Good Morning Friday

Good Morning All x.
Not particularly light outside as yet but it looks dry from what I can see.
Speaking of dreams, just before I woke up I was trying to shake a large Axminster runner it was so heavy and kept folding. Even the colour was something I wouldn't have chosen---mustard ! ? It did have big flowers on it. What a peculiar dream.

Whether the heating engineer will get in touch I don't know but it's a good job it's not too cold yet, though in the evenings it's a bit miserable without a bit of warmth so I put the fire on for a couple of hours. The heating actually works but I'm scared that it fires up again after being switched off so I've left it alone in case it does it again.

Workmanship definitely isn't the same as it was because in the big house where I once lived there were 13 radiators and a big Potterton boiler and nothing went wrong. I'm very disillusioned when any work is carried out now. Nothing is the same as it was. Oh dear, I'm off again.

I might get a visit from D today with a heap of paperwork I want to go through. To cut a long story short when GD lost her partner this year----the dad of her children---she was jumped on by social services for " neglecting " the children but at the same time she'd needed support for the depression she was suffering and didn't receive it, hence why 3 of the children were put into foster care and D has the 3 older ones with her and then of course Ruby-Lou got out of hand with her behaviour and is in a private clinic in Durham. Nobody knows what's going to happen to the poor child.

The paperwork pertains to a court case this coming Monday probably via video-link I'm not sure, but GD wants her mum and I to support her. I'm going to study the paperwork for any anomalies or fabrications that there might be because GD is not a bad person and brought the children up to the best of her ability under difficult circumstances when her partner was in and out of hospital for the past couple of years suffering from lymphoma.

Empathy is not high on the list of social workers I'm afraid, but scoring points is. GD has a lawyer so I hope he's up to scratch because our whole world has been turned upside down. It's been an horrendous year with lockdown making things worse but I'm strong and will stand tall against anyone and providing I've got my notes in front of me I'll fight, although this isn't a case of blood being thicker than water in that it's my GD, it's about her rights and also those rights of the children too.
I aim to stamp out any hearsay and also fabricated evidence, as the knives will be out.

GD is not mentally strong at the moment and this is what she fears most as regards the children being with her, which is why she had been reluctant for help in the first place but with no support being given to her how is she expected to cope ? Initially there was, in March, then it fizzled out as soon as lockdown came. None of them had time to grieve over the loss of their dad. I'm disgusted with SS to be quite honest. Aren't they supposed to offer help and support ? Not whip up all the children and take them away from a vulnerable mother.

BTW, I " haven't mattered " in all this because I'm old and stupid----they'll find out otherwise

Apologies for the long Sermon, but you can only keep quiet for so long with this going on and I do have a knack of " shutting off " so that it doesn't cloud my brain, thankfully.
What I don't want/need is pity nor sympathy as I'll deal with it as best I can.x

Anyway, after me crumpets, I hope everyone is alright and Mick I hope you don't have another of your turns---low blood sugar probably, so stay well.
Remain safe and well along with thoughts to those who aren't feeling very clever xx

Good Morning everyone from warm, overcast S of France.

Seems as if Friday is ‘overcast’ for many today. Lots of damp, depressing, grey, dispiriting stuff happening.....and that’s not just the government....so even some normally doughty Grans are struggling.

Sorry to hear about your DD, Scentia. Think you do need to say something..to someone. You know her, why would you imagine a situation which you know isn’t right. If it’s not due to her absent (?) DH or real anxiety about her own health...and she won’t open up to you.... then you’d want to share your concern, I’m sure. Fingers crossed it’s just a bit of a blip in this mad world we struggle in.

Susan what a shock for you. With no delays to treatment, she’ll probably start to see much improvement quickly. Let’s hope so. Try not to worry and you’re able, as always, to make a huge and helpful difference caring for those littlies.

A bit of a bummer, Beauregard, especially when you felt it was going to be ok. But if they totally switch off and care for themselves above everything, life will hopefully get back on an even keel pdq. ??? to you all and DON’T stress.

Another nice incarceration for you, Lins ? We’ve got everything crossed it’ll make a proper difference and maybe Wales will set an example because not much else seems to be working, does it? Keep busy and keep on going, so the time flies.

Waiting in for a delivery - new shoes for DH. I’m envious, though a re-vamp of my shoe storage has shown almost no wear for most pairs since the Spring. Feeling more like Cinderella each day! Nope, can’t think like that....we could be ill, so I shall just polish my shoes and save them for future occasions when I’m regularly out and abouting in polite society once again. ???? After the DHL flying visit, we’ll mask up and do the weekend grocery run, since edibles are getting a bit thin on the ground chez nous! #lazytypes

Marydoll your garden table? ? That has to be the final indignity.....but at least it wasn’t tracked all over your home before breakfast - and you won’t have to bend to clear it up! #almostawinthen #consideratecat!

