Good Morning Wednesday

Morning all, went first to the 'other' Wednesday thread by mistake. Just a quick post and run this morning as I've got a hairdressing appointment at 11.00 am, thank goodness.

The sun is shining in South Notts and I'm hoping it's as warm as it looks when I step out.

Hope all is well without everyone especially those with illness or worries.

Thought of you Marydoll when I saw the news and thought " not again ", you'll be back to where you started.

If things don't improve here there'll be another lockdown. As if things weren't bad enough a ward at the local hospital had to be closed because of the Legionella bacteria----it's all we want !

Happy anniversary auntieflo. Gosh 69 years, congratulations ?????

First of all, I have to admit to fat finger syndrome.

Our wedding anniversary is 59years ( not 69)
Oh my now I feel such a fraud.

Apologies to all.

Good morning from a cool, grey and breezy north of Scotland. Washing is out and supper prepared in advance. I was going to say tea but that might cause confusion. I still call the 5.30 meal tea. I am doing some sorting out of the “stuff” stored here by our grown up children and annoying them by sending photos of their treasure —junk— that I am storing. I am therefore in a right boorach.
auntieflo. I am in awe. Have a wonderful day.
marydoll. My visit to Glasgow seems permanently on hold but nothing compared to what you are enduring.

I can feel your disappointment from here Marydoll. I’d be dispirited too having to cancel your much longed for Italian lunch. I read yesterday of a Scottish lass from Ayr who totally disregarded any kind of quarantine - she had Covid herself yet partied in numerous towns over Scotland and has been dubbed a ‘superspreader’.

Some people are just so selfish aren’t they?

How lovely to hear of a 69th Anniversary AuntyFlo. Many congratulations to you both, that's some going xx

Good morning Mick and all from an Angus coast which has reverted to grey and cold. Yesterday morning was glorious and I sat outside in the sunshine while I sorted the tai chi people into smaller groups. Now for the phoning and e-mailing! Aggie what a clever idea for a water feature! So glad to hear your DGS's test was negative Grannygravy and hope he's feeling better already. And Sar I hope your DGD settles into her new school happily. It's such a daunting prospect for her, bless her. Now I must away and man the phones. Have a good day all and I shall pop back in here again later to catch up with all I have missed. ???

Good morning everyone - a bit late today.
Suffolk is cloudless at the moment and feels lovely and fresh. A definite touch of Autumn. It’s perhaps my favourite time of the year.
I thought of you Marydoll when the news came on yesterday evening. Thank goodness your daughter’s wedding had sneaked in before this happened.
Good news for your grandson GG13- our lot have had a few tests and it is always a worry.
Off into the garden to create a path today - well start to create a path!
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Keep yourself safe Marydoll it is frustrating for you but necessary ?

Sar53 I do hope your DGD finds a kindred spirit at her new school today, I feel that there will be lots of very nervous children this term after the last six months of living with Covid.

Happy Anniversary Auntieflo 69 years ???

Marydoll I had to pop back. I saw the report about your area on TV last night and immediately thought of you. It's so unfair that some have spoilt it for so many and you have been forced back into shielding ?

Marydoll so sad to see you are back in lockdown !
Selfish or thoughtless people have a lot to answer for !

Good Morning everyone. Can’t describe the weather here as anything other than ‘divine’ ..... so won’t.

Two lovely ‘life’ celebrations - many Congrats to Auntieflo enjoy and celebrate such a special day together. And, how wonderful to have two friends for life Gingster - what a comfort your shared experiences must be.

Sorry that the return to school and a more normal routine brings the worry of the Virus closer to many. It’s not good to have jangling nerves whilst waiting for test results of any kind and it looks as if there are going to be quite a few ups and downs with fears in families everywhere in the coming months. Marydoll I bet it’s getting as if you don’t know if you’re coming or going in Glasgow!

Plenty of Virus to stress about here in ?? but yesterday we actually had some wonderful news. After 2 years and too much treatment, we watched the computerized blood testing machine at our Vet’s come up with the answer to our dog’s skin problems. He has a very under active Thyroid! Hurrah! I don’t want him to have anything wrong with him, but I certainly don’t want him to have permanent undiagnosed illness. He now starts his 2 pills a day (for life) with a review as to dosage after 4 weeks. What a relief! Scentia your pooch seemingly has more symptoms - has she had the test?

What a nice change for you to get to M&S, Ellan. Their struggling figures will hopefully be improved by their deal with Ocado, but it won’t stop the 6,000 odd staff redundancies about to happen due to their losing their way, clothes-wise, and then..... Covid. Probably you can’t go wrong with food so it may see an upturn for them - and everyone else does home deliveries. Wonder why it never occurred to them before? Have you made room in your store cupboard to accommodate all the stuff on The List? ?

Wishing you all a good day, whatever you’re doing - or not doing. Remember it’s YOUR life, so kick back and be determined to enjoy whatever you can.

Warm wishes to those with struggles - hope you can benefit from the support on this great Thread.

Hugs as always from ?????????

Good morning everyone. Dull and overcast in the Gower today.

My appointment at the breast clinic went well yesterday and I'm free until my check up in a year's time ?. Thanks for the congrats yesterday Susan, I noticed your post very late.
When I got back in our car to come home the car wouldn't start ?. This has been an intermittent problem since we were pranged into just before lockdown and of course low usage hasn't helped ?. Anyway, I digress. My WP had to seek someone out to help us, thankfully pretty easy - daunting though given social distancing. I'm just glad there was a lovely lady who was more than willing to help and that we keep jump leads in the car. We only love 10/15 minutes in the car from the hospital so we went the long way home to give the engine a run. When we got home we tried ringing the garage, it's overdue for a service and MOT anyway, but the phone just rang and rang. We'll have to try again shortly.

