Good Morning Saturday

Good morning. As Maw says it’s dull here in N. Bucks.
We’ll be popping down to town for a quick food shop and coffee soon.
DH will be picking up MIL to have lunch and spend the afternoon with us.
A couple of days ago her elderly neighbour was taken into hospital as he couldn’t eat or move around without feeling sick.
He was put in a drip and kept in overnight. Next morning he was happily sitting up and eating weetabix and toast. He had been very dehydrated. The reason for this story is to remind everyone to make sure they have plenty to drink and to remind others( especially older friends and relatives) to do the same.
Had a lovely lunch with DD 1 yesterday although getting there was a marathon. Only 15 miles from home but there were so many roads closed that I seemed to be going around in circles. Didn’t help that I initially went to the wrong restaurant !
Healing thought to all who need them and hope all can find a smile today.

Good morning Mick and all from a damp Glasgow, where the sun is trying to pop through.

I overdid things yesterday, (fool that I am) and have had a particularly disturbed night. Feeling reasonably well over the last few days, I was lulled into a false sense of security, regarding my heart. Today will be a very quiet day, with a stay in bed for a couple of hours.

I'm glad to report that despite some tense moments, the conservatory chaos is no more and my world is back in equilibrium. The only job left to do is replace the blinds and we are now awaiting the exhorbitant quote for nine windows and the patio doors. Poor DH still thinks he is living in the days, when you could go into a sweetie shop and ask for a penny carmel. , he hasn't clue about prices!
The upside is, we will never need to replace them again, due to our advancing years! There are advantages to getting old! ?
I have to give DH the credit for a job well done, its just his organisational skills which are rubbish!! It did make me realise that he is no longer fit for this anymore, but getting him to accept that is well nigh impossible. ☹

I'm expecting visits from our children and Dollie over the weekend, so something to keep the spirits up.
DHs PC has been out of action for months and DS2, who has great expertise, eventually diagnosed the problem after trying everything he could think of, but the piece of kit had cost £500 and needed repaired or replaced, so shock for DH. ? He contacted the company, explained all the things DS had tried, they couldn't have been more helpful. To his great delight got an email yesterday, telling him the replacement motherboard was in the post at no cost. That was a surprise for him, as he had been expecting to fork out for a new one. Great service indeed It! It will mean a visit from DS2 to sort things, so I'm looking forward to that.

Susan, I hope your visit today is not too upsetting and you have a safe journey home.
I too have been wondering how Grandmajet is doing and hoping Blossoming gets good news after her procedure today. I also hope Auntieflo has had a better week, I was so touched when she took time to think of me, when she has so much to contend with herself. Kitty, praying for more positive news about your brother and Maw, I'm sure all will be well with your SIL.

To allwho have to deal with pain and sorrow, I pray you will have a bearable day. I'm always afraid I upset people, by missing someone out, but sometimes names stand out. Wishing all on here ( including the lurkers ?) a pleasant weekend,

Good, late for me, morning all, I had a couple more ? than normal last night and have slept for over nine hours. What a tedious game of football that was.
Ashcombe thank you for the photo upload tip ? works a treat. Blossoming I hope you’re nearly done and dusted.
Lots of activity today, we have children and GC’s here for an early afternoon bbq, hopefully we’ll have eaten before the rain comes back, boy did it tip down yesterday. Our new sofa and chair were delivered successfully, I miss my old chair that was sooo comfy, but disintegrating! Happy Birthday Urmstongran ???.
Enjoy your Saturday all, news for those absent would be lovely ??

I think this is my plan for today …

Morning from S Lanarkshire, looks not too bad out. I read yesterday’s posts last night so would like to add my comments to those on your picture of your mum Mawbe. What a happy looking lady, My mum died when I was six, I truly envy you your memories.

I’m looking forward very much to a holiday in St Andrew’s with DD2 and family. We go next Wednesday and since I can’t make decisions anymore I am going to start organising my packing today! Oh for the days going abroad when you only had to choose warm weather clothes!

Keeping my fingers crossed for Blossoming today and wishing everyone else the best of days??

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Grey but dry ( so far) in Suffolk.
Well done Alizarin - you must be so pleased with the progress you are making! What a great photo!
We had a surprise sleepover with DGC last night and Grandpa is cooking breakfast for them. I have a job involving reconnecting hosepipes lined up for them. Now that the soil is moist, I can water my slug nematodes onto the soil.
We had a surprise parcel of fresh fish from a friend in Cornwall yesterday. It was still cold and in great condition when it arrived. We had megrim for tea - such a treat as you can’t get it up country. It’s a type of sole, which has been largely exported to France of late. Not any more.
Better get moving - breakfast smells ready. Have a good day everyone. I hope everyone avoids the showers today.

