Good Morning from Mick and Maw

Morning from cloudy S Lanarkshire.Today should be our town’s festival day, called Lanimers Day and very important historically in the local calendar. We have a lovely procession with truly amazing ‘floats’ entered by all the local schools as well as groups of town groups and of course a ‘court’ of beautifully dressed children.
This is the second one not taking place, nothing in the great scheme of things of course, but another loss for the children.

Ashcombe your pithy ending to your description of your meeting is a cracker and did make me chuckle!

Grandmafrench, that is truly sad for your friend and a dreadful shock for you too, I have no doubt you will be a great support for the poor lady.

Sending ?and thoughts to those who need them, don’t want to list them and risk missing anyone out, I do remember all our group every morning.
Have a good day all x

Good morning all from glorious (weather wise) Lueneburg. A full day of gardening is planned. Yesterday it was planned also, but 2 friends arrived a different times and stayed very long. Since we are allowed to see each other again the catching up takes a long time. I am not complaining though - the weeds will be waiting patiently.
Welcome to the new posters allule and DR64, This is a very friendly and helpful chat. Thank you grandmafrench and MawBe for your advice on taking Waldi (my dog) to Britain. It made me feel so good to know that you made the effort to help me. I am not used to asking for help. This is truly a lovely thread. I am always telling my friends here about your interesting chats, your meals ideas and your beauty spots, the charity shops and of course the times of the trains to Liverpool. So, we are all taking in a small part of your lives in England as well as in France, Portugal and other countries.
Take care all and a big hug to harrigran.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from cloudy S Welsh coast. Didn't sleep very well, par for the course these days. I hope you receive more help harri it was shocking to read your post yesterday.
I'm very sorry about your friend's husband grandmaFrench, a very cruel blow ?
Take care of yourself Alizarin hope your plans to come home soon are realised.
Our mobile hairdresser is coming this morning and I have a medical appointment late afternoon which I am not looking forward to.
My thoughts are with those who are struggling for whatever reason. Best wishes and hugs for Auntyflo, Cherry, harri and all who need one.

Good morning all from bright Harrogate
Today I have a Sainsburies shopping delivery. Decided to keep it going in case of further lockdowns
My DD1 should be round this morning to join DH and dog ? for a walk dog ? is getting on and doesn’t walk so far nowadays - a bit like me!
Probably a trip to the vet later - she keeps a wound alive by licking it. She might have to have a ‘lampshade’ on her head to stop her getting at it.
Glad you eventually got some help harrigan - better than nothing?
Oops Marydoll with your dress, maybe a belt would have been easier?
Have the best day possible folks

Good morning all from an overcast start to the day on the east coast of Fife. I think it’s to be really warm later on. Thank you to those kind gnetters who have posted kind words to me this morning I would name you in person but unfortunately I’m unable to scroll this early. Or take it all in.

I had the most debilitating day yesterday with tiredness I think perhaps I overdid things the day before and because I had such an early start Never mind, nothing ventured nothing gained. Today’s another day and I’m up for the challenge.

My poor dh came home early from his golf yesterday-as it started to rain however he said he had a great chat about the dreaded football with a few buddies.

My hairdresser is coming today and I’m getting a visit this afternoon from an old acquaintance it’ll be some catch up. A couple of years worth at least.

Good news, my dd has said she’s coming to visit soon with the boys and the dogs I’m so looking forward to seeing them all. And the handyman actually came yesterday I knew all about it when I heard someone banging on the roof thinking it was the new neighbours getting on with their home improvements. At the same time the window cleaners were busy up their ladders too. It was such a busy morning yesterday it’s no wonder I was exhausted by lunch time however I managed to scoff down asparagus and a delicious soft poached egg ? have a good Thursday everyone thinking of those who have lost loved ones recently you’re in my thoughts and prayers.

Good morning all you early birds - I blame my late posts on having to move rooms to type on my desk top. Phone somehow doesn't do it for me . How do you type on a phone ? It takes forever.
Cloudy here - think I'v just seen a headline about an eclipse this morning so maybe that is the cause.
Will come back and read posts .
I wish everyone a good day . It is hard to not miss someone out when commenting but I do read all posts and enjoy hearing better news from those having a really rough time .

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. It is overcast in South Yorkshire but not much cooler. I had an awful night full of aches and pains and now there is some idiot with a stone cutting saw going full blast since god knows when! Grumpy? Me? Too right! On a better note, SiL sent a video of GS winning an 800 meters race for his club last night. His first win at 800. Proud grandparents!
Freezer problems need sorting this morning and then DH has a second visit to the dentist this afternoon.
Harri glad to hear your DH has had some attention, but someone needs a kick up the backside. Have a good day folks.

Good morning from a cloudy but warm Black Country.

Finally ordered our new sofa, chair and footstool from Loaf in Solihull. Now to decide on decoration , curtains and wallpaper, as it will be the end of August until delivery.

