Good Morning Friday

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where its 11 degrees.
We are off to Edinburgh today with my SIL and DD for our evening tour of the Forth Circle on the Flying Scotsman. Nostalgia beckons!
The scenery will be beautiful. There is something about the iconic Forth Rail bridge which, which never fails to amaze me, every time I see it.

I'm so looking forward to the trip, but a tad apprehensive as we haven't been on public transport, for well over a year. The thought of getting the train into Glasgow alone, without any fuss, is making me anxious. To add to that nervousness, there is a rise in the number of hospital admissions on the East Coast.

Before we could go, we had to take Covid tests for both the hotel and Steam Rail Tours, which is to be commended. How would we have managed all of this without the technology we now have?

Yesterday' visit to the hairdresser gave me a real boost, when I was given such a warm welcome from all the staff. What a fuss they made of me. I always feel that my visit to the hairdresser is like being on the therapist couch, a chance to unburden and of course a catch up on the local gossip news! I have now been going there since 1991, when I got a post in the school next to it! I have had my hair cropped, as it was becoming too difficult to manage. I like to think, I look ten years younger and quite trendy. I fear I may be delusional. ?
Borrheid, I was hoping for a glimpse of your mum, but sadly not!

Wishing you all a pleasant day and hoping those who are finding the mountain of pain and sorry, difficult to climb, have an easy day ahead. ?

Good morning everyone from a rather soggy, cloudy Torbay, following overnight rain.

I hope your Dad doesn’t go a-wandering again Dwmxwg! It must have been very worrying for you all. I live near several care homes from which we see an occasional escapee. On one occasion, I rang the police on seeing one poor, elderly lady who was wearing just a nightgown and slippers in winter!

What is the saying about gardens, harrigran? For you and the many gardening grans……

“The kiss of the sun for pardon, 

The song of the birds for mirth,

One is nearer God's heart in a garden 

Than anywhere else on earth.”



A verse from a longer poem entitled “God’s Garden” by Dorothy Frances Gurney. I’m glad you found time to enjoy the peace of your garden and I hope your DH is improving.

I'm sure you will have enjoyed your steam locomotive ride, Marydoll, a favourite pastime for olddudders and me. He has had a life long interest in all matters railway, having had a career with BR. I have to admit to ironing fewer items these days, Grandmafrench, on the basis that nobody sees certain items of apparel or visits to inspect bed linen or tea towels! This from a keen ironer in days of yore!

Congratulations to your daughter, Susan56 and good luck to her in her new post.

I have an early blood test so I must start my day. Wishing you all a happy one. ?