable. The icing on the cake was that our friends were there and we had a socially distanced catch up. All very organised and not a drunk in sight. I drove as I am not comfortable with getting in a taxi anytime soon.

GrandpaGravy is now suggesting going away in September/October but I am reluctant to commit to being brave enough to,get on a plane.

Enjoy your Sunday folks and keep safe ?

Gingster I bought myself a die cutting machine for crafting. It’s an early birthday present to myself ?

Good morning from east London, sunny and very blowy, just hope the tomatoes haven’t done their toppling dominos impersonation. They didn’t get looked at yesterday as DD asked me to look after GD2 while DD and her partner did some work on the Southend house. I like to think a good day was had by all. When I took little one out for a walk, there was a very small craft market next to the cafe in a local park, just like there used to be. Hopefully it’ll be good for the cafe as it’s now seeking crowd funding following the impact of shutdown. GD2 is becoming very efficient at going backwards with her commando crawl and delighted in the noise she could make banging her feet against the room door. Simple pleasures. Today I’m off to a local jumble trail, it’ll be interesting to see how it works (don’t think it will be cashless). Then lift home for GD2 at tea time; she’s started doing just weekends at her dad’s again as she needs to keep up with her school work.
Hope you have a good day.

Thinking of you in your birthday JustWidowed , all the firsts are very painful ??

Good morning all, cloudy with bright spells here. Off to the allotment to pick blackcurrants this morning. Need to make a cake this afternoon as DS is coming for his birthday meal this evening, where did 51 years go? Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a blustery North Wales,Waiting for The Spanish Sun once we know where were @,stay safe All

Marydoll I can understand wanting to hack off the hand. This pain is really something else and I am used to pain after several operations.
I have talked to 111 and a doctor is going to call me back, hopefully with some suggestions, going to explore options before sending me to a walk in centre.

Good morning from a bright windy Morecambe Bay. Lazy start again today. Not a lot planned other than a click and collect at Sainsbury’s. I need to plan my week around the weather as I need to get my 4 gardening clients done before we leave for Shetland. We have 2 weeks booked, but may extend it if the weather is kind. We are taking our camper rather than the car so we are self sufficient en route. It uses 3 times more fuel than the car but worth it not to have to worry about facilities! Take care and stay safe everyone ?

Good morning from Shropshire where it’s a sunny but blustery start to the day.

Hairdressers later??‍♀️??

Wishing everyone unwell and/or anxious a better day.

Happy birthday JustWidowed?

Good morning from a windy but not wet yippee Cornwall! An incredibly painful night - need two new hips and can't get pain medication right, but at least I can have a quiet day at the allotment after a lovely hectic yesterday with small grandchildren. Shame the BBC morning church service has stopped but hopefully our church will reopen again soon. Lots of people in Wetherspoons yesterday (I live almost opposite) which was actually lovely to see. Some life at last! And a market popped up in our town centre square with a book stall. I couldn't believe how much I've missed buying books ha ha. Bought a big Outsider Art book. Lady was asking £1 and I offered her £3 and we compromised at £2. All back to front I know but I couldn't pay her only £1 for that! Our library reopens tomorrow hurray. Have a good day everyone, and for those in pain I hope you can rest well.

Popped back to see if Sar53 had posted as I haven't seen her on here since she received some unsympathetic responses on another thread.

Hope you are feeling ok Sar

Good morning from a really wild and windy Durham. Hardly slept because of the noise outside and had a really unnerving dream of being in a ‘cosy’ relationship with my Dentist - who’s my ex next door neighbour! It was very odd!!
Feeling exhausted by the lack of sleep and DH has woken up and seems to have lost his hearing - tried nose blowing etc, but no change. Take care anyone thinking of going out today. X

Happy Birthday to JustWidowed, grannybags and gingster.
Enjoy your special days - we Cancer’ians know how to party!!
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(Not sure of exact days for grannyb and gingster, but I know it’s around now.

Happy Birthday Grannybags and Gingster ????

As another Cancerian I usually rename July Birthdayly ??‍♀️

Good Morning All x
Blimey, it's not the weather for kilts ! Blowing a hooley and here we are in July. The sun is in and out like a dog at a fair too. Good job I'm happy enough being indoors----speaking of which I must say that I'm slightly relieved that others don't feel " brave " enough for transport travelling the same as myself.