Such a lovely day yesterday, so we fired up the BBQ in the evening.

Today at 11.00am, I have my first dental check-up since February last year. I fear it may be an 'ouch' in the purse! Edit, just had a text cancelling! I am sure they wouldn't be too happy if I cancelled at such short notice

When I read your post yesterday Grandmafrench I felt so upset for your friend.

Hoping your DH is improving harrigran and he sees someone soon.

Hoping too that EV is ok, and gilly is still in my thoughts, and I hope she is ok

Thanks to Maw and Jax for opening up whist Mick has his I.T. issues.Rather blustery and overcast this a.m. here in West Yorks.Managed to arrange hair appt this morning 9a.m so will be great to be up,out and about early doors.When we moved here purchased some storage units from Ikea(can I print the name)as a put on until we decided when/how the layout would work.We are now in process of a complete revamp, prob last and thrilled to find IKEA are buying back furniture up to 7yrs old and have been offered half price,only issue is has to be returned in assembled state, which no problem in that DS has access to a van.Now the difficulty in finding range of lounge furniture with storage and in keeping with our tiny bungalow setting.DH hates shopping so Hey Ho and here we go.
Good day to all and thoughts of those with illness and worry.

Todd morning, as kitty says it is overcast here.

So sorry you are still not able to post Mick. It is about time it was sorted out.

NWR plant swop this afternoon in someone’s garden.

Pleased you got at least a phone call yesterday Harrigran but surely someone should see you.
My annual oncology appointment next week has been changed to a phone call. I wonder if it will ever get to back to how it was.

I too wonder how Jet is.
I hope everyone has a good day.

Hoping Ellan is ok and we hear from her today??

Also forgot to say to Lins that I hope your little dog is feeling better?

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Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s very warm again but a bit cloudy. I hope it clears as I’m off to meet a friend and walk on the beach from Marske to Saltburn, have fish and chips and walk back again! It should be interesting as it is the time of the eclipse. I wonder if we will notice a difference in the light?
Very busy yesterday with our parent carer event. The yoga therapy and Tibetan drum session was great for relaxing and the brown bag lunches went down well in the park afterwards. Everyone loved their goody bags too.
Harri pleased to read that things are a little better.
For all those with worries and struggles
Here’s some real ones from my garden to share with you all (if the photos work).
Have a good day everyone.

Morning all from a cloudy south coast. It's the partial eclipse this morning starting around 10am and will be over by 12.30pm but unless the cloud lifts I don't expect we will see much of it.

Feeling stiff and achey this morning so am off to have a hot shower and hope to ease the old joints. I really need some WD40 in them but can't get access.

Hope the day is a good one for us all.

Good morning everybody- looks like another scorchio here in N Bucks ?
Thank you for opening up Jaxjacky it made much more sense than waiting for sleepyhead here who was letting Rosie out and making a cuppa!

I have copied and pasted Micks PM and absolutely cannot understand what is wrong. When logging off and then on again fails, or switching the damn thing off at the wall and waiting 5 minutes before switching it on again also fails to work, I have exhausted my brain capacity and techie ability.
I have also suggested he deregister and “comes back” as Mick13 or some such - surely that would work?
Yesterday was tiring (?) - a leisurely Pimms fuelled lunch in the garden with my half-brothers adoptive cousin and her partner - keeping up at the back? I think they enjoyed it, they stayed until nearly 5! I was glad I had pushed the boat out a bit with the meal including my homemade limoncello ice cream with the strawberries as a change from cream, as they arrived very smartly togged up with the most beautiful flowers! But goodness, sitting out under the pergola all afternoon is tiring isn’t it? ?
Anyway I send my very best to all with personal or medical issues and wish you all a pleasant Thursday.

GM, I used to get a great discount, curtesy of DIL. When I was working, I used to be very self indulgent and with the discount, I could get some very nice ones.
DIL had to stop working because Dollie was shielding, so now I pay full price (ouch) and have to be more economical! ?

Good morning from a cloudy Morecambe Bay.
Good to read things are on the up for folk this morning apart from poor Mick’s tech problems.
Not much planned for today, Perhaps DH has something planned …..or not as the case may be.
Take care and stay safe everyone ???

Marydoll when I bought my new specs in February it was just as well I was sitting down when I was told the price! I'm another who missed Ellam yesterday. I hope she's well.

