Good Morning Saturday

No, not Rothley, janie but not far away. Our paths will definitely have crossed.

Ohh! It happened!!

I thought you were close Dragonfly!(and Kitty...Rothley? )
We probably already see each other along the path of life! My 6 sons did Holywell, grace dieu,grammar, Ratcliffe,Garendon, burleigh, l’boro college!! So you can imagine how many faces I know when I go shopping! But not names anymore, more stuff leaving my head than coming in! I’ll be quite vacuous in a short time! Haven’t mastered smiley faces yet, but just imagine there are several after this sentence!!! xx

The book box looks great.

I am in Loughborough too Janiepops so I would be happy with a meet up after this is over.

Scentia, I think it's lovely. Well done.

Janiepops I will definitely be up for an East Midlands meet up
just as soon as we are able.
Here is the book box. I am slightly disappointed with the feet as they look a bit small but they are all I’ve got and if I spend money on stuff it will defeat the object of making it in the first place. A bit of filler and finish wax then we are done.

Oh Purplepixie, bless you....
I guess you’re shielding. Does no one come at all?
Are you mobile, could you walk out anywhere?
I’m in Loughborough so you can’t be far away, in East Mids, perhaps we can all have an East Mids meet up in the Summer for tea and cake!
Hold it together Purple, sending good vibes to you, try and catch them!! xx

That's hard Purplepixie I suspect there are many people in Tier 3 who are alone and in the same position. We just have to hope these measures work and we can get back to seeing friends and family again.

Still learning I did wonder! Spell check can give lots of giggles - my daughter Veronica kept being called Verruca for a while. The subtitles on BBC Scotland news are extremely hilarious confusing. I think they use the same system as they do for England, which doesn't allow for the Scottish accent!

Hollysteer I know what you mean about motivation, or lack of same. I have days when I'm just sooo lacking in it Those days are usually grey and miserable and I just can't pull myself together. Thank goodness I have those tai chi classes to do! The ladies thank me for making them possible, but I thank them for coming and giving me some purpose! ?

A late good morning from a lovely bright north of Scotland. I went out to garden for an hour but spent three hours. Lots of folk went past and there has been a lot of chatting. Off to read the thread. Thinking of all of you with aches, or problems large or small and hope there is a little respite over the weekend.

Hi everyone from Oxfordshire.
Grey and damp today.
Only read a little way through the thread but will catch up later.
Grannygravy you sound a bit down...sending virtual hugs.
We are having the Grandchildren overnight so I am prepped and ready for cooking, painting, play doh, dressing up- anything really!
Have a good Saturday afternoon

Poor bull !

An enforced wait for my state pension mrswoo, as I'm one of those WASPI women. It did help to claim childcare credits for 7 years from my DD though, which I can see have made quite a difference, as I retired early.

Yes, I eagerly await the return of Gilly too. I do hope all turns out well for her.

That tough for you Purplepixie thats not living, its existing. I hope your situation improves soon one way or another for you. x

Good morning all from a very wet & windy Devon. Late start for me as I've not been sleeping well, yet another infection saw me started on yet another course of antibiotics yesterday. Quiet day planned just doing the jobs I fancy although I must make a Chilli & a Spag Bol. Might make a cake although I shouldn't (Diabetic Type 2 & blood sugars are too high)

Thankfully we are Tier 1 here so I can look forward to seeing DD & DGSs for Lunch on Wednesday, something to look forward to a I've got GP/Podiatry/Diabetic Nurse appointments Monday & Tuesday.

My DM is being a nightmare again, refusing to let the carers in, she is going to end up in Hospital again & it is looking increasingly likely that she will no be able to stay in her own home. All communications are by phone as she is in Lancashire in Tier 3, even if I felt well enough to tackle he 300 mile journey I couldn't stay with her, the mood she's in at the moment I don't want to see her although I love her very much. I am relying on a neighbour who keeps an eye out for her & phone calls from relevant agencies

I just hope I can have a day to myself today, I know it sounds selfish but the stress is affecting my health. I'm normally such a "glass half full" person, thank goodness for Gransnet & good friends who can make me laugh

Marydoll, sorting out your scarves reminds me mine have been used to decorate our front room. The whole room is strewn with scarves and cushions. Might do it today, or might use tomorrow's extra hour!

Thanks Dragonfly for your good wishes. ?

Well Kitty the way things are going I am making a point of doing what I can whilst I can. Any excuse to down tools and eat out I’m up for it.

Now Mary we all know you are the Imelda Marcos of clothes, scarves, shoes. ? Now does sorting out mean getting rid of or just tidying up ? Only asking.

