Good Morning Saturday

Thank you all for your good wishes. We will be in a smaller more manageable house in the town centre. There is a lovely park between us and our larder, so not as handy as Urmston's

BTW I will be sending Urmston a full valuation by pigeon post

Morning from a still and cold S Lanarkshire. A thorough clean of the bathroom today, washing down walls etc to complete a ‘cleaning week’ which was badly needed. Then the excitement of opening a parcel which arrived yesterday, I still leave post etc for a day or two. It’s a new bread bin, because after a year of looking at my higgelty piggelty kitchen, I have to embarked on an attempt to streamline it. This is what I am reduced to ?
A surprise yesterday was delivery of a package flowers from my Oban girl. They arrive in a flat box but look really lovely after two days.so something to look forward to.
Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset began bright now the clouds are arriving. It was very chilly, perhaps will warm up a little now. We’ve a visit to our bubble son later so today will be a good one, or will if I can wake up, sleep seemed to miss me out last night. Good news about your husband gagagran, a busy week ahead for you pittcity. Hope someone brought you some bread and milk marydoll, maybe a cream cake or two as well.

Take care everyone, special thoughts for those with heavy hearts.

Morning everyone! The sun is shining and I am feeling much better after the best sleep for a long time. It was daylight when I woke up which gave me a surprise as I am used to creeping round in the dark when I get up at my usual crack of dawn.

Spoke to DH who is sore but not in much pain and very chipper. He is in the private wing of the hospital which has been commandeered for us ordinary folk as they try to get through the backlog of operations. He said it's no different to the room he had when he was in last summer for 5 weeks but of course he is in a much better state than he was then.
He is waiting to hear what and when he can start to eat again now.

I have been for my paper and put a wash on, and updated family with a health report so am a bit late on here - sorry folks!

DDiL scalded her right hand on their Quooker yesterday which meant a trip to A and E for them - another worry last night but she tells me she is in much less pain today. I have always been wary of those things and consider them dangerous.

Thanks again everyone for all your kind messages. Gransnet at its best. xx

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Maple has our South Yorkshire weather spot on today. We are not doing much today (surprise surprise!); I am trying a cake recipe that DD sent me, and DH is cleaning the car, then he will be glued the footy on tv.

Pitt it will be all systems go for you now, then. Good luck with the packing. I hope this will be a good move for you!

Have a good day folks

Good Morning everyone from sun-has- just-vanished South of France ??

Wonderful weather yesterday. Hairdressers first thing, then warm baguette, croissants and coffee back home in a lovely sunny corner of the garden, where yesterday it was 18 degrees.

Vet later, where our smallest dog needed a blood test, but miraculously escaped as the Vet’s magic diagnostic machine needed some ‘refills’ which failed to arrive as promised. Nice chat, consultation, no charge.....we’ll go back Tuesday to see if Ludo’s thyroid medication needs tweaking.

Went to buy some wine from the Cave where the owner let me cuddle her new 8 week baby Staffie. Adorable, felt like a Seal pup! Already, if you call her, she runs to your side and sits down. Dog treats are a wonderful thing.....she probably thinks ?.

We had a free bottle of wine and a reduction in the price of our purchases. Lovely to be appreciated for supporting small businesses.
On then to the beach for a stroll amongst the dunes. Tide was on the turn so dogs can be a bit too keen to investigate the water’s edge sometimes. Fortunately yesterday no beach full of jellyfish or even, as once, a little dead goat ?, ?but off the lead we do need to keep an eye on them. Hunting dogs forever hunting!

Evenings are lighter, mornings too. The Spring colours are wonderful and there’s blossom everywhere.
I’m still weary from our Vaccine appointment - 700kms was a tough drive, but so worth it, and I feel a lot more optimistic about months to come.

So shocked and sad for you, Georgesgran. Please take life very slowly until you feel a bit stronger. Hopefully the kind thoughts and wishes from all the Grans here will help just a little with your pain and loss x ?

Have the best Saturday, all, and be resolved to ? smile at something today. Wishing you sunbeams, warm breezes, the scent of Spring flowers ? and the optimism to just keep going! Nearly there now....

Hugs, ?‍♀️?

Gorgeous photo of the orange sunset gelisajams and your garden looks lovely too!

Good morning all from Glasgow. As Kalu says, its cloudy and only 2° C. I too shall do a bit of gentle pottering in the garden. I slept very badly due to hip pain and dreamt that we had a huge GN meet up in Bagg's house! All the regular posters were there. It was really bizarre, Sorry Baggs, I have no idea why I was dreaming about you!
GM, it was very kind of you to start off today, even if you didn't know what day it was!

First job is to sort the new solar lights, as my SIL, kindly put them up on the trees yesterday, but they are not working. I think he forgot to switch them on.
The second task is to drill holes in the fairy doors which came yesterday. I hope my jewellery making Dremel drill will be perfect for the job , without having to ask Mr Huff and Puff to do it!?

