Good Morning Friday

Good morning from an overcast Sefton coast.
My goodness, there’s so much busyness here. Reading about your activities, Mattie, puts me in a spin! The little man your DGD made for her dad is so cute, Alizarin. Like you, she is very talented. Ashcombe, you relate the MRI procedure so calmly. I prefer to quickly skip past any thought of such and focus on the train journeys you describe (heavenly). It’s some time since I visited Compton Fishacre, ginny, but I think the front door is cleverly constructed to deal with lower temperatures. (I’m deliberately being unclear here.) Good luck with your ‘date’ with the new RA consultant, Marydoll.
I’m looking forward to doing as little as possible. May your day be brightened by a smile and a flamingo. ???

Happy Anniversary Greyduster

Good morning from my bit of Essex where the sun is shining.
I'm off to have my hair cut this morning ready for my middle brother's 60th Birthday party tomorrow. There will be 29 of us in a pub garden in the afternoon, I hope the weather is kind to us.
DH will be going to do some work on his boat later and then we will be watching the football this evening. I will catch up with some tennis this afternoon..
Enjoy Friday everyone xx

Happy Anniversary Greyduster??

Grannygravy my heartfelt sympathy. My dgs is very much in the terrible twos. His saving grace is that it doesn't last and he's very sweet but when he's not ...

Morning Mick and all

Grey here in S E Essex, the sun is battling to peep through.

We have the Imp today, he appears to have gone into terrible two’s at just 18 months, it will be a long day. Hopefully get out for a walk.

Going to our local Indian restaurant this evening, just us two.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning all and it’s a lovely bright start.

I don’t think our visitors in Suffolk have had the best weather this week but not too much rain, just overcast and dull. I had a message saying they were enjoying their time there. My other nephew was going to join them for a couple of days and they planned a trip to Minsmere Nature Reserve. Spring watch was filmed there a couple of years ago and it’s just up the coast from our cottage.

This morning I am dog walking with my old neighbour/friend . She will come back for a coffee and then DH and I are off to join friends in a country pub for lunch. There will be 9 of us , so a jolly time will be had.

Ash - I’m glad your MRI went well for you. I’ve never had one and don’t think I could manage 45 minutes in a capsule. ?. Have a great time with your family in Crewe.

Alizirin you are a very brave lady being out and about after your Op. Take care and enjoy your day. ?.

I hope all your appointments go well . Health wise or other.

Take care ???.

Happy anniversary to you both Greyduster??

Happy 55th Greyduster

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Oops forgot to say I’ve written to the one show recommending our local community charity volunteers get a mention for all their good works, here’s a wee taste of their gardening skills

Good morning from a bright and sunny east coast of Fife.

Yesterday the warm sunshine had me spraying factor 50 on my skin it was so hot and I was beginning to wonder which Mediterranean country I was in.

A long telephone conversation took place with my gps pharmacist she was particularly very nice where we discussed my medication and the possibility of removing some things which are no longer necessary.

My ds wee pooch was very restless this morning she had her owner awake at 6am and everyone else in the house. Must get that squeak on her bedroom door fixed. My dh was also very restless I had to poke and prod him to stop the snoring saying get on your side he replied by saying I am on my side what’s a woman to do?

I’ve got a good morning ahead where I’m meeting up with a few lady friends for mid morning coffee. Himself will hit a few golf balls while waiting until we disperse. We’re having our dear cousins to stay on Saturday overnight the whisky bottle is coming out to watch the footy guess who we want to win?they’re all very patriotic in this house bet there’s going to be lots of screaming and shouting at the tv lots of analysing too.

Have a good weekend all you sports lovers and keep safe DAE AS YER TELT

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. A cool, overcast start to our South Yorkshire day. It’s quiet here now that DS and DiL have gone home. We all had a lovely couple of days while they were here. Today I have a haircut booked, so I will not look like a scarecrow this evening when we go out to dinner to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary! Have the best day you can, folks, and stay safe.

Good morning Mick and all from a cloudy S Hants, due to brighten and warm up later, might get my shorts on again. A quiet day yesterday, garden weeding and revising food delivery list. MrJ off to golf this morning, I’ve got towels and a denim shirt/jacket that I love, ready for washing. Tesco delivery this afternoon and usual Friday stroll to the local for a catch-up with friends. Ashcombe and Scentia the thought of an MRI scan, the confinement, fills me with horror, you have my admiration. gMattie you make me feel sloth like with your whirl of activity, yes, we book everything going out now, even our local you must have a table booked.
Wishing you all a joyful Friday and may all niggles, sadness and pain ease for those struggling. X

Good morning all. Polmont is, yet again, covered in grey clouds. Lots of busy people on the thread today. Yesterday ended up even nicer than Wednesday. I met with friends for lunch at my local pub. It has been done up and taken over and it was really nice. A very tasty steak pie. Then friends came back to my house and we sat in the garden and had a blether for a couple of hours. It was so hot and sunny and pleasant sitting in the shade, drinking juice and hearing the birds.
Today I'm off for afternoon tea with my aunt, mum and dd. I'm looking forward to it. My aunt, who is younger than me, is such a lovely person. She has organised it. I'm hoping mum is polite! I spoke to a pharmacist who gave me a wrist support and told me to use voltarol gel. That certainly made a difference to the pain yesterday, although my hand was quite puffy when I took the support off. Trial and error, I expect. I'm off to have second cup of coffee then a shower. With luck, the garden man will be back. Thinking of you Pittcity!

