Good Morning Friday

good morning everyone,
first time trying this group. Today very cold outside with frost and ice on windscreen but oh what a lovely sunny morning now here in north yorkshire. I am in the middle of moving so things are rather chaotic here, dont want to leave my beloved garden but need to for health reasons. So just wanted to pass on something re gardening. I have visited NGS the national garden scheme or yellow book as we all know it , for over 30 years. The book comes out annually and you do not have to join anything. The gardens are open usually on a sunday and the book is set out county by county. Tip - always look at counties either side of the one you are visitin as sometimes a garden in next county is nearer than another garden in your county. So it is a great feel good factor. All the money raised goes firstly to the gardeners charity, sometimes teas and stuff are sold for the local church or a different charity. The gardens are many and varied and you will get lots of ideas you might use in your own garden and of course you want to support the charity. The fact that you have always wondered what was behind that wall is nothing to do with it!!|But then the great thing is if it shows a little flower icon it means there are plants for sale!!!! They are often plants from the garden that you can see growing in front of you, sometimes the local gardening club will grow plants for sale. Often they will have one of the encyclopieda or pictures to show you what it looks like flowering. If you live in the locality you will be sure that it will like your soil and usually there is someone very knowledgeable on the plant stall. So you get good choice, help and chats with other gardeners and they are usually better and cheaper than a garden centre and will have been grown with love and care. My husband used to say that the yellow book was the most expensive book going because there was always another garden to visit and of course plants to buy. Oh another warning , if it shows a tea cup icon it means they have lovely home made cakes and teas and coffees so not exactly a slimming trip but oh what a delight sitting in a lovely garden enjoying a tea with like minded people and thinking where you might put the plants you have just bought and it all goes to charity. I am a galanthophile that is snowdrops to you and have more than 50 different kinds of snowdrops in my garden so again you will see plants here that you would never find in the garden centre. I always keep my yellow book in the car and when travelling around look to see if there is agarden open nearby. So join in and you will be able to feel virtuous as well as having a great time.

Good morning from a sunny Morecambe Bay though there is a touch of frost on the cars.
Good to see Urmston back and Cherry back yesterday. What an absolutely awful neighbour to have to endure. Now we need Gilly and Friday Girl.
Yesterday we got an unexpected call from SiL, they were staying on a local campsite so we had a good couple of hours chatting until it got too cold. I think they live somewhere close to you Urmston if your user name and description of the Pennines in the distance is anything to go by. Today DS1 and family are coming. I’ve been busy putting the finishing layers to a chocolate and orange trifle and DH has gone in search of gluten free bread. I have put a ‘normal’ loaf in the bread maker. Hopefully it will be warm enough in the garden. It’s more or less south facing and quite sheltered.
Take care everyone and stay safe ???

Good morning from a cold but beautifully sunny North Somerset. We have one of DH’s friends coming for coffee in the garden room with the doors open and he is as excited as a child on a birthday morning. We have been cut off from normal social intercourse for too long.

Lots of cheerful doings this morning and I hope everyone can enjoy their various plans. It does all feel a bit more promising.

Lovely chat with DGD1 yesterday. Once her A level exams are over she has found paid employment teaching music to small children which will certainly confirm whether her choice of university course is right. Found this for herself and is showing real initiative so that’s all positive. Oh to have the confidence of the young!

Good morning everyone from an overcast Northampton. I've just put some washing on, so hope it brightens up enough to dry it.

Will be having a walk round to my oldest friend here this morning, as it is her birthday today, and I have a bottle of lemon gin and a card to deliver. We met when I started teaching here in 1972; she was already a teacher at the same school, and we were young marrieds together. Where has the time gone?

Shall go back and read the whole thread now; hoping we can all find a bit of sunshine ? today.

Welcome back Urmston. Hate this health anxiety malarkey.

