Good Morning Saturday

Good morning from sunny but crisp N Bucks.
My morning has just been brightened up by a FaceTime with D in London and little DGS (4) looking for his bedtime story which was missed last night as his other Grandpa was babysitting. So I read one of his favourites a Shirley Hughes Alfie story.
Conscious of cabin-fever I have made an executive decision to go to London tomorrow to see the Andy Warhol Exhibition at Tate Modern. It’s a direct train to Blackfriars and a short walk to the Tate, so no buses or tubes and my thinking is if I don’t do it now, I think conditions will get worse as the Autumn and Winter approach. Not meeting up with or visiting either D much as I would like to, as that would involve either them or me using the tube. It will feel strange though.
Anyway, I hope you all have as pleasant a day as you can.

Good morning Mick, Annie and all, from our bright and sunny bit of Berks.
As it was nice, I turfed DH out of bed and whipped the bedding away to be washed. Should be ready in a short while.

As my friend came yesterday afternoon, I didn't do any shopping while DH was volunteering. So will probably have to go and do it a bit later.

Commiserations * MrsWoo*, shame about the kippers. I love them.
I didn't see any of the nastiness yesterday on GN. I thought that after the unpleasantness that has been going on over the past few weeks, that it had all blown over. I kept away for quite a while, but have recently dipped my toe back in , so was hoping for a peaceful time.

I am also wondering how Gillybob is, as I realised that I hadn't seen her for a few days.

Later I shall try and sort out where my new plants are going to live.
Have a good day one and all.

Good morning, Michael, and all GNs. Maple has given you our South Yorkshire weather; hope it improves a little through the day. Definitely a nip in the air. We had a full on afternoon yesterday. Called in at a furniture shop for a look and came out having bought two sofas, followed by a walk in the woods before landing on DD’s doorstep for coffee and a catch up with GS after his first two days at school, which went OK apparently! Making elderberry cordial today if I can find enough bottles to put it in. DH hopes this will herald an end to my foraging for this year - or any year, come to that! Have a good safe day folks.

Good morning from a bright and breezy Newcastle. I suspect it's also quite chilly out.
I had a dreadful nights sleep and I'm putting the blame on the kippers we had for supper last night. They were delicious but they definitely took their revenge in the middle of the night.
Nothing much planned for today apart from getting washing on the line to take advantage of the weather.
I too hope gilly is ok. It's been a few days since she last posted.
MMB hope you are enjoying the West Highland Way. DH did it several years ago. He had had a heart attack some years beforehand - and it was only once he was back home - thankfully safe and well - that he informed me that he had left all his medication at home by mistake. I'm so glad I didn't know it at the time!
I'm having my flu jab at Asda this year as they they are doing them on behalf of our GP practice who are still not seeing patients in the surgery. I really think it's time that they started working normally again.

Wishing everyone the best possible day.

Oh Susan, how kind of that teacher to send a happy photo!!

Bright and sunny here, DH is going to visit his son and grandson, and I am staying home and pottering. Furniture restorer coming to look at our dining table which needs French polishing. Also must make some soup and do some gardening. Hope Gillybob is OK. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all,

It's a bright but cloudy and breezy morning today. I suspect it might be chilly too, but haven't ventured outdoors yet.

I've had a busy week, being out and about for the first part and then getting ready for some electrical work which involved lifting a carpet to enable access to some wiring, so in order for the carpet to be lifted, furniture had to be moved, shelves cleared, etc, so it was a big job preparation wise. Then it all had to go back, of course. All done now though, and the electrical work has made a big difference. So, in essence, I've not had time to post much at all this week, but I have skimmed through. Glad to see that most of you are ok and also hope that gilly is alright, along with others who usually post but haven't for a while. ?

Not sure what is on the agenda today, but definitely no furniture moving! ?

Stillearning I'm glad I made you feel better! I've been retired from teaching for two years and it took me a while to settle into a more relaxed way of living. Marydoll and Nortsat I saw that particular thread and was struck by how angry the OP seemed to be and stuck in her/his own head. I rarely see that kind of vitriol on GN thankfully. It must have been upsetting if you were involved in any way. ?

