Good Morning Friday

Oh heck, sark, having seen your comment regarding the date I’m wondering if I should stay put! ?

Good morning it’s till soggy here in Leicestershire.

Radiotherapy this afternoon, over halfway through now and the next two days off.

Sorry to hear you have been upset Marydoll. Indeed a group hug is called for.

Your DGS made me smile Nankate.

Have a good Friday everyone especially Gilly.

Good Morning everyone. Please can I join the group hug ?

It seems to be one of those days, so many of us feeling down.
Even the weather here in M. Bucks is looking dreary.

Hoping DH will be painting the woodwork in the lounge today after his ‘day off’ yesterday.

A few jobs to do this morning and then I have a quiz to arrange for a family zoom session tomorrow evening.
I wish there was an anti worry switch in my head that I could activate.

Hope you all find a ? today even if you have to search hard for it.

Good morning from a very wet North Yorkshire.
Food shopping this morning. I have a timed entry for 9.30. It’s the first time I will have been out since Monday.
Sorry to hear so many are struggling. Lockdown and dark days are challenging for us all. ‘Friday afternoon feet up’ with a nice cup of tea sounds like a plan.
Sad to see people leaving GN too.
Stay safe everyone and be kind to yourselves today, and to each other.

ginny I am desperate for a worry switch I seem to be in a routine of waking up at 3am and then every little worry pops into my head and becomes insurmountable!!!

Good Morning from a bright and sunny Black Country, though it has obviously rained in the night.

Car collected back yesterday. It needed brake pads and discs, which considering I have had the car over 6 years, this is the first time any replacement part has been needed.

My partner officially retires today, which is about time as he is 70 in February. His being furloughed since April made him realise it isn't so bad being at home all day. I think he would still be working for another couple of years if this hasn't happened. He had a video call with his team yesterday, so they could all say goodbye. It is a shame that we cannot even go out for a meal to mark the occasion. They did make a collection for him, which was a good sum to put towards a new laptop, as he has to hand his back into work.

Later this morning I am having a video call with 2 friends. One is in Stamford as she moved there 3 years ago. It is such a shame as we were due to visit this weekend to see her, but the B & B had to be cancelled. It seems it is going to
be dry most of the day, so I think a walk is in order this afternoon.

I read the thread Marydoll and it does seem some people do like to goad to get a reaction. I will join in the group hug

Welcome back to EV and loving thoughts to gilly you are missed.

It is Friday 13th in the year 2020! Say no more. Keep safe and well everyone

Good morning Mick, morning all. It’s a bit damp and cloudy in S Lanarkshire at the moment, here’s hoping it improves as the day goes on.

I’m sorry you’re feeling fed up Marydoll, sometimes the dementors just get to us. Since I joined Gnet in 2012 I’ve never left but have had long periods of time when I haven’t engaged. I decided to join in with this thread as there’s nothing but kindness here.

Harrigran, I hope you and MrH feel better soon.

So glad I’m not superstitious- Friday the 13th in 2020. What could possibly go wrong .

Wishing everyone the best day possible, look after yourselves.

Sark Fri 13-Nov-20 07:52:13

^Well they say it comes in threes...dishwasher packed up on Thursday, last night there was an almighty bang in the kitchen and the fridge has packed up and I have just walked into the lounge and the cat has been sick on the carpet!
Just realised it is Friday 13th!^

There's a special word for the fear of Friday 13th - paraskevidekatriaphobia. Try pronouncing that! Good morning from the New Forest where the fallen leaves that have not been cleared off the roads has caused the rain gullies to block up, creating rather large puddles so if anyone washed their car yesterday, it might have been prudent to check today's calendar before venturing out.

Good morning All from a bright Polmont. I am heading out later to the chiropodist and then having a quiet day catching up on housework. I live alone and although my children are great at keeping in touch, sometimes I get a fit of the glums, so I understand how many of you feel this morning. I am trying hard today to stay positive. Trump is out, a vaccine has been created, the Scottish football team were successful last night-and it's a long time since that happened - and the odious Cummings is leaving Downing Street. Marydoll I lurked on that thread and I felt a certain poster and their chums were out of line and ganging up on you. ?. I used to comment on that poster's threads but I didn't like the tone so stopped. I hope everyone who is downhearted or in pain can have a good day.

