Good Morning Friday

Good morning Mick and all his followers.
Very windy and light rain here in Suffolk. We have had a friend staying and we girls visited Woodbridge yesterday. There was a Seasalt Marydoll & NanKate where I stormed the sale rail. Three tops and a great winter coat! Long (well on me anyway!) warm, hooded, padded and waterproof. Just what we country girls need! Things like that never got used when we lived in a city.
I’ll pop back later to finish reading. - we are very late today!
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Good Morning all from bitterly cold 'n blustery Scottish Borders.
I'm recovering from entertaining MiL for the first time in a year or more. To be fair anyone would have been tiring. I am so unused to cooking for more than me and for getting the place looking presentable.
Today I am collecting a chair I left to be mended over a year ago. I was going to collect manure from my friend who keeps horses but she pointed to the weather and suggested another day.
Poor you Harris. It is very frightening when there is nothing you can do except trust the doctors and pray.

What a shame Cherry that the new kitchen /wet room is proving so difficult.

I love your photos but I am wondering why Jaxjacky has spent so much money on grass

grandmajet thinking of you today.

Have a happy Friday everyone.
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Good morning just a quickie as Ive got to get to the groomers with the pooch

HARRIS so sorry about your DH I hope he recovers soon

GRANDMAJET hope things went well for you and sending a hug

Marydoll enjoy Pitlochry. My boyfriend from college days in Edinburgh lives outside Kinloch Rannoch on a 2500 acre estate. I am a regular visitor to Pitlochry station from Kings Cross. We have stayed friends since 1974 and I’ve supported him through losing his wife to MS and his alcoholism. Breaks my heart but what else can I do. DH is very understanding and happy that i can help DF.
Remember to visit the station bookshop, I always get something there!

Morning GNers from a very windy Ashford Kent. We’ve had 50-60 mile an hour winds since yday evening. I went up to bed about 11:00pm for a quiet read, left DH watching the telly. He’s had the drain out so is improving but…( more to come) . I heard a bang outside about 01:00, thought ‘ that’s a bin over’ ,turned over and went back to sleep —- to be woken when DH finally came up to bed at 03:00. At 05:10, on hearing him moving about, I woke again. “The bin has blown over” he says. “It wont be the only one this morning “ say I. He got back into bed ….5 minutes later, he’s back up “It’ll worry me, I’m going to pick it up” “DONT YOU DARE!” ( he’s not supposed to lift a kettle atm!) So 05:15, we are out in the front garden. Me to pick up the bin and him to tell me where to place it exactly so that it wouldn’t blow over again! The district nurse is visiting today to check on his (infected) drain site. I’m going to ‘clype’ in him to her ! ( good Scots word for tell tales) We are only 1 week post cholecystectomy, another 5 weeks possibly before he goes back to work. I hope I can last that long before resorting to drink! Marydoll I hope you rest today. All your travels this week have come at a price. Take care.
To all under the weather today - take care and get well soon!

Good morning from wet and windy Sefton. Can this really be May?
I’m sorry to hear about your DH Harris. ?
We’re thinking of you brave grandmajet and sending granpower to strengthen your recovery. ?
A day of tidying and reading for me. Even though I have a stash of wool, I’m running out of the DK I want to use! Typical.
Whatever you do today, may it involve a smile and a flamingo.
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Good morning Mick and all from a breezy and dull northwest Lancashire coast. Off to return some items of clothing which don’t fit/don’t like. I have the opposite to anorexics who sadly look in the mirror and think they are fat, I still think I am a small size 12. Lockdown has given me a thicker middle and even when drying myself after a shower, there seems to be more of me!
Continuing decluttering and must get back to painting and drawing which cheers me up.
In the meantime thoughts to Georgesgran Cherry dragonfly and I hope you feel better as the day goes along Gelisajams, it’s not nice having to carry on when you feel under the weather.

mancgirl, we are supposed to be going to Pitlochery at the beginning of June for a long weekend, that is if Wee Nikki, doesn't scupper our plans. I have my secret stash from my running away of cash ready for House of Bruar!

Morning from a wild, wet and windy S Lanarkshire.
I realised yesterday afternoon when I had time to read, that I must have previewed and forgotten to press ‘post’ so hello for yesterday too! I did think about Georgesgran and others feeling particularly sad.

Housebound today while waiting for the joiner who is going to build my garden room, to pop in and discuss a couple of things. That actually won’t be too hard to bear, outside is not enticing! One of my daughters and her DH are heading to the Lake District today for a week’s holiday. They normally go to Mexico, I’m sure they won’t notice the difference!

Well my resolve today is not to waste the opportunity of doing a badly needed good tidy up so on with the day and good wishes to everyone ?

Good morning from a sunny Pitlochry! Not forecast but we'll take it. Don't write often but always read. Marydoll had prompted my post today because I bought some tablet at House of Bruar. I'm sure it's not a patch on yours Marydoll but very moreish! Off to Ullapool this morning. The scenery is amazing, even more so when you're viewing it in sunshine. Got a soaking at Taymouth Castle yesterday but waterproofs did the job. Not sure if we will get to Spain on 5th June but it seems such a faff with all the testing etc. Take care everyone. Hugs for those with cares and worries for those not ferling too well.

