Good Morning Friday

Morning all from South Notts where the weather isn't really doing anything but I think showers have been forecast. I may visit my sister if she isn't feeling too rough. If she isn't up to it then it'll be another quiet day at home. Haven't read through the thread yet but well, another week has gone by.

Fabulous looking cake Sar looking up to professional standards I'd say, I can just imagine getting my face round that.

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

It’s rotten when whatever ails us strikes out of the blue grandMattie. Hope your particular wonky pills kick in soon to allow you to carry on with your day?

Morning Michael and all, mixed up weather wise on the west coast. Busier than usual here as my bubble daughter and son staying, doing practical things and last night out for a meal with GD too. As we might have tougher restrictions next week, thought we would get that in. My right arm is killing me, no lymph nodes there now and I think I must have been lying awkwardly in the night, or too much use of IPad! As I don’t drink now, a couple of wines affects me and I think gives me cramp.
New kitchen blinds fitted yesterday but I’m not crazy about them. Wish I had gone with my first choice, which was brighter.
All the best to those with troubles.

Good morning from sunny Colchester.
Just sat down with a cuppa to watch a live stream of DS passing out from initial Navy training. We can't be there nor are they having a proper parade because of Covid but we are very proud all the same.

Thought you would like it Marydoll. I bought it as a treat to myself as I haven’t been out and about shopping for months now?. Our only local garden centre in this area which you will know?. The restaurant is open and very well organised should you fancy a trip for cake and coffee.

Striped ? lightbulbs, Banksydoll? Yum! ???
Suddenly felt very odd earlier, labyrinthitis strikes again. So, a day spent being very careful how I move, waiting for wonky pills to work, ditto paracetamol for attendant, hideous headache...

Another sunny day here in Malaga ?
Good morning everyone. I’m late because I’m sharing an iPad with Himself these days and he’s been reading the newspapers on it. He’s making us a coffee right now (good man) so I’ve picked it up.

No messages yet from our Covid warriors. Good.

After breakfast we plan a walk up into Arroyo as I need to buy a few birthday cards. One of our LWW has a birthday next week and there are a couple of others close behind.

We shall probably just sit in the gardens this afternoon before I meet a friend at 8pm for G&T in one bar then stroll down the long road, the Mar y Sol to our favourite Chinese restaurant. We shall sit on the huge terrace - it’s still nice and warm in the evenings.

Right, my coffee has arrived. I shall settle down now to read all your posts. Hope Friday is good to us all. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good morning from a very blue skied Kent! Rain forecast this afternoon. Marydoll just imagining you armed with spray paint and knowing where you live - watch out for the boys in blue! You’ll be huckled into the back of one of their vans! I expect to read about it in the local rag! I read it online every week so that I know who has popped their clogs when I then speak to my mother! Lucky to have her still, she’s 88.
Lovely email from Marydoll last night, trying to catch up on 43 years.
I know I’m somewhat new to this forum but I’m already enjoying following everyone’s posts. What interesting things you all get up to - even under these strange times. What will we be reading about if we ever go back to ‘normal’
Stay safe all!

It would be lovely to meet up with you MellowYellow. Some of us met up in Glasgow in January and enjoyed getting to know one another. It seems a lifetime ago now and such a contrast in lifestyle has happened since then. ?

Good morning. It's another glorious start to the day on the Angus coast. As well as the gardener yesterday, I had two other garden visitors yesterday, which means I am all chatted out! They were all at different times of course to abide by the rules. Then a WhatsApp from DD making sure I wasn't too lonely. Nothing happening today but lots to do and time to read all the posts on here. Have the best day everyone ☺️??

What a busy thread this morning! Loved the unicorn cake - so clever and imaginative - and Marydoll’s plans for her can of paint. Nothing so inventive here where, after a bright start, the clouds are massing. Main excitement is a Tesco trip but we enjoyed having friends for coffee yesterday and I realised I need to make much more effort to ask friends in while we are still allowed to.

Like so many I think of Gilly every day and hope we may get some news of her soon even if she doesn’t feel able to post. And greetings to the banned posters who we miss.

Pot envy! ?

The new pot

Morning everyone from an overcast south Cornwall. Have a good op Ann, am so pleased the day has finally come. Can't wait for mine!
Woke to a sad message telling me a good friend has been sectioned and is in our county mental hospital. She is a sensitive soul and I can only think the current situation has affected her badly.
Sar, that cake!!! My 4-year-old granddaughter would love it! Still sorting my flat for her 5th birthday party tomorrow, just parents, 3 year old brother and her cousin, but she'll love it anyway. Her mum is bringing all the food so that's simple. They're in the process of moving house hence the party at mine.
I love this group. One day I hope to meet some of you and will happily travel miles to do so. One day.....
The best of days to all of you.

