Good Morning Saturday, in absentia for Mick

Good Morning all. Horrible, wet and windy here in N. Bucks.

Had a bad night. Weird dreams and at one point I woke up crying and shouting. So I also managed to scare DH.

A quick local food shop today and an hour watching the birds for the ‘Great Garden Bird Watch’. Although considering the weather there won’t be many around.

I sent ( see photo) this to my 3 DDs last night , it made them smile .

Hope it gives you all at least one? today.

Good morning all from a wet and windy S Welsh coast.
We enjoyed the zoom Murder Mystery last night, the actors were excellent. Put my pearls on and summoned my inner Miss Marple but didn't pick Whodunnit, very good twist at the end.
Might do some baking today and hopefully there will be a dry window later for a walk. We are on the edge of the yellow snow alert but a rarely have any this far south, we'll see. At some time this weekend I will do the Big Garden Birdwatch survey, do that every year.
Pasta with homemade tomato sauce, mushrooms and garlic bread later.
My best wishes to Sar and her family. Thinking of Susan and all the missing posters. Stay safe everyone.

Kitty so sorry ? horrible news too young for this.

Good morning from soggy West Berkshire .

Sweet FA to do today other than tidy a cupboard or something equally interesting. We are trying to avoid carbs so no baking to amuse me which is my fall-back position usually.

No football ⚽️ today either as my team played and won last night .

For the first time ever I grew a few vegetables in lockdown last spring and want to do it again this year . Perhaps today is the day to do some reading and research ...

Hoping that Mick is doing fine and sending good wishes to the poorly people here and those with troubles .

Morning from my bit of S Lanarkshire where it’s bright and frosty. I’ll try to send my weather over your way baubles!
I should get a decent walk today, perhaps this morning while the going is good.
A friend who has been teaching yoga and meditation but who has been becoming a little confused over the past couple of years, video called me last night and we have decided that she will put it in her diary and call weekly to do some meditation together. It means I will have to do a short practice every day so it will be a genuine teaching experience for her. I hope it helps.
Prayers for those who need them, have a good day everyone, hoping very much for better news from Marydoll

Good morning to all GNs and good wishes to Mick . It is grey , damp and gloomy in South Yorkshire, so we will not be going out. DH’s team have a match today so he will be listening to it on the radio while I am making soup, and a curry for tommorrow. It will keep me out of mischief. Have a good day, whatever you’re doing and stay safe.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

So very sorry to hear this kittylester, no age at all bless him. x

Good morning all from a chilly and frosty Glasgow. Thanks GM for opening up, I hope Mick hasn't abandoned us.

I have no further news of my friend's granddaughter. Yesterday was the day the obstetrician was going to make a decision about delivering in the baby. My assumption is that no news is good news. I haven't heard from my other friend, who usually is in contact and he is very quick to alert me if anything is wrong. I can't stop thinking about that young woman, who even before the pandemic, went through so much to have this wee baby.

I'm exhausted before I even get up! An early text from DD telling me Tesco slots were available, which was so helpful. She thought she was doing the right thing by booking one, but hadn't realised that she needed my credit card to complete the process.
I then had to look for my credit card and log onto my PC, but DD was already logged into my Tesco account, what a palaver, it's not even 8 o' clock yet! I know she was only trying to be helpful! ?

Yesterday's hospital visit was a bit surreal. We are in full lockdown here, yet the roads were so busy. The hospital car park was full at 8.30am, but inside the hospital was like the Marie Celeste. Where were the owners of all these cars?

I was the only person in the waiting room, which is usually bursting at the seams with staff and patients. It was very reassuring to be the only customer.
There were some highs and lows, but one piece of news was unsettling.
The good news is that the nasty injections are dampening down the inflammation in my body, but I will be on them indefinitely.

There is a tiny M&S food outlet in the hospital grounds and on the pretext of a walk around the hospital pond (in the rain), purely therapeutic, I managed to convince DH to come into the shop to satisfy my craving for a sticky iced, raspberry bun and some potato scones.
Big mistake! DH was extremely anxious (so unlike him) , my glasses were so fogged up that I couldn't see and the the one way system was blocked by old ladies, masks under their chin, unable to make up their minds about what they wanted. I could feel myself getting quite stressed about it all. When did I turn into such a wimp?