Thanks for opening up jax ?
Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s cloudy but a very warm day forecast, up to about 22 degrees - warm for here!
I had a good day yesterday back at the gym and shopping, today I’ve got the dentist ?
DD2 has already been on the phone this morning, she’s really unhappy at work just now and finds it hard to cope. I try to be a good listening ear but don’t always know what to say .. hopefully things will improve for her soon, you just want them to be happy!
Thank goodness things improved slightly yesterday harri I hope your DH gets to see someone soon and whatever treatment he needs
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all. Polmont is grey and heavy. We've obviously had a heavy downpour and it feels thundery.
I'm glad you are feeling a bit better Harrigran. That's dreadful treatment for your dh. Dwm o hope you feel better soon. Alizarin it's good to hear from you. Fingers crossed that you get released today.
Yesterday was a drama queen day, probably the last of this session. It was a good one. I'm going to be training others in how to approach the role play scenarios as I had said I wasn't comfortable in continuing as I've been retired for three years and my practice wasn't as up to date. So that's a win win.
Today I have no plans. I won't do much as I have a bad headache, courtesy of the thundery atmosphere I think. I will nip to Aldi for cheese as pregnant daughter has expressed an interest in macaroni and cheese and I am happy to oblige. I hope you all have a good day.

I hope EV is alright. It’s not like her to miss a day.

Good morning. Some cloud this morning but fairly warm here in N. Bucks.
Last evening we watched our eldest DGS perform at his college music showcase. It was loud but we were very proud of him. He taught get himself to play guitar and also plays drums.

Off later for long weekend with DD2 joining us tomorrow. Only about 1 1/2 hours from home but we have lots planned to do.

Hope things improve for all who have worries and troubles. Wishing you all a smile along the way.

Good morning from an overcast Leamington Spa. The journey here yesterday was horrendous, the A127, Gg13 and Gingster will know it well was blocked and it took 1 1/2 hours to get to the M25. Anyway I'm here now and it was lovely to go and pick up the younger two granddaughters from school. They both ran into my arms for hugs, it was very special. The eldest of the three arrived home from school later and my has she shot up. A real young lady now.
My SIL opened a bottle of fizz to celebrate us seeing each other after so long ?.
Not sure what today will bring but just spending time with my daughter will be enough.
Have a lovely Thursday everyone xxx

Good morning from a cloudy Black country.
Welcome to all the newbies ?.
Alizarin ? for your release always think you recover better in your own home.
Lins hope Sam is improving. And where are you EllenV ? missed you yesterday.
Enjoy your day everybody and may you all find some ?.

Good morning all properly, from a cloudy Glasgow, where it’s supposed to rain later. Another restless night, full of the weirdest dreams! ? I must stop watching those Chinese soaps, when I can't sleep! .
However, you will see by the length of today's novella that I am in a fairly good place!

I hope Maw is OK, just tired. I admire you for taking on the challenge and think you have done a great job, opening up every morning. This is genuine concern, not meant to be patronising in any way. I would find it difficult to do on a regular basis.
When I was involved in working on LA websites, forgotten passwords and people locked out of school accounts, we didn't waste time if it couldn't be resolved. GN, time to sort things out ASAP. Mick, we miss you!!!

In a bit of a rush this morning, I am off to the opticians to pick up my new glasses. I’ve arranged for security guards to accompany me, as they have cost an arm and a leg!! Who or what should I blame for the exorbitant cost? Brexit or Covid. DH was horrified ? at the cost, until he went for his test the following week. Is it worth starting a controversial thread about it? Everything seems to have gone up in price, recently!

After that, we are having lunch in the restaurant opposite the Paisley Abbey. DS2 is on holiday and has offered to treat us today. He invited us, not knowing we would be out anyway, so it has worked out well, as I have missed him so much during shielding. His fiancée is obviously a good influence on him!
I feel quite safe in there, as it’s not too large, very Covid safe (as much as it can be safe) and all the tables are set well apart. However, as numbers here are rising again, there won’t be any unnecessary shopping, I promise you!!!!

Yesterday’s sewing episode was a bit of a disaster. The dress I bought was too baggy for me, so I thought it would be a simple task to alter it. However, the pockets were making taking it in quite problematic. I do like pockets in a dress, but decided it would be easier to cut off the pockets. Not only did I cut off the pockets, I cut off a chunk of the dress! Oh dear I said! What’s to be done? I am so silly!!
Today’s task is how to rectify it. ??
However, I have to also pack for my weekend away in Pitlochry and go through the usual agonising process of deciding what to wear for the unpredictable Scottish weather.

As a woman, I am an expert at multi tasking, or should I say, was. Yesterday I decided to tint my very blond eyebrows, paint my nails for the first time since lockdown and pop in and out of GN at the same time. As you may have guessed, it didn’t turn out too well. . One eyebrow worked and one wouldn’t take. One blond and one brown eyebrow is not a good look for a sophisticate like me! .
Eventually, I just ignored the instructions and slapped on extra tint. It wasn’t until later, I noticed that parts of my strawberry blond fringe was were also brown and I had a huge brown stain down my cheek.?

I noticed EV didn't post yesterday, I hope all is well with her and Cherry and that Mr Harri has got the support, he so badly needs. Good to hear from Auntieflo and I promise to send you a picture of my new bling glasses!
Alizarin, fingers crossed for you today. Condolences to Grandmafrench, what sad news for you to receive.
I will surely have missed someone out, so my apologies and good wishes for all who are struggling.
Have a good day, folks.