Good Morning Thursday

Good afternoon from lovely sunny West Sussex.

I struggled to Pilates this morning as my lower back is very stiff from moving bags of compost and manure at the allotment a couple of days ago. I struggled at Pilates as well but that’s nothing unusual! I have bagged up some stable manure to take to DD1 for her garden veg beds (will probably add to her compost to help with rotting down before spreading on the garden).

I have several boxes of books to take to Oxfam but can’t do that until I have cleared the bags of manure from the car and that involves an hours drive each way to my daughter’s. I wish I could magic them there.

DD3 and DGDs, aged six and two, are coming on Saturday to stay over the bank holiday. I realised yesterday that our house is far from toddler-proof. She is not a quiet little thing like her sister was at two, happy to draw and look at her books - oh no, this one is the classic ‘into everything’ two year old ?.

How lovely to have goldfinches visiting Dogs and muse.

Thoughts with all suffering/struggling ??????

Hope you are feeling a bit better Marydoll

Good Afternoon All x.
Beautiful day, an early start for me this morning as I had to have my INR at the surgery so that called for a shower beforehand and a general spruce-up to match the weather.
It was a good result today ( inr) at 2.6, so that'll do me.

Jumped on the bus from the surgery and went to the bank to draw my breath then had a look around the near deserted village. I bought a couple of nice big geranium plants to replace the ones which were dashed during the winter so at least I'll have some colour. It's a start, with some begonias next.

Washing on when I got back and it's now out, drying nicely.
This is the morning gone !
Prawn salad later---no cooking today. Afternoon chat with neighbours.

Lovely day for a wedding if it's nice there BladeAnnie, best wishes .
Can't keep up with all these babies lately but hope all is well for the mums and expectant ones too. Busy times ahead

Hoping things are better for Marydoll and others who've had recent procedures etc x.

Good job there's plenty of room in my shoes for the swollen feet, oh dear, the right foot especially. I could do with some water pills. I think I have to ring a GP after 2.30, it's so long I've forgotten. I'll give it a go.

Enjoy your weekend Dragonfly, what a lovely treat for you.
Those of you who are going out and about enjoy this lovely weather and make the most of it.
Take care and remain safe.xx

Good morning GraMingos from Sefton. Meeting friends this afternoon in the sunshine.
Excellent news Grandmabatty and BladeAnnie.
Sending bear hugs to many, especially Marydoll, Cherry, Auntieflo, grandmajet.
May a big pink bird come your way today.

Good Morning Mick and all
My usual late arising. Getting some good night's zzzz at the moment. Do hope it lasts.

Thank you for reminding me Grammaretto. I must get 3 growbags today too. The search will be on for peat free.

Hope all goes well with the hospital appointment Gwenisgreat1

Dogsmakemesmile I get goldfinches down (as a couple) feeding on the niger seeds. Such beautiful birds. Heard a woodpecker on the peanuts this morning whilst making a cuppa. Door was wide open. He sounded very angry then I spotted Mya lying on the grass about 1m from him. Enjoy your magazine.

Thank you for the sunshine Grandmafrench. I'm sat outside now just having finished breakfast, which was outside too .

My pot of strawberries is getting bigger every day. Having them for breakfast every day now and MrM had lots with his brownie last night. Jam making is around the corner.

I do miss the regulars when they don't post. So I hope Marydoll is back soon having well rested.

After my afternoon search for build help, we have the first coming this afternoon to chat to MrM about the work. Another is coming on Monday. I keep my fingers firmly crossed. That will another worry sorted.

Doctors and Holland & Barrett today to get tablet supplies for MrM. Grow bags on the way home. Ordered Mya's flea/tick tablets and worming ones from the vet. She had a tick on her yesterday . First of many. Better start checking myself too. I've got to know over the years what it feels like when one attaches itself. . Doesn't matter how much clothing I wear, they manage to get under it. . Such is the pleasure of walking through our wood. Mya likes to roll in the meadow and I'm sure that's where she picks up the most. Treatment is good though.

Hope BladeAnnie has blue skies.

Take care and enjoy visiting friends and family if you have any arranged today. ?? ?

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest Lancashire coast. Nice trip into north Wales yesterday although I had to put a support on my knee and use a stick after spraining it. I’m sure the walking about wasn’t good for it, but hey ho, had booked it and sat down whenever I could. Lovely sunshine.
Staying in quietly today, a friend is coming to stay on Saturday and there is a birthday party not far away, Frankly it all feels too much, but I hate cancelling things, so will explain and take it as easy as I can.
Thoughts to harrigran during this difficult time, Marydoll, Cherry, Auntieflo and anyone with a shadow across their heart.

