Good Morning Thursday

Morning all,

No Pilates today, which feels a bit strange, but it resumes next week.

Hairdresser today - yay ?. My hair is touching my shoulders, which is long for me, so looking forward to going and getting it tidied up.

A breezy and chilly morning today, and frost forecast for overnight, so gardeners in my neck of the woods, beware. It's frustrating, as I've got some plants that are ready for going out, but the frost will just kill them off, so they'll have to stay where they are for another week or so until this cold snap has passed.

I hope you all enjoy a decent day, and those of you with troubles I do hope today will bring you some comfort.

Take care.

Malaga is indeed a beautiful city Roses with a gorgeous cathedral, shopping to die for on the Calle Larios, and a fabulous beach and paseo too. Our Yorkshire Lass wishes she could live there!

Congratulations, B9!
Oh, Marydoll, your post had me in stitches again - hilarious! I can’t imagine what it’s like at your house - no-one else has such adventures doing their everyday tasks! Those vaccine nurses don’t know what they’re in for! And your short hair!! Oh, now I’ve set myself off giggling again. Unbelievable, no-one tells stories of the mundane like you do!

I like this Beechnut I like how you live your life Urms. It reminds me of something my brother once said to me.He (and his wife) wanted to live his life as if he was on holiday.. I shall remember it always too now! Spot on for me really as 2 small spaces = not much maintenance and plenty of leisure time. I never did want the tail to wag the dog in retirement!
I am very lucky I know, as I ❤️ my life.

As regards childcare I said right from the start I always wanted to be a grandma, as an extra pair of hands occasionally or for ‘fun’ stuff, not a surrogate mum - I love the smalls dearly but I’m not factored into set days. If we were, we’d never be able to get over to Malaga!

LauraNorder ? I shall miss you. Don’t stay away too long.

Sorry to hear the sad news about your little companion Ellianne but it sounds as though, living with you, he’s had the best life. It’s all any of us can wish for.

Good morning all, it’s currently dry here in Lancashire with rain forecast for this afternoon. I have a huge pile of paperwork and junk mail to sift through and shred this afternoon. So many hospitalisations over the last 3 years has meant these things have mounted up. I’m looking forward to life being on a more even keel from now on, especially with the success of the vaccine rollout.

Good morning it's a lovely day, congratulations B9 so happy for you and that all is well

Bye for now Laura we will miss you

I'm hoping that my new fence will arrive today it should have been here last week. I won't hold my breath

Planted up more begonias yesterday the only problem is that they are taking over the conservatory, I will be glad when they can go outside

URMS I watched a program that showed Malaga yesterday what a beautiful city it's a shame that most people only see the airport. I fancy a trip there when it's safer to travel

Have a good day everyone

Congratulations B9 on the arrival of a bundle of joy?
Glad to hear your news was goodNankate .
Harrigran fingers crossed your oh can have tests tomorrow. Hope painkillers let you have some sleep Auntieflo . Roses sometimes the procedure is easier than we think glad yours was.
Sorry to see you go Laura enjoy your break.
Well time to get going it's shopping day today that's about has much excitement that today will bring take care everyone.?

Thank you so much everyone for keeping me going yesterday, and for all your good wishes today. I will post as soon as the little one has had her check and they are on their way home. Two year old DGS is reputed to be very excited about his sister, I don't think he knows what is going to hit him!

So sorry to hear about your grief Baubles and what a difficult day for you Elliane. LauraNorder I expect you have gone already, but we will all miss you, I really enjoyed your common sense posts. Have a good break and speed back soon. I know what you mean about spending too long on here, I was here most of yesterday, must try and get on with things now.

First task - we have a scrabble tiles picture with all the names of the family crisscrossing each other hung at the top of the stairs, if I take out one of the descriptive words I should be able to fit in 'Olive', as only one of the original letters won't be covered up, so hope it doesn't look too messy!

Thanks everyone once again.

Morning everyone. Nippy but sunny here though showers forecast. Haven't been outside but stood in doorway. Finding Gransnet good for wellbeing in that it provides sense of community. I love seeing what others have planned.Great news about the efficacy of vaccines yesterday and the reduction of transmission. We are so fortunate. Can't wait for my two youngest to receive theirs and be able to visit. I have not seen my son for over fifteen months. I just want to touch his hand really. Am lucky in that one daughter lives relatively near. Will crack on with some on line learning.

