Good Morning Thursday

Good morning from a grey skied Colchester. More rain forecast for later. I got caught in a downpour on the walk to our coffee meetup yesterday, so glad we can sit indoors.
Awaiting a call from the GP re test results. They just say morning, so you are hanging by the phone all the time. Nothing sinister, we just moved surgery and they gave me an MOT.
Online quiz with the family this evening. We've been doing it every Thursday since March 2020 and I don't think we'll continue much longer now that we can go to real pub quizzes again. I believe my new local does a good one.

Sending love to all x

Good morning from a murky Leicestershire.
I have postponed the NWR meeting in my garden this afternoon as rain is forecast.

Thinking of Grandmajet.
Georgesgran I hope you feel better today.

May everyone have a good day.

Good morning all. Polmont is sunny at the moment. The forecast isn't great though. Scentia what a wee star! My two year old grandson could definitely not manage a wine glass with water! He would eat the crab cakes though. Sar I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. I hope it gets sorted soon. Maw that sounds like such a comforting way to wake up, with a lovely dog in the bedroom. Georgesgran ?. I hope today you feel better.
Yesterday I had a lovely visit to my ds. We strolled to his local park and had coffee and cake then wandered into town for a quick visit to M&S then back to his place. It was lovely to spend time with him.
Today I have my second vaccination this afternoon which is good news. I will have to tidy up and pack as I'm going away for the weekend to Kelso, in the Scottish borders. My friend has invited me to their caravan for the weekend. Her and her partner will pick me up and drop me home so all I need to do is relax. I'm looking forward to it. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s bright and dry so hopefully we’ll not get any rain today.
Sorry to hear you’ve had a bad few days Cherry thinking of you and Georgesgran take care and enjoy your coffee with your friend today ?
Such uplifting news on here about families being reunited, days out, big hugs and even more vaccines. Sar53 and Ash enjoy staying with your families and I hope you have the best time ever.
Today I’ll be continuing the battle of the weeds in the garden and maybe a walk later. Nice easy days and see how it goes. Beautiful garden photos dwm and well done Gaga to your DH on his bike ride
Such lovely memories made Scentia with your DGS fine dining experience and you too GG13 with your DGS little imp ?
Hoping that everyone finds something to enjoy today, a random flamingo or two and take care all whatever the day brings.

Good morning from a dreary looking Essex.
Yesterday I walked little pooch with my friend and it rained the whole time we were out. We were in the woods so didn’t get too wet. After getting back home , the sun came out . Just can’t seem to get my timings right . ☔️?.

Last evening I had my first meal out with my lovely girl. We sat indoors and had a long chat. The pub was quite busy but it felt safe. You almost forgot what we’ve all been through this last year.

Scentia and GG - what good boys you have, enjoying their lunch out with their nannas. ??

Ashcombe what lovely pics. Glad you had such a lovely birthday ?.

Dmw beautiful flowers and goslings with mum. How sweet.

Today my indoor bowls group starts up again. It will be great to see everyone and have a good laugh at our ‘out of practice’ play. ?.

Another wet and windy day , so will hunker down when I get back.
I’m going to get some wool and crochet a baby blanket . Mum to be wants bright colours.

Has anyone got recipes for cakes and biscuits for diabetics ? Or the best place to buy them. ??. Couldn’t find much on google.

I do ramble on, Sorry! - wishing you all a pleasant day. ?

Good morning from an overcast North Leicestershire. The forecast isn't good but we had lots of dark clouds yesterday and very little rain - so who knows.

A Sainsbury's delivery today is my highlight!

Good morning from the Sefton coast where it is grey and cool - not what was on order as a group of us had planned to meet in a friend’s garden this afternoon.
What a delightful image you give of your DGS Scentia. He’s such a star! Thank you for the lovely photos Ashcombe and dwm. Here’s one for amselerin of the train on the Liverpool - Southport route. grandmajet - I’m thinking of you today and hoping all goes well.
Have the best day you can everyone.
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Grief comes at us any many forms and when we least expect it Georgesgran just go with how you feel each morning. ??

Good morning from the Scottish Borders where it looks like another sunny/showery day ahead.
My quandary is "should I put the heating on?" MiL is coming for lunch and she does feel the cold so I think on balance I will or light a fire?
Sorry you had a rough time Cherry so rotten for you. Though I think your team has performed well... am I right?

Great BD Ashcombe and lovely photos from you and from Dwmx I hope the goslings survive.

Sorry to hear of aches and pains. Keep gently exercising is my advice. Have a good Thursday everyone.

Good morning. Yesterday turned out to be fairly warm and sunny. Enjoyed our outside lunch. Not looking so bright this morning.
Hopefully we will get out in the garden today to empty some planters and refill them with seasonal blooms.
Hope everyone finds a ? today.

Good morning everyone. It's a misty drizzly start in the Gower.

I've had a difficult couple of days and am feeling a bit ragged so I'll be brief this morning.