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow. You will note our weather update as I follow on from Marydoll.
Welcome to the world of spray painting Marydoll. The only ones I could find in the 80s were car paints which were ok but now there is such a range of paint colours and finishes to transform whatever I want. I bought a spray gun last year for larger projects. ?. A gold finish inside lampshades gives a warm glow ?

First thought of the day is the hope that all goes well for you annsixty I like your positivity that you will be a new woman in a month. You will indeed.
Old I second the wrong poster was punished. It’s a farce!
Haste ye back Maw?

Our tighter lockdown begins tonight for two weeks in an attempt to slow down the rate of spread. No surprise in our area as Glasgow is the largest city with the highest population.
It is what it is and no great inconvenience if it stops more people contracting the virus. ?

I treated myself to a new garden pot yesterday and I’m so pleased with it I think I may need another?

Hope everyone has a pleasant day and best wishes for a better day to those who are coping with troubling times.
Still in my thoughts too gilly, hoping your troubles ease soon.

Good morning from a sunny, but very chilly north of Scotland, only 3 degrees but still “warmer”. Than yesterday. Soup making for the weekend, then making bramble jam. I have picked the brambles over three days so it it going to be a big batch. The tennis will hopefully be exciting this afternoon, because of the qualifiers there are several new faces which is making it very interesting. I shall tidy up in the front garden Because then I shall have several chats over the wall ?. That has always been the case but even more so in these strange times. The cyclists are out in force already and they all wave which is lovely. It is like bank holiday weekend every weekend here still. Best wishes to annsixty today and to all other posters whether posting or looking in.

Paint is the sort of colour I’d like marydoll. No inspired guesses here, did wonder if you’d thought to add some to the new garden pots or renovate some old ones. Maybe paint faces on a fence??? Enjoy whatever it is, be brave .

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Chilly but bright again.
I've been showing a builder my problem chimney. He was very nice but insisted he wasn't a roofer and mumbled under his mask about old buildings.
I hope AnnSixty's procedure goes well today.
I hope Gillybob and clan are ok.
My DGC are coming to stay nearby with their other DGP this weekend. I hope we can see them. The new restrictions make it awkward.
Hoping you all have a good day.

Good morning from a grey but dry NE.
Can't believe it is Friday already, where did the week go ?
Family have all had colds and sickness and not been in touch for quite some time so I messaged teenage GD to get the news. I knew she would have her phone to hand.
DIL is having to shop for more clothes because the girls must not wear their uniforms for school, spent a frustrating hour or two trying to transfer money to her bank, website wasn't working. Went on DH's computer and it worked first time, not the website obviously, must be my computer.
Take care everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.A day of rain forecast.

Today is our Henry day then pick up DGD from school and back for a sleepover.She wants to make the box Henry’s car came in into a bus.We have bought the paint but could maybe do with Banksydoll and her spray can down here!

Hope you are continuing to feel better Cherry and best wishes to Ann for today?

????to Maw,Charley and Phoenix.

Thinking of gilly and all with worries and struggles?

Good morning Mick and all, sun is out here in S Hants Banksydoll could you please autograph the calendar I have of yours please?
Beechnut our little library is open limited hours, returned books in a box outside, 15 mins per person, one at a time, inside. All fine when the weather is dry.
Carpet man coming this morning to measure up for hall, stairs, landing, l.room and kitchen flooring. The carpet must be at least 18 years old! Kitchen I think we’ll go with karndean, neither to be done until the kitchen is replaced ?November.
Friday is local pub visit, outside with heaters, it will be chilly, so thermals will be deployed!

Have a peaceful day all, especially those struggling.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Maple is spot on with our weather; it ain’t looking good, and it’s cold. We spent the afternoon waiting in for the plumber yesterday, who phoned to ask if he could pop in and service our boiler after his next job, but his next job turned out to be a nightmare so he didn’t get round to us. He was very apologetic, but there’s nothing spoiling here and he’s a friend so we forgave him! Nothing much on the cards for us today except to go and order a new laptop and look at printers. Have a safe and happy day folks.

Good morning everyone oh I’d just love a long lie I’m soooooo cosy in my bed this morning having had a wonderful nights rest. Never mind the suns shining the sunshine always lifts my spirits. What a job I’ve had trying to send my daughter in law flowers from next (she’s not too well at the moment after having her flu jab) I’m sure she’ll feel better tomorrow it’s a golf today for DH hope he wears warm clothes it feels a little chilly. I’m hoping to get out for a wee run in my carers car it helps with my mental health to get out and about for ten minutes have a good day everyone and dad as yer telt

Good morning Mick and all.
It’s SUNNY in Suffolk this morning!
The dry afternoon we were expecting yesterday didn’t arrive so I finished ALL the ironing. Now I want to finish an area of the garden. Plant boxes to be placed and filled, membrane to lay on paths and gravel to be spread. I think we will feel very smug if we can get it done by tomorrow evening.
Rather than TGIF, I now think GGIF - good grief it’s Friday! Despite living a quiet life these days, time just races by.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.