Good morning all from yet another glorious (if frosty) morning on the Angus coast. Sunshine is such a lifter of spirits, isn't it. Poor Mick, cold winds and heart problems don't go together - maybe forgo the coffee until you can sit inside again if it's breezy.
I didn't get round to reading all yesterday's posts until just before bed last night so as usual I am bound to forget things that people have said. However. Cherry that is a horrible thing to have to bear, particularly as it makes you so I'll. I do hope something can be done about the situation.
Grandmajet I'm so sorry you are having to prepare yourself for such a big operation. You know you are in good hands, but you are still very brave. Sending ??.
And NanKate glad to hear your procedure produced good results. Onwards and upwards now.
Lovely photos of your day at the seafront Ash. I could just feel the warmth and hear the sounds in my mind!
I'm feeling quite smug this morning. I woke to no heating, and it's still noticeable by its absence on these frosty mornings, in spite of the sun. Anyway, (all by myself alone!) I sussed out the problem. I realised that the 'thingy' in the hall which sends a radio beam to the controls in the kitchen wasn't working. As I was having a little debate with myself as to whether I call the central heating manny or an electrician, it dawned on me that said 'thingy' wasn't wired in. A further rapid whirring of cerebral cogs produced "batteries!". The cover came off the 'thingy' quite easily and there they were - two little AA beauties just waiting to be changed. The kitchen drawer yielded two new ones and hey presto! We have a working central heating system again. Now what to do with myself for the rest of the day! It can only go downhill after that!!
Now I'm going to post this before I lose it. So please all have the best day you can ☀️???

Good morning all from a beautiful bright Lancashire. The birds are singing outside the window and life feels good. I had to get up early to accept a delivery so I’m washed and dressed. Mr.B has just fetched the morning tea so I shall read your news while waiting for my porridge to cool down. It feels hot already so I think today will be a belter

Enjoy your Friday folks.

Good morning Mick and all gn friends from bright and sunny Anglesey.
Lovely to see you back Urms, sorry you’re suffering a bit, hopefully things will get better when the sun is warmer and the restrictions ease a bit further. Get that neck sorted and you’ll feel tons better.
Genius Taichinan, wonder what the call charge would have been if you’d called an engineer.
Wonderful uplifting photos of blue skies, countryside and seaside. Child and pony particularly lovely.
That moment of a child running with open arms to Grandpa brought a tear to my eye Ash.
Glad you liked your new consultant Grandmajet. Shame you have to wait now that you are psyched up for the op but May will come soon enough.
Hope you had a good night Auntyflo and you too Cherry.
Gosh so many of you bravely getting on with life and looking for that random flamingo and a bit of sunshine. Hope you find it.
Wishing you all a very good day ??

Good morning it's another beautiful day here the washer is on and I'm on my second Cuppa

Good to see you back URMS sorry your not feeling great

Got to go to the hospital for a blood test today before my cat scan next week will have to go soon to avoid the traffic heading into North Wales

Decorating finished yesterday and I'm really pleased with the result dining room next

Hope everyone has a good day

Ekwa hope your move has gone well ?

Good morning all,

Another glorious morning with blue sky and sunshine. There's a bit of cloud build up, so it seems to be following the pattern of the last few days.

Having some electrical work done in the garage this morning, so I'm keeping the electrician going with coffee as it can get a bit chilly in there. Will be so much better to have better lighting and the switch beside the door rather than in the middle of the wall. (When the kitchen was altered and the door to the garage moved by the previous owners, the light switch wasn't, so for years we've put up with it being in the wrong place, so at long last, it's being sorted, along with extra sockets ?).

Hope you all have a good Friday. Take care.