Good Morning from a bright and sunny Black Country.

Urmston Jet2 have suspended all flights to mainland Spain and Croatia for the remainder of the summer. We had an e-mail from them confirming our flight on 27th September is cancelled. At least we can now have a refund or credit towards a flight next September.

My two DGD's had a good first day day at school. The youngest who started year 7, seemed quite happy about it when I spoke to her last night, she said the Math's teacher wasn't very nice though! The eldest who has started 6th Form said they do not have to be in school when not timetabled (because of Covid) Friday is a day for just study, so she is quite happy about being at home all day. I hope she realises she still must study

Nankate I have never been to that shopping village when in that area, so I think I will give it a miss . We will be down that way from Thursday, so hope to visit Wells next Saturday.

Housework and pottering today.

Thinking of gilly and hope all is well with her and her DH. It is always concerning when regular posters stop for a while.

Good morning from Shropshire.

We had a good day yesterday and slept well after our bracing walk by the sea.

DGD cried and cried going into school which set DD off but the teacher sent a picture of her mid morning happy as can be.
She had a good day apart from the fact her newly fitted start rite shoes gave her blisters?

DH and I are off on a first aid course this afternoon.Seemed like a good idea when we booked it?

Hope you are ok gilly?

Have a good day everyone and thinking of all with worries and illness and hope to see some of our missing posters back soon.

Awaiting arrival of gardener who should have been her on Thursday but was rained off. Grass needs to be kept under control at this time of year or it looks lumpy all winter, so I am glad he is coming. Need to sort out few remaining tomatoes and runner beans and compost the plants. Not done as well as usual with them this year - don’t know why.

Otherwise yet another formless day but I am sure we will find something to fill it. Hope all is well with our absentees and those unwell or unhappy.

Morning from S Lanarkshire and glad to read your post Grandmabatty, Unusually I have been awake for ages and just beginning to feel a ‘down’ day coming on. Your happy plan to ‘potter’ has made me give myself a shake!
A good day to everyone else.

Good morning from a sunny Angus coast. That's a good idea about the free coffee Mick. Our local car wash works the same system - it always feels good to get something free. I like your rope fence Gelisajams. You have brought back many happy memories for me Brook with your account of your walk around Loch an Eileen. It's such a beautiful area. Nothing exciting on my agenda this weekend but on Monday I shall start my long list of phone calls about the re-starting tai chi classes. I hate using the phone, to the extent that it's almost a phobia, so this weekend is like taking a long deep breath! Have the best day you can everybody, and make the most of every ray of sunshine. ???

Good morning Mick and all from a very breezy Glasgow.
My friend's son is getting married today up in the Highlands and the men are all wearing kilts!!! A bit of a risky business, I would think, in that breeze!!??
MOBB, I hope the walk is going well. If you pass a wedding at the foot of a Ben, could you give a wave from me.?

We have no plans at all for the day. My DD and SIL usually come up on a Saturday to cadge lunch for a visit, but as we are unable to have anyone in the house, due to a lockdown, it will be a quick drop off of the shopping and then home.

For those being offered the flu jab, I can't even get my bloods done at the surgery, let alone the flu jab, they are five months late!! I have been offered the flu jab for as long as I can remember, due to my health. I always accept, I need as much armour as I can get.?

Nortsat, yesterday was indeed particularly unpleasant on GN , but try to remember that it was caused by a thread, which was obviously going to cause trouble, until GNHQ took it down. One single poster does not make GN. You know from this lovely thread, that there are so many kind and friendly folk on here.
However, it is a timely reminder that everything on here is in the public domain. Be careful what you post.?

Kate, I'm so disappointed on yours and my behalf. I was so looking forward to hearing about your bargains.☹️

It is a worry about, Gilly, I know she uses her phone to post, I hope it's a phone problem and nothing else.
Kalu, I hope you managed some sort of celebration yesterday.

Enjoy your Saturday, everyone.

Good morning everyone from Malaga where we have grey clouds over the mountains! The forecast is for sun though from 11am and highs of 28°C so I’m happy ?