Good morning from a dull Black Country. Yesterday started the same, but the sun finally came out around 3.00pm. Although it was still warm.

Had a lovely couple of hours with my friend. Went to the Railway cafe near Wombourne, chatted for ages, then a little walk along the railway walk. She had lived near the area for years, and didn't realise it was there! Then I tootled over to Mums, and we had a walk along same track, but further along where she lives.

Today, another friend and I are going to drive over to a Country park not too far away, where I believe is another lovely cafe. We have both never been before. It seems outings are like buses, none for ages, then two turn up at once

It's my DIL's birthday today, so I must give her a call later. I am seeing them tomorrow to 'babysit' whilst they go out to celebrate. It is only the 12 year old, as her 17 year old sister works waitressing on Saturday evenings.

Goodness Ashcombe that seems a long time in the scanner. Glad you have finally made it to your DD's, enjoy your weekend.

monk I lived in Lichfield for 20 years and my children loved to go to the park there, my grandchildren too as my DS still lives near there.

Wishing you all a lovely day, with special thoughts of our missing friends.

Good morning from Worcester where the sun is trying to break through. I have no Flamingos but here’s some swans we spotted last night. Take care and stay safe everyone ?

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s sunny and warm. After the early morning cloud had cleared yesterday was a beautiful sunny day with warm sunshine- perfect!
We took the DGC to the museum where they enjoyed the quiz and then we had our picnic by the castle overlooking the river. Not sure yet what we’re doing yet this morning but tonight we’ve got a neighbours get together outside so it’ll be a chance to catch up on everyone’s news
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning. Have woken to another sunny morning in Brixham. We did have a bit of a downpour yesterday but othery it was lovely weather.
Today we are having an early lunch and will be visiting Compton Fishacre, ( NT).

Good luck to all with appointments and thoughts with those with troubles. Hope everyone finds a smile today.

Good morning all from a brightening North Leicestershire.

Lovely weekend in prospect. DD2 is 40 (!!!!!) tomorrow and she and her family are coming for the weekend.

Birthday cake making and bed changing today!!

Granddaughter following you Alizarin with the artistic talent.

Morning Mick, morning All from a warm, cloudy corner of Somerset.

Thr car performed beautifully for its MoT yesterday. Very proud of it . Lunch was good, avoided the sea front, too windy for enjoyment so wandered the shops instead. Letter from the cardiologist has me worrying about Mr C, hopefully an appointment soon with a better explanation and clarity over surgical intervention . My pre op appointment has been been scheduled for August, it may need to wait depending on Mr C’s needs.

Electrician here this morning, a well recommended carpenter coming tomorrow to quote for new doors. . Delighted about both in spite of the inevitable mess.

Goodness grandMattie, you’re busy and energised, pleased yesterday all went to plan ashcombe and you and Mr S enjoyed your day Susan.

Hope Friday is kind to us all. Take care everyone.

Good morning from a bright south Cornwall. To the sea front today on the Hoppa bus, to breath the air. The owner of a small beach cafe was held up at knifepoint last week so I want to go and support her and wish her well. Such a shocking event for our town. This evening a bus to my son's nearby village, to inspect a profusion of wild flowers he's grown and supper with his family including the 3 and 5 year olds. The photo is a little man my granddaughter made for her daddy. Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Not as warm here as up North and a chance of rain this afternoon.
Our back garden is nearly finished. We just need to tidy up and move pots and furniture around.
The guy is now building a path up to the front door and we have a digger and a trench at the moment.
Supermarket and ironing this morning. Tennis this afternoon!!
Love to all x

Morning all !
Lovely peaceful picture Ash
Dull here in Cheshire but feels warm. Pizza to make for GC. Will come back later to enjoy posts.
Hope today brings some good things.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow. A warm welcome to the thread for my fellow Weegie, Espee. We both live in the Glasgow area, but never can agree on the weather. We even have rain forecast here.

I have a virtual RA appointment with my new RA consultant today. It's only a year late, as he was seconded to Covid ICU at the beginning of the pandemic. I hope he has no other patients, as I have a list of questions as long as your arm. I'm a bit nervous, my previous consultant was like an old pair of shoes, he was a legend among RA consultants (and others) and knew me for over thirty years. It will be like a first date! At least i don't have to get dressed up!!!!

Our decking is being ripped out on Sunday to prepare for the new one being fitted, so today's task is to prepare the area. Our garden looks like a bombsite as everything has been moved into a corner. Control freak thatt I am, I'm seriously irritated by the mess.

For those with appointments today, good luck. That was a long spell in the scanner Ash, glad you survived!
Harri, I hope your DD gets sorted,

I have only skimmed the posts, another bad night and my eyes are stuck together, so it's hard to read. I'm posting on my PC, with an enlarged screen, I can't read my tablet! ? Still I found lots of errors, when I read it back, before posting.
Once, I'm organised I will come back and catch up properly.

Wish you all the best day possible, especially those who are struggling.