Good Morning Monday

Good Morning All x.
Up with the lark on another lovely bright morning, but it's been quite nippy with it. I've resisted having the heating on for a few days as it's been bearable indoors and I don't want to be any more nesh than I am already.

Enjoyed my chicken dinner yesterday, it was like a Christmas one as I did all the accompaniments with it, bread sauce etc.
Xmas pud and white sauce to follow I know how to live it up. I'm at my happiest when there's plenty of grub.

Must get the hoover on the go today and horror of horrors my toaster is giving up the ghost so that'll have to be a priority for this week, tomorrow perhaps because I can't possibly function without it for the crumpets. The grill will harden them. I'll get one with a crumpet feature on it .

Possible rain forecast for tomorrow so it'll come as a relief for many especially the farming communities who would struggle if none came forthwith. Fancy Bogdon getting a spring in his step Sheepandcattle, there's life in the old dog yet, as the song goes. Back to grass for him, aww. Delayed action.

I can't believe that we're galloping towards half a year, this week being the end of another month. Time is going so quickly.

Hope everyone's doing alright with life becoming more pleasant of late even though uncertainties lie ahead but let's not think about that for the time being.

Enjoy your day everyone, take care and stay safe. xx

Good morning all from another sunny day in Lancashire. We have people coming to clean the gutters this morning. I shall let Mr. B deal with that as these are man things. Also I had my second Covid jab yesterday, quick and painless but I am feeling a bit fragile this morning. Nowhere near as bad as the first time and just glad to get it done.

Morning all from a frosty start in West Yorks but bright blue skies show promising day.
Following a lovely, but very exhausting weekend entertaining both sets of Gcs and AC, intended having a long lie in but DH who has sleeping issues/night tremors woke at 5a.m keeping me awake, try as I might could not get back sleep and eventually got up at 6.30.
Have a list of jobs that need doing but fear I am lacking motivation today.
Sorry to hear of your vertigo Greyduster my small circle friends a few have experienced attacks recently and I know it really knocks them back for days so do take care and rest.
Special thoughts to all with worries and health issues.
Enjoy the day.

Good morning Mick and all from a bright northwest Lancashire coast. Felt a bit strange yesterday after my jab the day before, but nothing too bad and read in the secluded front garden.
Discovered there by a friend who is used to seeing me dressed up to face the world and we had a chat. Didn’t offer them a cup of tea as had that strange sleepy feeling on me. Fell asleep later in front of the box and was in bed before midnight, very unlike me.
So pleased I have sold one of my drawings, just put it on face the book and a friend wants it.
Off to Asda to change a couple of garments and might paint something else. I’m into abstracts at the moment.
Have a nice day and thoughts to the worried.

It's another cloudless day here I am meeting friend in park this morning it's good to catch up .We have had a busy weekend with our families so it will seem quiet now .safe journeys to all travelling today .

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where yet another pleasant day is in store.
DH who is currently out running is going to sort out what he needs to build the arbour in our garden when he gets back. I’ve only waited 3 years for him to get motivated! In fairness he was quite ill a couple of years ago.
When we visit my SiL Urmston I’ll pop across to the station and have a look at those trees by the station and let you know. Without looking properly my guess would be one of the cherries or maybe blackthorn. I’ll turn and give you a wave!
Talking of plants my patch in the churchyard needs a bit of attention. Unfortunately half of it cannot be gardened as it is cordoned off as the tower has had some falling masonry and is awaiting repair.
Love the roof Nannagarra are they cats?
Stay safe everyone and take care ???

Good morning from a cloudy Northampton, but the sun is trying its best.

Was a bitter cold wind yesterday, so I spent the afternoon in the summerhouse, with the weekend papers and the radio. Then spent the evening watching 'Midwife' and some recorded programmes while knitting. This wrap/sweater thingy I am making had better be worth it, as a few words were said under my breath!