Hello everyone from a bright, breezy south Cornwall. Marydoll, I'm sorry for you. Just look at your three twigs and think of the bumper apple and pear harvest you (and I) will have next year! NanKate that made me smile. My grandson, aged 10, said to me (when I made up a simple poem as he was leaving one day), 'No Nana, that's not a poem, it's an alliteration.' I stood corrected, though it was gentle not arrogant. And my 5 year old granddaughter has discovered the word 'basically'. 'Well Nana, basically I go to school...' Ha ha ha.

Regarding the nastiness elsewhere on GN I nearly didn't return when I lost my phone recently because previously I'd been shocked at some of the retorts. And also I don't like the policing. But I love this thread, thank you Mick.

Chin up everyone. Actually I'm gradually getting more than one chin, oh dear..........

Good morning from a dull, grey N Hants. Grandmabatty your comment about the glums took me right back to my childhood, listening to the Glums with Ron and Eth. Such innocent times.

Marydoll I also followed that thread and thought it most unnecessary for posters to be so unkind. I’m so sorry it caused you so much upset. I just wish the two who left find it in themselves to return.

Nothing planned for today, so no change there!

Wishing a better day to everyone, I think we all need it ?

Good morning from a dry (at the moment) north Surrey.
NanKate I think your idea of a GM group hug is just what we all need.p at the moment.
Was up early to DGSs off to school. Please with myself as I have already cleaned the the bathroom which they manage to turn into a bomb site during their 2 night stay.
Waited in all day yesterday for a parcel which did not arrive, have had another text to say it is coming this morning.
Have a walk planned with DS’s partner and the DGDs this afternoon. Will be good to catch up and see how the baby has grown and changed in a week. Can’t wait to have a cuddle when lockdown ends
Sending peaceful, positive thoughts to all on this lovely thread

Mellow my 6 year old grandsons favourite word is basically ?

Good morning Mick and the GM team from a currently sunny east London.

I am sorry that you were upset Marydoll. The flowers are for you.
I am aware that certain foolish posters try to goad and are quite vindictive. I have been on the receiving end myself and I now absolutely ignore anything that certain people are involved in. It’s tiresome but it keeps me out of trouble and limits my upset.

I have another telephone consultation with Barts Hospital today. I shall be pleased when it’s over.

I referred to this on another thread, but it bears repeating. I am reading Mary Trump’s book ‘Too Much and Never Enough’, though it is taking some time, as I can only take it in short bursts. Our cat Ollie, has had a tummy upset and yesterday I discovered he had been sick, all over the photo of Donald Trump, on the cover of the book. (Sorry team, I know that’s juvenile).

Thinking of those who are facing challenges today.
Good morning EllanVanin.
Good morning Gillybob.
Wonderful news about MrC’s recovery from Covid and pneumonia. Hope his progress continues Fanny and you soon have him home.
Have a good day, all ?

Friday the 13th - should we just stay in bed and wait for it to be tomorrow? Despite a fine start to the day I am not optimistic. Tesco run - highlight of the week again - and the inevitable ironing, which I swear breeds in the basket, but that’s about it.

Horrified that Marydoll has been hurt; there are some very spiteful posters who should be ignored. Great that Ellan is back, though, we need brave and positive people like these two in these taxing times. I have learned not even to read what certain posters say because it so rarely adds anything constructive to the discussion.

Well I'm back my dear friends to apologise for dragging this lovely thread down and to thank you all for your kind words The particular problem I mentioned has been going on for some time, but it just got to me yesterday. The anxiety caused a major angina attack, which scared the life out of me! Silly to let it affect me like that. Anyway, I'm still here, so that's a relief.
My ongoing shielding and some family problems also haven't helped, some of my resilience seems to have disappeared recently.
Time to get my big girl's pants back on!

So now for some good news! After being on the Tesco website from 6.45 until now, I have secured a Christmas delivery slot. I can't be near people and DH is supposed to not go shopping either to keep me safe! Poor DH was drafted in to sit at my PC until I got washed and dressed, in case I missed getting a slot.Result and great relief!
The only problem is, there is no empty today. The golf has been cancelled, since my friend's son is moving house today and her husband, my husband's golfing partner is obviously helping out.

