Good Morning Friday

Good morning all, as Kalu says, its chilly, but sunny here in Glasgow. A lovely day for DH's golf and my empty.

Kalu, how lovely that you and others are seeing your family and then off to your retreat. It's been so difficult, not seeing family, despite them only a fifteen minute drive away. I'm now doing a Litterpicker and working out where you are heading. ?

GM, glad to hear you had a lovely birthday yesterday and NanKate is recovering from her procedure.

Well, I wasted a whole afternoon of my life trying to sort that bank account yesterday.
Firstly, I couldn't get into the account, despite using a card reader the previous evening. I was locked out and advised to contact my bank. It was only when I tried to phone, I realised, I had used the wrong card reader and card and had locked myself out of a totally different account! ?
Started all over again, got in, found the correct number, phoned for help. I couldn't answer the automated security questions, because it was a small Treasurer's account, and it didn't have many security questions.
I was getting really frustrated and was sighing loudly, which must have triggered something, because an advisor picked up the phone.
The lovely, patient lady must have thought she had drawn the short straw, as we seemed to be talking at cross purposes. She couldn't find any trace of the said account.
Deciding on another tack, she looked for my personal account to try and find a way in that way. It was then she asked the question: Do you think you are speaking to Business banking This is Personal Online Banking. Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!
She kindly gave me a direct phone number.

So far so good. Tried the number, just a message, saying Gordon can't be with you at the moment. ? A few minutes later the phone rang.
Caller: I have a missed call from you.
Me: Yes I have an Internet banking problem.
The caller: This isn't Internet banking
Me: Are you Gordon?
Caller: How did you know?
Me laughing hysterically: Gordon, I don't think I'm looking for you after all!
Gordon started laughing, when I explained and proceeded to bore him with my problems.
Gordon: No, I don't think I can help you! ?
We had a lovely chat, as I tried to prolong the conversation, because of his soft, seductive, velvety, Scottish accent. ??

Back to the drawing board and start all over again. That didn't go too well either. What I wanted to do, couldn't be done. The only solution was for me to transfer £1 from my personal account into the charity account to reactivate. Simple? Not at all!
It was then, I played the vulnerable old lady card. Result!
How could someone as IT savvy and financially astute as me , get into such a muddle??? How do others, who are not, manage?
I was exhausted after all that.

I'm going to be bold and go and look for the fish van today.
The lady comes from Pittenweem on the East Coast and parks in the church car park. As its all outside, I should be quite safe. The only problem is, DH will know, because he can track my bright yellow car , as the golf course has views of the whole town! ?

DH got his second vaccine letter yesterday and my DD got her first jab last night, so a good news day.
I messed up the Tesco order for today, ( there is none) so there is no need for her to come up. She is feeling off colour after her jag, so just as well. Thats why I'm sneaking out! My jailer won't know. ?

If Georgesgranand Bellasnanna are looking in, sending my best wishes. I mentioned you today, Urms, but deleted you when I saw you posting! ?
Mick, you must have got a fright, having an attack, when you were not close to home and on your own. It would be wise to have a quiet day and rest.

The sun is shining brightly here, so pottering in the garden later for me. My VitD levels are not registering at all, so hopefully they will be given a boost.

Enjoy your days, whatever your plans.

Much needed good news brook I know the beach at Nairn well and look forward to revisiting the area and spotting red squirrels too. A trip to a local coast is high on our list for the moment and a plan to visit St Andrews from Perthshire is doable for a few hours tomorrow.

Morning all from a lovely sunny north Wales where I’m enjoying the chamberpot in bed and perusing the weeks GMs and see I’ve missed birthdays galore! And cake ?...

Good to see my Spanish partner in crime, Urmstongran back and hope Cherry is having a better time today. Mick and Miss Marydoll in particular need to slow down as they make me feel tired with all their gallivants!

Good to see lots of you getting on with more normal lives and keep those photos coming Ashcombe and Susan56, they always bring a smile ?