I picked up some flowers for my neighbour, who had recently found her aunt dead, but when I got to the checkout I decided I would like some myself. I asked the assistant to charge me for two bunches and I would get the second bunch on the way out.
Unfortunately, the one way system was blocked and we had to go the wrong way. I picked up my flowers on the way out, but the assistant at the door thought I was a shoplifter! ?
DH was not amused at all!!
The icing on the cake (pardon the pun) was that DD and SIL came up with supplies when we got home , spotted the iced buns and they were history!

I was thinking of Auntieflo yesterday and hoping her appointment wasn't too upsetting. Such sad news about your daughter's friend Kitty. Glad to here your family are making progress, Gaga.
Hoping you feel a bit more upbeat today, Sar, its so hard being a mum. ?
I'm always afraid I miss someone, so sending virtual hugs to all of us, none of us have perfect lives and many feel unable to share their worries. ?

A gentle day for me, yesterday's expedition has left me exhausted, but a uplifted that I managed it. Take care all.

Good Morning everyone from a warm but currently overcast S of France.

Welcome Lilypops. Yes, you can’t fault the quality of the membership on this thread!

Hope today gets better for lots. Thank you for some lovely messages and comments. Reckon some of you would do well opening a health spa or retreat. You’re overqualified! ?

Need to give myself a smart kick in the hind quarters today...yesterday was not a good one. My DH’s dental emergency appt was cancelled an hour before !!!!!! by a totally unprofessional and uncaring woman. She took on her retired DH’s patients at the end of last year, clearly fancied an afternoon in the sunshine and actually had the temerity to suggest he accepted an appointment (for this emergency) mid Feb. ? Today will be spent searching for a professional! My oldest cat is very poorly and is undoubtedly at the end of his life. Why can’t they just live forever?

At a logistics hub in Marseille, we have finally tracked down a massive paint order, “exported” by a very reliable British paint shop. All paid for, including transport and door to door delivery. Unfortunately the exporters failed to enquire about new taxes from the carriers who took our paint to France...this time via Belgium and Germany. Nobody wanted to focus or take responsibility for extra demands for money. Our property has now been waiting for some huge ransom to be paid (not by us!) for days. Problem is no one will actually get to grips with picking up a phone - even to enquire how much the ransom will be. Logistics company only capable of asking people to phone or mail them, they can’t be bothered to reply! Only people going bonkers? Us!

They’ve agreed to refund our money but, of course, don’t want to have to ship the paint back to the UK again. Wonder how long before the odd grey cell drops into the slot and the obvious solution is clear? We’re not holding our breath!

Lots of mails are owed by me to friends in the UK whose problems eclipse mine over and over. Unfortunately my cheeriness is spread quite thinly at the moment. (And loads of us are already singing from that hymn sheet.......or we would be....if only we were allowed to sing! ?)

So, I need to just get up and get on and stop thinking and start doing! Small achievements during the day are the key, for me. My foot is holding up, probably due to my wearing supportive, comfortable (but so very ? hot) cross-trainers all day yesterday. Porridge and the day awaits.

Virtual hugs, good wishes and smiles to you all. We can probably keep on keeping on if we collectively haul up our big girl pants and stick together. Other suggestions on a postcard if you’ve time. ?

TOYA. Stay safe, stay sane. xx
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Good morning from a damp NE.
DH has gone for bread, milk and a paper, it is a year today since I was last in a shop.
Same old routine today, sit on the computer until lunchtime and then watch TV for an hour. DH goes to lie down for the rest of the afternoon and I amuse myself.
I think I might watch The Dig today.
Have the best weekend you can.

Good morning from a soggy south Cornwall. Very broken night so I watched The Polar Express and ate marzipan.

Yesterday my 5 year old came with a fistful of her precious finds for me, seaglass and shells, bless her. A bit moving....

Have decided to learn another language with DuoLingo, Italian this time. The sessions really take my mind away from the current confinement, and one day I just may get on that European rail trip I promised myself...

Today I'm writing to a young guy in prison, who's just heard he's moving to an open prison soon, a great step forward. I visited a high security prison once and the impact of it has never gone away.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Kittylester so sorry to hear about your daughter's friend - so young.

Marydoll I hope the rest of today is peaceful for you after such a busy and stressful time.

