Good Morning Friday

A late good morning from north Surrey where the sun is out following a misty, frosty start.
So sorry Beau to hear the sad news of your brother’s death, be kind to yourself and enjoy the distraction that only our GC can bring
EV how distressing and frustrating to hear the predicament your GD has fallen into. So sad and we all know the alcohol will not ease her problems but when you are “in it” sense does not prevail. I hope she can get the help she needs quickly.
GrandMattie I am impressed by your skills and think the sparkly harem pants is a great idea
DH managed to see a dr at the walk-in centre yesterday and has now got gel and antibiotics for his painful leg.
I was up early with DGSs getting them ready for school, leftover batter from yesterday went down a treat as pancakes for breakfast. Dog and I have had a lovely walk and I am now set up for the day.
For those with pain, illness and worries be kind to yourselves

Safe journey home Urmstongran

Hello again. We have arrived in Wigan and I am parked up whileDH delivers the camper. We only lost each other once after a busy roundabout. I realised I had taken the wrong road and panicked, but thankfully DH had taken the same road and had stopped wondering where I was. No harm done.
So sad to comeback on and read about Beauregard’s loss. ?and *EV’s’ family troubles?
Have a safe journey Urmston it will be a shock tithe system returning to Manchester but you do know what to expect!?

Good Morning everyone from still grey, warm but not windy today, S of France. Forecast good after tomorrow, though. Hurrah for that?.

The fun is often in the planning, GMattie. Sure you’ll get something which is more than suitable and will please your brave little girlie. Ellan, no tears. You could not have cared more or done more and thank the Lord for your Daughter! You’ve held it together for those little kids by sheer grit, love and will power.....and they’re ok. Your GD has suffered unimaginable losses but she now has to totally focus on just how much she wants her kids back. Marshalling the troops must be your way forward, so involve as much professional help as you can, Ellan. As long as she knows you all care, it would seem much more sensible to have CPNs etc., helping her to see she’s going the wrong way towards a proper family life with her own children again, rather than her thinking she can test the nerve of her Mum or you. As Susan says, it’s Catch 22, but one potential new problem now mustn’t be allowed to derail everything that’s been achieved. Her children’s future is paramount. Time for her to focus on the way forward. Everything crossed for all of you. ?

So sad for you, Beauregard ?. Safe journey home, Urms and an interesting change of ‘prison cells’ - for a couple of weeks, anyway. As you said, you won’t forget all of this! Hazbeen - gently does it...leave a bit of battery in reserve! Marydoll I’ll pretend I never saw the beer remark, shall I ? I honestly don’t care if you move it into the house one small bottle at a time.........just don’t.....it surprises me that you don’t have a permanent Norty Step imprint on your bottom!! Sit down and play with your hair straighteners and try to behave. Please.

So pleased ? about *Kitty’s roof. Would be marvellous to hear that Laura’s lime rendering has drawn to a close. Just as well they never did the Sistine Chapel, eh? Hoping Mr Gingster’s “chewed ear” is comfortable and healing well, ditto Cherry’s wonderful partner today. Continue to take it gently...and stay upright, baubles. Hope things are better today, harrigran.

Hoping for a safe return from hospital to the Kitchen today for dear Soop ?‍♀️?

I am almost overcome with Christmas fumes from mincemeat in my oven. Of course I’ve made far too much, but I shall look on it as keeping all options open....like some mincemeat and frangipani tarts for the freezer and a treat in months to come.

We need to go to the dump later. What joy! Actually, it is. The men working there are such sweethearts. Recently someone’s truck had a really bad puncture and imagine everyone’s surprise when it was found in all their stocks of ‘treasures’ there, no pump could be located to fix it. My DH was armpit deep in hedge clippings but went back to the car and used his super nifty gadget to inflate the tyre. He then had to give 3 onlookers the link so that they could buy one for themselves.
It’s more like a socially-distanced, mask-wearing Sports & Social Club, but without the ? booze! ?

Have a really Good Friday if you can. Keep Safe and we’ll stick together.
As ever, sending warm hugs
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Morning all, we too are in Tier 2 which I know could be worse, however after just seeming ‘slightly’ more normal we seem worse than before in some ways. six months just us two with the occasional visitors the garden was bearable in the lovely summer weather and then our son coming inside once or twice but now no visitors from other households means we won’t see family or friends for goodness knows how long. At least the gyms (what’s that?) and hairdressers will be open but getting there is the problem. We have always spent most of our time together but we were able to go out more. My other half is very vulnerable to infection so we are very careful.
Moan over. ??

