Good Morning Thursday

Sorry to hear your sad news Urmstongran. I hope happy memories being you some consolation.

Welcome dwmxwg, did you throw the scrabble letters around to see what you’d get?
That really made me laugh LauraNorder!
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Actually I’m curious though! Such an unusual moniker.

Have a Happy Day on your Anniversary GrandMattie

Just popped back to say happy anniversary to grandMattie

And to Urmstongran

Morning everyone, from a damp NE, hoping it gets out later. Thanks Grandmafrench, we did have a visit from the nurse yesterday, but could only put temporary dressing on, still no sign of the correct one, and she will be back Friday or Saturday, so more waiting around!! Welcome to all newbies, and congratulations to all those celebrating.

EllenVannin this little tinker chews off the sunflower heads, then takes up to the fence to eat, very entertaining!

Jaxjacky, one of the squirrels here sits on hind legs ,arms folded staring at me through the patio door so funny as if it's telling me to get a move on. It looks so bossy.
They are lovely to watch and my cats keep their distance too.

Thanks Cherry I did* I suspected you were tired. No problem.

Good morning everyone. Pale blue sky and cool here in the Gower.

Feeling much more energised after yesterday's long sleep and another one last night. The most recent bout of seizures definitely knocked the stuffing out of me but I'll put on some music today and dance ?

It was lovely to see so many newbies on this thread yesterday and yet another today. ? to all of you. Sheepandcattle it's lovely to hear about life on your farm. I have fond memories of regularly visiting my mother's closest friend's farm when I was a child. I remember asking about the colourful bums of the sheep and the couched answer I was given. I also remember visiting during lambing and having a hand in helping (not really helping but my mother's friend was good enough to pretend I was). Thanks for the trip down memory road ? Where I live now we have to be careful when driving around as sometimes the sheep do make a breakaway and run up the road ?.

Sorry to hear the news about your friend Urmstongran ?.

I hope you read my message yesterday Marydoll and it cleared up any puzzlement.

Happy Anniversary to you and your DH grandMattie, enjoy your meal this evening ?? ?

... and then there was one.... hope to see you out of the doghouse soon!

Have a good day and stay safe everyone. Be kind to yourselves ❤️

Gingster, we'll probably take the 10 minute drive into Suffolk to avoid the restrictions. Defeats the object really but until they build a border wall.......

A quick good morning from S Lanarkshire, just had time to read through posts and say welcome to new friends. I love the idea of ‘clucking and collecting’ Nannytopsy, it seems to sum up how we are living at the moment.Thank goodness for the autumn colours just now.Here in the Clyde valley it’s just glorious and so comforting somehow in these anxious times, (although always a slight envy of all you coast dwellers!).
Have as good a day as possible all.

*Urmstongran*.
Welcome dwmxwg, did you throw the scrabble letters around to see what you’d get?
Thank you GrandmasueUK for the heads up, I didn’t know Portrait Artist was on, I’ll have to look on catch up.
Meant to say earlier KittyLester hope teapot son is okay.

Good morning everyone. The sun is now shining in Glasgow which emphasis the changing autumnal colours on the trees. Beautiful mix of russet and gold of different hues have now replaced colourful flowers in the garden.

Washing out, enjoyed hearing all the news on a FaceTime chat with both GDs and another FaceTime chat with DD2 in Australia where life is so much more back to normal compared to ours.
Flu jab done yesterday, only two of us in the surgery and no ill effects barr slight pain and stiffness in my upper arm.

Happy Anniversary GrandM ?
Urmston Sad news for you. ?

Good morning to our last remaining Doghouse member?

Enjoy your day everyone and best wishes to all facing challenges.

Fraser ????? Grass

Good morning from the North of Scotland. I am just back in from a wander in the woods and boy is is cold! I have had to wear my down jacket which I try not to do before November. It is only 4 degrees so I have decided not to put out the washing and I almost hesitate to break the magnificent spiders’ webs on the poles. The trees are particularly beautiful this week and although a friend in the US often said to visIt them in their fall, I honestly believe the variety of trees and scenery here must be just as lovely especially when you know all the best spots to go to. The reds and yellows are so brilliant even on the grey days that they are luminous. My already patchy Fraser I’d full of untidy holes where the red squirrels have been burying their treasure.
The C word: I downloaded a knitting pattern and ordered books for my ACs yesterday as I decided to prepare much earlier than usual.
urm so sad to hear about your good friend.
Best wishes to all who are unwell and are caring for family members. It is so hard in the best of times and even more difficult just now. Haven’t read the full thread yet but welcome all new people. Be kind to yourselves today.