Good morning everyone from the Scottish Borders. It feels cooler today but still sunny. There was a frost last night.
We are allowed to travel throughout Scotland from today to meet friends and family outdoors but since cafes and public loos are still closed it doesn't sound well thought out.

I am venturing out too for a fairly quick visit to a church where DH used to sing.
Hoping everyone has a happy day.
Thanks for the lovely photos.

Good Morning. The weather is not looking too bright here in N. Bucks at the moment.
I’m hoping it warms up as I am lunching with DD3. We’ve booked an outside table and will also have a short walk . DD only has a couple of weeks until her baby is due so she says it will have to be more of a waddle.
Ashcombe I do envy you and others who are near the sea .
Thought are wit all those with worries and illness. Hope all can find a ?today.

So lovely to see you back posting Urmston and it’s hopeful that at least your health anxiety comes and goes, let’s hope there’s more days when it goes and I hope your scan next week goes well
You’ve definitely been missed such a lot, it’s made my day seeing you again on here!
Please don’t be worried though if you can’t post everyday- just as and when you feel up to it is great ?

Can’t turn my back on you for a minute Marydoll! Now I find out you are trying to inveigle a bloke named Gordon. Behave yourself. ?.....Auchterarder is the nearest town?

Good morning from cold, sunny Colchester. A little bit of rain yesterday but a dry weekend forecast. I must find my watering can.
Another quiet day of bits and bobs. A bit of ironing and weekend shopping perhaps.
Much love x

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest Lancashire coast.
Yes, it was chilly even with the sun Mick and I’m sorry to hear about your irregular heartbeat. Hope that can be sorted.
I really enjoyed my city day after so many months in Suet on Sea. Enjoyed poking around nice independent bookshop, although I need more books like a hole in the head and bought
A lovely scarf with a Klimt design. Not needed of course, but nice to have, plus geegaws like earrings and a necklace, but not expensive.
Sat in the sun before taking the train and fell into conversation with a very elderly man who was fed up with life. He had had a couple of strokes and was so frustrated, I really felt for him. Everything about the present day, internet, banks etc., irritated him.
He had read that barley was good for his condition, but could not find it.
Today, not so exciting, taking stuff to the charity shop.
Sorry to hear of your problems Cherry, hope things calm down and belated birthday greetings to Gmattie.
Have a nice sunny day, will read through later.

Oooh Kalu how lovely! I really want to go to St Andrews, enjoy your trip tomorrow and let us know how it goes .. I’ve never been there and we’ve definitely got it on our list

Good morning everyone.
Today is sunny and blue skies on the Jurassic coast.
Yesterday the seafront was busy, the lifeboat was out practising on the water so everyone was treated to a little display. I don't think you will see much from my photo but here it is.

Lovely pics Ashcombe looks almost tropical.

Good to see you back Urmston.

Good morning all from a bright but still very chilly Suffolk Coast. ?

Yesterday we did a bit more wood staining on the summerhouse . Oh my goodness it is a big job! It will need a second coat too ?. Our arms and backs are aching so might give it a miss today. No rush! ?.

Nice to see Torquay Ash. DH and I met there in 1966 at a Holiday Camp . I was with my Aunt and her family and DH was there with his parents and a friend. We were 16. I think the name of the camp was Barton Hall. Golden wedding in July.

All best wishes for your sons op GG. ?

Lovely pic of your GD Susan . Idyllic!

Well done Sar with your dental visit. You are very brave! ?.

Nannytopsy how did your day go at Hyde Hall.

I’m glad you had a lovely day GranMattie* ?.

My book club meet up is due tomorrow. We are supposed to gather on the beach at 6.15. I’m waiting to see if it will be cancelled as it’s bitterly cold . I do hope it will be although sad not to see everyone AGAIN, ! ????.

Well I hope everyone has a good day, one way or another. ????

Another good morning from S Lanarkshire, lovely evocative picture Susan56, baubles described it perfectly.

I’ll use my new freedom today to meet a good friend I haven’t seen for months and we will make a garden visit together to our friend whose son died so suddenly. At last it feels like a sad but normal activity, and the milder weather is a great help, it’s been so cold that standing outside for a chat, for any length of time, has been impossible.

