Good Morning Monday

Good morning everyone from north Kent where there it is lovely and bright with no clouds. Different from yesterday where it poured down most of the afternoon. DD came for a garden visit with GS2 just as the heavens opened. Fortunately we have a large awning on the back of the house which was unwound. We were dry and snug underneath it despite the odd drip of rain. Now have the task of drying it off before it can be wound up.
DH has gone off with a song in his heart and a spring in his step to play golf; I now have an empty Marydoll; commiserations on your disappointments.
Taking my car for its annual service later today. The garage is about 30 minutes away, so will drop it off for collection tomorrow. I feel quite excited at the thought of two trips out in 24 hours!
Glad to hear the news about BlueSapphire; when I was a lowly lurker I looked forward to reading her news as I lived in Northampton for several years, so a ? to her.
Hope everyone feeling a bit down or worried have a brighter day. Stay safe

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where I'm sitting in my car in the rain waiting for DH to emerge from the surgery. He's just gone for blood tests but there's part of me that wants someone to notice how poorly he is and give us both support. I don't want him whisked into hospital so maybe I'll keep stum.
You will be missing your boy Grandmatte it's natural. But you wouldn't have missed him coming back.

Sorry to hear your hand is painful Marydoll. virtual healing balm on its way.
Have as best a miserable wet Monday as you can.

As usual, late to the feast! But it's a bright grey day on the Angus coast, with a little bit of blue sky and an indication of sun. What more could a body ask for. Grandmattie I think your DH is a wise man with his "things to do today" list. I have one in my head but usually manage to ignore it! Sometimes I tell myself that that's the joy of living alone, but I realise I need to be firmer with myself. I have an outpatient appointment down at the health centre today which was put on hold in March - surely a step in the right direction - after which a trip to the High Street is in order to buy some birthday cards. Such excitement! I hope everyone has the best day possible. Let's all mile each time we feel a wobble coming on. I'll be back in later to read all the posts. ???

Good morning Mick and all from Anglesey where the wind is blowing a hoolie, auto correct just said hoodie which made me giggle as I pictured lots of youngsters in the usual hoodie and jeans around the hips scooting at speed across the garden.
Have had a brief skim through the posts and note that so many of you are feeling low today, perhaps it’s the clocks going back on top of Covid and no hugs.
Let’s just march on through Christmas, by then the days will be getting longer again and we’ll be in to spring before we know it, a vaccine and sunshine will see off the naughty virus.
Have a nice day everyone, deep breath, shoulders back and on we go.

Good morning Mick, Annie and all.
So far, it is bright and sunny, so I decided to wash the throws on the settees. Then the cushion covers had to join them. Oh my, all the feathers were making a bid to escape. Think I will have to make some more under slip covers, to try and contain them.
Yesterday we saw DD and SIL for lunch. I had rung DD, early on and didn't realise they were away in their camper. But they came, and it was lovely to see them. I ate too much, but sticky toffee pudding is hard to resist.
Just pootling and faffing today. I would like to get a beautiful hydrangea cutting planted, before it overtakes it's temporary pot, and then there are bulbs to plant. Fingers crossed I have a fruitful day, instead of a wasted one.
Sending thoughts out to Gilly and all others who are absent lately.

Have a good day one and all.

Good morning from Durham. A wet start, but it’s brightened up. Funny weekend as I’d posted a new thread that seemed to annoy some GN’s! (Took it to heart, but a PM reassured me some can find fault with anything). I’m fairly new here, so perhaps I’m on a steep learning curve.

DH has gone to the Surgery for another blood test, as the sample taken on Friday shows he’s not able to have tomorrow’s procedure. He’s had ‘treatment’ over the weekend, so hope it’s up to scratch now. I fear if he had these setbacks regularly, the treatment may be abandoned.

Annapops - keep promising myself a visit to Ushaw, it’s only a few miles away, but with DH almost housebound it’ll have to wait.

Window cleaners have just appeared so I’ll have to go, but hope everyone has the best day today - with special thoughts for missing GNs and those with troubles. X

Good morning Mick and all who follow. It's a damp morning in Greater Manchester. I can hear the cars on the road but haven't seen then yet.

DP just brought me a coffee, which was nice. He's gone off to work in his garden office which has no heating so he's wearing his coat and cap. He's just put on the heating in the house for me. What a treasure.

He bought me an Iris for my birthday which is the most beautifully engineered brass instrument for making circles. He is so good to me. I loved it when he showed me a video of it but I couldn't justify getting it. However I've decided to make C..........s cards with round pictures

I'm another one who has been feeling down for a few days. I became eligible for my pension and finally paid off my mortgage. I missed not being able to celebrate these milestones with my younger brother who died earlier this year. It will be the first Christmas meal without him and it was my turn to have the family here from overseas so I think things just overwhelmed me. But the start of a new week has cheered me up.

I think that the tap tap tapping has got to your poor hand Marydoll. I loved spending hours on the PC creating resources for my pupils which had to be perfect, so I understand your frustration. I used to teach teachers in the LEA how to use our IT learning platform. It's no longer used which was a shame.

Made some pea and ham soup and some chicken soup (food for the soul) so a cooking free day today thank goodness.

Hope those with worries or ills have as peaceful a day as they can. Stay safe.

