Good Morning Wednesday

Urmstongran it is extremely memorable! Obviously I can't discuss particular performances but some have been eye opening. I have a scenario to work to, but I have to respond to each candidate's prompts as they go in different ways. It keeps me alert.

Good morning all from a sunny, still Wiltshire. I haven’t posted for a while as I just seemed to have got out of the habit but all well here. Bogdon the bull has left the building (!) and has returned to the farm he came from with a spring in his step and much improved health wise. I was sorry to see him go as I’d become fond of him. He did however leave me something to remember him by - I was fastening a chain around the pen gate as we were waiting for him to be picked up and he decided to rub his head against the gate - unfortunately my arm was trapped between the gate and a ton of bull....... ouch! Luckily just bruised and not broken. Popeye’s eye has healed as well as it is ever going to be - I don’t think she has any sight in it but it doesn’t bother her in the least, so I see that as a good result. Olive’s walking improves daily although she still staggers like she has had one to many! Still, a great improvement on the paralysis 4 weeks ago.
We had the first calf born in the summer calving herd at the weekend and over the next couple of months we have another 20 due. We’re still short of grass and having to move the cattle from field to field almost daily to try and give them a bite of grass to eat. They are still needing big round bales of hay to supplement the lack of grass but luckily we still have some left over from the winter. If the grass doesn’t get on and grow we’ll be struggling for a good crop of hay for next winter though.
I’ll catch up on on all your news now, but wishing you all a less windy, happy Wednesday.

Good morning from a sunny Notts. What lovely photos today - beautiful hair, pretty serviettes and dear Tavistock - I lived just outside Plymouth in my youth so I know it well.

Today I was meant to be having a pre-op assessment for my ultra radical surgery but I had a phone call yesterday delaying it for two weeks. I was quite upset as I wonder, selfishly, when on earth they will get round to me. However we now have new plans for today and are meeting DD1 by the lovely river Trent for coffee in the sunshine and a little walk. We were meant to be having a holiday in June for all our family, 14 of us, we’d booked some cottages in Yorkshire, to celebrate DH’s 70th birthday, but we cancelled because of my surgery and I now wonder if we should have gone ahead. I must stop feeling sorry for myself, it’s not a good feeling.

Apologies for the moan. It’s a nice sunny day, let’s all try to enjoy it. ?

Grandmabatty ??

Good morning all from a bright, calm but still chilly Essex.

Urms - lovely hair.

Ash interesting pics. Glad all your jobs got done at your holiday home. ?

My DD and DIL have gone back to swimming and I think I might join them. I have missed it this last year. Have to shave my legs and bikini area and probably get a bigger swimsuit ?. Oh dear , shall I bother ! ?.

DH has a full blood test this morning to find out why he’s so lacklustre. No energy, motivation, grumpy and achey, stiff legs and tired all the time. He spoke to his old school pal yesterday and he said he felt just the same. Perhaps it is just lockdown ! The doc told Dh yesterday that it could be long Covid ?.

I hope Marydoll is up to writing a novella today. ?

Hoping your days are full of sunshine ?

Good morning from sunny Colchester. The sky is cloudless from my front window at present. Such a change from yesterday.
Provided the weather doesn't change I'm taking my deckchair and cuppa to the park, a 5 minute walk from home, for our Wednesday meetup this morning.

I can see no need for colour at the back of your hair ,Urmston
I have embraced my natural highlights during lockdown!

Much love to all x

Goodness grandmajet you’re definitely not moaning. You are upset and anxious. Big difference lady. You had psyched yourself up to prepare for major surgery - what an absolute rollercoaster of emotions for you. Of course you feel sorry for yourself. It’s completely understandable.
Big hugs. xx

Sorry Dexter’s op did not go to plan, dragonfly. I hope he manages to eat something today.
Good to see you back sheep and fingers crossed for rain and grass.

Morning all from a chilly Glasgow.

I'm still suffering awful side effects, so not really up to posting much! I slept all of yesterday afternoon and felt no better!!!
I missed all the unpleasantness on GN yesterday, probably for the best! ?

