Good Morning Thursday

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire where it’s looking a little grey outside.

We have to be out early for childminding today so will drop the little pooch off at doggy day care then get on the road. What should be a 90 minute journey can take so much longer at peak times.

I hope today is a peaceful one for everyone especially those struggling with sadness or illness. May you find a random ?.

Good morning from a brightish E Kent. No rain or east today, and the temperatures due to be in the height teens. At last!
DS1 is now in his isolation hotel with a fabulous view of a large car park and a runway. He’s there until Sunday next week.
Having my hair trimmed first thing, and got a zoom patchwork class this afternoon. Otherwise nothing going on.
My friend cancelled yesterday because it was her bath day and she’d forgotten. I rebooked for Friday afternoon. I hope she prefers my company to that of the entertainer!
I hope that today brings relief to those in pain , sorrow or anxiety, a smile ? and some metaphorical sunshine ☀️ into everyone’s life. A few random flamingos ? won’t go amiss. ???

Good morning Mick and everyone who follows. I’m a early bird this morning - she sun shone onto my pillow and after trying to go back to sleep I gave up and am just waiting for the kettle to boil. If I think i’m early what about the half dozen commuters over the road waiting for the first morning train into Manchester - up dressed and out at this time of a morning? I’m glad I don’t need to set an alarm clock any more!

We are off to visit my aunt (mum’s sister) and her husband both 80y olds who live up in Oldham, picking up my stepfather en route. We haven’t seen them for 15 months just phone calls and cards/gifts in the post. We have all five of us had second jabs and are allowed to sit indoors. My aunt has had agoraphobia this last seven years. Lockdown? As she said on the phone to me ‘welcome to my world’.

Hope Thursday is good to us all, especially grandmajet and thinking too of BladeAnnie who gets married today in Gretna. Oh, here’s the train into Manchester Oxford Road and the kettle has boiled. Stay cautious all. Hope you are feeling a bit better today Marydoll. x

Good morning all from a bright and sunny north Surrey.
Gosh baubles that is a long journey for childcare.
Yesterday I felt sleep deprived but I have managed 8 hours last night so should be back on track.
Boys are here and youngest is off school. He was sick at school on Tuesday so has to have 48 hours off even though he is absolutely fine and no further sickness. I have promised them pancakes for breakfast and then DH will take the eldest to school.
We have a NT visit booked, Winkwoth Arboretum. As we will have to take DGS2 with us we are hoping they will be sensible and allow us in with him, it is all outdoors anyway.
Wishing all those feeling under the weather have a better day today and everyone manages to find a ?? or two.

Morning Mick, morning All from a clear corner of Somerset. The forecast promises a sunny day ahead, wonderful.

Gardening for us, not that Mr C is delighted as he’s a reluctant participant. Some pots to plant, shrubs to prune and much needed clearing to do. It takes forever these days, regular stretches and rests needed but we get there and I love it.

We’ve two alternative washing machines on offer from our lovely neighbours, the stream won’t be needed just yet. . Family are too far away to be helpful. Mr C always says the dishwasher is his priority machine, nope, definitely washing machine for me. Guess who takes responsibility for what around here .

Hope Thursday is kind to us all, especially those with health and other worries. Take care everyone.

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where the sun has got his hat on and the washing is on the line.
Off over to DD today as her DH is back at work. I will just be in the background letting her get into a routine after having DSiL wait on her hand and foot for two weeks it may be a shock?
We are going to try a new bistro for lunch in her village.
I will mow her lawns though as I have a serious problem with unloved gardens and as a young couple their garden comes way down the list of stuff on their minds!!
DGS excelled himself at swimming yesterday, he is now jumping in all by himself and finding his way back to the surface without choking! What a 2 year old star ⭐️
Marydoll I do hope you will feel brighter looking out to this sunshine and be back to yourself soon❤️
Take care my friends and enjoy the weather.

Good morning, all from Torbay where it is bright and sunny although a chilly four degrees!

It fell to me to host the Wednesday Club Zoom (theatre group) yesterday which was attended by ten of us, including olddudders(DH). A couple of the attendees are virtually housebound so it's a lifeline for them and we've been able to enjoy some banter which wouldn't happen in our meetings at the theatre when we usually have a speaker or a topic on which to focus. Shared laughter is a joy to hear!

Today, DH will venture from his immediate environs to attend an interview at the prefecture in Le Mans, where he will be fingerprinted and issued with a Carte de Séjour, confirming his entitlement to continue living in France, despite Brexit. He has already sent in various documents confirming his taxation history there, etc.

I hope everyone is enjoying some sunshine in their lives, in every sense. Thinking of grandmajet and Marydoll.

Good Morning everyone from sunny Severnside.

I love to see the children doing that at the pool Scentia. It’s not something I’ve ever done myself. I only started to be able to tread water for a decent time after staying with my brother four years ago.

A garden day for me. I started yesterday so I do have a few aches and pains and will probably add some more today.

Enjoy the day all and hope the sun makes you feel better ?