Good morning*Mick*, Annie and all, from a misty, chilly Berks.
I haven't had time to read all the posts properly just yet, but wanted to pop by and suggest some sort of Palazzo pants for GrandMattie's GD.

Morning all from a bright and sunny yet cold South Notts. Had a bit of trouble signing in and had to put in a new password but at least I can retain the user name. Can't think what set that off.

Went for a nice drive yesterday as it had to be called off previously due to this and that. Nice work on the knickers grandMattie and I hope all is well with everyone. Will sign off now and come back later to read properly.

Sit down and play with your hair straighteners and try to behave that made me giggle Grandmafrench - you have a great way with words!
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Glad we haven’t lost you lbc!
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Good morning everyone. Clear morning in the Gower but a chilly 2°.

Condolences Beauregard ?

I did sleep well thanks *Lins and yes I'm feeling okay
today Nortsat. My WP is much more comfortable after his 8 stitches put in his hand yesterday, thank you Susan and Grandmafrench.

Have a reasonable Friday everyone.

Good morning everyone from north Kent where we are all in tier three. My area is sandwiched between two hotspots, so it was entirely expected. Won’t make a great deal of difference to us as we continue to be careful whatever the tier - have no intention of being carried off by this virus!

Condolences Beauregard ?. Love your knickers GMattie - not a sentence I thought I would ever be writing! No tears or recriminations Ellan you have been the glue for your little family; as Grandmafrench says involve all the outside help that’s available. Safe journey Urms will miss the Spanish weather forecasts and reports of sun laden activities like lolling about on sun loungers! Marydoll no wandering about clutching bottles of beer; not a good look! Please follow Urms’ example and loll about!

I am in the process of re-arranging the lounge; feel like a change and have a new place for the Christmas tree which goes up next week. The cats are usually highly indignant when I do this as they become confused as to where their favourite seat has been whisked to.

Hope those ill or worried have a better day. Have a good Friday. Stay safe

I’m sorry to read your sad news Beauregard?

Good morning from a bright but cold Angus coast where I've just switched the heating back on ?

Ellan what can I say. It's so so sad. It takes such a long time to work through grief when you're so young and obviously it has just been too much for your GD poor girl. It's a real Catch 22 situation - she has turned to alcohol for comfort and escape because she has lost so much, but she can't get her children back if she does that. You're right - the authorities do need to know so that she can get the right help to go with the love and support she is given by her wonderful family. You're a strong and amazing lady Ellan, but take care of yourself too ?

This is a sad time for you Beau so ? for you too.

On a brighter note, well done to you Elizabeth - your hard work and determination are paying off. I hope your DH enjoys his drive to ST Andrews - a lovely day for it.

I have no special plans for today except to tidy my bedroom! I'm not a great lover of household chores, so the bedroom (which nobody else but me sees) gets very neglected in favour of a spic and span living space downstairs. But I can't let Robbie the Robotvac loose up there til I tidy - which gives me the incentive I need! So sleeves rolled up and off I go. Wish me luck - I may be some time ...... ??

Good Morning to you all from a chilly, bright Cambs., ( we were forecast mist/fog for today, but no).

I was going to start writing my Christmas cards, (thought I would do them earlier this year, during lockdown), but we've been trying to do address labels without success so far.!
In the time we've been faffing about, we could have hand written both envelopes & cards!!
I don't usually start Christmas preparations until December, so it looks like this year will be the same.

Beauregard, sympathy for you, sad to lose a sibling.

Marydoll, "pace yourself" is a good saying, ( so is "practice what you preach"!! )
Take care, try not to overdo it.

Urmstongran, safe journey home.

EllanVannin, I'm so sorry for your troubles in your family.

Sometimes it just seems like one thing after another doesn't it? especially during these trying times.