I need to report a new vaccine side effect to the Yellow card site. My GP says its really important to do so, as they get updates on a daily basis.
The last time, posting all my meds and conditions took an hour and I can't face it! My brain is mush!? ?

I will read all the posts later, take care all my morning thread friends.

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire. It’s looking quite bright this morning, a better day ahead perhaps.

A deserted beach and an eagle in a blue sky - that sounds blissful nanna8.

I love the all photos this morning from flamingos to glamorous hairdos via Willys ice cream van.

Glad to hear that your DD arrived safely Harri, best wishes for your DH today.

Hope Dexterdog feels better as the day goes on.

Your poor roses amselerin but the deer must be a beautiful sight of a morning.

Today I will be getting organised for our weekend away. I need to soak dried fruit to make a couple of loaves early in the morning and think about what else I can bake that will keep well. Ironing is on my list too.
We’re going on Friday morning but tomorrow will be a childminding day for DS so everything needs done today.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day. ??

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a calm and sunny South Yorkshire. We went out shopping for some sofa tables yesterday and seem to have settled on some but to be honest I think they’re overpriced, so we’re thinking about it. This morning we are paying a brief visit to take flowers and a card to a friend who has a birthday today, and then we are planning a walk. Have a good day everyone.

Of course you’re upset Grandmajet, you’d have to be a saint not to be.

Marydoll, you’ve been through the wringer, poor soul. Hope you start to feel better soon.

I didn’t know there had been any unpleasantness yesterday, glad I missed it.

I am lying in my hospital bed in Oxford and the view from my window is of blue sky and sunshine. I had my partial knee replacement yesterday and today the physio will get me on my feet. Breakfast was a plate of perfectly cooked poached eggs followed by mini Danish pastries. I might be going hone this evening, but more likely tomorrow.

Good morning all. It’s a bit brighter this morning here in N. Bucks.
Sorry to hear about those of you with upsets and troubles.
Main event for me is my second vaccination this afternoon. I had no immediate reactions last time but had some problems a week or so later which may or may not have been linked. We’ll see how it goes this time.
Hope you all find a ?today.

Glad all went well Ladyleftfieldlover that breakfast sounds like a 5star hotel one, last time I was in hospital it was nothing like that☹

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s a lovely sunny day ...so far.
Yesterday I got caught in a hailstorm while out with a friend.
Urms your hair is lovely.
Sorry you still feel rough Mary. DD2 had her second jab at work yesterday. There was some left after the morning clinic in her building.
Sheep hope your arm improves quickly and Left hope getting back on your feet is as pain free as possible.
My new fire place is coming today so I had better put the iPad down and get ready!
Have a good day everyone. Stay safe.

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where it’s now dry. We await a builder who is coming with scaffolding to replace the silicone between the cladding and brickwork of our house. The house seems to be held together with silicone and after four years it’s shrinking!
Sorry to hear it didn’t go so well for Dexter and that your op has been postponed Grandmajet
Hope things are going ok for Cherry and Mary feels stronger today.
A lazy day for me after a hectic one yesterday.
Take care and stay safe everyone ???

Good morning all. Sunny in Devon, so off for a quick walk. The dog won't eat his breakfast since his cat passed last week, (they shared!), so I'm breaking the routine by giving it to him after.
I'll read the posts on my return.

Morning Mick and all

Urmstongran your hair looks fabulous.
grandmajet how discombobulating for you, to have readied yourself for a big operation and then to have it cancelled, hope you manage to enjoy the day with your DD.
Ladyleftfieldlover I guess you are in a private hospital, enjoy the facilities.
Wishing all the post-op doggies a speedy recovery.
Marydoll take it easy and I wish you back to novella writing health soon.

My plan for the day is change our bed, sort out parcels to send (Canada and UK) walk to the Post Office and get them gone! Then I have the gym, pick up 6yr old from school for his weekly sleepover here, lots of spoiling (he is such a sweetie).
I have some chicken thighs marinating in a friends secret tandoori spice mix I just add yoghurt and lemon juice, will cook later with my version of sag aloo (spinach and potatoes) along with rice and a flat bread.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good Morning All x.
Oooooh, it's sunny and bright after yesterday's washout. Intermittent hail-stones sounded like someone throwing gravel at the windows. Needless to say I didn't get my big shop and just made do with bits from the corner shop. I still have plenty to go at in the freezer---tend to overspend

A quick clean of the kitchen and bathroom and a bed change, that should take me up to lunchtime. Expecting a parcel so I'll be staying put today.