Hello everyone,
My first post on this thread. Yesterday I was given helpful advice re my (just) fractured ankle on Chat. Lovely to know people out there and lovely to join in here. No real plans for me though dressed for first time and got downstairs and made my own breakfast. Really grateful I could do that. It's a beautiful day here. Will get Woman's Hour on and maybe phone local bookshop for a book delivery. Take care. X

Good Morning all from sunny Harrogate.
Mick you'll have to take more care of that old ticker, it's the only one you've got!
Welcome Madeleine45 hope you will enjoy our chitchat!
Marydoll the banking episode could only happen to you!! Hope you are sorted now.
Glad to see you back Urms
Seriously Cherry maybe you should talk to social services about your neighbour, especially if she has children! She is making you ill!!! Good Luck!!
Hope you can make the best of this sunny day folks, see you tomorrow!!

Just flicked through to see whose posted. So many and I'm so pleased to see one from Urm. I'll read them all after this quickie.

Cornish weather looked OK outside from inside the cottage but it's still a bit chilly. A few fluffy clouds?. Sat drinking my Earl Grey.

I have three plants to put on the rockery today. Two could quite easily be divided many times.

Started making a list of what to buy at the nursery I'm off to in a week's time. The other end of Cornwall. They have a 30 acre garden.

Trip to the household dump sometime today.

We've planned for lovely daughter and granddaughter to visit in June but now must tell her not to come 11-13 Jun. G7 submit meeting here. Listening to the local news last night there will be some disruption.

Have a joyful and trouble free Friday Mick and everyone.

Morning all, last dayof my exciting week?.Optician,Wednesday(result start ofAMD and cataract ), Thursdaychiropodist ( fine ) Today Dermatologist (watch this space).
Also iPad gone funny so excuse typos...

Good Morning everyone from the land of sunny and blue.

Woah! Too much news, interest, excitement and info, as well as warm wishes to deal with it all. I’ve had a speed read of this thread and it’s making my head spin.....so will just say how wonderful that outside stuff is giving you more hope, travelling to those you love and naughty garden centre jaunts as well. Makes me really happy.

Great to hear from you, Urms please don’t be scared until all is revealed. You’ll just make yourself ill and sad and run down - and in a week’s time you’ll probably be sitting in the sunshine, waving a glass and feeling that life can’t get a lot better.?

Matilda and Stanley - the new dream team, Susan

Cherry I was appalled to learn how you suffer at the hands of your neighbour! And no, I don’t care that she’s got mental health problems - not when your peace and health - and life- is put at risk in that way. The various Agencies who are or should be involved need incessant pressure to stop the damage to infant children, her neighbours and you! (Sounds like a job for GranForce ! ). Please take care, hope you feel stronger. x

Well done grandmajet.

All those missing, come back to us please. Welcome to madeleine the gardening queen! Stay safe, stay strong everyone. ????‍♀️?

Hugs to all x

You'll love the gorgeous Magnolia stellata grandMattie. This was mine this year. I've had it two years and keep it in a big pot. It will go into the ground when I start planning the new garden.

Forgot to say, nice to see you posting again, Urmstongran and you too, cherry.
Welcome, madeleine45. Not heard of the yellow book scheme before, sounds interesting.

Just popped back to let you know DS is out of surgery and messaging us on Family WhatsApp. He is not making much sense due to post anaesthetic brain fog ???

Good morning everyone from the Gower. Blue sky, nothing but blue sky ? here.

My neighbour was by and large quiet last night ?. She did set me on edge for a brief time when I heard that Woody Woodpecker laugh again, I thought here we go again, but she only did it twice and was quiet thereafter. Phew!
Fortunately daddy has the girls and has done for a while now (mops brow). One of the girls did visit one day last week but not to spend time with mummy, she played with her friends and then went back to daddy's ?.
I, along with my WP, seem to be the only one/s trying to get her the help she needs which is frustrating beyond belief. I worry about interfering but unless she receives more support she won't ever be well and those beautiful girls are the fall out of that! Grr ?. Banging and head are the appropriate words where trying to help is concerned though! Only one person, one on-duty psychiatrist has tried to do something. I called the out of hours and gave him some pertinent information and he couldn't thank me enough. He came to visit but she wouldn't open the door. He had no choice but to leave since he can't can't force his way in without the police. The police can't do that without direct observation. Help for people in mental health crisis .
Rock and hard place are other words that spring to mind. Could we move? Yes it's possible. We both love our little home though and have worked hard to get it the way we want it. In addition, we'd have to make it clear that the neighbour the other side of the wall has serious issues. Hardly ideal is it ?

