Good Morning Thursday

Good morning from a warm and overcast Colchester. Yesterday's hot sun gave way to a strong feel by evening and now it feels close and sticky. Forecast to get hot again.

DD1 and DGS1 and 3 coming for the day. Garden and park methinks.

Lots of love and lollies all round x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. A cloudy start in South Yorkshire, so it will hopefully be a little cooler. We spent yesterday morning having a challenging phone call with Scottish Power about our fuel bill, then a decorator came to give us an estimate, after which I had to lie down in a dark room! Lawns were cut, ironing done, and that was our day. Today is food shopping, some plants to pot up and a bit of baking I think.
A hug for those who need it, and for all, a peaceful day.

Good morning all from the Suffolk Coast, where we still have sunshine. Although the sea is quite calm , its fairly loud as it breaks onto the shore. I love listening to it whilst in bed. ?.
I sleep so well when we are here.???.

Yesterday we shopped in our local co op. The shelves and freezers were half empty, couldn’t find much of what we wanted and what there was, very expensive. They have the monopoly here but we will travel a bit further where there is more choice.

More work completed in the garden, so my back is still sore but it’s good to make progress. DH is keen to do lots of jobs, so he is coming back from his lockdown inertia. ??.

grandMattie enjoy your break away. The travel is just a means to an end. ?.

bluesaphire thanks for info on the Premium Bonds. ?.

Alizarin - poor you. Did they set it? My GS broke his little finger (we think) playing footie. I managed to get a splint from the chemist and it seemed to do the trick.

Maw I’m glad you’re pleased with your new hairdo. It tricky to change hairdressers isn’t it? Especially in the same salon. ?

Nannyjan lovely Lime Regis. Haven’t been for many years but I always thing of The French Lieutenant’s Woman, walking along The Cob. Great film.

Might go in for a swim today ..... or might not ?. Cold water swimming supposed to be very good for you. Unless you have a heart attack of course. ?.

Wishing you all a lovely day. ?

Good morning from overcast but warm West Berkshire. Have my son and his girlfriend to stay last night so we can hit ikea as they’ve just moved in to their first flat together.

They used the old and squeaky kingsize bed and oops, it collapsed! Quick move of the mattress in to the spare room!

So job today is to see if I can get a spare base for my bed before I move house in a months time. The king bed is usually my bed and I thought it was getting a bit fragile! I slept in a single bed last night.

Thought that might give some of you a chuckle! Have a great day everyone. X

Good morning Mick good morning all from sunny, slightly hazy but beautiful Anglesey. We had a heavy downpour during the night so no plant watering necessary today. Perfect.
Poor Alizarin, hope the finger gets better soon, hand injuries always so awkward.
I’m loving this warm weather too ginny, so uplifting.
Ooh Alygran, a pop up plant sale, I love those, always get things that are just right for the area. Enjoy.
NanKate I meant to say yesterday that your jacket sounded lovely. Perhaps a photo?
Glad your holiday was good NannyJ great pics.
Glad Rosie is okay Maw, what a rascal.
Good luck at the supermarket Party4, big girl pants on and think of that lovely hand picked veg.
I’m sure your daughter will cope admirably Scentia and smile on through like her Mum.
Shout out to DustyAngel to say no one is invisible on here, we see you.
Lucky Beechnutella, my kneeler has given up the ghost, must re pad it.
Hello to Ash, Blue, GrannyGravy Gagagran, granDMattie and all who have appeared while I’ve been banging on.
Special thoughts to Grandmajet, Auntyflo and Marydoll.
I’m spending my day in the garden with Orlin and a book.
Have a good day and look out for that random pink flamingo ?
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Good morning from a cooler day than yesterday on the east coast of Fife. In fact it feels quite cold but the suns trying to come out so who knows what the weather will be like today. I had a bit of a restless night and had to take an anti sickness tablet which fortunately settled my stomach.

My DH asked the bin men kindly if they would uplift our old hall carpet. They agreed hurrah saving him a trip to lug it to the tip. Not for free might I add. The new one is going down today, hope it lasts as long as the old one. I’m going for a trip to the local town today perhaps we’ll get a tasty lunch snack somewhere.

Have a good day everyone be kind to yourself

Good Morning everyone. Still having problems getting onto Gransnet so will make this brief while I try!

