Good Morning Thursday

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it is cold but sunny. How I like it at this time of year.

You'll miss your son grandMatte
One silver lining of the lockdown in our family is DS able to work from home (in his attic study) while the DC were "at school" downstairs. He has noticeably been more involved in their daily lives and sees how hard his DW works. They are about to get a puppy.....

Sar We changed our fuel provider once, years ago, and were thrilled when our bills plummeted until we discovered, to our horror, that the meter they were reading belonged to an empty house a few streets away.
After many phone calls we managed to extract ourselves but decided never to change a supplier again to save money.

Thanks for the photo Marydoll and for keeping us up to date with the absentees. I hope the Gillybobs are OK.

Lovely news Scentia
Sorry about your dear friend Dragonfly
Have as good a day as you can everyone.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a wet gloomy South Yorkshire. We had a ridiculously long (for us) walk yesterday out in the Peak District. It was raining when we set out but brightened up sufficiently to see a small herd of wild red deer up close(ish) on the way to the pub we were having lunch in. They are ‘residents’ and range that stretch of moor but we always feel quite privileged to see them. The sun really came out on the way back and we had sat down to look at the most amazing view. I said to DH “if this was the last thing I was ever to see in my life I would die happy!” Ironing for me today, and some food shopping later. Have a good safe day, folks.

Good Morning All x
Rainy, damp and miserable really.
Miserable being the operative word for me today as I've found myself phoneless again ! Yes, the bloomin' engineers have been fiddling about with external wiring and knocked MY phone out.

I feel selfish saying this but over the years where there is rank incompetency, it's always affected/ involved ME and nobody else---it would seem. It's draining, especially when you yourself have practised perfectionism throughout your life and you're faced with nonsense like this. Which is why I'm never tolerant when things go wrong . It's made me quite paranoid. Nobody seems to care any more.

To top it all I've just watched the 747 aircraft going into retirement, then watched outside as the one going to Wales flew overhead. These magnificent work-horses of the sky have served me well in my past long-hauls and it's sad to see them go and that upset me.

The only thing that has lifted my spirits somewhat are a fly-over of hundreds more geese. This has happened every morning this week. A fabulous sight.

I'll have to buck myself up otherwise I'll be in a low mood for the rest of the day and that's no good.
There's far more sadness about anyway, so I should think of that instead of acting like a brat.

A quick visit to the local shop and some tidying and polishing to do, that'll rid me of the angst

All will be well with DD this time Scentia, such great news x.

Thinking of Gilly and friends with their uphill struggles xx
Also anyone else who's a bit below par
Take care and stay safe everyone.

Morning all from a wet and very windy Ashford in Kent. Loved Marydoll’s picture of Troon beach. I spent every weekend and all school holidays from age 7 to 15 with my aunt and uncle there. They didn’t have children and I was one of eight so they ‘borrowed me’ . Piersland isn’t as expensive as you might think. I had my 50th there with 60 guests, most of whom stayed over for the full Scottish next morning!
Planning a quiet day (again), DH is sleeping.
Enjoy what you do today, to the fellow Scots take care! Sounds bad in my home county!

Good morning Mick and gang. Dull but still and dry in Anglesey, builders cracking on outside.
EV hope your spirits lift as the day goes on, you are usually so upbeat.
Pantglas how lovely to be able to put the sitting room back together and take credit for the new, fresh look. A photo tomorrow perhaps?
grandMattie I'm sure you'll make the best of the week left with your son before he jets off.
Beechnut hope the neck feels better soon.
MissChat nice haircut will feel good while you wait for the kitchen to be completed.
harrigran ~I agree, home is the best place to be at the moment.
Beauregard My goodness, boys being boys, glad they're both okay.
Scentia lovely news for you all, hope it all goes well for your daughter.
Sar52 Had our flu jab yesterday too, sore arm today too.
Last by no means least Dragonfly how sad about your friend and glad she wasn't alone.
Thinking of all who are sad today, coping with illness or loss.

Good morning Mick and everyone from a wet and windy Wales, although I think the wind has dropped a bit in the last hour.

I popped in to send best wishes to annsixty and hope all foes well with her operation.

As I'm only an occasional visitor to the Good Morning thread, I hadn't realised that gillybob is missing and I do hope she and her family are all right. It's worrying if someone disappears without anyone knowing what has happened.

Best wishes to all, I will carry on trying to sew face masks today. DH said it's like a production line; however, my nearly new machine is protesting!

Morning all from a very wet South Notts. I feel fortunate that I almost finished painting the shed yesterday when the sun was out. I determined to motivate myself and get it done instead of just thinking about it and putting it off.

Oh dear Ellan it's so easy to feel that someone has your name in a little black book isn't it when things like that happen to you and I understand your frustration.

Hope all is well with everyone especially those with worries or illness.

Good morning everyone , from Malta where it is a lovely day. Sunshine but slightly cooler temperatures which make walking so much more pleasant.