Good morning from Cheshire. A bit dull here today . DS is bringing round a Waitrose Chinese takeaway tonight for us as we are looking after DGS and DGD tomorrow while he and DIL go for lunch to celebrate a 90th birthday. He realised ( was more likely told ) that tomorrow is Fathers' Day and we are "on duty" as it were. Nice thought. No cooking tonight !
Good wishes to all who are ill or worried ( I'm a worrier too - it is exhausting )
Will come back to read posts later.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all. Polmont is damp and drizzly. Mixed news on the thread this morning. Ashcombe you've been very patient but it must frustrate you. Urmstongran if you have any reception, Happy Birthday to you. Alizarin that's a lovely photo and it sounds like you had a good time. Susan56 ?. Kittylester ? for you too. I wish your brother well.
Yesterday started off with annoyances. I banged my toe badly on the footstool which meant I was in trainers instead of nice sandals. My toe is still painful today. Sometimes I am clumsy and yesterday was that day. Then I was babysitting to let dd to a hospital appointment for ten o'clock. I was going to friends for lunch for 12.30. When she hadn't returned by 12, I was getting edgy as I hate being late and rarely am. She finally made it home at 12.15 and was full of apologies. She had waited for ages with people coming after her and being taken before her. The joys of maternity clinics! I think they had forgotten about her.
Anyway the afternoon was splendid. The weather was lovely, I had a great blether with friends and a really nice lunch into the bargain.
Today I will go to Aldi then do some housework. I'm babysitting again tonight to let dd and sil go for a meal. Tomorrow is their anniversary. Have a good day all.

Morning all. As dragonfly says, North Leicestershire is cloudy which is very sad as it is our village festival. We are taking part in the garden walk and must remember to go out and hide our gnome for children to spot!

Tomorrow there is a fete on one of the parks - the forecast is for heavy rain. Much reduced income for our local children's hospital.

My brother probably has endocarditis which probably caused his stroke - but things are still not completely clear.

Wonderful, joyful photo Alizarin. Oh to be young again. Thank you for sharing and I’m so pleased you had a lovely evening with your family.

Good morning Mick and all from a rather grey Anglesey.
Is it Urms birthday? If so, very happy birthday dear lady ?.
I know how you feel Maw, two of our sons cycled from Leicester to Anglesey, I of course imagined motorways and reckless motorists, when in fact it was apparently cycle paths and wonderful views all the way. While I was worrying myself silly they had stopped overnight in Chester for a massage, a Chinese meal and a good nights sleep.
No word from Grandmajet, if you’re reading please know that we are all rooting for you and hope you come back here soon.
Hope you’re okay Auntieflo and feeling a bit stronger today.
All the best to all with worries and pain even if those pains are just irritating husbands.
Have a good day everyone and remember to be a bit cautious and stay safe. ?

A sunny good morning from south Cornwall. Was kidnapped by both sons and whisked off to the beach last evening with all the grandkids. Somehow they enabled me to sit on the sand and then got me up again without dislocating my new hip. It was so good for me, all that young company. The picture is my youngest grandson in flight.

Some very sobering stories here today. Life can be very tough. Virtual hugs to all.

I'm off to the town centre market soon to visit the book stall.

Good morning Mick and All.

It’s a cloudy day here in Southbourne/Bournemouth. It tipped it down yesterday but I had pre-booked tickets for the Oceanarium, which was excellent. However we were pleased to be wearing our waterproof trousers ?. Off to the lovely Compton Acres Gardens this morning. The shop is good too ? and the Cafe, better take my purse.

Good morning from cloudy Leicestershire.

Sorry your reunion is not anytime soon Ashcombe. This virus has a lot to answer to.
I am a worry wart too Maw so know how you feel.
Harrigran what a clever GD you have.

I must plant some bulbs today and try and rescue my various peony plants which have been beaten by the rain.

I hope your brother is improving kitty.

I haven’t posted on this thread for a while though I do read most days.

My family all met up with DD1, DS and DD2, spouses and the 5 GC’s last Saturday in the garden of a lovely pub in beautiful weather for the first time since sometime before the pandemic began. It was magical seeing everyone together. Even the 7 week old latest GS was on good form. Nobody can quite believe his age. He’s already nearly 13lb. He was 8lb 2oz at birth but he lost none of his birth weight. He’s constantly hungry, so DD2 is rapidly disappearing before our eyes! The other GC were so good with the 2 much younger ones. Lots of play equipment was available in the pub garden. We were at the Craven Arms in Enborne. I mention it because I know at least gransnetter lives in West Berkshire.

B9exchange, your gluten free Yorkshire puddings looked marvellous. I have a sister with very severe coeliac disease who is having a lot of further investigations as she is unable to tolerate a huge array of foods now due to the long term damage of her gut lining. She barely weighs 7 stone. We are the same height (5’4”) and I am 11 stone 5lbs. I would love your recipe as this is one food item she can tolerate.

