Good Morning Thursday

This was in the Telegraph today mancgirl and Pantglas:

“Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and Spain have all indicated they will be open for Britons from mid-May if they have vaccinations or negative Covid tests.

Reyes Maroto, the Spanish tourism minister, said yesterday that his country could accept vaccinated Britons from May 19, coinciding with an international tourism fair. It follows Greece declaring it would be open to Britons from May 14.”

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Good morning from Cheshire. Been to Waitrose this morning -big excitement. Get a delivery from Morrison's but I was sent coupons from Waitrose with good discounts on the things I used to buy there regularly. They are not daft - they know exactly which items I am missing. Was in and out in ten minutes as stuck to my list for once !
Sending best wishes to Marydoll - I don't like to rest either. It is really hard if not in your nature. I hope the docs can come up with something to help your heart cope better. New drugs arrive all the time. Fingers crossed.

Spotted Urmstongran! And I’ve been checking flights.....?

Oohhh, might get to go! Think I would feel easier if their vaccination programme was as good as ours. Fingers crossed?

No need to worry about that aspect too much mancgirl - you’ll be outside in all that sunshine and fresh air.

Marydoll greetings from a very blustery Kent! I too tend to keep myself to myself as my granny would say. It’s only when things become really bad I own up to pain, stress or anger. I know that I am denying others the opportunity to help. I am the last person to ask for help but first to offer it! Your DH and family won’t want to breenge in but would I’m sure take on requests from you. What can you offer them in the way of helping you through this rough patch? As I get older ( I know I’m only 4months older than you!) , I listen more to my body. If I am tired, I sleep - whatever time of day it is. If I am not hungry, I don’t eat - even if I have just made Sunday dinner. I’m learning to be ‘self-ish’ ie thinking of me first. Believe me, as the eldest of eight children, that’s an alien concept. Your new title in May ( the P word) allows you to step back a little. No point in pushing yourself so much that you are forced into invalidity. Taking it easier isn’t the same as giving up or giving in, it’s being sensible. Having reconnected with you, I don’t want to miss out on that cup of coffee (...and Mars bar cake?) we said we would have.
Sorry to ‘go on’ at you but me and the rest of the GNers really care for you! X

Vamos! ???x

mancgirl your post made me laugh. Vamos indeed! Although I have great reservations about May being too early, I so hope that DD and SiL will be able get here in July.
I just checked the temperature here is 15.9° and still rising. ?

I agree wholeheartedly with Borrheid.
I would also like to add that when my BIL was very ill, my family kept it from me as it was Christmas. Called my sister and felt an absolute uncaring idiot as I had no idea! (Not that I really cared, he loathed me with a passion!)
People prefer to know, so they can react appropriately. Write a group email if you prefer, it gives everyone space to react in their own way.
Sermon over...

Where is ‘here’ please dustyangel? I’m thinking it might be Portugal but not sure as you don’t tell us in your morning posts?

I don’t know who started the chat about flamingoes but here’s mine, a gift from a friend at Christmas and just brought out now as I didn’t want it to get mucky!

Marydoll Such a moving post earlier. RA is a nasty one! I agree totally with what Borrheid said! and prayers for you. xxx

grandMattie and mrshat for your comments. I was at school with Marydoll so I do care for her a little more than I do for other GNers. Only because I remember her smile and vivid red hair! You are all so supportive and kind. I really hope I get to have that cuppa with her.

Now I am embarrassed, I just needed to explain why I may be missing now and again! I'm embarrassed! ?
Borrheid, isn't it strange. I always remember your red hair and lovely smile! Your eyes always crinkled when you smiled!

Marydoll they still do!

You look like your mother! X