Gorgeous hair Urmston such a lot of body in it. I'd be sleeping with my head hanging over the bed
I'd leave the colour as it is if that was me, it's lovely.
The cleverest colours I ever had were in Oz when the hairdresser did 3 colours intertwined---gold, bronze and copper, it was never managed here

Glad you enjoyed your weekend Ashcombe in that lovely part of the country, much of which I too enjoyed on my past Shearings jaunts.

Must look out for some of those serviettes they're lovely. Plenty of different Christmassy ones in the drawer and a couple of Easter ones How have I amassed so many ?

Meters were read yesterday and the silly old thing stood and watched me lugg the heavy desk which is in front of the meter in the hall, good job it slides along on the carpet [hmm}

I can't believe this cold weather for May though, we're nearly half way through the year and there's been nothing to speak of really. I feel as though I've been muffled up in jumpers for ages. A bit of warmth is what we all need.

Hoping everyone enjoys the day and glad to learn that our 4-legged friends are alright. Take care all and stay safe. Thoughts to those who aren't so grand xx Absent friends too.

Good morning Mick and all from a bright S Welsh coast. Nice photos Ash, Glad you enjoyed your short break.
All went well with our second injections yesterday, we did the short dash from the car to the surgery in a hail shower. Will take it easy today.
Lovely hair Urm, very glam.
How wonderful to see an eagle nanna8 our daughter visited Phillip Island in 2017, she went to see the penguins there.
A gentle pat for Freddie and Dexter, hope that Dexter will improve.
Enjoy your visit to family Susan, that's a long drive for you but lovely scenery I should think.
Hope all is going well with your new kitchen Cherry, it will be lovely I bet.
Stay safe everyone.

Morning from a sunny but no doubt cold S Lanarkshire, the blue sky does lift the spirits though. I’ve just skimmed the posts so far but must say your hair looks magnificent Urmston!

Noticed that you’re still coping with after effects of the vaccine
Marydoll, hope that improves soon.

Also grandmajet, how very hard to have your operation delayed when you have so bravely prepared yourself for it. ?

baubles, what a sudden outbreak of activity, childminding and then a weekend away! Enjoy it all.

No major plans today but definitely a walk while the sun shines.
Sending good wishes to everyone ??

Good mornin Mick and all from a sunny but still chilly S Hants. I’m at DD’s awaiting a plumber, had to leave home at 7:25, so I’m not really awake, how I used to get up at 6 for work at 7:15 I don’t know! There are also 2 kittens bouncing around, I’ll be very careful letting said plumber in so they don’t escape.
Lots of doings this morning people, stunning hair Urms, ice cream vans, return train journeys and plans for the day. Grandmajet I too would be cross, you were prepared, now let down. Good to see you back sheep and Marydoll a bit of a bugger your réaction has knocked you for six again.
No real plans today, plumber due between 8 and 12 here, let me guess. I have a pie to make at home, in a kitchen full of boxes from an unexpectedly early (seven weeks) furniture delivery yesterday, no notification, just turned up, a phone call was made.
Have a gentle day all.

Good morning everyone from sunny and thankfully now still and calm Sefton.
There’s an awful lot going on here today. I love the photos from grandMattie, Ashcombe and Urmstongran. It’s encouraging to hear you’re back swimming Beechnut - it’s at the top of my ‘to do’ list when the local facilities open. It’s perfectly understandable how you feel, jet, so there’s absolutely no need to think you’re moaning. You aren’t. Awww Marydoll, I so wish you a speedy recovery.
We’re slowly returning to normal, going into shops, seeing friends, picking up our DGD from school. Yesterday she excitedly ran to me and hugged my legs then sought and held my hand as we crossed the road - simple acts which mean so much. I’m catching up with dental and medical appointments, though tomorrow afternoon I’m due to have an MRI which I dread. I’ll be glad when Thursday night comes.
Have the best day you can everyone.
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Good morning Auntyflo and all x