Good Morning Friday

Good morning from the NE coast where we have a dry but cloudy start to Friday .

I have awarded myself a half day holiday from “that place” today as it’s been an extra long and difficult week . No plans but will catch up on some housework and gardening. Might have a little walk later.

Our potential customer has decided that it will be a week to ten days before they award the contract which is going to be an agonising wait . We have provided them with every bit of information possible and now it’s a waiting game .

As I have mentioned before there is always the risk that we have told them how to do it and they go ahead and attempt to do it all in house . I will be gutted if they do as we have very little else in the pipeline .

That’s just the way some big businesses treat small businesses these days though . It can be brutal .

Oh how I would love to be in the Spanish or French sunshine Urms, Pantglas, Aldom and *GrandmaFrench I think summer has deserted us here this year .

Thinking of all those feeling sad or poorly especially our friends BlueSapphire and CherryCezzy .

Have as good a Friday as possible . Love Gillybob xx

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is shining in South Yorkshire. We are having a lazy start today and then out for a walk around the woods up DD’s way. She says GS can join us if he gets his school work done in time. That’s a maybe then! No idea what is for dinner today - a poke around the freezer may be required! Have a good safe day folks!

Morning all from a warm and bright South Notts. I must tackle a mountain of ironing which I've been neglecting. Like you Brunette I have a hair appointment - the first since February. Am looking forward to a professional standard which will be an improvement on my amateurish efforts. I confessed this sin to her so she's prepared! I need to cover my blushes with a face cloth during the procedure, also it's 'on in, one out'. Hope today is kind to everyone.

Mythbirtthedragon I can imagine the panic you all felt. Thankfully all was ok in the end, but a truly sinking heart sinking few minutes which must have felt like hours.

Puzzler my Partner makes his own Beer batter, so we haven't been to a chippy since lockdown started. We love the chippy in Upton, plus they are so organised at the Blues weekend and although there is usually a long queue, it doesn't take long to be served. Hopefully we can come in our caravan to Upton sometime this year, as we love the town.

Good morning from Shetland where at least it’s dry and looks like a better day than yesterday. It couldn’t be much worse. Just wrote a long post and it disappeared! I’ll keep it short and just send ? to all who need them

Good morning Mick and all

Grey sky and humid here in SE Essex

Batch cooking for the freezer this morning then this afternoon we are going to our friends for a late lunch in their garden.

Thinking of all poorly Kitcheners and those struggling in these strange times.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️

Morning All

???????? Gilly

Highish cloud and sunny spells here in the north of Norfolk. Very warm and clammy too.

I’m taking a tea break in the middle of doing the ironing and hoping for a call back from my hairdresser. I fear that telling him we were going away for a week has shoved me right down his list.

Have as good a day as you can everyone.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Should have added Happy Hols for you NanKate. I don’t know which area you’ll be in but don’t feel tempted by a visit t Marwell Zoo. It was mayhem last Tuesday when we went with far too many bodies and excited kids. I don’t think they counted children in their admission figures!

mythbirt how worrying - but what a relief all was fine in the end. I “lost” one of my DGS once in a shopping centre - the worst 5 minutes of my life! xx

Morning all,

At last, a beautiful sunny morning. It certainly lifts the spirits.

A few chores to do but then, the world is my oyster, as they say. I might potter in the garden, or I might settle down with my book. Decisions, decisions!

To all of you with plans for today, I hope you enjoy them.

Take care, everyone and special wishes and thoughts to BlueSapphire if she is reading this thread today. ?

Good morning from north east England. I’m having a day off after returning to work and it feels lovely again getting back into my work pattern and relived I still have a job! Being off so long made me realise I wasn’t ready for retirement just yet!going to the coast for a walk with. My sister and it feels like real treat!

Good morning from sunny Shropshire.

Another day waiting in for the plumber??

Our DGD is another starting reception in September.Her nursery teacher called round yesterday with her report and a small gift for her.DGD was so excited.