I had a 9am appointment at the bank, early for me, but I duly rose in time to do my aerobics before walking up to the village. Getting into the bank is like trying to get into Fort Knox. First you have to risk being attacked by the long queue of people waiting to get in, then you ring the bell and inform the policeman on duty who you are and what your business is, after which you gain entry.

Imagine my mounting irritation as I sat and waited for a whole hour before being seen. My financial advisor was full of apologies and blamed a mistake in his diary, but I was not happy. I’m over it now though. Had a restorative cappuccino sitting in the sun to restore my equilibrium.

Dragonfly my condolences on the loss of your friend. It is never easy to lose those dear to us but somehow Covid has made it that much harder.

I had a lovely message from the son of my friend who died recently,with a scan photograph attached showing twin babies! My dear friend would have been over the moon. They have had IVF treatment in Spain. The first attempt ended in miscarriage so these babies will be extra special.

Sorry you are feeling blue, EV, we all have those days so don’t beat yourself up about it. This too shall pass.

More tennis this afternoon, although I’m not that interested in the ladies, especially when they shriek every time they hit the ball!

Wishing everyone the best day possible .☀️

How wonderful Bellasnana that your friend's son will be having twins. I suppose it goes to show how life goes on. All babies are precious but these especially so.

Good morning Mick and all before me. It feels decidedly chilly today on the Angus coast, but there's plenty of blue showing so I live in hope that the sun will find a way through too

Scentia really happy to hear that your DD is expecting again! Wonderful news for you all and I'm sure all will be well this time

Nicola's new tightened rules announced yesterday don't really make a difference to life outside the Central Belt, although DD lives just a couple of miles on the 'right' side and will have to bear that in mind if she plans anything.

My gardener has just turned up to start cutting back the leylandii hedge, bless him. Even though it's just bordering onto fields, he keeps it down to about 10-12ft. It does a great job sheltering me from the east winds. I don't think he enjoys the job particularly - we've just spent half an hour outside chatting, reminiscing and otherwise putting the world to rights! I've now come back in to get warm - I wasn't dressed for that!!

I haven't read the posts yet, apart from the first one or two as I'm supposed to be "getting on" with things today. I do read them all and love them, in fact they'd take up my entire day if I let them! From yestrday - welcome to MissChat with her new kitchen;. I hope mancgirl's Virgin man (really?) put everything right;. Sar I hope you're feeling a bit brighter - 'down' is a horrid place to be;. Sark so glad your DD has a diagnosis for her awful headaches and that these pills do the trick, and Georgesgran I wish your DH every success with his new treatment. Have the best day you can, everybody ???

Good morning Mick and all from wet Harrogate. Just had my first order from Morrisons delivered on time! Putting a complaining DH on a dairy free diet to see if it will help his cough to vanish. I know it will be the most difficult thing I have ever done!! His parents were dairy farmers and he cannot see anything wrong with having loads of milk! Since the docs have been stumped and haven't suggested this, it's up to me. I had a similar cough a few years back and it turned out to be TB, but not the case with him!

Take car all, hope you are feeling better tomorrow - it will be a better day!

Another late good morning from a lovely bright S Lanarkshire, I seem to be perpetually hurrying these days but just want to say how nice to hear your news Scentia, I was in your DD’s situation once and remember both the grief and the joy, best wishes to you both. Condolences to you dragonfly on the loss of your friend, so very hard.

A late good morning to you all.

I've been up and about since 8 but this is my Pilates day, so by the time I've got ready for that then got showered again afterwards, time marches on. (Luckily I can still use the shower, but it's the pump which operates the pressure that's faulty which is why it has to be replaced). So, I've only skimmed through the posts, but sorry to read of your sad news, Dragonfly, ?.

Scentia that is good news for your DD and SiL. I hope all goes well.

I didn't realise Annsixty was having an op tomorrow so hope all goes well for that, too.

Thinking of all our regular posters who haven't been able to post in recent months/weeks and I hope they are feeling a little stronger today. ?

Good morning everyone. It's a pleasant day here in the Gower.

I'm having my hair cut this afternoon and it can't come soon enough as I'm starting to look like a shaggy dog again ?

Thanks Susan I'm feeling much better ?. Conserve some energy to enjoy being with your gorgeous grandchildren ?

I didn't return yesterday to say I remember weebles Grandmafrench but I do remember them very well as my niece1 loved them. Do you know the song with these lyrics "I get knocked down, I get up again, you are never gonna keep me down". That's me ?

I read about that burst pipe Nortsat and wondered if you'd been affected. I'm glad it's sorted now.

My niece2 miscarried Scentia but went on to have a very robust little boy. Lovely news for your DD and SilL, I'm sure she will have a healthy bouncing baby ?

Sending you my warmest condolences dragonfly ?

Best of wishes to those of you, or your loved ones, having hospital appointments today.