Pleased to hear that all your concern over your DGS has been put at rest GG13 and it's just a cold that he has.

Sar and Grammaretto I'm sure it will be fine in the end for your DGDs off to senior schools. Similarly Susan for your DGS going to nursery for a full day for the first time, aww ☺️.

Happy anniversary to you and your DH Auntyflo ??. Enjoy your special day together.

Sending ??? to our missing posters.

Stay safe everyone and have a pleasant day everyone ❤️

Congrats Auntyflo??

Good morning all from sunny Manchester. Just been looking through pics of gs1 going to school on his first day. His school bag is nearly as big as him! Few chores this morning, not sure yet about the afternoon. Probably a walk while it's so nice. Collect gs2 from nursery later for an hour. Love these little boys. Gs3 is 3 months old already. Doesn't seem 2 minutes since I was posting about his imminent arrival! Have a good day everyone. for those with cares and worries.

Congratulations to you both Aunrieflo???

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Congratulations Auntyflo, x

Auntieflo, many congratulations! That is a very long time to be married.????
I hope you both have a lovely day.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is in and out by turns in South Yorkshire and it feels rather cool. I’m not sure what we are supposed to be doing today, but I feel very croaky and congested at the moment. GS is back at school tomorrow but we will not be taking up the after school reins until next week and then under a strict regime, so no unnecessary contact☹️!
Auntieflo a very happy anniversary to you??.
Grannygravy very glad you little one’s test was negative! What a worry!
Have a good safe day, folks.

Good Morning All x.
It was a lovely start to the day but it's clouded over now. At least it's dry so far. Yesterday was really pleasant but getting noticeably cooler now. Heating goes on for a couple of hours before bedtime.

A neighbour popped in for a chat yesterday. The last time we had a good natter was the end of March so we managed to get up to date with news. I made sure there was plenty of air circulating as I threw open the patio door, though I know she's also been on her own too and not mixing.

Reading the local paper tells me that there have been a few cases of the virus in mainly under 30's in the area. It had remained comparatively low locally so I'll have to keep an eye on that for fear there's a lockdown. What a bloomin' nuisance just as you think it might be fizzling out.

I was thrilled to see the news that Ocado has linked up with M&S to start a delivery service, so I signed up in readiness yesterday, though a neighbour will be taking me shopping there tomorrow. I hope they'll be able to keep up with demand because it'll be heavy going with delivery slots----especially before Christmas so the order will have to be in pretty smartish.

Nothing on the agenda so far but I'll make a list for what I want tomorrow then I won't be darting around as normal. It'll be my first time in an " outside " shop since March so no doubt masks will be in order and " line-ups " in shops ? I won't be so keen on that but will have to comply.

Hope everyone is doing alright and managing to stay free from bugs etc. The test will be after children have attended school for a week or two. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Thoughts to those who this year has been a struggle for them It's not normal in anyone's books.
Enjoy this time of year in Spain, you lasses, also GrandmaFrench , as I've visited both places in September and it's lovely.

Stay safe and well everyone xx

Oh happy anniversary Auntieflo. What a lovely long marriage you have had. Have a special day! ?

Good morning all from a grey Glasgow, it's pouring down here and the heating is on. ☹️
I think I was meant to be born in the Med, I'm always cold.?
I've been up and dressed since the crack of dawn, ???, after a night of nightmares, due to the next batch of the dreaded injections being delivered first thing.

As for the other morning thread, I have responded to the other poster on a number of occasions, kindly suggesting he/ she join this thread if they are seeking company.
So far, the poster has never responded after their first OP
and I have been ignored.?
It's usually started in the middle of the night, so the poster is either an insomniac or in another time zone. ?

Sadly I have no good news today. We are back in semi lockdown, no-one at all allowed inside our homes for two weeks.
My friend's son is getting married on Saturday, so she had to quickly call a family meeting last night, before lockdown kicked in at midnight. She is in a real state about it all.

There has been a significant rise in confirmed Covid cases, here, after having none, allegedly caused by people returning from holidaying in Greece.
Apparently it's being spread by people hosting events at home, not following guidelines , with no social distancing. One of the outbreaks, originally linked to two local eateries, is very close to my home, so unfortunately I'm confined to barracks again.

I received the much dreaded text last night from the Shielding support people, advising me what I can do or not do, specifically in my area. I'm practically grounded again.?
We had lunch booked for tomorrow in a very nice Italian restaurant, booked and cancelled umpteen times, since Christmas due to my unpredictable health. I will cancel again, I can't take any chances, despite the gift vouchers burning a hole in my pocket since?

I'm not concerned about my own welfare, but that of my four year old, wee granddaughter, who has been previously shielding and is into her third week at school.
She has been advised to continue going to school. It's all very worrying. The bubble is well and truly burst again.?

My supermarket visit yesterday wasn't much of a success.
I arrived to find it was being refurbished and there was no clothing or home depts. My plan had been to meander, without DH, huffing and puffing impatiently at my shoulder. ?
I couldn't find my phone to tell DH, I had arrived safely, the self scanner couldn't recognise my Nectar card to activate it, it wouldn't download the info at checkout and my £ 10.50 voucher wouldn't work.? It took help from three, very patient assistants to sort things. Well done Sainsbury's!?
Apart from that, I had a very pleasant visit!?

I plan to cut DH's hair and in return, he will paint my toenails. We shall see how that pans out.? I don't trust him to cut my nails, as the last time, he nearly took the top off my toe. Ouch!!!

Have the best day you can everyone. Thinking of all our struggling friends.?