May get the duster out and have a flick round and then hoover downstairs. Or I may not. I phoned a man about some tree-pruning last week, but had to leave an answerphone message, and he has not called back so will try again today.

Apart from that, nothing planned, except to water the garden. Take care everyone.

Enjoy your time with family Brook.A long journey but well worth it!I love a train journey and with your family to meet you at the other end, perfect!

I’ve just noticed a missing poster from here. Not seen any messages for a few days when I think about it. I was going to enquire but remembered that’s against the rules. I shall p.m. Ashcombe about the person.
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Love the pic Nannagarra
Have had that vertigo Greyduster and it is truly horrible. You feel so nauseous with it too !

Good morning it's a bit hazy today, I need to find out why my new fence wasn't delivered last week which was annoying why don't tradesmen let you know if things are delayed?

Pooch going for a shampoo this morning and I have to go to bank to try and track down money that BA say they have sent but because I had changed banks I never recieved

Thanks GRANDMAFRENCH unfortunately it's going to be big girl pants off not on!

URMS I think it's Blackthorn

Have a good day everyone

Thank you all for your kind messages- I’m looking forward to seeing the family but it does feel very strange to actually be going somewhere!

Yes, Gelisajams - 3 cats and a mouse. They’re quite distanced and in trying to include all in the photo I think I’ve had to compromise on a crisp focus.

Urms could you post close ups of blossom, bark on the trunk and a branch? Enjoy your brief excursion to the TC.

How wonderful being on a train, heading to Cambridge and reuniting with family, brook. Couldn’t think of anything better.

Morning everyone. Got up at seven which has given me a boost. Vaccine side effects have disappeared. Sunny here but chilly. Sending WhatsApp messages to my three children. It only seems yesterday I used to bundle them out of the door for school and now they are the grown ups checking up on me.

Good morning, Mick and everyone from a still dry and sunny Carlisle. I note it's raining in the Scottish Borders, Grammaretto, so not far away then. The forecast is for it to come south. I shall be glad in a way because I can hopefully stop watering my new turves. A tedious job.
I haven't met my new neighbours yet. The houses on either side and opposite are still unoccupied, the others are occupied by younger couples out at work all day and not to be seen at weekends either. In my last two homes, I was surrounded by oldies like myself. We watched out for each other and I always knew I could knock on any door for help though I never had to. I feel I might be the only oldie around. Is that going to be a good thing, I wonder? While it's possibly nicer to see younger life going on around you and I've often thought older folk shouldn't "ghetto-ise" themselves, we are aware of each others possible challenges.
I'm trying to get back into my usual housework routines today whilst still catching up with the moving admin.
The best possible day to you all.

Good morning all from a grey Angus coast. There's a possibility of showers by this evening and rain tomorrow - we obviously have some accomplished raindancers round here!
Blackthorn was my first thought Urms, though tree recognition is not my greatest skill. And definitely one of each colour Kate - I love a bright pink with navy.
Glad Bogdon is feeling more like his old self - a testimony to your good care - but a shame it's too late. I hope his replacement turns out to have done a good job .
I definitely have train journey envy Brook. Enjoy your day - and then have a wonderful time with your family at the end of it. I hope the Cambridge raindancers have limited success for the duration of your stay!
I had a glorious couple of hours with my daughter in Perth yesterday - bright blue skies, blazing sunshine and that pesky cold breeze. DGDs stayed home as they are both drowning under catch-up schoolwork. They have six weeks of assessments and exams ahead of them, poor souls.
So here we are at today, with nothing planned. Lots to do of the boring kind of course - it's just finding that incentive ........
Have the best day everyone ☀️???

Good morning everyone, the sun has got it's hat on again today in the Gower.