My problem is that ( not being GP friendly ) I'm annoyed with myself for not having spoken to my GP about how ill I was at the beginning of the year and my fear that if this virus hit me I wouldn't stand a chance, hence my life coming to a complete standstill. My own fault for not cracking on

Being careful is an understatement as I've no intentions of being " normal " for a long time yet and as I told a neighbour last week, Christmas can come and go this year.
Very unlike me ! I used to love hustle and bustle and crowds and the excitement.

Anyway, don't wish to dampen anyone's day with moaning but had to get that out. I'll feel better after my crumpets
Didn't get to make my sponge cake yesterday but will do today and fill it with pineapple jam by way of a change. I did have the beef on the go in the oven and by the time I waited for it to cook my interest in baking had gone. ( my excuse )

Hope Gillybob's DD had a reasonably calm night without incident x. I didn't hear or hear of any goings-on here though it's relatively quiet at the best of times with only sirens in the distance on the main road if anything breaks out .

Usual thoughts to those who aren't so grand hoping that things improve as time goes on. You're in everyone's thoughts here. X

Take care if you've got these gales and always stay safe. xx

Morning all.Progress? Not really, managed a scary trip into supermarket , first since March 15th, whilst husband stayed in car(shielding) then visit from son and daughter in law but as she is also shielding still they wouldn’t even come into open conservatory, My son won’t risk going anywhere for fear of bringing something back, he said I shouldn’t either. When will it end, apart from two cancelled weddings we have had to postpone any plans for our Diamond wedding anniversary in August.
End of grizzle......

A late Good morning from the NE coast here we had a bright but very windy start to the day. It’s clouding over as I type so no doubt we will have rain later .

Spent all day at my DD’s yesterday as she was quite anxious about the pub over the road reopening . As we knew he would they (literally) pushed the boundaries to the very limits and erected a huge gazebo with around 20 beach sets underneath. A large BBQ was “hidden” behind a big white van and there were 2 huge speakers . I ended up having words with the manager and told him either the music was turned right down or I would phone the police . I give him his due, he did turn it down but the noise of drunk people “talking” could still be heard way above the music. Thankfully the weather wasn’t very good which I think may have helped keep some people away but this was just day one and I suspect things will get much worse as the weather improves . I will be speaking to the licensing people again tomorrow not that I hold much hope . They just don’t seem interested. It’s not in their back yard after all .

Anyway to keep busy my DD and I decided to take the sides off little Evie’s cot/bed yesterday as she is keep poking her legs through the bars and DD thinks she’s ready . She was 2 at the end of April . She seemed to love it and kept getting in and out by herself . She slept very well but woke with her legs dangling out of the opening between the little rounded guards in the 4 corners .

I’m so sorry to hear you had another night of pain Harri . You must try and get to see a pain specialist ASAP. No one should suffer like this . I hope you have a restful, pain free day today.

Happy Birthday Justwidowed I hope you have as good a day as possible today .

Thinking of all those who are struggling with pain, poorliness or sadness. I wish you all some much needed

Love Gillybob xx

Oops sorry forgot to wish Gingster and Grannybags a very happy birthday too . ?

Good Morning all from windy Harrogate. While reading this my roomba has been cleaning the rooms I allowed it to go in. It did try to vacuum up one of DH's piles of paper he insists on leaving on the floor. I shall join in the on-line church service soon.

Good morning from East London, sunny but very breezy . I think DS is pushing his luck to have a family BBQ today! Happy Birthday Justwidowed , the first anniversaries are the worst . I hope you have some company (or maybe you would prefer to be alone) My 70th was two months after my DH died , it was a very quiet affair .
Went to our local high street yesterday afternoon, it was lovely to see cafes open and everyone seemed very happy, pubs open but seemed all in order .BIG queues at both men’s barbers. My hairdresser hasn’t got in touch yet but I’m sure they’re run off their feet .

Good one you gillybob for going over and speaking to the landlord. As you say though, when the better weather comes the problems may start.
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EV did you freeze some crumpets in the end so you had your own ‘stash’?

Happy Birthdays to all you Cancerians by the way! x

Good morning from a windy East Midlands.

Going for a walk and then making bacon and egg pie, pineapple upside down cake and some scones.

Stay safe and sane.

I am sorry for all Grans with pain today, Harri and Mary and others. I used to get a lot of pain in my left knee after breaking my ligaments. Could barely walk. In the end I heard from the internet that turmeric can help, and I now have 2 turneric and curcumin tablets a day. I have been taking it for about a year and have almost no pain now and can walk quite far with my walking stick. I can't guarantee it will help everyone but it might be worth a try. Have a happy day everyone and if it is your birthday all good wishes to you.