Good morning from a dark and dismal East Midlands. Another day in the house with no visitors, how much more can a person take.

Good Morning all from drizzly Harrogate - Well where did yesterday go!! It went in a blur of 2 GC. I was supposed to have GS on his own, but DD1 asked if she could leave GD while she went to shopping. The shopping turned out to be for about 5 hours!! We took them to the park, but the slides and swings were wet, they had a play, then the two escaped and I had to run after them!!!. Collection time couldn't come soon enough! I cleared one floor of the lego bricks, clothes pegs, toy cars, and marbles - that was me completely knackered!!!
Hope all are feeling better, stay safe.

Just checked in with my coffee and see autocorrect has ‘fixed’ my scots language, ?, sorry Rabbie!

Good morning from Durham.
It’s dry, but very windy so it may not rain - as it has done every day this week!
DH’s blood tests didn’t go to plan yesterday - made worse as he’d forgotten his mobile and couldn’t let me know what was happening. After 3 hours with no news, I sat in reception and he appeared with injections to use over the weekend. Hopefully, they should boost his immune system to allow Tuesday’s treatment to go ahead. It’s been delayed once and I fear it may be abandoned if this becomes a regular thing. Both his stem cell transplant and another major treatment were cancelled altogether when he had similar problems last year.

Still have DD2s older dog here - so a walk with him soon. Washing’s in the machine but little else to get excited about.

We shouldn’t pry - but it would be beneficial (is that the right word) for some to know why Gilly hasn’t been posting? She was a daily regular so hope her DF, DH, and Friday Girl are all ok.

Hope everyone has the best day today-especially those with troubles. X

Good morning Mick and all from Rainy Row on the west coast. Yes a flu jab can give you a reaction and I hope you feel better soon but you still need a check up.
Carted bags off to the charity shop yesterday, one of the few still taking stuff and picked up a lovely Art Deco style clock for next to nothing. Shouldn’t stay and look, my own house is like the V & A, or an Egyptian pyramid, stuffed to the gunnels?
I’m uming and ahing (?) with my heating, off and on. Feel the responsibility now I’m on my own, just given in.
Elizabeth1 I’m glad you had a good nights sleep. I dreamt I had the choice of two men to be with, one dark and bearded, the other lighter in colour with glasses and rather intellectual. I chose the dark one. I’d arranged it myself by joining their party at S.Pancras station. Woke up feeling jolly. Frankly listening to people’s dreams is boring, so apologies.
Sar53 I get lots of scams and take not a blind bit of notice, don’t worry. One told me I was about to be arrested!
GrannyGravy13 I’m a glass half full girl too usually but level three is pushing me downwards. Struggling to motivate myself and bored stiff sorting cupboards.
Thoughts with those with troubles.

Good morning from West Yorkshire. I'm asking if anyone has any ideas for gifts for our granddaughter
who is not 'girly'. She is approaching 18 just after Christmas & would also like something pleasing for Christmas. She is an introvert, very intelligent, wears jeans & black tops, has a wonderful mop of long curly hair & always helps me if I ask. We are giving her money in fact but would like to buy a little something as a keepsake or just to give pleasure. Thanks for any suggestions you wise folks have!

Good morning everyone from Newcastle where its dry but quite windy. Not much happening here today although I will go for a walk up to the High Street soon.
I had a really bad night's sleep and was awake in the small hours with 101 things going on in my head.
Annapops I'm glad you managed to speak to your BIL and he's on the mend. Also, congratulations on your back-dated pension. I delayed mine for 6 years too and it was a lovely surprise when I got the back-dated amount.
marydoll I fear you are right about Gillybob. It does look as if she has decided not to return. I hope she knows that we are still thinking about her and hoping things are improving for her and her family.

Horrible morning, wet and wild, but no plans to do anything outdoors today. Made the festive mincemeat yesterday, usual quantity of 10lbs, which normally last two years. This year I won’t be making industrial quantities of mince pies for the family and various events so may still be using it in 2023.

Main project today is the cake, which DH loves as it reminds him of his grandmother and mother, whose recipe I use. Always useful to have some fruit cake about, though sad not to be able to share it. Can’t see DS being able to visit to collect either cake or pies, which he and DGS like so much. But at least it gives today a purpose. The worst part is lining the cake tin, I find. Does anyone else hate this job?

Shall be very sad not to hear more of Gillybob. It will be like not finishing a really engrossing book and not knowing whether the good outcome you were hoping for actually comes about.