I don't always name people individually but I do hold everyone who's struggling in my thoughts. x

Glad you are safely home now Mary ?

How sad Kitty for that young man and his family.

Goodmorning all from a snowy white Lueneburg. I hope that Mick is here soon again. I have been out in the morning to clear the path to the house and on the path next to the road in front of the road of snow. We have to do that before a certain time. I love doing it anyway. So I got my wish lots of snow. Winter wonder land! I also have to put some walnuts into the garden for the two red squirrals who live in the small forest next to the garden. I just hope that the wild boars (they sometimes sleep in the forest) don`t come into my garden foraging for food. I am afraid that Waldi would run after them. He doesn`t think that he is only a small dog. So, hopefully you all have a peaceful day. Be your worries be small ones. Keep well and take care. x

I just looked it up, squirrels. x

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It looks like it’s going to be a bright day so I may go out for a walk or do a bit of tidying up in the garden if it’s not too cold.
Wishing everyone a good day. Stay safe.

Good morning everyone from north Kent which is wet and dismal.

Excitement today at Owl Towers is that DH has just returned from being jabbed. Everything went smoothly and efficiently and the main feeling is one of relief.

Are you new Lilypops? Welcome if you are. Urmstongran will be along soon to ask how much your house is worth - a small initiation rite!

Glad to see you both back posting Marydoll and Grandmafrench; sad news about your cat. It’s never easy when beloved pets get older. Hoping for good news about your friend’s GD Marydoll.

Hope everyone with worries or illnesses have a better day. Have a good Saturday everyone. Stay safe

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where at least it has stopped raining. I got soaked to the skin yesterday but my pal (who gets me out in all weathers) reminded me that skin is waterproof and we are not made of sugar!

You survived the hospital trip Marydoll and definitely deserve flowers
I hope so much that the news from your friend is good.

I hope my DS will come today and help me change a light bulb as I don't like sitting in semi darkness. How did you manage to do those tapestries, Bayeux team, and write those novels, Jane Austen, without a decent light?

At least the toothache is easing and the drugs are beginning to kick in.

Have as good a day as you can. Kitty, Sar and all in pain or anxious.

Wet, (again) here. Thanks to GM for opening up, hope Mick is OK. Saying a prayer for Marydolls friends daughter. Not much on here, might do some sewing. I agree that this has been the longest January ever! Hopefully you will all have a good day.

Good morning from Durham. Raining again! Had planned a walk with a friend who’s working from home, living on her own for the first time in her life and feeling a little stressed. Will see how the weather is later.
DD2 is having problems with her pregnancy - diagnosed with SPD - very painful as well as her in-going chronic pain. I wish I could do more.
Cheered by DHs appointment for his vaccine on Monday night. Only a few miles away, but we’ll have to do a trial run in daylight as it’s unfamiliar territory.

Wishing everyone a safe day. X

On-going.

So sorry to hear about your DD’s young friend kitty life can be so cruel.

Sorry you had unsettling news Marydoll things are never straightforward are they?

Good morning everyone from South Manchester where it’s bitterly cold but forecast to stay dry. If we all wrap up warm we might take the opportunity to meet up with our daughter, son in law and grandchildren in the park after lunch. At least say hi and watch them cycling around. Better than nothing and the last 3 Saturdays have either been torrential rain or snow!

So much sadness and heartbreaking tales on here today. My thoughts are with you all during such tough times.

Sar53 I don’t know if you may find comfort from me telling you that my younger sister was diagnosed with aggressive Stage IV breast cancer. She had a mastectomy, removal of 16 lymph glands from her armpit, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and reconstruction. That was almost 5 years ago now! She and her husband retired to live in Casares in Spain last August. She is well and happy. Sometimes we just need to hear of the good outcomes from cancer I think.

It’s football for Himself at tea time. A tough game for Man. Utd against Arsenal I believe. Takeaway curry tonight.

Hope Saturday is kind to us all. Thank you for opening up as our reliable deputy every morning granMattie. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good morning Mick, grandMattie and all from wet and windy Anglesey.
Some very sad happenings Kitty and Marydoll such awful things for young people to be going through.
Nice to be able to cry together, laugh together and hold each other together each morning.
Have a peaceful Saturday everyone. Stay warm, stay safe.