Warm, good wishes to you all,

Good Morning all from chilly, dry Harrogate.
Haven't read the posts yet but will get round to it.
Just saw on TV John Torode making a Whisky Saw??? The subtitles could be part of a comedy show. Have been filling my hungry dishwasher with salt and rinse aid. It's always looking for salt and we are supposed to be in a soft water area. My shop from Morrisons arrived yesterday. I'm afraid I'm not impressed and told the driver so - when they didn't have the middles sized cream, they sent the large one and charged for it, the same with blueberries. The excess is just wasted.
Anyway next week I'm trying Sainsburys!!!
We are in tier 2 which is what I expected, though Harrogate itself doesn't seem too bad.

Look after yourselves, folks. Hope everyone is a bit better.

Good morning from a sunny but very cold Norfolk. Woke to thick fog but hey presto gone within an hour.

grandmattie love the knickers, you are very clever.

urmstongran hope your flight is okay, I always think it’s lovely to be away but lovely to come home too.

We had long conversations with AC about Christmas yesterday, all very cautious about being allowed to see each other, long and short is we will bubble our three families but in shifts, everyone felt more comfortable with that, we all see each other but safely. I can see families getting very stressed about it all sadly.

Off now to get some petrol now car has defrosted and a bit of a run out to give the car a boost.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Mattie’s knickers are certainly getting a good airing today....there you go, ?grannyowl we’re all tempted by a chance for ‘dodgy’ comments this morning!

8 stitches, Cherry ? So pleased you insisted on the A&E visit.
Taichinan how lovely that you get on well with Robbie. Maybe important if he is to assume responsibility for lots of dreary housework. It wasn’t you, was it, who coined the phrase on here Housework won’t kill you...but why take that chance? Love it. ? A good friend here has a ‘Robbie’ but he does her pool. He trundles up and down in the bottom of the pool, but it’s quite spooky to suddenly spot a robot climbing up a pool wall and appearing above the water. Hers she calls Robocop! A slightly sinister name for a sinister little chap!

Good morning all,
A lovely bright day today. Chilly but ok if wrapped up.
Been to supermarket shopping that's out of the way now.
Going to put a stew in the slow pot then come back and read all the posts.
Take care everyone ?

Oooh! I frequently wish I could have an 'empty' Instead DH keeps reminding me of what's on TV, or how to do something on his emails.
Beauregard so sorry about your brother, very distressing.
EV. what a worry with your DGD, hope she gets the help she so needs.
grandmattie You've made a great job of pants for your DGD, I would have suggested Velcro, but I see it's a no go.
Urm Safe Journey. Hope you wont find it too cold here.

Good morning Mick and all from dry and misty Anglesey.
for you Beauregard sad news.
for you EllanV, wish I could send real ones to you, how awful for your poor granddaughter and of course all of you. Alcoholism is a dreadful thing for the whole family and I think you are right to involve the authorities so that she can be helped.
Your sewing skills are exactly what’s needed for your granddaughter grandMattie, I imagine she’d feel very glamorous in sparkly pants.
A trip to the dump sounds like a real treat GrandmaFrench, we take our social occasions where we can get them these days. Builders turned up yesterday and did the final gable end so seeing the light, literally, thanks for asking.
You have seemed a bit up and down lately Dragonfly, Leicester has gone through a tough time, one of my sons is head of services in one of the boroughs and actually went out on the bins himself last week as three of the men tested positive and so nine others had to isolate. Hope that knowing that there are so many behind the scenes keeping everything going helps you to feel that we will all get through this, not long now before springtime and the vaccine will haul us out to better days.
You too GrannyGravy seem in need of a boost, hang on in there, better days on the horizon.
Bon voyage Urms, I will miss the bit of Spanish sunshine you share each morning but at least we have a ray or two from Polmont, Malta and south of France.
Wishing everyone a good day.

Beauregard what’s the name of ‘your’ horse and I assume Newbury? ??

Jaxjacky

Beauregard what’s the name of ‘your’ horse and I assume Newbury? ??

Jaxjacky Getaway Trump in the 1.50 at Newbury. He's the outsider of three but not without a chance of he has a good day!

Lauranorder ??? it's a bit incongruous to see Polmont alongside Malta, Spain and France! You did make me laugh!

Hello Beauregard. I own the other eartip of Getaway Trump. Just about to watch him. I hope he can repeat his last result?

Pitcity isn't Robotvac-watching a marvellous occupation! I am a new owner (early Chrissie from my Boys) and I'm so in love with the little pet, named Robbie of course. I changed his nappy for the first time to day - oh the joys!