Good Morning Friday

Good morning everyone, welcome from another North Eastener Valels. Enjoy your trip to Newcastle Annapops, been meaning to go for a while but never got round to it and if we go into tier 3 there’s little chance. Will really miss Fenwicks window, been going to see it every Xmas since I was a child. Such is life.

I forgot to wish our Gillybob, a good morning. I know she isn't posting at the moment, but hope she reads of all the wishes sent her way by her friends on here.

Good morning*Mick*, Annie and all.
Oh Maw, I am so sorry that you are feeling so low. There is absolutely nothing I can do, but send my sympathy and a virtual hug. I expect that there will be lots of other Good Morningers along soon to give you a boost.
Meanwhile for you.

Yesterday we had all our radiators changed, except the bathroom one, which was replaced when we did that room a couple of years ago.
The two chaps were excellent. Tidy, efficient, quick and nice fellows to boot. It was actually the boss man's birthday, so I gave him a cake with a candle with his tea, and coffee, and tea!
Also I had made some of Marydoll's, Mars Bar Cake, which went down a treat. Thanks Marydoll for the recent recipe.

When I was having my coffee, I found a recipe in next week's Radio Times, for a Mushroom Bourginon, which I made for supper, and very tasty it was too. Luckily I had all the ingredients.

I must go back and catch up on yesterday and today's thread, as I haven't yet read them all.

DH is volunteering this afternoon, and I may well go and do a bit of shopping, hoping it stays dry.

Sending best wishes to all who are poorly or just not feeling too great.
Have a good day one and all.

Morning from S Lanarkshire, blue skies beginning to appear so hopefully a walk with a friend this afternoon. SiL came yesterday to take down my brass curtain poles (changing to pelmets), before the painter starts on Monday. He sorted out a couple of problems with the heating system while he was here and I'm very grateful for having someone who can help out like that. Told him he has moved into No 1 son in law slot!
Funny that the issue of smiles behind the masks has come up, I went for my flu jab this morning and said to the staff guiding me along 'I'm smiling behind this' and everyone broke into smiles and waves, it was really nice.
Wishing a good day to everyone.

Good Morning All x.
Dark wet and generally dreary. I much prefer the brighter crispier days----though I might be sorry I said that
Slowly but surely getting jobs done in between 3 hour coffee breaks. I've never been so idle in all my life.

A quick whizz around the local shops for fruit and veg from the greengrocer to make a stir-fry for tomorrow for a change and meat for Sunday of course. I think I fancy a piece of braising steak.
Usual fish and chips today so nice and easy.

Some activity going on at the moment, workmen around tidying up the bottom end of the garden and now there are ladders in front of my patio as the chap upstairs is having his windowsill repaired. How exciting is this ?

I can't believe how the time is going so quickly considering this weird way of life. If someone had told us at the beginning of the year that many would spend their time more or less " locked-up " the time would have dragged and you'd have been clock-watching, but this hasn't happened and the year has flown by. It goes to show that the mind can adjust.

Thoughts go to Grammaretto hoping that her DH can join her for the weekend. x
Hoping everyone is well and looking forward to the jollities of Halloween tomorrow if permitted, with GC.
Take care and stay safe everyone. xx Gilly included.

A very late Good Morning from a wet Stockport.
No change there then.
I had a dreadful night so have not been awake long I will probably nap this afternoon.

I am so ready for fresh air and some little exercise.
A neighbour has volunteered to take me for my first very short walk outside but the weather isn’t cooperating.

Make the most of your last days away Urmstongran the weather here is really dire.

I hope you enjoy your anniversary meal.
I bless the day my H joined his pension scheme and realise how fortunate we were.
He drew that pension for over twenty years and I benefit from it now.
There are tiny compensations for getting old.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Maw..?

Good morning all from a grey Worcestershire. Managed a few hours gardening yesterday between the showers accompanied by a chirruping robin.

Good morning all from grey N Bucks.
I wish I could add to the positivity you all show but I have woken up incredibly down and the slightest thing (finding I am down to my last tube of coffee pods) has had me in tears. I have so far also failed spectacularly to actually speak to a human being at Hermes who failed to pick up a parcel yesterday and whose tracking system fails to recognise the number, so I will have to go to the PO and send it by post at my own expense -having paid for the Hermes nonexistent collection label too. I know it is trivial but it’s the trivia which can be the last straw.
Also and this is at the root of it, it is the anniversary of the death of my little boy, our first baby, all those many many years ago. I have my memories but acutely aware I have no one to share them with any more.
Sorry - I’ll stop now and wish you relief from your worries or ills and as pleasant a day as life can grant you.

Good Morning all from a dreary Harrogate
GrandMattie that's a lovely gesture, I'm sure the shop will appreciate it!
It's a lovely photo Taichinan
Sound like your day is going to be busy Marydoll

Today is my GS's 7th Birthday! Ironic as that is the one number he can't say! His Down syndrome means he is still very small - his 4 year old cousin is taller than him!! He makes up for the height with personality. He was here yesterday, kicking bouncy balls round the house.
Both he as his cousin will be swimming this morning with my DDs, then we are meeting at DD2s house for a pizza birthday lunch!

Please keep safe everyone

Good morning, another rainy day here. I have some sewing to do that will keep me occupied for some time.

Stay safe and well.

Good idea Annapops! I like practical presents - I want big planters for the terrace this year. I once had a gearbox for Christmas. ?