Blue sky appearing...

Lovely news grandmabatty ?

Good morning from the Scottish Borders. Dry so far. I do believe summer is on the way. Just made flapjacks with Ddog's assistance (he hovers in hope of crumbs). Stripped bed linen and wash on. While in kitchen saw two goldfinch about five foot away on the decking. Stood and stared. Such a lovely start to the day. Magazine has arrived so will enjoy that while listening to radio four. My best wishes to all of you.

Good morning all from grey Harrogate
Had a lousy night last night this morning have and appointment at the hospital for ‘girlie problems’ Sainsburies delivery ? this pm so not
much chance of a snooze!!
Good news grandmabatty
I’ll have another look at the posts while waiting for my appointment

Greetings all, SW Herts is bathed in sunshine, how lovely.

We arrived back from Gloucestershire to cook DD and DGC's evening meal and take DD to ballet. DD likes me to cook at Hello Fresh meal she has ordered, which the GC then barely pick at! DGD wasn't well, so no ballet, had to pack up and go after the meal.

Bit cross that I seem to have left one of our forks in the hotel, I had taken them so we could finish off the home made cake I took with us. Silly to take them, they were a couple of the remaining cutlery set my late parents bought us from John Lewis 48 years ago, so a bit special, and although I will ring the hotel, they will just have been thrown in with all the rest of the hotel cutlery.

Let's hope everyone can get outside today, sunshine does lift the spirits. Great news GrandmaBatty A lovely early Christmas present.

Good morning everyone from a very bright and sunny ?Northampton. The towels are in the washing machine and I shall enjoy seeing them dry on the line later.

Now that the weather is set to be dry I can at last spray the weeds on the driveway and patio. I reckon they will need a few treatments.

I did another health walk yesterday around our local forest, 3 miles and over 7,500 steps according to one walker. We then repaired to the garden centre cafe for a well earned coffee. I am doing an evening walk later today and as it starts and finishes at a pub we have decided to have a drink and a meal afterwards. My first pub visit for nearly 18 months! Oh the excitement!

Sainsbury's delivering before lunch so I had better get my skates on.

Hope BladeAnnie has a wonderful day.

Good wishes to all ☺.

Good morning from a bright Yorkshire .I posted yesterday but it disappeared?Hope you had a good birthday* Grandmajean* Congratulations on your news Grandmabatty.Glad to hear you had a better night Cherry .* Auntieflo&*Marydoll hope you feeling better .* Harrigran*if I lived near you I would sit and chat to your oh while you had a break I used to sit with oh of neighbour while she had a break .?A friends sil has tested positive for covi d he has had both jabs last one a month ago so shows we still have to be careful he works from home and does not mix much outside .Take care everyone ?

Another lovely morning when I have a Zoom U3A book group (Richard Osman’s overhyped thriller - not enough to talk about) and then another rummage in the weeds. Find that I can’t do long sessions any more if I am to be able to move later, so at least now the weather has improved can do several short ones.

Hope Marydoll is feeling better and that BladeAnnie has a magical day, and that the rest of us can muddle through in a satisfactory way.

Good morning everyone, ? and nothing but blue sky ? here in the Gower.

I've had far too many seizures over the last few days and missed you lovely people yesterday ☹️ but I didn't have one last night and slept well, hurrah! ?
I'm assured ? that my kitchen will be finished today put the flags out. It is quite possible I suppose because then the workmen would more than likely have an extra day off to enjoy the bank holiday weekend. If it is complete can you all guess what I'll be doing all weekend - working my way through a mountain of washing the size of Snowdon ?
It sounds like you're up to your eyes with the decorators Alygran, I bet it'll be fabulous when it's finished, and oh Pittcity it sounds like your house is coming along nicely ?

Happy belated birthday GrandmaJean, I hope you had a wonderful day ??
I'm glad your DH is recovering, albeit slowly, from his op' Borrheid and I hope grandmajet is recovering from hers.
I hope your phonecall from the hospital went well Urmstongran and your DH's chemo did too harrigran ?
Marydoll, I hope you are feeling so much better today

Thank you Susan, Dwmxwg, holly, Litterpicker, gillgran, Jax, dragonfly, GrannySomerset and Nannagarra (I really appreciated the big bear hug ?) for your very kind thoughts x
Gwen, in answer to your question on CBD oil - no it doesn't help with seizures, not the oil you can buy from places like Holland and Barratt anyway. It really has to be medical grade for it to work.