Second piece of good news. My son and his fiancée successfully moved into their 110 year old cottage yesterday, without much fuss. We were so worried that Nicola S was going to put us in total lockdown this week. However, I think we are very close to it happening.
I'm actually quite envious of the house, as it has a little burn running through the bottom of the garden. I like quirky things, just like myself.
My son's fiancée used to work for JL and her job was setting up their new stores, so the move was done with military precision, nothing left to chance.
Thank goodness, as like many clever people, my son does not have one ounce of common sense! She is very good for him.

Ashcombe, there must be a thing about doublers just now. I ordered a game, recommended by Kitty for a Christmas present, two were delivered, but only one was charged.
I don't know how I can return it, as I'm not allowed out to the Post Office.! ?

Keep safe and well all!

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where it is now drying up, so we will walk shortly and then do some exercise.
Some years ago we bought our suite from a well known sofa company. We only bought one chair as the room was quite small. However there’s room for another chair in this house and DH thought of getting another.
I looked it up on their website and the same suite is still in production but the colour of ours was not on the list. I phoned and got a helpful understanding lady who would get a salesman“who would know” to ring me back. He rang back ten minutes later having found our original order and said we had originally upgraded the leather and yes our colour was still available with the upgrade. He said to avoid confusion they don’t list all options on the website.
A new chair is now heading our way.
It’s all ended up more expensive than we thought, especially with the £70 ´delivery and installation’ charge. At least we can pay it over 3 years!
For all posters with problems of one sort or another, and especially Marydoll?
Take care and stay safe everyone ?

Good morning from a very rainy Shropshire.

Today is our day for looking after DGS then school pick up for DGD later.It will be my first time out the house since last childcare day!

My DGD’s word of the moment is literally.Like Mellow’s DGD with basically.Grandma I was literally first in my class then at home time mummy was the first mummy so I was literally first out too?

Sorry you are upset Mary.I tend to stick to the good morning thread and soops kitchen.I will occasionally post on other threads but not very often these days.

Good news Fanny that your DH is on the mend.

Cherry,hope you are feeling brighter today?☀️

Thinking of gilly and all with illness and worries.

Gosh Spangler ... There's a special word for the fear of Friday 13th - paraskevidekatriaphobia. Not a hope from me - I got lost halfway along that word! It even looks & sounds like Russian to me.
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Good morning all. Wet underfoot, but not raining.
Have a good day.

What game was that Marydoll I must have missed it.

It was called, Genius Square, Dragonfly. I bought it as a gift for DD and SIL, who love board games.

Good morning all from County Durham. Looks like we've had heavy rain overnight but brightening now.

Yesterday saw me in Sainsburys, drawn in of course by their Nectar double up promotion. Car park wasn't too full, so fingers crossed all should be well. However, having been lucky enough to shop online since March I was not prepared for some of the shoppers who pass too close, hover next to you or even reach across as you browse. Personally I think shame on Sainsburys for encouraging folk to shop for non essential items (yes, I know I was one of them) during a pandemic. Double up vouchers could of course only be used for non food and as there is little information online regarding non essential items, other than clothing, you end up spending longer in the store than one normally would. Well that's my rant for the day over!

Yes harrigran, what an exceptional photographer Dean Matthews was. So sad that such a young man has been taken too soon due to covid. I've attached one of my favourite photos taken by him. He's really captured the power of the waves lashing over the pier so well.

Sad to hear about your upset yesterday Marydoll. How can some people behave in such an unpleasant way? You can clearly see all they want to do is provoke and stir. I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts so don't you consider leaving GN for one minute.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Marydoll Fri 13-Nov-20 07:02:02
^Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow. I've been awake for hours, all sorts of things going through my head.

I didn't have a good day yesterday, physically or mentally, due to a certain poster trying to trip me up in my posts. again. Its making me very wary of what I post and has sucked the joy from GN for me.
So much upset here at the moment, with two members leaving GN yesterday. ?
Usually, I can rise above it, but I'm finding it so hard at the moment.^

Oh Marydoll, your posts are brilliant, put on the schoolteacher face, strike a silent glare, melt a polar ice cap.
There's a non-sensible latin quote, it doesn't take much to work out: Illegitimi non Carborundum.