Good Morning Friday

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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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

Good morning from sunny Malta where it looks like another balmy day.

I had a very long chat with DGD in Florida yesterday which meant I was late to bed and consequently I’m very late waking up this morning.

What have I missed? How dare anyone upset our Marydoll? I didn’t see anything but, seriously, what is wrong with people? Please, please don’t let it get to you dear MD. I know it’s hard to ignore, but these sort of people clearly are unhappy with themselves if they have to try to belittle others. Don’t give them space in your head.

Ashcombe that’s priceless about your car saga! When someone smashed into the back of mine (it was parked and nobody in it) the insurance would only supply a hire car for the actual time the car was being worked on. Since parts had to come from abroad, this was a long drawn out inconvenience.

Sad about your friend, Urmston. I know the feeling of those ‘firsts’ without a beloved DH. It’s so hard, but brave of her to do it, poor lady.

harrigran so sorry you’ve had a bad night and that you and your DH are in pain. Also, how very sad about the Covid death of someone local to you.

NanKate that’s lovely re your DGS! I’m constantly doing a double-take at some of the words DGD comes out with. I commented yesterday when she used a complicated word and she said ‘Nana, I’m in Grade 5 you know!’ Bless them, they are growing up too fast.?

I’ve got my weekly trip to the hairdresser this morning so had better get up.

So happy EV is back. Wish gilly would get in touch. Don’t know who left yesterday but it’s very sad to think people are being driven away because of unkind comments. Life’s too short and, especially at this time, we should be pulling together.

Sorry this is so long, I’ll shut up now but send you all best wishes for as good a day as possible.☀️

Good Morning everyone from Oxfordshire
Not much happening weather wise but rain forecast
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!
Feels like a group hug is needed, so in the middle you go Marydoll and all our lovely goodmorningers who are struggling

Good morning from s dark and grey morning in Northampton. Looks very windy out too.

Ended up yesterday watching two back to back episodes of Miss Marple - both books I'd read; it's interesting to see how and where they differ from the books, but generally they keep to the plot pretty well. Have just started my next book, this time a Poirot one.

Not a lot planned for today. Just general tidying up and hoovering downstairs as the cats are shedding a lot at the moment.

Hope the day goes well for us all.

Good morning Mick and all

Grey here in S E Essex, we have the baby today I hope it stays dry so that we can go for a pram walk. Keeps him out of trouble and exercise for me.

GN seems particularly combative at the moment I think it’s Covid and Brexit uncertainty.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve a showery blustery day in store according to the forecast.
Enjoy your walk and fish and chips beauguard - we’re also planning a walk somewhere later today, we’ll be very well wrapped up and have a coffee and cake stop along the way!
Hope your DH feels a bit better soon harrigran and you too
Sending good wishes to your neighbour urmstongran and a safe journey home, it must have been so difficult returning to their apartment on her own.
Sorry to hear you’re feeling so fed up marydoll sending ❤️
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all from a sudden North Leicestershire. We have an appointment at the dump at 10.30 so the timing couldn't be better!

I need to acquire some cream this morning as dh has requested Stilton sauce with our steak this evening. I have the stilton but not the cream.

Sorry to hear you are in pain harri and your dh too. Take it easy today.

In fact, let's all have 'sit down' Friday afternoon.

Take care everyone.

Morning Mick and All.

Blue sky and cloud in the South Bucks sky today.

I think a group hug is in order today with our own Marydoll in the middle. These are dark days for many of us at present and so this is the place we need to come together for tears, support and laughter.

My DGS 7 made we laugh yesterday. He had received his school report which had said his use of words was excellent. I congratulated him and his reply was ‘do you know Nan I said the word obliterated today’ well it made me chuckle anyway.

Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning everyone from a dull and grey Essex by the sea. I don't think we will be seeing the sun anytime soon.
The saga of who knocked into our very heavy gates continues. DH watched the footage from one dustcart yesterday, we are waiting to hear when he can go and see the footage from the other.
We need to do some supermarket shopping this morning, no other plans today.
I'm sorry to hear of your upset yesterday Marydoll, I don't understand why some posters have to be so unkind in what they say. I have to agree that this year has not brought out the best in some people.
I hope you all get some enjoyment from today. Take care and stay safe everyone xx

Marydoll sorry to hear yesterday wasn’t a good day, hopefully better today ? I too was on Tesco site, in a queue. Ashcombe left and right hands, not coordinated! Already we have the boiler man here, fixing the pressure valve. Oops, forgot the weather...cloudy with a shower in S Hants, should brighten up later, when the men are due to cut the quartz worktops. As soon as the boiler man goes, I’m off to M&S to return a pair of moccasin slippers as they’re too big, slightly irritating. Not much else on the agenda today. Wishing you all a gentle day, thoughts with those in pain, both physically and mentally ?

Good morning from a dark Colchester. We are due a band of heavy rain this morning. Hope it clears by lunchtime as we are viewing another potential new home.

We love you on this thread Marydoll ?

Oh and it's raining stair rods here in god’s own county

Good morning from a grey looking Essex. We travelled back from our Suffolk seaside yesterday and are back within easy access to our friends and family. It’s a lovely feeling, although we can’t visit , we can see them through the windows and have chat on the driveway. Just knowing they’re close is like a warm hug. ♥️.

oh Marydoll you do sound fed up. I must be very dim, insensitive or just oblivious to various threads on GN. I never see any nastiness here or on our other threads. Perhaps a few opinionated discussions or silly posters but nothing that would keep me awake at night. Try to avoid confrontational members and just don’t reply, if it upsets you. ?. Hope today is better for you.

A day of settling back in here and waving to friendly neighbours.

Have a stress free day and happy thoughts to all. ???

Morning Mick, morning All. It looks wet in our corner of Somerset, the wind has picked up too. Mr C has almost finished his task list, may need to quietly add some things . I’m plodding through mine which was considerably longer. How did that happen?

I’m sorry yesterday was difficult marydoll, infuriates me and encourages a retreat. The saga of the hire care company would be amusing if not so seriously inept ashcombe. Look after yourselves Mr and Mrs harrigran, hope you’re both more comfortable by the end of the day.

Pain increase here too, bits that were OK aren’t now, the adjustment is exhausting sometimes. An indoors day for us today, think we’ll join beechnut and have the afternoon off. Take care everyone, as ever thinking of those with heavy hearts, have the best day you can.

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where it is wet and blowing a hoolie out there. No dog walk until it calms down, she is very much a fair weather pooch!!
Working from home today and as soon as I have got up to date I will set to with building the learning tower for DGS.
Mary I am sorry you are struggling right now, I do think it is a wonderful place on Social Media but it can also be horrible to and the keyboard warriors will set about anyone. ❤️
I have a new phone and it has accessibility modes so the font is massive, I am rather sight poor! There is about one word on the screen when I get a message?
Welcome back EV it’s good to hear from you.
Take care everyone and stay safe. Remember to smile if you can, and if you can’t then just try not to cry??

Good morning Mick and everyone, from what was, until about 10 minutes ago a calm and dry North Berks, then the heavens opened and the wind blew, so I guess it will be a wet day.
Marydoll sorry you had a rough day yesterday, GN has changed so much this year and a lot of people seem to get enjoyment from slamming into other posters.
GD had an upsetting day yesterday, she had to isolate with her family as one of them had Covid, she missed a week of school and went back yesterday morning, she had a one to one with a form tutor as she had missed some lessons, at lunchtime the whole class was sent home because that Tutor had taken a Covid Test, went in to school and got the result late in the morning - Positive! She was only with her for 5 minutes but I can’t believe the stupidity of the tutor, to get tested but go to school, so GD has another 14 days quarantine, she was in floods of tears when DD collected her.
Anyway, I know that others have worse problems , so I wish you all a good and safe day.
Chin up Marydoll and hang in there.

Marydoll some days are like that. These are trying times and I’m sorry someone on GN has been unkind. To me it seems harder facing lockdown this time and I have other friends who feel similarly. Tears are never far away over the silliest things!

I wish you a sunnier future with guaranteed kindness from this lovely group. ???