Happy belated birthday Ashcombe ??
I hope your procedure goes well Grandmajet
Thinking of Susan and Auntieflo
Thank you Marydoll
? and hugs ? to you all ❤️

Good morning from Durham. Yesterday wasn’t good - the new Solicitor postponed my appointment and I just couldn’t be bothered to do anything - sat in bathrobe all day. I never thought I would miss DH so much.
Coffee this morning with an old friend then the delayed appointment this afternoon. Onwards and upwards today, I hope.
Have a good day all. X

Good morning from a grey Teddington. Hope to be going for a walk later with friends, DH has just said that the forecast is for wind and rain for the next couple of days, no change there then! Lovely to hear that Rosie is settling in with Maw. Hope everyone has the best day possible.

Sar53 it sounds like you are having a brilliant time, let us know what Bluewater is like please, it’s one of the places DD and I are considering for 1/2 term.

Scentia pleased your day out with your GS went well, 2 is a magical age I think it’s the transition from toddler to little person.

Good morning from a bright and sunny NE.
Today we are having the CCTV system updated, workmen will be here all day changing cameras and setting up a new recorder.
Busy day with parcel deliveries but means I can get the boxes into the recycling for tomorrow's collection.
Enjoy your outings.

Good morning everybody!
That’s the second time I’ve woken late (7) and Rosie has still been asleep in the corner of my bedroom! I could get used to this.
Lovely coffee in the garden with friend yesterday morning, definitely the best weather of the day, really warm.
If that is a foretaste of summer - bring it on!
I have no fixed plans for today other than a walk up to our visiting post office which comes to the village one morning a week since we lost ours.
Worrying news of the rise of Covid cases around the area, (Bedford, Aylesbury, Buckingham) mostly attributed, I believe to the secondary schools whose students use the service buses to get to school as the catchment area is quite widespread.
Keep that social distance Mick !

Good morning all from a cloudy S Hants, apparently a high of 13 today, oh joy, also due 60mph winds in the next 24 hours, yesterday afternoon was sun/heavy rain and thunder. Smart meter was installed, my friend came indoors for coffee, most importantly I had giant hugs with DD and GC’s. This morning I’ve a nurse appt for blood test (sodium levels) then I’m off to buy some grasses and plants, hopefully staying dry.
Wishing you all a lovely day, thoughts with grandmajet and hoping Susan is alright too.

Lovely photos, Dwmxwg. I find that every time I post pictures, there’s a time lag between the text appearing and the photos. One of Gransnet's quirks!

And there they are!

No luck with pictures, need to get going with boys now so will try again later

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Good morning all from north Surrey
Sending best wishes to Grandmajet today
Yesterday the weather was kind for a Savill Garden visit, the azaleas and rhododendrons were stunning. Will try and post a few pictures.
DS had his first vaccination yesterday, he is 35, that’s is all the adults in our family vaccinated now, such a relief.
Boys still asleep, they wouldn’t stop talking last night when they went to bed. I told them how I shared a bed with my sister and we were always threatened that dad would be up with the wooden spoon if we didn’t go to sleep, he never did carry out the threat, he was, and still is a big softie.
DH will do the school run whilst I tidy round and we will walk the dog when he gets back. Visit to mum and dad with my cleaning stuff and then on to look after DGD2 whilst DGD1 has child vaccinations.
DH will be on school pick up for the boys and it is their favourite programme tonight, The Dog House, I let them stay up to watch.
Hoping all have a good day with hugs and continued freedom

Morning all from a distinctly chilly (7.4c) south coast with the promise of gales and more rain today. We shall hunker down and be glad we are safe and warm and dry. I always think of the rough sleepers when the weather is so inclement and am thankful for my nice, warm bed Poor souls.

DH did his longest bike ride yesterday, with his club, since before he was struck down last summer. 55 miles! Good to tell who our DS takes after and it's not me! #lazygran!

Your little DGS sounds as if he has taken to fine dining Scentia. What you have started! Look out for him wanting to go to the Ritz next! I could just imagine him putting a smile on all the staff and other diners with his wine glass poised.

I need to do my click and collect shopping list today, ready for Saturday pick up and DS's next post-training visit. I am thinking of kedgeree followed by raspberry tart for the menu. DH says he's enjoying the prodigal son feasts!

Hope the day is a good one for us all.

Good Morning all from Severnside. It’s dry and overcast.

My leg was hurting and it took me longer to get off to sleep last night. I had to resort to thinking about my ‘house build’ to get the zeds to work ?

I’m off to the dentist later and shall have to remember my brolly. I expect we will still be sitting outside.

Have a good day whatever you do ?

Morning Mick and all

Yesterday’s lunch with DD, 6yr old and The Imp was successful, he was a good boy and ate everything up as opposed to it landing on the floor!!! We were worried as with the other GC they were regularly eating out and socialised The Imp hasn’t been out to a restaurant (like us all!!!) since October, along with the fact he is a little whirlwind with a forceful character!!

His big brother stayed over here last night, so we are up with the lark, changing the beds in what we call the GC room and sorting out the toys and teddies is my plan for the day!!

Hope you all have the best Thursday.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning Mick, morning all from sunny South Lanarkshire.

I’m early this morning as it’s childminding day so we will be off just after eight and the little pooch has to be dropped at doggy day care before that.

Shame about your friend’s care home gM.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.