Mythbirt, what a frightening experience.Thank goodness all turned out well.

Good to see your Friday girl gilly.??????that you are awarded the contract.

Sending much love and strength to Cherry?

Thinking of dragonfly,blue sapphire,Marydoll,Ellan,Gingsters DD’s partner and all suffering with illness and worries?

Have a good day all.

Good morning all from a bright and sunny mid-Notts. I've lots of admin tasks pending so going get some of that out of the the way hopefully today. Then I may take myself off into the shade to finish my book. I'm really enjoying The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell. It's the second one I have read by this author - The Corset was another excellent read. Easy tea today - salad and quiche. Hope everyone has the best day possible and please stay safe x

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

My cousin in Canada has sent me a copy of Mary Trump’s book ‘Too Much and Never Enough’. I am delighted to receive it and can’t wait to begin reading it. The housework may slide today.

I got some v nice wild salmon yesterday and have a good selection of green vegetables so I plan to make a stir fry for supper.

Sending good thoughts to Cherry, BlueSapphire, Marydoll, Ellan and all those facing challenges today. Have a good day, everyone ?

Good morning all from sunny Devon. I had a lovely pre-Birthday Picnic yesterday at our local Country Park my 1st visit despite it only being about 2 miles from home with DD, he OH, DGSs & a couple of friends social distancing observed , weather was perfect.

Probably go shopping later, just a top up, definitely a day in the garden, sitting or pottering around as the mood takes me. Decorating on hold for now.

DGS2 (3 years old) goes back to his Nursery next week just as DGS1 (10 years old) starts his "Summer Holiday", DD has been Home Schooling, strange situation but DGS2 needs to be back with his friends & have some "normality" in his life, the easing of "lockdown" when I became part of the "Family bubble" has helped but it is hard on the little ones who don't understand although DD has taught him that he can only hug Nan & not other people outside his immediate family

for all suffering ill health & other worries

Good Morning All x
Sun in and out of cloud, quite still and sort of mild. A disappointing week of weather which I wouldn't have been going far if things had been normal.

Whether I'll get a visit from D today remains to be seen as the children have now broken up, but she may call then I can see the them inside the car------better than nothing. I've got a birthday card and money to give her for my GGD who'll be there on Sunday with the carer for a tea party.

Hope all is well with your DD's partner, Gingster. I've been familiar with this sort of thing in the past when the body appears to paralyse. It can happen after a shock or a trauma of sorts but usually doesn't last. Scary though. To do with the nervous system, can't just remember the word when the whole body is affected but it ends in " gia " I think.

Just going into a nice sleep last night when the police helicopter decided to hover nearby for what seemed to be ages. Then my mind started to work overtime imagining someone climbing up the wall and fence here into the grounds to hide but the heat-seeker wasn't aimed anywhere near so I must have dropped off. It's ages since they've been in action, thank goodness.

Has anyone ever smelled a smell that drives them mad ? Every now and again I get a whiff of ( in my mind ) a very old musty, bare-bricked room----and it's not in my place. It conjures up all kinds of things when I smell it and I don't know where the dickens it's coming from. I've got a nose like a rat when it comes to smells. Over sensitive ? I'm not made right

Must remove the junk off the table that seems to mount up overnight so I'll do that for starters and might just muster up some energy to continue, koff.

Dinner with a difference today, fish-free ! I found an M&S chicken curry and rice in the freezer yesterday so took it out to defrost in the fridge and will do some chips with it also.

Still enjoy reading about those in foreign parts as I picture myself there----imagination runs amok, but it's lovely to have those memories.

Right, must shift myself in case the delivery man calls. I must have looked a fright yesterday when I answered the door to the most lovely man who brought the masks, I felt ashamed !

I feel Mick's excitement for his trip too, lucky man. Enjoy.

Thoughts to everyone on this day especially those not feeling so grand xx Gilly, I hope to hear good news for you girl. x Take care everyone and stay safe.

P.S. I could talk the hind leg off a donkey. Sorry !

Flowers done. I’m very pleased despite being rushed as a meeting was taking place 40 minutes later.

Sorry, it’s sid3 ways ☹️

grandMattie well done, that is a stunning arrangement of flowers ?

Good morning all from grey skies in Glasgow.

All this talk of baking has put me in the mood to do some today. I have found a recipe for rock cakes in my Mother’s Bero book and will also make some Empire biscuits. I do miss buying Crawford’s Royal Scot biscuits which took no time to make Empire’s. The cheats way. ?

I’m glad the days of having an ‘empty’ are over for both our DDs Marydoll. I used to hear some horror stories of ‘empties’ when parents returned home to one which had become out of hand. Our two were warned within an inch of their lives, any disasters and there would be dire consequences! I’m sure they all must have thought we were a pair of ogres.?

Hoping everyone has a pleasant day and a better day for all of you coping with illness, worries and difficult times.

Not to me, you couldn't Ellan. I just love to hear people able to natter on about all sorts. You also listen - and remember - and that makes for the perfect correspondent IMHO !!

Good (beautiful, hot and blue) Morning everyone from S of France where we are all relieved (yessss!) or annoyed about Pres. Macron's decision to make mask-wearing MANDATORY in all inside spaces from Monday. This will save me practising my killer look at all the tourists who just don't seem to care. We're on holiday.....what pandemic....what social distancing?

Not anything too exciting chez nous - oh yes, DH (wearing reading glasses at screen yesterday evening) managed to put his wine glass down on the edge of the keyboard so that the glass tipped over and hit the desk! It didn't break and held only the smallest drop of red wine BUT the force with which a long-stemmed glass hit the desk threw a spray up the wall like you cannot imagine. It looked like Banksy's Sneezing Rat had been done again with a spray gun. The only room which we've not redecorated with decent English paint. It won't clean that's for sure. DH mortified but has already got out the paint charts for an order and will set to next week. Hey! Result! We can also have a turnout before doing so and he's even replacing the door to match all the others in the house. Every cloud, say I........

My blood ran cold at your story, mybirthdragon. What is it with small children? They could all star in The Matrix - they're there, they're not there - at warp factor speeds. So very happy to hear there was a good ending. Sounds as if little pep talks will be the order of the day when out cycling in future!

Nice to see Friday Girl in evidence again gilly and that you're taking a bit of a breather. I will send crossed finger signs but also a big bag of Oleander (poisonous but beautiful), and sunbeams to the North East to cheer you. Heaven knows what's happened to your summer.

Scary to hear about your Daughter's partner, Gingster. Do tell us that it's all o.k. when you can, please. And your foot. If you get stung under your foot there's so much pain. Is there a chance that the sting could be in there? Silly question but I found a sting in my leg once after 4 days of pain. Tweezers might work but they (Boots?) also sell tiny little pumps now for that and to remove poison. Gelisajams - bad weather? But you're free and in "foreign parts" and having an adventure so I bet you'll have fun. Marydoll and Cherry take care and take it easy; Barmeyoldbat sad day for you, take it easy. Georgesgran sending you strength and good wishes for your DH. Blue Sapphire how are you doing?

NannyTopsy I am sending you a PM !

Take care Good Morningers - enjoy the day whatever you are doing and remember to Keep Safe.
Hugs x

Morning from a grey and drizzly Blackburn - again! I was so looking forward to a sunny day today as it was sunny at about 6am, but it vanished somewhere alone the line.
My masks have arrived today so can go shopping without having to put a scarf round my mouth and nose. Don't know how many people in Blackburn are sticking to our new rules as haven't been out since they were put in place. Wonder who is brave enough to tackle those who aren't wearing a mask in the mall, etc?
Have a good day everybody.

Grandmafrench x ( she smiled and that's all she said )