Good Morning Thursday

Good morning from a drizzly Essex. I can’t believe only 3 weeks ago we were having a heatwave. Last night was chilly and I put my electric blanket on.! ?.

I’m off on a train today ? just for a short journey to my friends for lunch. I feel ok about it , so it will be interesting to see how it pans out.

Yesterday, as DH and I were pulling bindweed down (it seems to have taken over a whole side of the garden) I looked up the drive to see my friend standing there armed with gifts. In she came and we had a lovely 2 and a half hour chat. DH went out !??. The gifts were for my 70th which was back in July but we hadn’t been able to meet up. What an unexpected pleasure!

mumofmadboys well done on your mammoth walk. 13 miles! That really is a feat! Especially in the rain. Are you walking again today?

Have a painfree, gentle, and stress free day all. ?

I ❤️ farm shops too Elizabeth1 bet you have a fabulous brunch!

Sun’s up here! ?
Good morning everyone from Malaga where it’s a beautiful morning ?

Just enjoying my first cuppa of the day. I’ve stripped the beds and the washer is on. Himself thinks as the mornings are a bit cooler again first thing, as they were in May, he might go back to his brisk walks soon. I’ll be with him in spirit.

Must choose and load up a new book for my Kindle today. I just re-read ‘Stoner’ a novel published by Vintage by John Williams. A poignant and lovely read. Great characterisations and totally absorbing even the second time around. In fact I’d forgotten some of the ending which was sad.

Bet you’ve developed webbed feet momb! Hope you get a drier day today.

We ate Nelly’s home made lasagna last night in El Corner bar so delicious. Must eat less today (good intentions ... the road to Hell is paved with them I believe).

Hope Thursday is good to us all. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good morning everyone from a dry Inverness with a bit of blue sky peeping through the clouds. Yesterday was quite warm but cloudy most of the day so it’s good to see the sun again this morning.
Nothing much planned for today yet but I’ll see if DH fancies a walk somewhere this afternoon - with a good coffee stop fitted in somewhere too
Well done completing your first day of walking momb hope it stops raining today!
Good on you scentia for getting going on the online shopping ?
Have a good day everyone and take care whatever the day brings ?

Good morning Mick and all

It is very grey here in S E Essex, I haven’t got out of bed to see if it’s been raining.

Bed change today, washing and ironing - how exciting!!!!

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️

Good morning everyone it’s dull and dreich here on the east coast of Fife me and my dh are thinking of going for a leisurely brunch to our local farm shop and cafe today. Hopefully this will break up the boredom of the daily grind. I like a wander around the shop which in fact my husband hates because I’m brilliant at filling the basket full of goodies.have a good day everyone keep safe.

Morning all from a soggy North Leicestershire. We had lots of rain over night.

Busy day ahead today! I have to do a quick trip to Waitrose as Wolfie and his mummy are coming and so is the oven cleaner! So, ready made sandwiches it is then.

DH is doing his driving today and it is, theoretically, our turn to host our weekly neighbours drinks in the garden.

We have become curtain twitches too, gm as the house next door to us has been empty since February but it looks likely to be going on the market soon. We share a drive with that house so it matters!

Sending best wishes to all.

Good morning everyone from a grey Essex by the sea.
I've been up since 5.45, cramp again in my lower leg. Some night's I wear bed socks to keep my feet warm.
I've done a big load of ironing already today as I have to take DH to the hospital for a blood test and find somewhere to wait whilst he is in there.
He has, hopefully, his last 6 monthly checkup with his Oncologist by phone on Tuesday. He has been 4 1/2 years in remission so from now on should be yearly checkup.
No plans for this afternoon, probably watch another episode of The Crown, I've nearly finished series 3.
Have a pleasant Thursday and stay safe xx

Good morning Mick and the GM team from a cool east London.
Butchers delivery for us today and I will cook chicken for supper.

I have just heard that a friend, who is a musician has had an accident and broken her jaw. Have to think hard about a cheering present for her (presumably nothing edible...).

Any GNs who like Baroque music? Can I suggest the Prom concert on BBC4 this evening at 7.30pm, with virtuoso violinists Nicola Benedetti and Alina Ibragimova, performing works by Handel, Vivaldi and JS Bach. I have met Nicola several times and heard her play and her performances are magical.
We’ll be watching with a glass of wine in hand (on a non wine night!)

Momb hope the rain holds off for you, have a lovely day.
Scentia I hope your first online order works well. I highly recommend it.
Good wishes to Dragonfly, Bluesapphire and those facing challenges today. Have a good day, all. ?

Good morning Mick and all his followers. It is pouring with rain in Suffolk after more rain during the night. I won’t be gardening then, so housework it is. DGS is back at school this morning for the first time since this all began and we have been asked to pick him up this afternoon. He is a bit apprehensive I think.
I hope you have the best day possible

Morning Mick, morning All from a damp, gloomy corner of Somerset. Another wait and see day here other than I must finish tomorrow’s on line grocery order. We’re clicking and collecting this week, easy to please soul that I am there is huge satisfaction in seeing a trolley of food I didn’t have to walk round gathering. Take care everyone, special thought to those with health or other mountains to climb.

Good morning all from Drymen, north of Glasgow. Walked the first day of the West Highland Way yesterday. A gentle 13 miles but it rained incessantly! Hope today the rain will be less. Thinking of you Marydoll as you continue with your treatment. Have a good day everyone.

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire. So much rain in the night it will be muddy on my dog walk today.
Just as I said about the absence of brits in the TDF Mick it seems a Brit is in the yellow jersey!! I’ve never heard of him and DH was trying to tell me a story about him but I switched off? DH is taking delivery of his Zwift today so he may join them on today’s stage!!
Today I am at the factory and then at the children’s home for two days over the weekend. I have finally got round online shopping and have my first order arriving tonight from Sainsbury’s. My DD sorted me some pass thing on the website and I can order now, it was a bit difficult navigating the site but I will get used to it. Anything is better than a mask.
Take care everyone and stay safe.

Good Morning everyone from a wet, grey and dull looking Severnside.

I planned a few loads of washing but it’ll have to wait for another day. I’ll finish what I started yesterday, have a look through some admin and then run an errand or two. I might even tidy up the house. There are a few things lurking about that should be put back in their homes.

Thinking of you all and hope you have a pleasant day ?

Good morning from a dull E Kent. Last night there was a big storm that went right round us - not a drop of rain. Again!
I like the buses with displays, Mick, especially when I'm in unknown areas.
Nothing at all today - just some sewing, to keep me out of mischief.
Yesterday I had hoped for a day to myself. Ha! Put the 4 loads of washing on the line, then after about 2 hours decided that there wasn't enough sun or wind to dry it, so took it all off again...
The day seemed to drag on and on without me being able to do what I wanted.
Of course, TdF has started so I can't sit on the sofa and have a snooze in the afternoon, but have to go somewhere else.
Forgot my DD's wedding anniversady again; I'm hopeless. SiL has a bet with himself as to whether I'll remeber that and his birthday. I do, but too late as usual.
Have a good day - Marydoll, I hope the injections don't upset your system too much and are worth it in the end.
Our neighbour opposite, has taken to renting out the house every weekend, it's big and has a hot tub. We have become curtain twitchers to see what sort of people and how many [up to 8] come. Great fun! Wonder what will happen this weekend, now that school has started. Mind you, naturally their teenagers go to very fancy public schools.
Keep safe everyone and have a contented day.