Good Morning Friday

Sheep. Two sheep with quintuplets on the news last night.

Hope you are getting some zzzzzzz between your deliveries

Urm. Liver - on my next Sainsbug's order. . Not had any for years.

Good morning all from a sunny Lancashire. Not much planned for today other than housework and hopefully a walk later. Yesterday’s telephone appointment with my endocrinology consultant brought some really good news.

I had 2 parathyroid tumours removed in May 2019 and been having follow up reviews and blood tests since then. The good news is my kidney function is stable and my calcium levels are normal and my vitamin D is perfect. So they’re discharging me! Blood tests ongoing through GP, added to my regular routine bloods. That’s one clinic crossed off my list and one less thing to worry about.

Have a peaceful day all.

Blossoming. Great news. Well done

Happy St Pirran’s Day everyone! DH is taking a day off, as they did at his Cornish school!

Brilliant news Blossoming???

That is good news blossoming .my thoughts with all who are having really sad times .

Morning all, thoughts with Merlotgran and Georgesgran for your loss.

I'm posting this morning to share positive info which might be useful if some of you have Ocado deliveries. I read on Twitter that Ocado drivers are to begin collecting bags again from the 8th March. I'd better start folding ( origami style) my considerable stash into 'samosas' so they can all be returned in one go...its quite therapeutic! Saw a vid on Youtube on how to do it- quite easy after the first few.

Urms we really enjoyed your SOAP dish- I printed out the recipe and 'Im indoors' made it. ( he cooks, I wash up).
He enjoys liver but I can't stand the texture- think school dinners back in the 70's have a lot to do with my dislike; memories of greasy gravy and shoe leather pieces of gristly meat. I know it wouldn't be like that now but I just can't get past it-stupid isn't it, its a psychological issue but heyho there we are.

Hope all have a good day- I best get back to my 'samosas'!

Good morning all,

The sun keeps trying to break through, but there's a lot of grey cloud about and I think it might gain the upper hand. As long as it stays dry so that I can peg out the washing today rather than have to dry it indoors, that will be something.

Another thrilling day lies ahead (not).

Lovely news Blossoming. You must be very relieved to have that good news.

amselerin do post even if it's only to say what your weather is doing. It's always nice to hear from everyone. I debated whether to post today as I seem to be saying the same old, same old thing everyday, but decided a quick hello is ok. ?

Take care all, and ?for all our friends with troubles, worries and bereavement.

Good Morning all from sunny, but chilly Harrogate.

Have just returned from taking our little doggy to the vet, they said she was angelic while taking blood for testing!!! We might know this pm if she has a future or not.

I'm so sorry Merlot and Georgesgran - virtual hugs are definitely in order!! ;

Have to make up my cereal for the week - that's exciting!! I make it so there is no milk product in it and minimal sugar.

Nothing planned, don't think I'll have time to do any more nothing today. Did a Zoom art club last night will do a video chat with my sisters this evening

Gosh that's a short day isn't it!!

Keep safe everybody, have the best day you can!

Good Morning All x.
Dull and grey---a bit like how I feel today unfortunately. I'll have to pull myself together.
I think it's down to the situation we're all in as it really brings it home to those here who've suffered losses recently, my mind tends to work overtime especially with them having to cope with things the way they are.

My thoughts to Merlotgran, Georgesgran and Travelsafar xxx
Sending love, best wishes and strength to Gagagran and her DH for today that all goes to plan x.

Thinking also of Dragonfly and our Gilly too x.

Usual fish dinner today so I'll do mashed/ creamed potatoes instead of chips and have parsley sauce with it. That should buck me up.

I'm another who missed out on the extra pension after H died as one part of the claim is for the over 80's so I'll see what happens.

Just received the census to fill in online and also another letter from the Yorkshire BS telling me it will become the Yorkshire BS Agency. Things are changeing. Why can't they stay as they were ? I'm not a fan of change as it is and have always been quite happy just sailing along as things were,--living in the past--

Don't be overdoing it today Marydoll, tempting as it is.
The most I'll be doing today is jotting down a list for an Asda delivery next week.

Sending love to our sad grans and also those who feel a bit below par. Take care and stay safe xx Wishing you all a good day.

Good morning all from a brightening Angus coast, where the air is so cold. Taking badly to that after that spell if lovely warm sunny days!
Like you Mapleleaf I was wondering whether to post - there are only so many ways to say nothing! But here I am to say I'm thinking about going down to the butcher's (lambs liver!) and fishmongers later. I'm also thinking about moving the furniture round in the garden room - a sure sign that spring is really on its way. I'll let you know tomorrow whether or not thought turns into action ?.
Sending as much comfort as I can to Georgesgran and Merlotgran at this overwhelmingly sad time.
The usual healing thoughts ? to those unwell or suffering. Please all, have a good day. ???