Good Morning All x.
Another dismal and wet day ahead, we've had nothing to speak of so far at all in the way of decent weather but-----there's now't we can do about it.

I was up and about early now awaiting the gas-check chap, between 8am and 6 or thereabouts. I do prefer set times as I find myself on pins until he's been and gone. I could do with nipping to the corner shop as well and getting that over and done with early.
I know people have got worse things to think about. Anyway, as I've sat thinking about it, I've been to the shop, got what I wanted so the chap can call anytime he wants now

I actually felt like a wet rag first thing and did wonder how the day would pan out, but I'm okay now thank goodness. A good strong cuppa and I was alright.
I thought of Grandmajet and bucked myself up. Sincerely hoping everything goes well. x

Thoughts to Harris too, you never know the minute so hope things can be sorted for your DH, such a shock.x

Thinking of all who are finding things difficult one way or another. Life can be a struggle at times, but we're all here for our absent friends, always.
Take care and stay safe. xx

Good morning from a wet Morecambe Bay. I woke up with a headache so I have cried off exercising and I’m waiting for the paracetamol to do it’s work. I have a busy day of social engagements planned. One at 10am and one at 2pm. The second involves a trip up the motorway to Carlisle. Not the best in this weather with a pounding head but I don’t want to cry off.
Take care and stay safe everyone ???

Good morning from wet and windy Cheshire. Two youngest GC today for tea. They have not had a meal here for a year and we are all looking forward to it !

Thank you monk08 weather was very intermittent! Those pictures were of the rare sunny times!

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a wet and windy South Yorkshire. Will this summer never come? Looking at paint samples for the h,s & l yesterday drove us to distraction and much disappointment. I think it’s going to be a long haul. We’re still waiting for the decorator’s estimate. DH thinks he’ll be put off by the fact that he has eight doors to prep and paint before he gets to the walls!
Ironing for me today and a salad for tea so no cooking. Hurray!
Thoughts and good wishes to all who are struggling with health and worry. Have the best day you can, all.

Welcome back NannyJan you look like you had better weather than we've had here in the Black country this week.

Welcome Blossom5 to this lovely start to the day.

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Good morning from a dull and drizzly Black Country.

Arrived home from our few days away in Somerset yesterday. Despite the weather, we had some lovely walks along the sea front at Clevedon, and Apex park in Highgate
Highlights were being able to sit inside to eat and have coffees etc!

I am supposed to be going on a U3A walk this morning, but cannot seem to get motivated, The weather doesn't help.

Sorry to hear about your DH Harris I hope he will fee much better soon. Not sure what is happening with Grandmajet , but wishing her well.

Welcome to GN Blossom5 and this lovely good morning thread.

Wishing you all a good day.

Good morning all from wet Harrogate
Marydoll my friend. In Alloway would agree with you that AYR town centre has gone downhill. She feels the authorities don’t care
I was hoping to go into town this am but might put it off when it’s so wet it was for DH but he will already soaked after taking dog for a walk.
Anyway meeting friends in town this pm. Hopefully a picture of the dress and jacket I bought in the charity shop on Wednesday will appear it’s for small DGd.
Hope to get reading the rest of your posts later
Just look on the bright side of life!

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Welcome Blossom5 where are you in this lovely virtual world.

Oops , it was DD1 who had her jab yesterday.

Good morning from a still very windy N. Bucks.
Harris sorry to hear about your DH.
Hope we hear from Grandmajet before too long
Marydoll rest up.
Yesterday DD3 took baby Charlie for a hearing test. His older brother was born with Mycrocia and cannot hear in one ear. Fortunately he has a well formed ear on that side although it is smaller than his other ear. Anyway, Charlie’s hearing is fine.
DD3 had her first jab yesterday. It was quite a thing for her as she has a phobia about needles. She was extremely stressed but got through it as everyone was so kind at the centre.
Nothing special planned for today but will keep busy with various jobs.
Hope you all find a ? today.

Good morning everyone from the Gower. The wind is howling and the rain! It says it's 10°c on my tablet, feels a heck of a lot colder ☹️.

Cherry Cove is still having it's kitchen done ?. It's 99% done but ... that 1% won't be done today. Why oh why did I bother getting an OT involved and a grant application put in for me? #meddlesomeconsultant! The extra checks and balances ? on top of covid protocol walks off, shakes head, puts head in hands. That's not the whole story, to be fair. Aha I hear you all say. Apparently when the OT made her report and the grant application went in she recommended I also have a wet room fitted and a more appropriate toilet . I never asked for it and didn't find out until the kitchen work had started. That has muddied the waters (maybe not the best words to use) as the whole grant has got entwined with this and I either go ahead with this too or pay the difference back to the adaptations department ?. I'm going ahead, of course more head shaking, more holding head in hands. I am (truly I am) grateful for all this help and I know it will be fabulous (^darlings^) when it's all done ? I'm just impatient

Drat! Double drat! I've just spilt my cuppa everywhere (bloody myoclonic jerks) ?. Back laters .. I must mop myself off!

Good morning all from a wet windy Black country. Nothing planned today. Will read all your happenings later can hear DH stirring.
Have the best day you can everyone.