Good Morning all from sunny Harrogate. The washing machine is busy now there is a chance of drying sheets outside. Hoe your freezer is sorted now, Mick.
Expecting a shop from Morrisons today, seems there is a lot that is not included!! DD1 will be going to Sainsburies later and I shall have a weary GD straight from school
DH is grumbling about his dairy free diet, but he knows I will stop nagging him about it if he carries it through.
I know I have problems with dairy (intolerance). He keeps mumbling it wont make any difference.

I was always told as a child, every day in every way things will get better and better - hope it works for you!

Good morning Mick and all who follow. I'm very rarely in time to post on this lovely thread but I do read it daily, so I recognise lots of names. Dry day here nr Manchester.

Missed Urmstongran's post yesterday so sorry to hear your news. Happy Anniversary to those members celebrating. Just a Tesco delivery today. Nothing else planned.

I suppose I could put some more washing on. My new (ish) machine has certainly earned its keep. I'm loving trying all its extra programmes. I'm so easily pleased.

I may use my beautiful Blackwing pencils (pencil nerd) for some sketching later. Portrait Artist of the Year inspired me last night.

Take care and be safe.

Oh dear, really sad to hear about a convincing fake poster. But in another way it’s good to know there wasn’t fatal accident. So some good news even if I was totally taken in.
Thank you for the heads up.

No we don’t Purplepixie but owing to circumstances we have stayed out here during most of this year.

Fortunately the ‘State of Emergency’ lockdown we endured in March, April & May doesn’t count to a 183 day stay.

We will be back in Manchester next month - to the cold and wet - and where Covid numbers are x5 higher than here!

Grannyowl and Ellan our cheeky squirrel..

Urmastongran -So sorry to hear you sad news. Do you live at Malaga all the time? Lucky things - we visited there years ago and it is so lovely. Enjoy!

Good morning from a sunny and bright East Midlands.

Steak and ale pie, chips and peas for tea tonight - hot cross buns to follow with lemon curd.

Stay safe and sane.Sending love and hugs to all who are suffering, depressed or just plain old fed up.

Good Morning All x.
Bright and sunny and very calm too, a beautiful morning.
Hooray, newspaper through my letterbox this morning after persevering on the phone yesterday.

I learned that a long-standing neighbour is going into a residential home. He's been in hospital for a while after having had a fall so he'll be missed around the area. I've known him for over 14 years and will miss his chatting at my gate. He's got dementia bless him which has been quick in taking a hold.

I love hearing about life on the farm from Sheepandcattle. We did have a farmer in the family once upon a time who worked on land in Haworth and who'd gained a degree in animal husbandry.
Another family lived on a farm in the IOM where we used to holiday years ago and I used to collect mushrooms on that farm. Mainly sheep, Loaghtans they were with a lot of long horns. I was a bit scared of them remembering back.

Some tidying and writing to do today then peel potatoes later for my dinner , so nothing strenuous. I might pop to the local shop just to get out on the move. I get myself out and about every other day if I can to stop myself from seizing up. It's all too easy to sit and fester if you don't have to move.

Have had my crumpets and hot choc so I'm happy now Don't know what the news is as I don't wish to see it. I've been watching the squirrels at play, it's more entertaining. The grass was cut with a knife and fork by the look of it, yesterday, so now the squirrels can find hidden peanuts.

Enjoy the day everyone and stay safe and well. Thoughts to our friends who are struggling one way or another.

Sadness for your neighbour Urmston, never the best of times. Take care all xx

Happy Anniversary to Mr&MrsMattie enjoy you dinner out. ??

Such sad news urm. It’s so true that we have to make the most of everyday.

georgesgran yes you’re right about * mommawolf* and resulted in lots of speculation about fatal accident .