Take care if you are out and about today. Find a laugh or a smile along the way ❤️

Just popping back to see if you've had a call yet Urm, hope the little warrior is feeling better today.

Also anyone else who's a bit below par
Ellan I don't play golf, but I understand playing below par is good, so there's something to cheer about!
If it helps, you are welcome to "talk" to me about anything, even Merseyside weather; can't be worse than Melbourne's right now, but not at 3.00am, please!
Goosd HealtOoRoo

Good morning all from a now sunny Glasgow. I am in at the coo’s tail due to a disturbed night and weird dreams, one of which I was on the black stallion in a current advert, galloping through woods and being pelted with various objects. Goodness knows why I deserved such treatment!

A lovely surprise garden visit yesterday from DD1 and GD2 who was off school yesterday enjoying a day with Mummy and suggested, let’s go to Granny’s. We managed an hour together before a rain shower ended the visit.

Two weeks of a tighter lockdown is not a lot to ask from NS and I hope people follow our very clear guidelines and think of others. ?

I am delighted to hear your op is imminent now Annsixty and I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery back to a pain free life. ?

Enjoy your day everyone and as always, kindest thoughts for our friends who are suffering with worries or illness.

Good morning everyone from a dull, breezy but mild north Kent.
Nothing much planned today; I have an "empty" as DH is playing golf, so will start another watercolour project. Will also have a rummage through my wardrobe as we are going out to meet friends tomorrow for a pub lunch and will have to find something suitable to wear rather than the usual casual clothes. Feeling a bit apprehensive as it is the first time since March that we are going out for a meal, but the pub has all the appropriate precautions in place, so should be fine.
Scentia congratulations on the news from your DD; we have had similar experiences in the family and well remember the sorrow and joy.
Best wishes to Annsixty for tomorrow.
Hope everyone has a good day. Stay safe

Good morning from Durham, where after a rather wet night the sun is shining.

After a run later I will join an online dance class for a little more exercise and fun. Thursday's have normally been our NT or EH days out but not today. We're holding out for a trip to Melrose next week. A cottage has been booked for a while now and we intend to go on a couple of long walks. However, after hearing in the news about possible further restrictions in the NE, we may not be allowed to travel. Feel rather ? but at the same time the virus is spreading like wildfire up here and something else needs to be done to help bring it under control.

Take care everyone, I know there are quite a number of people suffering so much at the moment. I too am missing those regular posters. I do hope their troubles are resolved soon.

Good morning all.
Thank you all for your good wishes, I will be packing my case shortly and praying that I don’t get a call today which means my COVID test was ok.
As I have hardly been out since March and only to the hospital twice in the last two weeks it would be so ironic if it were positive.
I expect to be a new woman ( the old one is pretty worn out) by this time next month and will match you all walk for walk and house job for house job.

Aw Rufus, you're so accommodating towards a moaning old bat though you might be sorry you suggested we " talk " !
You'll now be in the land of nod with your clock going forward, so hope you have a good night.

The weather doesn't know what to do at the moment but I guess rain isn't far on the horizon, though it's not cold as I've got the patio door open.

Looking at the 747 news again reminds me of happy times and even happier when I can say that I was invited into the cockpit in flight ( 1982 ) going over the Middle East towards India, taking in all the controls and listening to voices from other aircraft. What a memory. It wouldn't happen now !
It was a Singapore 747 with a delightful crew.

The pilot/officer at the time used to be a fighter pilot, he was from Singapore and on his way home for a break.

I haven't looked at the Aussie Daily Mail yet so don't know what your weather's like or how the virus is doing. You'll have probably seen our news about the dreaded lurgy spreading like wildfire. They don't want to go in lockdown over the water in Liverpool because of the hit it will have on the economy so I'm not sure what they propose doing.

Anyway, I shouldn't grouse about my life as I'm luckier than most in this age bracket in that I'm still capable of many things and also mobile so I'll tell myself to shut up.

Stay safe and well you never know, you might get to give Freda an airing before the summer's out. x

A warm "Hello", (too late for "Good Morning), to you all from a very wet Cambs.,

CherryCezzy, (&*Grandmafrench*), Thank you, you made me smile. I think a lot of us feel like the "Weebles" during this tough time. As long as we keep coming up again, we'll be OK..!!

Sorry you've sad news of your friend dragonfly

EllanVannin, I think "Rufus" got the golf-term right, but we all know that, in health/feelings "under par" means not so good, as you said. hope you pick up & feel more cheerful soon.

Very best wishes Annsixty for your op., we are all wishing you well.

Marydoll, thank you for keeping us in touch with our absent friends, give them, (& yourself), our regards.

Take Care Folks

Fingers firmly crossed Annsixty ?goodness knows you have waited in such pain long enough for this op. ????

gillgran glad to be of service ?. You can't keep a good weekend down ?

Sending by best wishes to you for tomorrow Annsixty. You've waited far too long for this .... half marathon before long ? ?

Not weekend! Weeble ?