My sister moves into her new apartment today. They’ve been staying in an hotel in Estapona while they waited for connection of water and electricity (it’s a new build). They have a penthouse with a wrap around balcony - it does look mighty fine. They’ve been out & about in their hire car, ordering new furniture so she’s been quite enjoying herself. A ‘new start’ indeed for their retirement!

The gardens were very quiet yesterday afternoon (see photo). The Spanish vacations are over and no-one seems to be flying in to take their place. September is usually very popular with retirees. With everything at present I don’t blame them one bit for staying put.

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

grandMattie Yesterday I had an email from the surgery offering a flu jab. As I have already booked an appointment for mid September, at Boots, I have declined the offer.

Morning Mick, morning All from a bright, blowy corner of Somerset. Out for some air this morning after depositing a couple of bags at a charity shop, one of the few in the area welcoming donations. Hope you enjoy the Bishops Palace, nanKate, not sure how well tended the gardens will be this year. There are some lovely views from the walls and across to the Cathedral from the gardens. You’ll be fine kitty, a change isn’t a bad thing. Another one here with a flu jab booked in a couple of weeks, always have one. Take care everyone, special thoughts for those with worries.

Good morning All. It's breezy and cool in Polmont this morning. Kittylester good luck with the new hairdresser. My daughter had her very long hair cut much shorter last night and dyed blue! ☺ Gelisjam the rope looks really nice and doesn't block your view the way a fence would. I can't make up my mind whether to go food shopping this morning or tomorrow. I have absolutely nothing planned for the weekend and I'm looking forward to pottering about. I'm a relatively new poster but I am missing Gillyboband her Friday shout of joy. I hope she's fine.

Morning from my south Cornwall patio. Bright sky with wonderful cumulus clouds marching across the horizon. 4 year old has asked if she can come and make slime today. Comprises mainly white glue and contact lens saline. Lovely. I think! Anyway, that sorts today as once she's here she'll get stuck in and have to be prised away later. Yes Mick cafes here do those cards where you get free coffee. A free one always tastes better, I think! The best of whatever you're up to today, everyone.

Good luck Kitty!

Good Morning Mick and all, some sun and some cloud in our corner of the S Welsh coast. Plenty of laundry to peg out on my new rotary line, it is one of those you can wind up, my sheets may be blown over to Devon. Ironing to do as I didn't get around to it yesterday. A delivery from the local greengrocers due this morning. DD's puppy had his second batch of injections yesterday, one more week and he can go out for a walk. Stay safe everyone.

Morning all from a bright North Leicestershire.

Scary day today - new hairdresser, hairstyle and colour - wish me luck.

Hoping to hear from gilly today.

Hoping everyone has a good day.

Good morning Mick and all his followers.
It’s a beautiful sunny morning in Suffolk and good progress was made in the garden yesterday. We have friends visiting tomorrow for lunch and I want to show off what we have achieved! I love your rope Gelisajams - I have seen them with climbing roses trained along them. We need a handrail on our steps and I had wondered about rope.
Our garden centre has a deli, butchers etc so I shall head there this morning for the weekend’s meat.
Yes, I have the flu jab. I paid for it while I was teaching as I get asthmatic if I get a bad cold. The doctors practice here give it to me. Mine is on Saturday in a couple of weeks as I am under 65 and DH has the over 65 one on the Sunday.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Good morning all from a bright, crisp Essex. Perfect autumn morning.

We’re going to my DB’s this morning for a coffee and to pick apples from his large orchard. It’s really getting too much for them as DH will be 80 in December and DIL not far behind. They are hale and healthy but the garden work is hard at this time of year.

Yesterday we met up with friends at a country pub for a lunchtime drink. I think we will continue to do lunchtimes as usually we do Friday evenings and during the winter it’s dark and remote to go out. We’ve been meeting up on a Friday evening for over 50 years. 9 of us! The same pub for the last 30 years.

I’m still in two minds whether to have the flu jab. I’ve never had it , but seems sensible now. ?.

Hope everyone has a pleasant day ?