I’m one who does feel uncomfortable with the antagonism that appears on some of the threads and feel Gransnet has changed since I joined in 2017. The same agitators are always present. It would be a great shame to lose any of the regular posters.

Very best wishes to those with anxieties and who feel unwell. Hoping the weather picks up again soon. I’m definitely a sun goddess.

Good morning from a grey but dry Colchester. I will venture out into the garden to tidy up some plants that were battered by the rain of the last 2 days. Can't do much else until the patio is finished...no idea when as the rain is forecast to return.
Otherwise a quiet weekend here.

Love to all x

Good morning all from a cloudy S Welsh coast, forecast is for some sunshine later.
I know how you feel Maw our son did a charity cycle ride down to Poole with the RNLI boys two years ago , that was 176 miles, your SIL will be fine.

So sorry that you can't get over to France yet Ash.
I'm sorry that your FIL is weak Susan though I'm sure it is doing him a power of good seeing you both. Enjoy your walk along the coastal path and safe journey home ?
Not much planned today except a delivery of fruit and veg and a walk with Sam, who is a year old today.
Have a pleasant day everyone.

Good morning from a bright and sunny NE.
DD and SIL visited yesterday and brought me some shopping from Aldi, I love their goats cheese.
Sister and BIL will call briefly today, he likes to make sure I am caring for the plants after his hard work.
Had message from DS last night with photo of letter from GD's school, at end of term concert she will be awarded the art prize for junior house. Very proud as she also passed a violin exam this week and sat her grade 3 piano exam. She is year 6 and transferred schools during lockdown which is quite difficult for any child.
Have a good weekend.

Good morning all from a dull and cloudy Welwyn, Herts, at least it's not pouring rain like all day yesterday, on the upside no watering is needed for the beans that are climbing their way up the canes.
Later this morning, we're expecting a visit from DS1 and DGC before we do a small shop.
On return home we need to change the part in the toilet cistern that causes the flush to work, it will be DH doing the job with my help. Hopefully that will go according g to plan, meanwhile, luckily we've got our downstairs toilet so no problem. Sorry to go on about this topic first thing in the morning!
Weather wise, I hope the day will be a bit drier than yesterday, but I expect there will be some ​showers.
Wishing you all a pleasant, restful Saturday with as few cares as possible.

Good morning everyone from a dull grey morning here at DD's in East Northants. At least it's not raining. DD was mightily relieved yesterday that she had her riding lesson in the dry, as it had stopped raining in our part of the woods at about 4pm.

Did not do a lot yesterday; a quick tidy round before my weekend away, and finished my third book in ten days.

No plans afoot for today as the weather is too unreliable. Will probably be watching the rugby semi-finals on tv this afternoon. I'll be able to get on with some knitting.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Morning Mick and all

Happy Birthday Urmstongran ????
Safe journey today.

Ashcombe what a problem for you and your DH.

MawBee good luck to your SiL

Well it’s not raining yet? We are off to see DH’s brother who is very poorly, he is getting palliative care at home, my SiL is exhausted and obviously extremely emotional. We will then go to my sisters (about 7 miles away) and stay overnight.

Keep safe and well folks ??‍♀️

Good morning everyone from a windy and overcast start to the day here on the east coast of Fife. Yesterday was such a beautiful warm and sunny day which we enjoyed by going with our friends to our favourite restaurant in the Bonny town of St. Andrews. I wonder what today’s going to bring I think I’ll have a rest day after the excitement of yesterday’s football game. Himself will also be suffering the after effects of that bottle he brought out i heard him from far away on the phone chatting excitedly to family and friends about the game and thought is he never coming to bed. As we are going to meet up tomorrow with our family I think himself will be buying a couple more football tops for our 2 wee gs. They’ll be so chuffed. We always take them a surprise of sorts when we meet up.
Have a good day everyone and hugs to those who are in need of one. Sending you a few of mine.

Good morning all from N Bucks where it is cool, grey but has stopped raining for the time being.
I didn’t want to preempt Mick but I could have opened up 4 hours ago after what the French call une nuit blanche with all sorts of things troubling me. My SIL will now be nearly 3 hours into his 211 mile bike ride across England “following the sun” - from the Isle of Sheppey to Burnham on Sea . I am such a worry wart, I wish people would tell me about those things after they are back safely
I probably made it back to sleep after he had set off at 4.40 .
If you see a group of men in Lycra anywhere across the South of England, please give them a wave! ??‍♀️ ?‍♂️ ?

Good morning mick and everyone from Cambridge where it’s grey clouds with lightish rain. Yesterday when I arrived here we had such heavy rain - a real downpour. It didn’t dampen my spirits though as I’m so pleased to be here
Sorry to hear your FiL is so weak Susan it must be upsetting to see him like that
The DGS have both got swimming lessons this morning and then we’re going somewhere later but not sure where yet!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings ?