Good morning Wednesday from Mick

Good Morning to you all from another bright, hot, Cambs.,

I love the photos, Poppies are one of my favourites, Gingster.
& Ginny, those are beautiful roses.

I ,too, am saddened by the poor care that Harrigran & your DH are getting, it really must improve soon.

Grandmafrench, sorry to hear of your sudden sad news of your friends.

Warm thoughts to Auntieflo, Cherry, & all with added worries.

I hope Amselerin has checked how the regulations have changed for taking a dog from the EU into the U.K. and vice versa. It seems forward planning is the key
EU Pet Travel ・ New Rules Now Apply ・ Visit GOV.UK To Learn More
You'll still be able to take your pets to the EU, but you need to take additional steps. You must contact a vet at least 1 month before you travel. Check GOV.UK for travel advice

Good morning all, sorry I am MIA on this thread at the moment. Life is now much busier of a morning as things are moving on a bit. I don’t have time to sit and read through until later in the day and I forget who said what by the following morning. I really think I I need to jot things down. Sending good wishes to all, hope all who are in need of comfort find some solace today.

Happy Wednesday ?

So sad for your friend Grandmafrench but a lovely supportive post from you on this site. Your friend will appreciate having you around.

Morning all, a few days ago I couldnt send a message, not at all techie, just signed in again with no change to detail except password and lo and behold,dunno what happened but OK.

Grandmafrench, what a terrible shock for your friend,her family and you and your DH.I am so sorry.Thinking of you all.x?

You seem very perky for someone with a brand new hip Alizarin - well done! Or is it the drugs talking? ?

Sad news Grandmafrench and such an awful shock.
Harri, I agree with Grandmafrench, 999 is a good option, I would use it.

Thank you for that Alizarin - I’ve been a birdwatcher all my life but I’ve never seen that!?

Sorry, rose question to Ginny. How long has it taken for that lovely climber to get to that height? Do you prune it?

Good Morning everyone from blazing hot and blue ??

What a lot going on here this morning: Glad you’re back - and safe, Alizagran, welcome 2 new posters to our fabulous thread. Think maybe Mick needed a Secretary to cover during some annual leave, Maw? Bad lad, Mick put down that cycling magazine and come back soon, please.

Pleased your little babba is on the mend, Lins. Your Vet will give you best advice as to travel with your dog, Amsel. As long as his Rabies Vacc is current, it’s pretty straightforward and you can take him backwards and forwards without too many complications. What a lucky boy he is.

Birds like that sunbathe - even pant sometimes - when it’s hot to encourage their preen oil gland to work efficiently in the heat. This helps give glossy feathers and banish insects on the skin, Grey.

I am almost without words to express my contempt for a health care system which seems to have forgotten how care works, harri. You must be desperate for him. Maybe you can learn a little from the horrendous experience of dear Panache who has cared for her very ill DH almost singlehandedly for so many months whilst she herself has been so ill. A different health system, Wales, but the stories she has related as to indifference and neglect are heart-breaking - and a scandal. I think that in trying to cope yourself at any time, you will be left to do so more and more. You almost set yourself up as a ‘coper’ and are then ignored. The patient is not alone, so bucks can be passed endlessly and responsibilities avoided.

Perhaps phoning now for an Ambulance as an emergency - and not feeling that somehow you’re making a fuss or being a burden - is the only real way left to get your DH the urgent and correct help he needs. I’d do it because however I would be determined to struggle on and cope, I know well that I’m not an Oncology specialist, a Doctor, a Paramedic, a Pharmacist, a trained Nurse…….and sometimes the ones we love need more than love and dedication, they need professional physical assessment, observation and pain relief. You mustn’t do it on your own because others fail you. Please call the Emergency Services and get help in the only reliable way left for you. We’re all keeping our fingers crossed he’ll quickly feel some relief. ?

If I sound a bit emotional today and am railing at life’s failures it’s because of some shock and sadness. Some dear friends have been apart for many months - home in Switzerland and holiday home here. Plan to live here on his retirement. We’ve not seen them since last summer due to the pandemic.
She was due here without him this week because he got stuck in Canada months ago and has just been waiting and hoping to be able to travel back to Europe. I was so excited when she called me yesterday from her home in the village. She’s finally here and has two friends with her. This is to instal a new kitchen so that he can enjoy his retirement cooking when he finally escapes from Canada.
She called me at 10am only to say their Son phoned her at dawn with the terrible news that her DH, our lovely friend, had died in his sleep in Canada. Not ill, not unwell at all at bedtime - just gone. You can imagine how we feel for her, it’s heartbreaking. Sometimes, sadly, that’s life too so we are more determined to make the efforts needed to enjoy whatever we can every single day. Living our best life- is that the saying?