Here’s hoping you all find a small ray of light and hope today, if you have pain or worries. Small miracles do happen and we need to stay strong, fit and well while we cope with so many of life’s buggerations - especially now. So United Grannies! Warm wishes for a decent day, all, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing.

Hugs, as always, from a foreign land ????

Beechnut me too!!

It got me confused when I came back to read CC90 ?

Good morning all from a dreich morning on the Angus coast where I'm having a lazy day lying in bed still and reading all the posts on here. There are so many worries on top of the Covid ones and it's so hard when it's our DC's we're worrying about. There's that feeling as a mother that we should be able to "Kiss it better" and the feeling of impotence when we can't. ??

My classes went well yesterday and it was so lovely to see everyone again. My classes are usually large and last 90 minutes, but these small intimate groups in classes that last only 45 minutes are a joy. But boy am I tired after four hours!!

Today is going to be a gentle catch-up with tasks around the house sort of day and I may make a pot of curried sweetcorn soup for myself. It was a family favourite in days gone by and I fancy a wee bit of nostalgia. Make today the best you can everyone and let tomorrow take care of itself. ???

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny north Kent where there’s not a cloud in the sky.
Just off with DH to walk to his allotment where I shall supervise harvesting of veg and carry out a general inspection. Might get the hoe out just to show willing!
See my pesky squirrels have relatives north of the border Marydoll. I have to put netting across my pots and keep a beady eye on the flower beds where I have planted tulip bulbs. DH keeps a primed water cannon loaded and ready which does send them scampering over the fence, but they soon return; think all parties enjoy the chase!
Hope you all have a good day

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Overcast and still in South Yorkshire. We will have rain later. I slept badly last night despite having had a lovely walk yesterday in a park on the edge of the city. We haven’t been there for years and the trees were glorious. Called on DD on the way home to find that our GS has to self isolate all through the half term holiday because a boy he sits a desk but one away from in his maths class has tested positive for Covid. He was railing at the injustice of it, and I am so sad for him. Being cut off from his friends and his sport will be like hobbling a racehorse (not going to be a heap of fun for his parents either), but he’ll suck it up and do what he needs to do. The only thing consoling him is that he isn’t the only one. To all who are struggling today, heartfelt good wishes. Stay safe and have a good day, folks.

Good morning from a rather grey and dismal looking South Yorkshire.

Waiting in for the engineer to come and fix the house alarm so can't leave the house just yet. It's been almost 3 weeks of waiting in for things to be fixed since the power surge ruined so many of our electrical things. Goodness how long it will be before I can get the cooker hood sorted as the existing one can't be fixed and we go into tier 3 on Saturday. I'm a bit fed up about it all to be honest, but hey ho, no point worrying.

Sorry to read of the worries and concerns of some of my fellow GM's and hope things resolve themselves positively very soon. ?

Grandmabatty, we do have blasted squirrels. Thanks for that.

Now any suggestions on how to stop a cat poohing on my garden table? ?

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from another wet Day in Morecambe Bay. I do wish it would dry up as I’ve got gardens to put to bed for the winter and I try not to work once the clocks change. There seems to be a lot of family problems at the moment in one form or another. It’s horrible when you can’t really do anything.
I hit the wrong button and sent a smiley face instead of flowers yesterday so I will compensate. Take care and stay safe everyone ???

Pleasant morning though rain probable later so when I have got both of us sorted out we will do the weekly Tesco run. Must check stores first as I plan on making mincemeat and C cake this weekend. Not much else on the horizon but hoping for the best possible weekend for us all.

Marydoll I would suspect squirrels have been at your bulbs. They've certainly feasted on mine. Someone on a gardening thread suggested grating coal tar soap into the hole when you plant bulbs. I'm going to try that.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I turned the heating right down yesterday and am now regretting it.
You're right about us all knowing someone with the virus Urms and I hope you are also right about it weakening. Wouldn't that be good.
Troubling about DD Scentia I hope she feels better soon.
You must be so proud of DGD Gingster

Bitter sweet for us as the cafe opens at the community shop today. DH was founder and heavily involved in its beginnings but now he is too poorly (not covid) to attend this milestone and our pianist DGS can't perform at the opening due to covid rules. I'll go along though and wish the new team well.

I still miss Gilly's Friday girl. Sending good wishes to all those not 100% .