Hope each of you finds some ? in your hearts today and ? along the way. Be kind to yourselves everyone ❤️

Good morning all from an overcast chilly start on the east coast of Fife. I’m not in a hurry to start my day but there’s himself off food shopping already he’s dead kean he’s taking me to the gp later on to get my shingles jag gosh I’ve given my age away fingers crossed the warm weather will return as it did yesterday afternoon and early evening. Why oh why does Alexa not respond to me shouting be quiet

Thinking of those who are feeling down today for whatever reason virtual hugs going free good things are on the horizon hang in there.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Washing on the line and another load in the machine.
Into town for a few bits this morning. It's a 5 minute walk through the park to the High Street, so I'm grateful that the Covid restrictions have stopped me from spending too much time and money!!
Aldi this afternoon to stock up for the Bank Holiday weekend. DS will be home and we are expecting visitors.

I can't keep up with everyone like some can, so I send an all embracing hug of comfort and joy x ?

Good morning Mick and all, it's quite dull here in bp auckland. I was hoping to get the grass cut today but looking at the weather I don't think I will. Hope everyone has a good day

Good a morning everyone! No need to thank me ?????? I know how desperate (and deserving) you all are of some warmth and blue skies, so I posted loads off to you. We have plenty to spare and just hope everyone gets their share today. It makes such a difference to the tone of this thread!

Happy Wedding Day, BladeAnnie, congrats on your family baby news, GrandmaB. We’re all excited for you.

You’re so lucky to have such a lovely BiL, harri. I bet he’d sit for your DH to allow you to have a trip out - with your Sister, maybe? Please just sometimes think of yourself ?

Enjoy your days today, everyone, especially if you’re on a trip somewhere. I’m doing a corner - shall be in the ? garden enjoying every minute!

Have a happy day, lovely Good Morningers. So pleased you resolved your concerns, Gingster.

To all feeling low, worried or unwell, hope today’s a better one but not quite as good as tomorrow or the much better days to come. ?. Stay safe!

Hugs from France ?? x

Good morning all. Bright sunshine in Cheshire this morning. How lovelyGrandmabatty -you must be thrilled.
I will come back later and read the rest of the posts. Wishing the best day possible for all you kind and caring people.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it may get warm later. I had very little sleep so will be good for nothing today.
Lovely news and I hope DD's sickness stops soon Grandmabatty.
Have a great day BladeAnnie
Sorry for you Harrigran
Exciting day for you Dragonfly

I am glad it is next week when I go away. I can just imagine what it's like out there now Gelisajams

I'll try to get some peat-free growbags for my cucumbers and lettuces today and reply to a list of emails.

Hope those who have been poorly are on the mend.

Good morning from a cloudy Scarborough. Yesterday was more like winter with a cold wind a low cloud. I’m sure that there is a lovely view from Whitby Abbey but we didn’t see it for mist. When we got back to the campsite the wind had pulled on the awning and torn it where it was pegged down. Hopefully I can see it when we get home.
Not sure what today holds as the mysterious pain in my back gave me grief last night. Walking makes it worse so our planned hike to Filey is off.
Thinking of those with far worse problems. Take care and stay safe everyone ???

Good morning Michael and all GNs. The sun is out and very welcome in South Yorkshire. Here’s hoping it’s the start of our summer! Yesterday was unbelievably wet. We are going out today for the drive and walk we should have had yesterday if the forecasters had got it right. Better late than never!
Congratulations to BladeAnnie on your wedding day! ??
Have a happy day everyone and keep smiling!

Good morning Mick and all from a sunny S Hants. Congratulations Grandmabatty, lovely news for you all. Best wishes to BladeAnnie and her soon to be DH.
The garden was planted out yesterday and we’re very pleased, looking forward to it ‘maturing’. I finished my book club book at 11pm yesterday, phew, zoom to discuss at lunchtime. Then Mr J and I are off out for a late lunch as he’s not working today, trying a new to us place in the countryside.
Hoping Marydoll is improving today, similarly grandmajet recovering. harrigran is there no:way to get cover for a couple of hours so you can go out? Looking after you is important too. ?
Have a lovely day those who can ???