A large Good Morning from me, I had a disturbed night so only up for about an hour.
It is dull and chilly here in Stockport, if only I could be out and about that may concern me, as I am not it doesn’t.
Sainsbury’s delivery between 3&4 pm is the days main excitement.
With a brief spell back in the office, about 5 weeks, my GD
who lives with me has been working from home for a year now.
She has taken over the dining room to work in and so, we have heating on all day.
My e-mail from my utilities supplier came this morning informing me my payments are going up by £60 a month to cover the deficit which has built up!
I haven’t spoken to my GD yet as she is working so must ask if she is being recompensed in any way for this.
I will have to start taking in washing as I know the Council tax is going up 3:5 % next month and that is quite modest compared to some boroughs.
We are all paying in some way.
That apart, have the best day you can.
As I was typing this my new Tax code came through the door, my code has gone the “wrong way”, down , which I think means more tax to pay.
I will try to work it out and then may have to take in ironing, my most hated job, as well.

Good morning from a sunny W Sussex - big fluffy clouds and breezy but better than yesterday’s grey.

Mick good to hear you have some cycling to watch at the weekend.

Yesterday was a day of returning things - clothing bought in two different local supermarkets for DH was marginally tight so had to go up a size. Managed to replace two out of three items and added some towels to basket as I am resolutely putting worn ones in ragbag for recycling. We had a new bathroom fitted in the summer so accessories have to match! A ‘wrong size’ phone battery bought online has been refunded even though I can’t return it due to postal regulations. I didn’t know so have learnt something and will have to be more careful ordering ‘techy ’ stuff.

Fairtrade Fortnight quiz (online) tonight. So many issues for producers of the goods we love like coffee and tea with climate change and the complexities of world trade. Quiz should be fun though .

Rejoicing for Blossoming. Hope all goes well with MrGaga.

Thinking of Georgesgran and others suffering bereavement.

Thank you so much, Urms. That’s exactly what I was looking for! ??

Delighted for you Blossoming! It must be such a relief for you.

Calling in to give you all my heartfelt thanks for your kind thoughts both on this thread and the bereavement one.

I don't post on here because I fear I would never be able to keep up with everyone. It's a very busy thread but as I start putting one foot in front of the other I might pop in now and again.

Thank you and much love to Georgesgran

Set your alarm clock merlotgran and be one of the early birds then you don’t have as much to recall.
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It’s lovely that you’ve popped in.
You’re very much in our hearts.
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Oops. I wasn’t going to post any more today.
Duh.

Greetings all, I never seem to get organised to post early, and had a conference call at 9.00 am just over. Love to Merlotgran, Georgesgran and Travelsafar for all you are going through.

Hope you have some news soon Gagagran you will be so relieved to hear DH's voice this afternoon.

Our bathroom finally completed, said goodbye to our lovely plumber, who has become like an old friend. Just need to persuade two very reluctant companies to take away the bath panels that didn't fit, so we can get our spare room back!

Off to DGS's second birthday tomorrow, our childcare bubble, and have been invited to stay the night. Will be lovely to see his face in the morning when he finds out that we are still here!

Post as much as you want to Urmston

I have just popped back in to say how kind of you to say hello Merlot. You are in all our thoughts and would be most welcome to pop in here anytime. I know what you mean, trying to keep up! Much busier thread nowadays and all are so warmly welcome whenever we ‘show our face’. x

Much love and best wishes to Georgesgran and travelsfar x

No need to worry if you are over posting Urms. Just one of those days when you feel like sharing. It’s lovely. ?

Good afternoon,I am not sure how late we are allowed to write,I am not an early riser,I see most people are up at the crack of dawn.
I am writing from a chilly but sunny and bright Sweden.
I hope everyone has a nice weekend,Sorry to be a bit late.

Welcome Joesoap. Most people post before mid-day but sometimes update later, maybe if the earlier posting has contained a concern - we worry about those with illness and difficulties just like friends in the ‘real’ world!

There are other forums like SoopsKitchen (not sure I’ve got that right) where people post throughout the day. I am fairly new to posting myself.

What part of Sweden are you in? I have friends in Östergotland .

Well DH is still waiting to go to theatre. He has had nothing to drink since 6am this morning and of course nothing to eat since before 6.30pm last night. The nurse has just told him it might be 4 pm before he goes down as his surgeon has a long list today. I am finding it extremely stressful and it must be worse for him.

Sending you a virtual hug Gagagran.
Have a nice cup of tea and try to relax a bit. We’re all with you. X

Thé waiting is always the worst part especially if your surgeon has a long list and your DH is down for PM. surgery.

Hope it won’t be too long now until your DH has a successful procedure and back on the ward making a good recovery. ?

Best wishes to your DH. Gagagran. ?