Good morning,

It's very wet at the moment in South Yorkshire though the sun is trying to break through as I type, so I'm hoping that it is going to brighten up a little bit.

We got a few jobs done in the garden yesterday as it remained dry and sunny. I've still got some tulip bulbs to plant but that will gave to wait until the rain stops, so maybe will be done towards the end of the week.

Good to hear that BlueSapphire is alright and may come back to post soon. I do hope so, and also hope that gilly posts again even if only occasionally for a while. ? to both of you.

Mostly indoor jobs today I think as the rain looks set to stay, despite the slight brightening at the start of my post.

To all feeling under the weather or in pain, I hope today brings you better things. Take care, everyone.

Good morning. I have popped in from tidying the garden to read the thread and have a cup of tea. I’m going to venture to the garden centre to see if they have had a delivery of bulbs as they had sold out a couple of weeks ago. Last night I watched a good drama on catch-up called DNA. It feels like winter now the clocks have changed. Have the best day you can everyone.

Taichinan, it isn't just "things to do today" but "we ALWAYS clean on Mondays" etc. which get to me... Noting is left to chance.
Sunday evenings is an interrogation on what is happening during the coming week. I find it very trying.

I want to join in but it doesn't work

Good morning Mick and the GM team, from a bright east London.

Sorry to read that so many ‘Good Morningers’ have been feeling low and I hope everyone has a decent day.
MawB thank you for the update on Bluesapphire and good morning to her if she’s reading.
Grammaretto hope your DH is ok after his blood tests and that he is able to have a reasonably comfortable day.

We were out of the house at 8.00am to take our cat Missy to the vet for her vaccinations. She is 16 years old and has a heart condition. She has to stay in the hospital for the day, to have blood tests taken and her BP checked. I found it quite difficult to leave her there. However the vet says she’s stable and everything has checked out ok, so far (fingers crossed).

Thinking of gilly and all those facing challenges. Have a good day, all.

kazzer Yes it did - your post is here.
Welcome!

Oh maybe it has! Sunny ? here in Bedfordshire Wolds! But week 8 of 26 week renovations means more mud! Promise of garden room by Christmas keeps me going! Will post details as time goes on, hope to make friends here!

Good morning from west/yorkshire very mixed weather this morning ?I hate the days following clock changes I end up waking up at ridiculous times .?to all those feeling low hope your day gets brighter I am really struggling with what to buy for gc this Christmas feel they are too young for money if vivid rules don't we will either have to post them or maybe meet son somewhere . Stay safe everyone .

Thank you Dragonfly!

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grandMattie

*Taichinan*, it isn't just "things to do today" but "we ALWAYS clean on Mondays" etc. which get to me... Noting is left to chance.
Sunday evenings is an interrogation on what is happening during the coming week. I find it very trying.

I feel your pain here grandMattie.
Have you discussed it and told him it makes you feel low & restricted?

That's my problem Gingster - I flounder and faff about and achieve precisely zilch. I think I'll get DGD3 to take me in hand - she's a real wee do-er. She's very nearly 15 and is very 'into baking'. She's been baking all weekend and has distributed cakes and biscuits to all her favourite people. I'm meeting up with her next weekend so hoping I'm on her 'favourite people' list! Anyway I shall get her to text me each day asking what I've been doing. That should sort me out!

Morning Mick and all. Not mentioning your health Mick so I presume you are ok.
Breezy here and the cat has been miaowing for attention all morning, in out, in out and feeding not seeming enough. She’s had a lot of attention since lockdown. Oh no, I’ve spoilt the cat. No cat flap as yet. I’m a cat waitress!? Maybe it’s the Dreamies that did it, nothing else will do. Long walk in the woods yesterday in the sun and felt better for it as well as a chat with my very reclusive neighbour. I’m glad he’s ok. He told me when he moved in (widower) that he wanted to be left alone and boy he means it, so it was nice when he called me as I set off. I think even he wanted a chat in these strange times,
No plans today apart from tackling my bedroom which resembles an angry teenagers. I have a trouser problem, having put on weight round the middle, I have 450 pairs of trousers in different styles and sizes. Getting it just right is getting me down.?
Thoughts to the worried.

Thanks for reminding me - I meant to send good luck vibes to EllanVanin too today. She's one feisty and capable lady and is well-prepared - go get 'em Ellan!

Marydoll sorry your escape route has been barred - but I'm sure you'll find a way!

450 pairs of trousers hollysteers?
Respect, more than a pair a day for well over a year.
You should open a charity shop.??

Typo hollysteers?

Grandmattie I understand now! That would not sit well with me either! I shall revert to enjoying being master of my own daily grind. ??

Such a shame Georgesgran as the gardens at Ushaw are looking amazing in their Autumn colours plus the stained glass windows in the trees are so pretty with the sunlight gleaming through. I do hope you will be able to get out and about to see them at some point. Is it possible for a family member to take you, or is it too risky at the moment with your DH being unwell? My DIL will be there later in the week doing a pumpkin trail with GS4. The college are doing so much to attract visitors. A mini Lumiere is planned for Christmas too (fingers crossed it will go ahead).

Good luck with your DH's treatment. Hoping it will not be postponed.

Wishing you a lovely day Georgesgran, we share a beautiful part of the country. X