Good morning Mick and all. A damp start here on the S Welsh coast. Our National lockdown starts here at 6 pm until November 9th. Keep a watchful eye on your daughter Scentia poor love. An anxious time for your family Beauregard but they are young and sensible, try not to worry ?
Domestic chores for me today and I will ring the butcher with an order soon. Take care everyone and have a pleasant day.

Good morning Mick, ‘morning all. Another wet day here in South Lanarkshire, the worst thing about that is the number of times I have to dry off a damp dog. Hey ho!

Not much happening, I think I’ve decided on a paint colour for the living room so a trip to B&Q could be the highlight of my day.

Take care of yourselves.

Good morning All from a soggy Polmont. It does not look nice out there. I'm going out later with dd and dgs to The Range to have a look at their Christmas stuff. Dd works from home Monday to Thursday and gets stir crazy on a Friday so likes to get out. It won't be a long visit as dgs won't take kindly to being stuck in the buggy for too long. That's all I have planned for today. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a brightening Colchester. Feels warm and damp.
Tidying and cleaning as we have house viewings this weekend. The agent will be doing them as we are travelling down to Hampshire to spend some time with DS and bring him back tomorrow to pick up his car.
We would've liked to have visited my parents who live on the South Coast but can't because of our tier 2 status that we carry with us wherever we go. DS is exempt as he is in the military and so can have a work and family bubble (with careful precautions)

That’s very good Maw and pretty well echos my own philosophy - one day at a time!

Good morning from Durham. Another fabulous sunrise, but not sure what the weather has in store for us later.
Tier 2 here (was 3) so allowed to meet a friend in her garden after work - almost dark and Baltic (cold) but so nice to see a different face.
Hospital this morning with DH for his blood test prior to Chemo next Tuesday. His peripheral neuropathy’s getting more painful at night and he’s very down, as PN’s usually permanent and he dreads it getting worse. While he’s there DD has left a juicer machine in her hall for me - she’ll be at work, so I’m not actually ‘mixing’ with another household - just pick it up and go and I’ll pop my mask on.
Walk later with DD2’s older dog, the youngster had his op yesterday, so he’s back home and we’re hanging onto the other for a day or two.

Hope everyone has the best day today and special thoughts for those with extra worries. X

Urms When I heard the news I immediately thought about your posts during the time your Covid warriers were in the midst of the virus and how they had been affected with fatigue and breathlessness. Hope they are all well now. I expect it will be a similar experience for ours.

Good morning Mick and everyone else from blowy and slightly damp Anglesey. Light rain coming your way Pantglas.
No sign of the builders yet. Two gable ends to go, then finishing the plinths and the window reveals.
Fingers crossed they finish soon, we’ve been living behind blue plastic window covering and covered scaffold since July.
Hope your daughter feels brighter today Scentia, must be so very hard to be pregnant during this horrid pandemic, lots of anxiety. I suppose you can only stay close and keep an eye on her.
Gingster your poor little one who fell, they do go faster than their little legs sometimes don’t they. Well done to the little poet too and what a good prize.
Good wishes to all those feeling under the weather or downright miserable. I hope your day improves.
Wishes too to the many who will have posted before I finish typing.
The BBC have just said brighter weather on the way and I’m about to watch Rip Off Britain from the comfort of my big warm bed.
Have a better day than yesterday everybody.

Good morning all from N Bucks where it has stopped raining.
Especially thoughts to those worried about their family - Scentia, Susan, Beauregard and all others . It is so hard when there is little you can do. For those who pray, that is often all there is.
I saw this yesterday and while I would be lying to say I always follow the advice - it does make sense. See what you think and I wish everyone a pleasant day.

Good morning from Malta where the sun is shining and the sky is blue.

grandMattie, enjoy your lunch. I know Ramsgate well and my (favourite) nephew lives there.

Scentia

Nothing much on the cards for me today apart from my weekly hairdo. I usually walk there but now we have to wear masks all the time I don’t think I can do it. Twenty minutes walk, then half an hour or so at the hairdresser, then twenty minutes walk back without taking it off. The car needs a run but I need the exercise

Hope you have the best day you can. ☀️

Good morning, I think it is drying up here in Leicestershire.
Going to B&Q to buy an extension cable for the car battery charger we bought yesterday for DH’s car. It really isn’t t going out enough.

Scentia sorry to hear about your DD. As others have said it is not long since her miscarriage and she is probably anxious.
Well done to your DGD gingster it is lovely she has settled so well.
I was up at 6 taking our bin out kitty!
Sorry to hear about your SiL Beauregard the virus looms ever closer.

No Friday girl again but we are thinking of you Gilly.