Good morning all from the Black country lovely and sunny here bright blue sky.
We have friends coming over later haven't met up since before xmas and that was on a car park to exchange pressies. In normal circumstances we see each other every week and have done for almost 50yrs. It will be lovely to be in the same room again.
Wishing all those feeling down a better day take care all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry and no rain in the forecast - at last! It means I can eventually get out into the garden and see what needs doing. The grass definitely needs mowing so I hope it’s dried out enough to do later.
DH is off to work, he only does a few hours a week looking after the garden at one of the local pubs - his ideal job! I’ve got to pop into town to collect an order from M&S, some trousers ordered for DD2
Lots of news about meet ups and days out, enjoy the day everyone
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles today or feeling a bit down, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Morning Mick and all

There is a big yellow thing in a bright blue sky, I think I remember seeing it before, a long long time ago...

Hopefully get to a Garden Centre today. I have got my summer hanging baskets up now need to sort out all my pots.

Thinking of our poorly and missing friends

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning all. Polmont is swathed in grey clouds this morning but the forecast is good. I'm working tomorrow so it is housework day today. I hope Marydoll is feeling better. My best wishes to BladeAnnie on her wedding today.
I have good news. My dd is expecting her second child in December. An early Christmas present! She's been terribly sick so far with dreadful heartburn but the sickness appears to be lessening. This is another special baby so I'm delighted for her and sil.
Now it's time for toast. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a sunny Essex by the sea.
Food shopping this morning then a huge pile of ironing awaits me.
Have a great Thursday xx

Good morning from the sunny south west.
Out for lunch today with DD.

Good morning all from a lovely bright morning in Essex. Yes GG it IS the sun!

Today I’m off on the train to the Olympic Park at Stratford. I’m meeting my two oldest friends (started school together 66 years ago) the Park is beautiful and at this time of year all the wild flowers will be prolific. We’ll start with coffee and then have a lovely walk around and then find our usual restaurant for lunch. It’s an ideal place to meet as one of my pals lives in Wimbledon, so fairly easy journey for her on the tube and she doesn’t have to pay (Oyster card).

DH had a good day yesterday, fixing a garden gate, dog walking, a gentle game of tennis and out for a footie match with DS1 last evening. Perhaps this is the beginning of him coming out of his own personal lockdown. ?.

Wishing all who feel under the weather a better day.

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That’s such lovely news grandmabatty! Congratulations to your DD and family and hope she’s feeling much better soon

Thanks for all your thoughts yesterday re nephew wanting to stay in our cottage by the sea. I have told them they are welcome to stay there but must arrange their own transport.

They are delighted and will sort something out. ??

Good morning from North Yorkshire. The sun is up!
Congratulations BladeAnnie and grandmabatty.
Washing done ready to go out on the line. I did it on the timer so I’m all sorted before the decorators arrive. Finishing the kitchen and utility today and starting a bedroom. The house is a complete tip! When it’s finished nothing will need to be done for a long time so worth it in the long run.
I’m joining a wet felting class this morning on zoom. Should be fun.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from an overcast NE.
DH returned from his chemotherapy session yesterday and went to bed, I got all my housework done while he was out.
Sister rang and we had a chat, it was their wedding anniversary but her DH had spent half the day chaperoning my DH at the hospital. He is a lovely man and has insisted he accompanies DH into the unit so that he can speak up for him, too many times DH has been left sitting.
District nurse is visiting today, he doesn't actually do anything, just chats.
Can't remember the last time I left the house.

Good morning all from a bright and sunny North Leicestershire.

Really exciting day here - a Sainsbury's delivery between 2 and 3 pm.

Best wishes to BladeAnnie.

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

Today is the day!
First I will drive us to SW London for a night with DD - she has taken the afternoon off.
Then on to Brighton to stay until Monday with the DGC. DS was texting yesterday how excited he is.

Lovely news Grandmabatty.

Morning all from a sunny and warmer south coast. The sun is due to be with us for the next few days so should make the bank holiday break a pleasure after all the cold winds and heavy showers.

DS is due to resume his South Downs Way training ride on Saturday and will be with us for a shower and food afterwards. It is only a month now until his 24 hour marathon 200 mile ride, doing the Way both ways in less than 24 hours. He is raising funds for Cancer research. Last weekend was just too wet and with gales so he wisely postponed the session until this weekend. He has been training hard and will be as ready as possible to join the very few athletes who have managed the challenge.

Hope the day is a good one for us all.

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Good morning from a N. Bucks with a blue sky.
Lovely news Grandmabatty.
Happy wedding day Bladeannie
Hope Marydoll and Grandmajet are feeling better today.
Thoughts with all who are struggling in any way.
I made it to the nursery yesterday so hopefully will be planting this afternoon.
DH has to take his car to have a new tyre and collect and deliver a prescription for his Mother.
I ‘ll try to get ahead with some preparation for our family lunch on Monday.
Both DD3 and SIL have their first jabs today. With a 5 year old and a 4 week old , I am on standby this evening and tomorrow, should they red me due to any reactions.
Hope you all find a ? today.