We've been through another night of malarkey because of my neighbour, I'm getting now. She started her verbals around 7pm and I'd had enough by 12:30am so I rang the crisis team number. Automative message! I had to ring another number before I could speak to a human. When I got through the lady on the other end told me she was there on her own and there was no-one available to do anything at night! She also told me to contact appropriate official services to obtain help . She also suggested I phone the police and or contact my local councillor. What? I told her I've been doing that. I told her I've spoken to every agency under the sun and now somebody needs to do something! Argh, what is it with these people and so-called services.
I'll be the one who ends up in hospital getting treatment before my neighbour gets any help. I'm so worn out now.

Sorry for the rant everyone and safe to say I haven't read any of your posts yet but I will.
Sending ? and ? to all of you ❤️

roses and how did I JUST KNOW you'd respond like that.
It's simple though, wear your biggest girl pants so that you can grip them very tightly under your armpits. Don't let go - it'll distract them and either you'll be able to make a quick getaway, or at least the amusement that should cause will make you feel a bit better about things. Hopefully!

Horrible for you but if the results are worth it and you have no more worries, then 'tant mieux' as the French say - so much the better! We'll all keep fingers and toes crossed for you! ?

A very good morning Mick and all from sunny and beautiful Anglesey.
Had our day out to visit family in Leicester yesterday. Traffic was eerily light all the way even the stretch of the M1 we take was empty, then we passed the big shopping centre at Fosse Park and realised that that’s where the world and his wife were. I’ve never seen so may cars.
Arrived in Glen Parva in time to eat our picnic lunch in the garden of the newly purchased, ripe for renovation house. The garden is like the jungle of Borneo only bigger, the house will be lovely after much hard work, great potential as estate agents would say.
It was lovely to see the grandchildren, one has just taken his first driving lesson, the next is now taller than me and the ten year old busy drawing up house plans and organising everyone.
The journey was good, one loo stop en route was at a Starbucks with a good queuing system and very clean toilets.
Home in time for Line of Duty, both promptly fell asleep so will catch up later.
Meeting up with two girlfriends for a glass of dry white and a sandwich in a pub garden later today, such excitement, I’m feeling brave but not complacent, covid hasn’t gone away but we’re all getting a bit safer with our two jabs.
Have the best day possible everyone,
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Oh dear Cherry. Horrible for you, can’t believe how useless all the so called caring services are in your area.
Love the thatch Nannagarra what fun.
I should put a pink and a navy hand towel in your cloaks Kitty. The men will gravitate to the navy and, in my experience, they are the ones that discolour pretty pink towels.

Good Morning all, thankyou for your all your recent good wishes regarding our recent 40th WA and also the compliments re the cake. I didn't make it, an artisan local baker did ( I taught her children back in the day so knew 1st hand how good her cakes were ) and luckily she was still making them, but not on as large a scale as she used to. It tasted as good as it looked too!
Tidying up today after a weekend of mainly cake, and champagne (and firepit) in the garden with various visitors, no more than 6 at a time...now the balloons are slowly deflating and the banners look distinctly tired- took them down early evening yesterday but couldn't be bothered to tidy up then as CTM and LOD were beckoning!
Have a good day all, as a treat I've got a facial and pedicure booked this afternoon so I'd better get off GN and get on with the jobs!

Good morning all,

It’s another pleasant, sunny day. However, as many of you have said, we really do need some rain as the ground is looking parched - it doesn’t take long, does it, to dry out? I think we have a little rain forecast mid week.

Nothing different to report, just the same old, same old, but at least we are now able to get out for an outdoor coffee and cake, which DH and I managed to do on Friday.

Take care everyone and I do hope that you can get some support over your problem neighbour issue, Cherry. It must be so wearing for you ?.

Sorry to hear your latest news Cherry crossed posts I'm afraid or I'd have acknowledged your current untenable situation re your neighbour in my post upthread for you and anyone else with a tricky day ahead.

Promise this is my last message on here for today- have posted the link for the Rick Stein At Home delivery service- on the Food forum, wasn't sure where to put it really and I wanted to share just how good it was. I'm now going...

Oh Cherry how simply awful for you. I wish I could suggest something ?