Good Morning Sunday

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 ?

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

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.?

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a blustery but fairly bright South Yorkshire where it promises at least to be dry. DD and her menfolk are doing a long ride on their bikes as part of a sort of interschools exercise challenge today, starting and finishing near here, so they will come for a late lunch this afternoon - the first family dinner around my table since lockdown. Can’t wait!
Harrigran I hope you have a gentle, pain free day catching up on your sleep??.

Good morning Auntyflo and x

I agree, Urms. I think, like many if you, that our age group seems very, very cautious now. Wait and see. Such a shame that ours and young people’s live have been so overturned with the need to protect us wrinklies.

Oh harrigran that’s awful to hear. Poor you, really. Is it your hand? Pain just drags you down. When you think we can put a man on the moon yet good, safe pain control is very much trial and error.

Good morning from a very windy NE.
Another night of no sleep, pain excruciating.
Yesterday was another lost day, didn't even get dressed.

Reading your posts reminds me of how much I’m missing our two grandchildren. The eldest will be 8y old in less than a fortnight and this will be the first time we’ve not been part of the birthday celebrations.
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Sorry for us - with sun, sea and sangria. I know! I still am not ready for trains, airport, flight and a taxi at the other end. I’m brave here but only where we can walk to. We are lucky to have so many pleasures and good weather to enjoy whilst we wait.

Good morning everyone from a dry cloudy Inverness - the sun has definitely disappeared up here but if anyone knows where it is please send it back !
Awwwww brunette how special and lovely ! Me too yesterday - I got the biggest cuddles ever from DGS1 who’s 6 and DGD who’s 5 - I couldn’t stop squeezing them ? I’m still aching to see my other two DGS but they live in Cambridge so cant see them yet - hopefully I’ll be brave enough to plan a trip to see them soon
grandmattie enjoy your time with your big strapping DGS - apologies I referred to him as little yesterday ?
For everyone meeting up with friends and family hope you have a lovely day and if you’re on your own or feeling a bit down please take it easy and have the best day you can?

Good morning from rainy Colchester. We had 2 DGSs overnight and we're not supposed to hug them here in England. Very difficult when there is an uncooperative fitted sheet in the middle of the night.
Kids TV this morning and then taking them home.
Roast beef this evening.

Morning Mick, morning All. Strong, blustery wind and a sky that can’t make up its mind in our corner of Somerset. Hope to supervise Mr C shrinkIng a huge lily that’s taking over a corner of the garden. It was a gift from former neighbours from their garden, I’m wondering who I can pass some on to. Not much else today, still uncomfortable and energy free. We’re very slowly and carefully venturing out more, feel we need to or confidence will go. Hope all was well for your daughter yesterday gilly. Be gentle with yourselves everyone.

Good morning Mick and all from very windy, but sunny Worcs.

Yesterday DH’s cousin and her husband visited in the morning and we sat apart in the conservatory/dining room. She was wearing a very nice cardi which she had knitted in lockdown and when I admired it ..... well , she’s going to knit one for me !?

In the evening we went to our DD1’s house for a spectacular Italian meal. We chose from a menu in the week, and it was delivered yesterday fresh, with directions on how to finish the meal off.

We had meat and mozzarella sharing boards with almonds, apricots and a honey and balsamic dressing.
Then meatballs with tomato sauce, basil and Parmesan shavings,
and finally a strawberry variation on individual Tiramisu’s.
Absolutely delicious, and it was a joy to be in DD and DSIL’s house again, chatting like normal and playing with their 2 cats.

I hope the sun shines for all today - keep the hatched battened down until this wind drops. ?

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

I wasn’t well yesterday, so our plans didn’t materialise.
We had a quiet evening and an easy supper. We watched an interesting film about Charles Darwin.
Hoping for a better and more productive day today.

GrandMattie I read your sentence twice about your daughters stinking sermon. Was very pleased to see your correction.
Good wishes to those feeling low or unwell ? Have a nice day, all. ?

Good morning from a very blustery Suffolk coast. Had to shut the windows last night as the blinds were rattling and flapping. I do like a winDow open as I’ve now got a muzzy head.

Looking at the crowds in London last night on the news, I think there were quite a few arrests, as well as around the country. Why do people have to be so extreme! I hope your DD didn’t have any problems Gillybob.

I walked the little pooch up to the campsite along the beach from us yesterday and found our friends , who have a lodge there. It was nice to see them and campers were arriving all the time. It’s a very quiet site , so no rowdiness or disorder there.

I steamed my cherries (idea from Cherrycezzy) just for a few moments and the stone popped out beautifully . Thanks for all your ideas though. ?

What sort Of ‘new toy’ do you have Beechnut? ?

Lamb for dinner this evening followed by cherry clafoutis, I’ll let you know how it turns out . Never made it before ?

My 14 yr old twin GS’s definitely have hollow legs. They devour food like there’s no tomorrow and they are skinny and tall. On the other hand their 4 yr old sister hardly eats anything and is almost food phobic ?. Seems healthy enough though!

Well, dont get blown away today. Hang on to your hats ?.

Hope Marydoll is getting her voo voo voom back. Slowly but surely.

Have a pleasant day whatever you’re doing. ?

Good morning all from a very windy and wet Glasgow, no walk for us today.
I'm glad you had an enjoyable day, you are braver than me Mick. Even once my shielding is over, I don't think I will be venturing very far for a long time. I'm too nervous of people not being careful.

Nothing at all planned for today, apart from reading the papers and virtual church.

I hope * Gilly* didn't have too stressful an evening at her DDs.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Morning all from a blustery North Leicestershire where we also have some dark clouds.

We did nothing yesterday which drove me mad - it's not me at all!

So, today we will go for a walk and crack on with putting the lounge back together.

Chicken for dinner after the 5pm clap.

You are very brave Mick - I havent been out much at all yet.
Enjoy your days

Good Morning from a windy but bright Fife. Not so good through the night I believe although I didn't hear much but DH said it was very blustery. Had the most wonderful day yesterday when DD and DGS's came along and DH and I got our very first hug from DGS's in 103 days. It was just soooo wonderful, the feeling was something I won't ever forget. Just a joy. What a difference it makes being able to go near them and touch them. Just waiting to be able to give our DD exactly the same cuddles. Renovations are coming along nicely in the house and now having washing machine plumbed in garage so I still have use of it, will be using it today and get some clothes out in the wind. Mick your day seemed to go well yesterday, well done. grandMattie - you made me laugh with your 'stinking and not stonking' - sorry! Hoping everyone is in good form today, keep your chin up and have a good Sunday.

Morning All

Dark scudding clouds and a very strong gusting wind here in the north of Norfolk. No rain though and the garden is bone dry.

A day for staying in, I don’t think I’d dare walk under any tree for fear of a branch falling on my head! I had to go into town yesterday to buy milk and it all looked very Continental with lots of people (mostly young) gathering (well distanced) at the tables outside the pubs in the square. I don’t know if they were still behaving as well last evening, but I think the wind will keep them indoors today - if a hangover doesn’t!