Lovely weather, very busy. Out this morning to search for trellis….think we’re living in a 3rd world country, so many delays and shortages. Great to read of trips. Pleased you’re going to Bristol, Mattie - hope it’s just pre-travel nerves and you’ll be thrilled you’ve done it. Love your idea that Maw has ‘character’, Jax.Can just picture her chewing trainers and destroying birds! Everyone poorly, please take it easy we’re all wishing hard for you. Poor Batty - what a nasty fall. Trust the chair remains have been consigned to the bin and you’re on the mend.x If your building works are complete, Cherry , that’s wonderful. Enjoy. I’ve probably missed lots of news - will catch up.
Stay safe, dear Gramingos - hugs for you all.
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Good morning all from a cloudy Polmont. I suspect Marydoll's torrential rain will be heading my way soon!
Yesterday was a lovely day. I caught up with mum then met with a friend and an old colleague who I hadn't seen for three years. It was good to see them both. I pottered about in the afternoon. However the very large coffee ensured I had a difficult night and I'm wiped out this morning. The only thing of note today is the Tesco delivery due soon. I have a chicken and ham casserole ready for tea so I think I'll have an easy day.
Enjoy your trip Grandmattie. I sympathise about the Hay fever Marydoll. I developed it only a couple of years ago. JaxJacky a trip to the dentist is best avoided, in my book. Mind you, it's impossible to get my dentist to actually answer the phone. Those photos are lovely NannyJan. It sounds like you had a good time. Enjoy your role play Ashcombe. Alizarin poor you. What have you been up to that you've broken a finger?
I'm off to get dressed as I don't want to scare the delivery man. Have a good day all.

Good to hear from you Grandmafrench. My dignity has recovered, thank you. The chair and it's compadre has been put behind the shed til I brave a run to the dump.

Good morning all from a cloudy and much cooler S Welsh coast, no rain forecast though. We are off to DS's house later to water his pots and put the bins out ready for collection in the morning. DS and family are camping and sent lovely pics of their tent and a very excited five year old scampering around.
Hope Cherry had a good night.
Wishing everyone a pleasant day whether you have plans or not.

Dull in Cheshire this morning. Never mind, still warm.
Love Lyme Regis,NannyJan - we had a holiday there in 2019. Lovely old fashioned seaside town. Had a trip to the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth and "adopted" a donkey. There was no pressure at all and visiting the sanctuary was free. I am a sucker for animals.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning Mick and all who follow. Sun breaking through here in the Black country, washing on line so ironing later.
Meeting up with friends this evening for catch up a little bit of normality in these strange times. Safe journey granMattie and a pleasant day to everyone ?

Morning from, as *baubles’ said a grey and wet S Lanarkshire. Supposed to improve later, we’ll see!

Lovely holiday pictures NannyJan, so nice to have a wee break.

Garden centre visit yesterday was successful and expensive!
My brother, who is in charge of my garden, assures me that since most purchases were perennials, it’ll be cheaper in the long run, I hope I have ‘a long run’!

In preparation for the construction of a garden room, a lot of rearranging is required, so I spent last evening ‘labouring’ in support and more planned for today.

I had planned a visit to a friend but that had to be cancelled anyway since her grandson who was with her at the weekend, is now isolating after a classmate has tested positive. A salutary reminder to maintain vigilance.

As always, thinking of those who are poorly or just not feeling up to posting and wishing everyone a good day ??

Good morning from Essex by the sea where the sun is trying to come out but there is a lot of cloud. Still warm though.
Supermarket first thing, once we are both dressed, then DH is going to the butchers.
I may go for a walk down by the sea this afternoon, it has been very busy this week as it's half term.
I hope you all have a pleasant Thursday xx

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It looks like rain! What happened?
I am just home from my holiday in the Lake District where it was scorching and it has obviously been very warm here some shriveled lettuces but now it's back to to same old.
Ah well. It was lovely while it lasted.
It was wonderful seeing those DGC again although there was a fair bit of moaning at their parents from them, not from me. Nice to know they are normal teenagers. I don't remember ours even wanting to come on holiday with us and as for taking granny!
A wonderful pub lunch one day. The English really know how to do it and plenty of walking.
Enjoy your trip to the west country grandMattie

Have the best day you can everyone.

Grey and still this morning but still warm which is a pity because I have a lot of bedding to iron after our busy weekend of visitors. I am absolutely exhausted but think this is really accumulated stress and will pass.

