Good Morning Friday

Good morning from a bright and sunny Teddington, good to hear that Mick is back home. Off to the allotment again as the weather is being kind, we have put a post in the ground and then put wire on to train the espalier fruit trees. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a bright and dry Cumbrian coast though
I didn't like the sound of this morning's weather forecast. I want spring not more snow!
I'm sorry you've been in hospital, Mick, and wish you a speedy recovery. Don't rush things, though that's easier said than done.
I've got a video WhatsApp call with my letting agent today. I'm not very experienced with these so hope I don't mess up. I presume she wants a virtual view of the property. Oh for the days of real people in my life! Meanwhile a bit of tidying is in order....

Good morning from a bright but feeling chilly Northampton. Looks as though we have had a bit of a frost. Yesterday was rather miserable weatherwise.

Welcome back Mick, you have been missed. Hope that you are feeling better, and that you have a good recovery. Please take it easy and rest up.

Nothing exciting (surprise, surprise!) planned for today; more reading and knitting. Nearly half way up the left front of my cardigan and debating whether to order another ball of wool just in case. So may well put it in with the order for my next project (another cardigan!).

Take care everyone, and stay safe.

A very quick good morning from a very wet, windy and altogether miserable Angus coast. So glad you have sunshine, Urms - I thought maybe the sun had abandoned the planet.
So glad to see you back Mick - as you can see, you were very much missed. Stay warm and cosy and get well soon.
Just off to get my jab in a few minutes with all fingers crossed (they had missed me off their list last week, even though they had phoned and given me time and place!). However I had a reminder text from them yesterday, so I guess it's the needle for me this time.
Stay safe everyone. ????

Good morning from the Scottish Borders where the snow has gone in the night despite the forecast, it feels mild outside.
Good to see you back Mick and sorted for the time being.
Happy Birthday to your DGD gagagran
Welcome grannytilly and anyone else posting for the first time.
I still miss Gillybob's Friday girl. How are you Gilly?

I have letters to write and post (the old fashioned way) and missing documents are still missing so I shall have another attempt to find them.

Have a good day everyone and thanks to grandMattie for keeping us all going in Mick's absence..

Good morning all from a slightly warmer Glasgow, where it's 5°C. Glad to hear you are back home safely Mick. Take it easy now.
I had to self isolate when I came out of hospital last month after my heart attack (scary, isn't it), I guess you will have to do the same. Plenty of time to read that backlog!

Tesco delivery today and DD (in my bubble) is coming here to help unpack and work, as their Internet is down and she has piles of work to do. It will be good to have some company, other than DH.

Speaking of DH, I decided to drive DH to his vaccination appointment yesterday to give my car a run and start driving again. How foolish I was!
We had torrential rain, the roads were flooded, I hadn't driven for five weeks and DH is really too big for my wee car! Every time I tried to change gear, his BIG jacket was flapping over the gear stick. Things were very tense, to say the least. ?

As DH was getting out of the car, he stopped, half in, half out, with his back to me and was doubled over. He was ominously quiet, so my imagination was running riot. I kept asking if he was OK. Total silence. (He won't admit to having hearing difficulties).
Eventually he replied. I'M STUCK! MY JACKET IS CAUGHT ON THE SEATBELT AND I CAN'T MOVE! ?

I am five feet and he is nearly six feet. I'm sure you can imagine the palaver, trying to free him.

All my elderly neighbours were at the hub for their vaccine, DH says it was like a social event!
On the way home, a warning light came on on my car. I had no idea what it was, but it was rather large and very orange!!!
DH suggested that he would take over driving. Forget the fact that it is my car and I have been driving for over forty years. ?
I have totally lost my confidence. I think I will retreat back to my haven and never go out again...except for the vaccine, that is. ?
I'm still waiting for my appointment letter, so much for being CEV!

Thinking of Auntieflo, today, I hope all goes well.
For all our other friends who are struggling, take care. ?

Forgot my flower ?

Good morning Mick and very best wishes for a full recovery.

Good Morning everyone and especially Mick. Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell and glad you’re home in your safe place ?
I’m all in a fluster and flap. I woke up late for me and as I wanted to do a small shop I got dressed and went straight out. The shop was busier than normal and stock was still on the aisle floors. I didn’t like it much. Got back to my road to find the building materials lorry had just arrived with goods for next door and parked across my drive. As he hadn’t started to unload he kindly moved the lorry for me to get in.

I’ll have my breakfast and calm down with a cuppa and go back to read all of your morning news.

Stay safe

Another morning from S Lanarkshire, no rain here just at the moment but it will no doubt arrive soon. If possible I’ll get out for a walk, fresh air and a couple of ‘hellos’ did me so much good yesterday.
Welcome back Mick, wishing you a good recovery to full health really soon. grandmattie did a sterling job (thank you) but it’s good to see you back in your rightful place, kickstarting our days.
Special thoughts and prayers too for Marydolls friend’s granddaughter this morning for her C section if it goes ahead.
I loved the picture of your beach yesterday Bluebell My sister in law who lives in Dunoon, sent me a video of the water gently lapping on the shingly beach near her and I sometimes play it, so calming and peaceful, I do envy those of you who live near the sea.
Good wishes to everyone x

Good morning to all from a damp, grey west Kent. Pleased to hear that Mick is back and hope that the recovery continues.
Sorry to hear of the calf that didn't make it,
Sheepandcattle, how sad.
Re urmstongran's question regarding house price information a la Daily Mail: am sure it's a wind up but as I'm gullible, our lovely abode set us back around £52,500 in 1984, so I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions!
Hope everyone has a reasonable day or better.