Good Morning all from the Scottish Borders where it's hardly above freezing.
I am sorry you are leaving us LauraN
Mar sin leabh! (I'm learning Gaelic)
Gransnet has been a lifeline for me this past year so it definitely doesn't count as time wasted
Housework might be in that category or even non-essential shopping.

I haven't had mine cut yet Marydoll. One friend said it looks good long......

Lovely news B9ex
A great time of year to be born. Which reminds me I must send cards today.

Sorry about the sadnesses. Baubles
Elianne too.
Good luck for Dexter's op. Dragonfly

Morning from a sunny but cold S Lanarkshire. Just dipping in this morning and will read later. Great news of a safe arrival B9,many congratulations.

All the best LauraNorder,I will miss your sense of humour.

Enjoy your day in the city baubles, a lovely step into our old lives. I’m very sorry to hear of your family loss.
Wishing everyone a good day.

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny ?Northampton. It was really chilly yesterday when I had my walk out to the postbox, and I ended up putting the heating on in the afternoon. I also called into the hairdressers for my patch test before my colour next week. My appointment for cut and colour cannot come soon enough.

I took a chance yesterday with hanging the washing out, and by the time I got back from my walk late morning, it was all dry.

My DVD of 'A Month in the Country' arrived yesterday, so am looking forward to watching Colin Firth it.

Nothing planned for today except await the Sainsbury's delivery, and water the garden at some time. I am trying a new recipe - pork and saffron ragu - tonight so hope that Sainsbury's deliver with the ingredients.

Will go back now and read everyone's news. Hoping today is a good one.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Cold and bright after a very wet day yesterday which was more than welcome. U3A book group on Zoom this morning but nothing else planned though I need to arrange some stimulus for DH. Hope everyone has a good day.

Pittcity, a girl after my own heart!

Good morning - sunshine again in Cheshire !
Sorry about your cat Ellianne . I have a rescue moggie . Used to only have Orientals but now will only have a rescue - long story.
Will read page two messages later.
Kind thoughts to all who are not having a good day.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. We have just had a really heavy shower.
Off walking with a friend this morning then going to pick up my nest of tables from the French polisher later. I had some mats that must have held moisture after being cleaned. They left horrible marks.
Congratulations B9 and family
Ellianne sorry to hear about your cat.
Laura bye for now.
Have a good day everyone. Stay safe.

Good morning all. It's a bright day in Polmont and the temperature is currently 4°. I'm hoping it warms up a bit as dd,dgs and I are going shopping and then meeting ds for an outside lunch. I'll have to wrap up. Ds was supposed to be helping me with a few things this week but he hasn't mentioned coming over and I won't nag. He starts a secondment next week based in London therefore his free time is limited.
Yesterday I had a busy morning visiting mum then friends but my WhatsApp chat in the afternoon was cancelled again so I'm afraid to say I was very lazy. It was cold yesterday and I had the heating on which added to my laziness. LauraNorder we'll miss you and your doings. Ashcombe I hope you recover quickly.Brooke it sounds like you are having a great time. JaxJacky you have a very creative husband! That's so intricate. I'm off for second cup of coffee before I go out. Have a good day all.

Marydoll, you've put an idea into my head. A detour on the way home from the hairdresser via TK Maxx sounds like a plan. The shortcut home is through Next too

Goodness, almost 40 posts already! And it’s not long after 8am. This has become such a popular thread of yours Mick.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where the sun’s up. Plenty of blue sky too. The 8:20am to Oxford Street Manchester has just pulled into the station across the road and half a dozen people have alighted and are coming up from the platform. Things are slowly returning to normal.

I’m off for a stroll with my walking buddy at 1pm. She made a crass comment about me at our lunch on Tuesday which hurt my feelings and has played on my mind since. I might have to put on my big girl pants and mention it, hmm. Not looking forward to that.

Afterwards we are picking the smalls up from their childminder’s after school at 4:30pm as our daughter wants to stay in work a bit longer to prepare for parents’ evening next Tuesday. She would normally work on her laptop on Sunday but Himself has a birthday coming up (he shares the day with Tony Blair ?) and they have arranged a family BBQ.