You do that too, all you dear Grans. Make life work for you and your friends and families. We’ll try now to claw back all the time we’ve lost and look forward. Me, especially. I need an extra boot in the backside at the moment.

Stay safe but most of all be happy. X

Hugs from France to you ??????‍♀️?

Morning all from a glorious West Yorks.All DGCs x 4 here after school today, cannot believe this has been our routine for past 12yrs,working shifts, I arranged Wed as my day off my contribution to childcare.Doesnt seem a minute since I was pushing the 2 youngest in double buggy,planning naps,feeds, nappy changes before the walk to nursery/school in all weathers.This sunshine makes entertainment easier but by 7p.m we collapse on sofa exhausted but what memories for all.
HARRI how upsetting and frustrating for you seeking help,advice and getting nowhere.Similar issues with late father no one would investigate/help I eventually flipped in A/E refusing to take him home,24hrs later Drs discovered neck fracture and he passed away within 10 days.
Thoughts to all with illness and worry.Enjoy the weather.

Good morning Maw, Mick et al from dry but rather dull Anglesey, come on sunshine where are you?
So sorry to hear about your awful treatment Harri, your poor husband, you must both be distraught. I do hope things improve today.
You too GrannySomerset, hope today is restful.
Glad to hear that you’ll be home later today Alizarin, hope the ouchiness soon disappears.
Welcome allule and DR64 to this pleasant start to each day.
Thought I’d covered all the birthdays with a wish to all including husbands, children and grandchildren but now I see I forgot the pets. Ooh the pressure! Happy birthday to Kitty’s cat.
Love all the garden pics. How old is that climbing rose Gingster. I planted one two years ago, still waiting for it to climb.
Thoughts with Grandmajet, Auntyflo and all our sufferers. Hope all is well in Cherry Cove. Hope our pinball wizard has a good day, you know who you are.
Wishes for a happy day all round ???

Good morning Mick & Maw and welcome to DR68.
Another sunny morning in Suffolk. I meant to get up early and garden while it’s cool but the time between 5 and 9 proved to be the best sleep of the night!
I had my hair cut yesterday by a new lady and I think I like it - I will find out today when I dry it myself.
It’s our first proper WI this afternoon and will take place outside, so I shall need my sun hat. I have a rather fetching one, bought on a French market.
Harrigran, I hope you are already on the phone for help. MacMillan sounds like a good plan.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Lovely pics, Ginny and Gingster

I always carry a hat Urmston. I have a fold up one in my bag and a large straw one in the cupboard.

Big hugs for Harri. We think 111 is the way to go.

Somewhat out of sorts this morning after DH had a disturbed night which meant I did too. Fortunately nothing to be intelligent about today other than the ironing so will try to take the day as it comes. Yesterday’s blood pressure check showed no problem though think it might look different this morning!

Appalled by the lack of care Harrigran and her DH are receiving and think an official complaint is needed though she probably feels it will be too much effort and won’t change anything for them. Perhaps one of the family could take it on?

Alizirine - hope your recovery is speedy. All done now after waiting for such a long time. No crutches for you at your allotments or down to the beach. .??

Sorry I missed a lot of posts while taking a snap of my poppies. ?

Harrigran what a dreadful time you and your poor DH are having. Let’s hope today brings better results. ?

DR64 welcome to you and your chihuahuas. ?.

I’m really shocked to read of your DH’s treatment harrigran. Disgraceful and totally unacceptable.
Could Alygran’s and Grammaretto’s suggestions be of use?

Morning from S Lanarkshire. I was about to say that I had a rotten day yesterday harrigran until I read your post. Your husband’s treatment or rather lack of it is just awful: I sincerely hope today brings relief.

Welcome to DR64 and allule.
A quiet day planned and hoping for a good day for everyone.

Have just read your post Harrigran and send you and DH my best wishes that it is now sorted. I think it's shocking that you both should be going through such traumas when so vulnerable.

Pic of my poppies and irises

Good morning from another sunny day in the Black Country.

It was a glorious day yesterday. My friend and I had lunch in the pub at Bewdley, then sat by the river chatting and watching the world go by. Then back to mine for a cuppa and a chat with MrJ.

We are off to Solihull on the train today, to make a final decision and order our new sofa and chair. Will stop off in Birmingham on the way back for a spot of summer clothes shopping.

harrigan I am absolutely appalled at the treatment of your DH. I am puzzled why he was dismissed so casually. I hope he is feeling better today.

Welcome to this thread DR64 I hope you enjoy getting 'know' us all.

Pleased it all went well Alizarin

Wishing you all the best day possible

Welcome DR64 - lots of friendly people on this thread. I, too , am living in Cheshire and quite new.
Beautiful day here - we have been very lucky lately with the sunshine.
Have as good a day as possible.