Lovely to see you're back Mick. I only post occasionally but read the GM thread most days. Hope you're ok after your jab NanKate

Gingster I ❤️ The Dutch House! Read it last summer and would very highly recommend. Along with The Good Neighbourhood - another great novel from last summer!
#lazygran

I’m struggling with The Thursday Murder Club. Such posh retirees, who have been everywhere in the world - Somalia, can speak fluent Portuguese when they get chatting to the bus driver etc. I can’t engage with the silliness and by page 70 I think I had the murderer sussed. We shall see. It’s a bit too twee and wordy, whole tranches of nonsense which needed serious editing - in my opinion. I didn’t watch the author’s quiz show but surmise he is so popular everyone ran to his book! But for the fact that our Yorkshire Lass bought it for me I’d probably ditch it ...

Welcome back Mick . A scary time to go to hospital but good to know you are home and on the mend.

Thinking about Auntieflo and Marydoll’s friends granddaughter today. Hope all goes well for both.

Good morning from a dull and cloudy Black Country.

Welcome back Mick so sorry you have been unwell and in Hospital. Hope you are taking it easy for a while and relaxing.

Door knocked at 8am this morning. It was a food hamper for MrJan from one of his daughters, for his birthday this weekend. Not opened it yet as he is still in bed!

Hoping to have a walk with my friend who lives nearby today, we have known each other since aged 18. It does look like it may rain soon though.

Good news about your roof Kitty I hope this company can resolve the matter once and for all.

Grannygravy I imagine you have not moved so fast in a long time , a relief for you that it is done now.

Sad to hear about your calf sheepandcattle

Thinking of Auntieflo today

Welcome to all the new posters, it is always good to hear from new members.

Good morning from Durham - wet again. Welcome back Mick from me too. Hope Aunty Flo has better news.
DH admitted to hospital yesterday and his loss of mobility appears to be pressure from a tumour on his spine.
They’re going to try radiotherapy in an attempt to shrink it - very worrying.
Tried to find a vax appointment yesterday and was offered Kendal! That’s a day trip.
Stay safe. X

Welcome back Mick another who reads most days but only posts occasionally. Now take it easy.

Don't post on here but read most days. Welcome back Mick and take special care, you have been missed

Good morning mick so pleased you’re back with us and you’ve been well looked after, please take care. Thank you to gm for keeping us going in your absence and hope you’re feeling better soon.
Welcome grannytilly and any other new posters to this lovely kind thread
Yesterday we had more snow so I had another lazy day, today I’ve got food shopping to do so will have to go out, unless I can risk DH going instead and see what he gets ?...... maybe I will ask him as I’d like to get a short walk in somewhere to keep the energy levels up
Hope you’re feeling better soon dwmxwg and any other gransnetters feeling under the weather
Good luck to your DD with the house move pittcity!
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care whatever the day brings ?

Welcome back Mick and so sorry to hear about your ordeal. Hope you can now get some rest. granMattie has been keeping us going and has done a great job.

It's bright here in South Glos but the forecast isn't good for the weekend.

I'm sorry to hear about your sad start to the day, Sheepandcattle, and it must be hard to see the mum cow looking for her calf.

How did your optician's appointment go, Elizabeth1 ? I am long overdue an eye test but wonder how safe it would be to go there because of the close proximity.

Gingster I've read The Dutch House. How are you getting on with it?

Good luck with your jab today NanKate and hollysteers and others about to get theirs. Wow GrannyGravy13 - did you set a speed record? It's brilliant that they were not going to waste any vax.

I plan to do some more painting today but I slept badly and was still awake at 1.30am so a siesta may be on the cards too.

Special thoughts to all who are heavy-hearted. x

Good morning everyone from South Manchester where it’s warming up nicely courtesy of that big yellow ball in the east. It’s so dazzling I can’t see the Pennines!

No plans. A stroll through the park with Himself later I think. I like to get takeaway coffees to support our independent wine bar in the square. Worked out I’m spending £20 a week - it’s a fiver for 2 coffees x 4 times a week. Your husband would probably faint Elizabeth!
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Wonderful to have you back at the helm Mick what a scare you must have had. Rest up and convalesce now. Sorry you had a bad night granMattie you rest up too today. Scentia I like the sound of how you decorate - job done, no fuss.

Hope Friday is good to us all. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good morning from a dry S Welsh coast, really good to see you back Mick, hope your recovery goes well, best wishes from me.
I know what you mean Pittcity our son and his family moved house just before Christmas, I hope your family will be happy in their new home.
A phone call to the butcher, some cleaning and a walk weather permitting on today's exciting agenda.
Thinking of Aunty Flo, hope all goes well for her today, also Georgesgran. Still miss seeing gilly's Friday Girl.
Wishing everyone a good day.

Good morning all from a misty S Hants, Mick pleased you’re back, onwards!
Sheepandcattle although it goes with the territory, a sad morning, hope your day improves. Auntieflo thoughts with you today.
I’ll put a wash on in a minute and the window cleaner is arriving at some point. Out for a walk later, another birthday card to post, my husband is working today, so he’s happy. Both children rang yesterday for a quick chat, they both live locally, but we last saw each other at Christmas. No other real plans today, take care all.

Good Morning.
Lovely to see you back Mick.

Another day of just keeping busy in various ways.

Hope you all find a ?today.

We often walk along the coastal path to Leigh-on-Sea from here it’s beautiful (apart from the odd crazed cow)