Right, time for my second cuppa. I’m going to settle back and read all your doings. Have a good Thursday I hope it’s kind to us all. x

I posted on yesterday's by mistake!!!! I'm not having a good day at all!!! ?

Good morning all from a cold, but sunny Glasgow.

Laura, sorry to hear you are having a break, but you must do what's best for you. Hope to see you posting again the future.
Baubles, I'm so envious. ? A West End visit is on DD's and my list post lockdown.
I used to make my trips to the Western Infirmary, a whole day event and combine my appointment with with a spot of shopping and dining! Happy days indeed! Enjoy!

I'm pretty wiped out today. I have gone from splendid isolation to splendid busyness! I don't know if I like it! ?
My telephone consultation took one hour and forty five minutes yesterday! ? All through it my phone kept beeping! It was DD urging me to phone yet again about my jab.
I did and was immediately offered my appointment for today!
Later on my phone rang, offering me yet another appointment. Just like buses, nothing for ages, then they all come along at once! What a shambles my surgery is.

Just sat down and the phone rang again. The new decking installer phoned to say he couldn't get the colour I wanted, did I want to compromise, as there is a huge shortage of materials, post lockdown.
I happened to mention we need new patio doors and he said they really needed to be done first. Back to the door installers, who said they were swamped and we were on the list, but it is a very long list!!! Phone calls back and forth, until it was partly resolved. Where was MrMDoll, in all of this?????. He was nowhere to be seen. Oh I forgot, such mundane tasks are below his pay grade, as his PA, I had to make the decisions my self. ?

Lovely news from B9Ex, I hope all is well. GM on the advice of posters here, I bought one of those garden kneelers which can be turned into a seat, it has been worth its weight in gold!.
Sar hoping your husband is OK after his bump, grandmajet that your phone consultation goes well and such sad news from Elliane. ?

I'm off to wash my short, short hair. ( Which I'm now regretting) It should take all of two minutes to dry it, as opposed to the previously hour long hair washing session.
To add to my glam look, I am going to wear make up and jewellery! After all, going to the surgery is my first official event, since stopping shielding! ???
DH is more excited than I am.? Now how can I persuade him to make a detour via TK Maxx? wink

I shall come back later and read the posts properly. I'm having terrible problems, posting on GN with my tablet and this has taken me ages to do! ?

Wishing you all a pleasant day, whatever your plans.

Good morning Mick and all from a dry and bright S Welsh coast.
Hope your dog's operation is successful dragonfly. Hope your car will be ok Ellianne.
I'm sorry about your uncle baubles and echo Kalu's comments.
Nothing much on the cards here today except our cleaner is coming this morning.
Best wishes to LauraNorder.
Stay safe everyone.

Good morning Mick and all from sunshiney S Hants, but we had some rain yesterday with a drop more overnight, even more would be welcomed. B9 a granddaughter and all well, congratulations to all. Laura, you will be missed.
Mr J finished off an intricate tiled path yesterday morning, different from his usual kitchens and bathrooms, picture attached, he enjoyed it. As all the customers neighbours admired it, there’ll be more I think. We went out last night, out-side, boy it was cold, 6.5, lovely food, but not a leisurely meal. Potting on today in the greenhouse, everything is slower this year with the weather. Have a gentle day all, maybe a peek of ? or ??.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Another cold,dry day here. The hose will be out again later. Not a drop of rain here for ages.
Laundry this morning and first haircut for 15 months this afternoon. I have decided not to grow it any longer and that a few layers would be welcome.

Much love to everyone x

Morning all from a cold grey West Yorks with threat of rain.
Congratulations B9 on the safe arrival of your GC welcome to the world little one.
Still have contents of loft to sort through, must be ruthless as when the time comes (hopefully not for a few yrs yet)our DSs will be grateful for our efforts.In this disposable world where younger generations appear to replace on reg basis the sentiment of items doesnt exist and modern housing does not give storage space for sentiment.
Will be an emotional exercise for me recall such happy times,where have those yrs gone.
Will not even attempt the boxes of photos,isnt enough hours in day !!!
Click and collect order to finish tonight and that's as exciting as life gets today.
Hope life is good to you all today.Take care folks