I like Delia Smith's recipe for Christmas cake Gelisajams, will make mine and the puddings next week.

Good morning all from County Durham and welcome Valels, another neighbour, although it is rather a large county.

Today a trip to the big city is planned. Not Durham, but Newcastle. Must admit to feeling rather nervous as we've never been in what I would class as a busy shopping centre for a long, long time. The idea is to look for suitable backpacks for our St. Cuthbert's walk next year. We want something light, yet able to carry suitable clothing and lunches for three days at a time. This will be our Christmas present to one another. One year it was new walking boots. Oh how we like to be practical, but exactly how many bracelets or necklaces does one actually need?I

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good Morning Mick and all. It is wet, windy and miserable here on the S Welsh coast. Summer is becoming a distant memory. Did domestic chores yesterday so hoping for an easier time of it today.
Welcome Valels
Mr Lins took the puppy for a walk earlier, they are intrepid. I suspect they will be drying out for some time.
Wishing everyone as pleasant a day as possible.

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where it is actually not raining although rather sodden. We have had a crazy amount of rain this week. I’m deliberating weather to garden this afternoon or leave it until it dries a little. The Canal Trust were up and about early strimming behind our hedge. They come just once a year and don’t care or look what they are doing. We have planted a row of hawthorn saplings to thicken up the old hedge and fill some gaps. Despite protecting them with a little wicker barrier they looked to demolish it! We will inspect the damage later.
Greyduster I have sympathy with the streaming and itchy eyes. I have the same problem and can’t work out what’s causing it. I wondered if it was ivy flowers as there is a lot round here, but it’s been so wet any pollen has surely drowned!I decided only this morning I will try changing my pillow. I haven’t had this problem for years and thought I’d “grown” out of it.
I must think about making a Christmas cake this year. I have never made one before. DH loves it and always enjoys eating some when we visit other people. As it looks like we won’t be visiting anyone this year I shall make him one. If anyone has a foolproof recipe it would be appreciated!
Take care and say safe everyone ?

Sun’s up here!
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Good morning everyone from Malaga ?

We are having cafe sombras in Juan’s and waiting for breakfast so I’ve just posted before reading all your posts.

We strolled into Torremolinos yesterday. Enjoyed lunch at a busy restaurant, sat on the terrace in the shade. Must have been 20 diners & we were the only British. Delicious food with a contemporary twist.

One item on the menu made me smile. In translation it said ‘octopus leg over potatoes’. Erm, no thanks! I chose cod with grilled red peppers and cheese potato. Himself close an Iberico ham dish.

We have no plans for today so will just see how the day unfolds. Tomorrow it’s our 6 years anniversary of retirement and we plan cocktails & dinner down on the marina to celebrate!

Hope Friday (miss you gillybob) is kind to us all. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

You are indeed correct, Kalu! However, it's really windy.?

I've just had my telephone consultation with my consultant, lovely man that he is. Very positive, but he is referring me to orthopaedics, as he thinks I need a hip replacement and despite my injections, I have to stay on the other RA drugs. I was hoping to come off some of them.
It was just good to talk to someoneone about my worries.

He has however, told me I can go nowhere, too risky! So you say I'm in total lockdown, no contact with people!!!

So sorry about your total lockdown again Grandmafrench. It's being threatened for Scotland too, if we don't behave! I'm not sure who the "we" is, but I know I'm being a good wee soul already! Let's keep on with the positive thinking ??

Good morning from an overcast but dry NE.
We drove 45 minutes to DS and DIL's house to leave a meal for them and some Halloween sweets for GC.
We stood on the front drive with our masks on and they remained in their hall.
Youngest GD has grown several inches since I last saw her and has lost her puppy fat. She changed schools for year 6 and plays hockey and does cross country running so gets lots of exercise.
GD told us she was now playing violin in the orchestra and was continuing with her piano tuition, I am relieved as everything seemed to fall by the wayside during lockdown.
Eldest GD appeared dressed as if she was on the catwalk, hair done and probably make up as well, oh to be fifteen again

The sky has cleared and we now have a beautiful sunny morning. Hope it sticks around for a while. ?

Lovely to hear you had such a good day yesterday Ashcombe. What a lovely sentiment to share.

Grey and windy and a trip to Tesco this morning. Shall spend the afternoon doing not a lot (again) because there is nothing essential and I haven’t the energy to do anything which isn’t. Hope Marydoll has a helpful consultation and that the day is as we wish for the rest of us.

Good morning from Durham. It’s incredibly mild outside today. Smart meter installed yesterday - have left display in the garage - what I use, I need, but suppose it saves me reading the meters.
Got both DD2’s dogs here today so a bit of Bedlam - they’ll be going home tonight, for the weekend.
DH says he should be ok with the dogs later, so I might get a quick coffee in friend’s garden.

Hope everyone has the best day today. X

Good morning Mick and acolytes. Another wet morning. How much rain do we need? New floor covering in kitchen and a new smell with it...it’s greyer than I expected (bloody grey everywhere at the moment) described as ‘Elephant’s Breath’ in one paint catalogue ? but it’s fresher and I’ll get used to it. I’ll match up some new tiles to it to soften the blow.
Exciting day, off to pick up a prescription, boxes for my new decluttering ventures and avocados.
Thoughts to the troubled ??

Good morning Mick and all his followers.
Grey but dry in Suffolk. We are just on our way home from X-ray- can I say the novelty of a dodgy knee has worn off! I hope the day is kind to everyone.