Great too that the children are having sunshine for the last few days of the school holidays, definitely onward and upwards!

My sister says that she keeps having to remember whether Easter has been, or is still to come and I know exactly what she means, the eternal sameness just now is quite disturbing.

Wishing everyone the best day possible ??

Good morning from Cheshire. Second vaccination today ! Not looking forward to possible side effects ( felt really nauseous after first one ) but they are trivial compared to the alternative.
Will read posts later. Have the best day you can.

What an awful situation Cherry I hope you recover soon.

Morning Urms

Sar53 well done you, I am terrified in the dentist chair, I think you were very brave.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Frosty and sunny again.
Had a lovely walk with a friend yesterday. So nice to have someone to talk to.
Today’s job is power washing the paths and patio. The hard part is moving the pots! This afternoon I am getting my hair cut ?‍♀️
Lovely to see you Urms. You were missed.
Hope everyone has a good day. Stay safe.

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Good morning from a bright and sunny Black Country.

Had a lovely walk with DD and family yesterday around their village. We walked 4 1/2 miles. Sat on a bench for a while in a field with some stunning views.

No plans today, hopefully go somewhere slightly further afield for a walk.

Lovely to see you back Urms you were missed

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning Mick - I hope you feel a bit better today.
And Good morning to the rest of the gang. Marydoll your day sounds exciting ?. Lots of people making the most of the weather!
Gingster we enjoyed Hyde Hall and even had lunch out - baguettes and coffee from their cafe, eaten outside. It felt such a treat, despite the queue.
Today is glorious in Suffolk - the frost and mist are just lifting.
I’m another one who jumped too soon with planting seeds and there’s been some patchy germination. There are some which need pricking out now though - that’s work for next week.
So looking forward to seeing DD and SIL this weekend - I shall have a chance to pass on some plants.
I hope the day is kind to everyone. Good luck to your son GG .

And welcome back Urms !

Lovely to see you back Urms. I’ve missed your posts. I can’t imagine you having anxiety , as you are always so upbeat and seem to be enjoying life. You will always find comfort here. ?

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a sunny South Yorkshire. It feels a tad warmer though there was a frost last night. I potted up thirty four dahlia seedlings yesterday into individual pots and then had to find room in the conservatory for them, along with other seeds I am growing. DH is grumbling about what the windowsills will look like when I have finished using the conservatory as a greenhouse! I suggested he buy me a greenhouse then. The only problem now is where I am going to put said plants when they are ready to go in the garden! Things that seem like a good idea at the time......
Today I have to do an antibody test as part of a Biobank trial, and that will be followed by a mountain of ironing. Maybe a walk later.
Susan I loved your photo - we passed a field with a couple of Shetland ponies on a walk recently and they came to the fence, but DH had already given his apple to a goat down the lane!
Have the best day you can folks.

Good to see you back Urms

Good morning all from Polmont where yet again we have blue skies. It's not often I can say that! Last year we had glorious weather too in the first lock down. It is cold but should warm up nicely.
It is great to see Urmstongran posting again. I missed you. Kalu I long to go to St Andrews. To walk into the town past the harbour and East Sands and to stroll along the West Sands. There used to be a wonderful sewing and knitting shop in town but it might have gone like so many. Brooke Nairn beach is also wonderful! We used to go often when we visited friends who stayed in Gollanfield. Grannygravy ? for your son. And fingers crossed too. Ashcombe your regular photos are so cheering and give a glimpse of your part of the world. Mick that must have been quite worrying for you. Definitely a rest day ahead for you. Grandmattie it sounds like you had a lovely day. Marydoll it's a shame the fish van doesn't come to your street. It would avoid subterfuge!
Today will be a rerun of yesterday except I'm not going to a garden centre. I really want to, having been to the local one yesterday and got the bug. However I'll wait til the schools go back on Monday and nip there next week for more supplies. I think I shall potter about today and hopefully sit out in the summer house in the afternoon.
Whatever you plan to do, I hope today is a good one.