Task three is to take photos of our decking, which badly needs replaced. Kalu, the company seem very keen, but I will take your advice re checking them out.
The other company I contacted a week ago are dragging their heels, so I'm ruling them out.

Under my supervision, everyone did a sterling job yesterday. I am hiring out my son in law if anyone needs their windows washed, he did an excellent job, as he is so precise about everything.
DD bagged all the leaves, and took them to the tip, along with the other stuff waiting to go. There is a complicated system for recycling at our tip and DH has been procrastinating. ?
I looked out and there was Mr Foolhardy, balancing on a ladder with a chain saw! Fortunately my SIL was there to keep an eye on him.

The Tesco delivery was a complete disaster yesterday. No milk, out of date bread and NO cream cakes, which I had ordered as a treat for the workers.?
I also received stuff I hadn't ordered. ? Tesco refunded the items and gave me £10 voucher as an apology. All said and done, I still had no bread, nor milk! ?

When I'm needing a bit of fresh air and not up to doing much, I go out and sweep the driveway of leaves. It passes the time, isn't taxing and usually one of neighbours stops to chat.
I was catching up with two DIL's mother, when two women passed on the other side of the road. It was only when they came closer, that I realised that it was my close friend from school out walking with her friend, on the anniversary of her husband's death. Her friend lives near me and she is in a bubble with her.

I haven't seen her, since I started shielding and didn't recognise her, she had gone from a pixie cut to long hair!!! She is attractive, tall, slim and elegant and I always looked like the wee, fat and frumpy teacher beside her.
We had been messaging regularly, but I hadn't let on how unwell I am, so I had to come clean, well sort of! Its not something to reveal in a WhatsApp. ☹

So pleased to her Mr Gaga is recovering, you will be relieved when he is at home in his own bed, Gaga
I continue to keep Georgesgran, Merlot, Travelsafar and Dragonfly in my thoughts and prayers.
Auntieflo, hoping you are finding some relief from your debilitating pain. ?

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Mick and all

It’s grey outside and looks chilly here in S E Essex

Hope your DH had a comfortable night gagagran I do not envy you packing up your home pittcity , hard work but very exciting. I do hope all goes smoothly for you both.

Good to hear your DD is ok Sar53 crack on with your painting

Off to local butchers this morning and to get some vegetables is the total of my excitement for today, might go really mad
and put the washing machine on!!!!

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️

Good morning all. 0° in Polmont this morning and cloudy. However the clouds are broken up, not the leaden lumps we've had here for days.
Last night was our family escape room via zoom in honour of dd's big birthday. It was such good fun. I was the communicator and had to lie and persuade various individuals to help us with our plans. Drama Queen Batty loved it. We were also introduced to ds's new girlfriend and that was nice. They've been friends for years and years but have very recently taken their relationship to the next stage. If my children are happy,then I'm happy. I did most of the housework yesterday so today will be a visit to Aldi and change the bedding. It's exciting to hear about your imminent move, Pittcity. And lovely to see trees in blossom, Ashcombe. It's still too cold here for that, although my bulbs are pushing through and the crocuses are flowering. I'm glad to hear your dd is keeping well Ginny. We never stop worrying about them, do we? Nannytopsy, I haven't had cramps for years but I still remember the pain! Right, second cup of coffee now before I begin my day Have a good day all.

Yet again, grey and chilly here, 3 degrees according to my phone. A bit of cleaning this morning, this afternoon I have a hospital appointment, a follow up to my fall last year. Duck breasts for this evening and that's about it! Glad to hear that Gagagrans DH has had his op. Hope everyone has the best day possible.

Good morning from a cool grey Morecambe Bay. My post just disappeared mid typing grrrrrr!
I’m feeling a bit delicate this morning as I have a touch of migraine. I hope it passes as I have earmarked today to sort out my gardening shed.
We had an interesting sunset last night, the setting sun turned everything it shone on orange. Not a spectacular sky, but unusual. I will try attaching a photo, but if it doesn’t work I will not keep trying.
Pleased to hear that Gagagran's DH and Sars DD are recovering well after their ops.
Take care and stay safe everyone ?

Good morning from an overcast Northampton; we have also had a frost but it is thawing now. The papers have just come, so looking forward to the Saturday crosswords.
Nothing else planned for today, but I have plenty of recorded programmes on tv to catch up with. Plus my knitting of course. And a favourite programme, Treasure Quest, to listen to on local radio this morning.
Saw on Facebook yesterday that my surgery will be sending letters out when second vaccinations are due, mine should be in about 4 or 5 weeks time.
Take care and stay safe everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire where it’s a very chilly start?

A quiet day after two days of childcare.We took the children to the park after school yesterday, they had a lovely time but we were exhausted!

Thinking of all suffering bereavement, illness and worries?

Also thinking of Lins, dragonfly and all our missing goodmorningers?