Both AC insist we need help (we do) and are undertaking some research to check out local providers. Any advice from expert GNers very welcome. I accept that in my 80th year I cannot do everything and DH’s physical needs and his increasingly irrational behaviour are hugely demanding.

Upside of having DD, DSiL and DD1 to stay has been some heavy duty gardening and the discovery of what a kind and patient young woman DGD1 has become - wonderful with her grandfather and a cheerful and positive presence. I am so impressed.

WI book group this afternoon if I feel a bit more energetic and feel DH could be left for a couple of hours.

Good morning all from a grey and breezy Gower.

Drat and double drat this morning, my whole left hand has flared up, so I'm typing with my gammy right hand?. It simply won't do, I've still got too much to do to ach up after all the work to the house there' still stuff cluttering up the upstairs bedrooms !

It's really tricky this typing withe the useless wrong hand so I'll just say that I hope everyone has a good day today, finds a random flamingo and a ? along the way ❤️

Good morning from overcast Yorkshire .Oh days thanks for birthday wishes grandmajean, we had a lovely evening meal at a very popular Chinese the staff were very covi d organised the meal was very good .We are off to open shopping centre so I can use some gift vouchers I got at Christmas .Cherry glad to hear all work finished .* Harrigran*have you managed to get out for a couple of hours yet ?* Maw*sounds like you have your hands full .Take care all whatever you are doing today.

Good morning from Shropshire where the sun is shining again after a heavy downpour yesterday evening.

We looked after H yesterday and put the lullabies on YouTube to get him to sleep, DH and I fell asleep and we all had a two hour nap!

In the afternoon DD and I went to Chester.She was really tired when it was time to come home so I had to drive her sporty, speedy car through Chester in the rush hour?lots of roadworks and diversions.It was fun on the motorway though?I could have done with a hoist to get me out when we got home!

Have a lovely time in Bristol mattie and hope the journey goes smoothly.

Ash, sounds like you have had a great time the last few days?

I hope you manage to find some help GrannySomerset?

Thinking of all our absent friends and all coping with illness, worries and caring for loved ones?

Have a good day all??

Good morning from cloudy and cooler Sefton. I’m hoping the forecast is correct, that it remains dry as I’m meeting friends in a garden setting this afternoon.
It is Miss Chatterbox’s 5th birthday today. We have bought her a flamingo pink camera which has a touch screen, card, zoom facility - probably too complicated for me ? - and can seemingly roast dinners. That and a Quentin Blake book have been wrapped in The Tiger Who Came To Tea paper, a significant reminder of the performance we saw together. To take her to another show when we feel it is safer is very high on our bucket list.
Enjoy your time in Bristol grandMattie and your last day at the museum Ashcombe. Sorry to hear about your broken finger Alizarin. LauraNorder - do you have any other rellies for whom Out of, Postal and Standing might be relevant?
Thinking of Auntieflo, grandmajet, sheepandcattle, Bella’s, Cherry and Marydoll.
May you glimpse sunshine and a flamingo today.
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Grandmajean, we visited the donkey sanctuary in Sidmouth when our girls were children and adopted donkeys.We found the pictures when we were clearing out during lockdown along with an essay DD1 had written about the visit!

DGD saw the pictures and so we adopted her a donkey a couple of months ago.His name is Cisco I think?

Sounds like a smashing break for you, Grammaretto ?
Ouch, Cherry, I’ve just caught up. Please take more care !
So lovely to see you back, Shedlady Laura. Love your painted flowers and WHO could ever think your family weird with such fabulous names?! (Apart from most of us possibly?) ?
Alizarin same advice as Cherry - take care of all your fingers.
Grey hope your day is calmer today…and a lot cheaper!
Gingster what a little ray of sunshine you are about cold water swimming! ?
Hugs to Harri and hope and health to Auntieflo and grandmajet ???

Happy birthday to little Miss Chatterbox Nannagarra ????

Good morning from a grey cool Morecambe Bay, much better than the heat of yesterday. I think I spent too long in the garden. It’s not that big but there always seems lots to do. My garden is often neglected as after a day gardening for others I really can’t bothered. I’m now down to maintaining just three others though, so mine is getting a bit more attention.
We seem to be having a run of sore hands and fingers! Hope they feel better soon.
Have done my exercises already but not sure what else is in store. I wonder if DH has any plans. I must ask him!
Take care and stay safe everyone ???