It's such a lovely day I ought to continue where I left off before I ended up in bed for a week and tackle more of the ivy in the garden. I have my daily group quiz shortly too and enjoy that as much for the banter and chat as for the quiz ?. A bit of sanity in the day ?.

It's wonderful to hear that so many of you peoples are getting out and about seeing family and friends and visiting garden centres and even outdoor cafes! ?

Good to see you posting Urmstongran ?

Thank you Susan, brook, Dustyangel, Gwenisgreat, EllanVannin, Nannagarra, hulahoop, and LauraNorder for your welcome backs yesterday and your concern for me ?
Thank you Susan, Ashcombe, Dwmxwg, Beauregard*, dragonfly, grandmajet, Jaxjacky, Pantglas, hollysteers, GrannyGravy, Gelisajams and Taichinan (and anyone I've missed whilst typing) for expressing your care and concern for me today ?.
All of you are wonderful people ?

grandmajet ????????? for you.

Make the most of today everyone and be kind to yourselves ❤️

Good morning from sunny Sefton. Have a good day. x

Welcome Madeleine45 and Dogsmakemesmile I am fairly new too . Lots of people seem to know each other well. My daughter's father in law is in the Yellow Book . I am not a gardener but I know he works really hard on the days of open gardens. My GDs help with teas !
It is very easy to spend a lot of time reading threads and posts but I haven't really posted much. Prefer to read !

Oh my brain cell ?

Wanted to say, hope your DS' operation goes well today GrannyGravy ?

I also wanted to say what lovely pictures were posted yesterday and have been again today, especially loved Stilllearning's yesterday and Susan's adorable one today ?

Welcome Madeleine and Dogsmakemesmile ?

Thank you for your kindness and concern LauraNorder, Gwenisgreat*, Grandmafrench and Maple leaf ?.
Gwenisgreat, Social Services ? been there and done that. Tried every avenue in the book ?

Welcome Dogsmakemesmile! Sorry to hear you're hobbling. No fun. Hope it improves soon.

Good Morning All x.
I'm getting quite used to this sunshine every day, even though the temperature doesn't budge up very much. Washing was lovely and dry as was the large candlewick which I'd just thrown over the whirligig----too big and thick to peg.

One of those days ! The best laid plans and all that I'd decided to get to the corner shop early to get a store of fresh crumpets so I gingerly opened the front door and Bertie cat followed me out. When I open the front door it seems to set off an alarm to the front door of the house next door and out she comes Nearly 2 hours later and after another neighbour had joined in the conversation, I finally got to the shop and was lucky at least to find just one pkt of crumpets left.

I'm not anti-social or anything but----------when one has worked out their breakfast for a week and it's all but gone when you get there one tends to feel a bit miffed that I've missed out Never mind worse things happen at sea. This is what lockdowns have done to me ! Shocking really.

Awaiting a parcel today, another shredder. It'll be the 4th one I've had over the years as I seem to burn them out. Good job they're not overly expensive. Still, I do need one.

Good to see Urmston back from her break. I understand the anxiety x.

More lovely pics which I really enjoy. The pony one is just lovely. Also pics of Torquay brings back happy memories of holidaying there. I have literally hundreds of photographs of holidays everywhere in the hope that my GGC will one day appreciate looking at though the way things are going they'll be as ancient as the Pyramids.

Mick, those irregular heartbeats are a pain, but I can assure you that you do get used to them over time and they shouldn't interfere with your daily life too much.

Hope everyone else's troubles/ problems are small ones so take care on your travels and remain safe.xx