Good morning all,

It’s a grey but dry start to the day here in South Yorkshire. No sign of the sun just yet, but it might break through for a while.

Up a bit earlier today as I woke up and couldn’t get back off to sleep so thought a cup of tea would be a better plan rather than tossing and turning and disturbing DH from his slumbers.

Lots of good news for you Pittcity. I hope all the packing goes well and you enjoy your new home. Good to hear you are having your second vaccination. I’m still waiting for my first. I’ve had the letter, but the sites on offer are some distance away, so I rang the surgery and they will text me shortly when it’s time to book an appointment for a much more local venue, so fingers crossed it won’t be too long a wait.

Lovely photos Ashcombe. I don’t think it will be too long before we have tree blossom out, but nothing is on show just yet, only the beautiful daffodils, snowdrops and crocus.

Hope all is going well in the maternity shed, sheepandcattle and that you are not too exhausted.

Another “nothing much happening” day today other than the usual chores. Goodness, we’ll be like children in a sweetie shop once we are allowed to do more, overwhelmed by choice and uncertain what to choose first! Hugging loved ones will be top of my list, especially as some of them have been quite poorly recently. It’s awful not being able to visit, isn’t it? Not long now, I keep telling myself.

To all with troubles and sadness, I send my thoughts to you. ?

Take care, everyone.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all from a sunny, frosty S Hants. Not a lot on today, trip to the tip this afternoon and a walk later. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a very chilly NE, just 1 degree.
Good to hear that second vaccinations are being offered, it is seven weeks since my first one and no word yet.
A quiet day for me as DH goes to lie down after lunch each day and joins me again at 7pm.
Enjoy the weekend.

Hello everyone, and good morning. I’ve been reading all your news, it’s nice to see how the world is ticking over normally, almost, people just potter along with their lives.
Thank you, Ashcombe, for the early glimpse of spring - what a beautiful part of the world you live in. We came down their on holiday - remember those - two years ago and walked from Torquay to Brixham where we were staying.
Gosh, moving house, Pittcity, good luck! We last did that nearly 7 years ago and I was so excited - we moved area after 27 years to be nearer two of our daughters and four grandchildren, and have loved being here in the East Midlands.
Again Bellasnana, you remind me of a holiday in Malta a few years ago. Sigh! How nice to have a puppy to care for, but hard work.
Thank you Michael for a nice gentle start to my day.

Good Morning all.
Pleased to hear your DHs ‘op went well GagaGran.
Pittcity you have a busy week ahead.

Dd3 ( 7 + months pregnant) had more tests yesterday, results early next week. She is in good spirits and baby is fine. I’ll be so glad when it arrives.

Local food shop today combining a walk. Think I might make Mary Berry’s Matchday Pie ready for tomorrow when MIL is here for lunch.

I have bought some decent hairdressing scissors so might make an attempt on DHs hair. He still has plenty and is beginning to look a little unkempt.

? to cheer those who need it and wishing you all a ?.

Good morning from another grey and miserable looking Essex by the sea. It's also pretty chilly too.
I had a lovely long chat with DD2 yesterday who seems to be coping remarkably well with the aftermath of her operation. The way I look is nothing to compare with the alternative, she said. That's my girl !!!
I will be undercoating the paintwork in the en-suite this morning, the highlight of my day.
Glad to hear that Gagagran's DH is recovering after his op.
Have the best Saturday you can and find a ? today xx

How exciting Pircity, happy packing

Good morning from a dry north Surrey, I can see some blue sky. So glad to hear Gagagran’s DH had his operation.
We had a lovely day yesterday with the boys in between their usual brotherly fights. Older brother set younger brother “schoolwork” to do which kept them entertained. We took them to the park with the dog and an old football (I think my aches and pains of today are the price I am paying). I made batter, half for breakfast pancakes and half for lunch toad in the hole, which saved DD having to cook for them in the evening.
Had a txt inviting me to book 2nd vaccination, have booked for lunchtime today. The venue is some distance away so DH will drive with my navigation and we will do a circular route on the way home to fit in a visit to mum and dad. It is a good opportunity to leave the dog for a few hours, he has got used to having someone here nearly all the time, which is great for him but once places start opening again we will want freedom to leave him for a while.
DH has optician appointment to collect his new glasses this morning,
Wishing all a lovely day

Good morning Mick and All.

A tiny bit of sunlight peeking through the clouds in South Bucks.

Loved your photos Ashcombe. My mood is immediately lifted when I see blossom.

Best of luck with your packing Pittcity.

Can you access the tennis in Rotterdam Bellasnana? It’s been rather good this week.

Went into an actual store yesterday and went a bit mad treating myself to expensive tea and bought 3 cappuccino mousses. I ate one which was delicious then saw it was 200 calories ?. We passed a Bakers and I bought DH a strawberry and rhubarb cake and a rock bun for me. There is no end to the excitement I experienced yesterday. ?

Great news Pittcity!