Good Morning Wednesday

Good morning from a damp S Welsh coast, dry now but overnight rain.
Condolences to Scentia and GrannyGravy ??
We are going to London today for a short break, however I'm still in bed so need to stir my stumps.
Hope everyone will have a good day.

Good morning from a cloudy but dry Black Country.

Sincere condolences to Scentia & GG

Trip to Dentist yesterday was a sharp pain the the purse! A very small filling. No numbing or drilling, and I had to pay £65 for Band 2. I was in the chair less than 5 minutes, not even a clean or polish!

I had a surprise yesterday. Someone sent me a message via FB. She had just joined, and saw on our old school page a photo of myself with her from 1969! She moved that year and I have never seen her since. The power of social media being able to re-connect! She lives in Leics so not a million miles away.

We are in the process of re-vamping the Living room. New sofa and armchair (ordered), carpet, curtains and decorating! MrJ wanted wallpaper on the feature wall, I said just paint, much easier and fresher. He disagreed, until he was talking to his girls and showing a sample of the wallpaper he wanted. They said exactly the same as me....and guess what!

Marydoll just carry on being you. We all love your novella's and the way you always sound so upbeat despite everything. I am in awe of you

Thinking of Imogen Jaxjacky my love is with you all.

Good morning all.
My condolences to scentia and grannygravy.

Overcast here in Brixham . Coffee planned with our friends on the breakwater and we will then decide on the rest of the day.
Yesterday turned out to be quite sunny and we enjoyed a visit toStoke Gabriel for lunch and a walk.
Hope everyone finds a smile today.

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Good morning Mick and all his followers. Cloudy but dry here in Suffolk. I set the alarm this morning as I need to ring the dentist. I lost a very large crown last night off my back teeth. Lots of nasty sharp edges! Luckily I didn’t swallow it.
Condolences to Scentia and GG. My mum’s care home didn’t try to contact me until after she died and I have not forgiven them.
Footy here too. DSiL is on police duty at Wembley tonight and expects it to be a very lively shift into the small hours! At least he can watch the match for free ?
? for all with worries and ? for those on trips and holidays.

Condolences to Granygravy too.

Good morning from a rainy south Cornwall. To a friend's house for coffee this morning, then to Wilko lockers to collect an Amazon purchase. An excellent arrangement, easier than trying to describe where to leave parcels at my town centre flat, which has no doorbell nor obvious entrance. Thinking of Imogen Jaxjacky. And condolences Scentia and GrannyGravy. Have the best day you can, everyone.

PS Marydoll, thank you re my recovery; the instructions after hospital are to walk for 20 minutes three times a day, so that's probably what's helped.

Good morning. Have read this morning's posts quickly and have my usual problem of wanting to say some words of comfort to all worried and /or under the weather but concerned I get names wrong ! Is there a tip as to how to to avoid this ?
Wiĺl send good wishes to all anyway.
As marydoll says, some names stand out but doesn't mean any others are less important.
Not much happening here except an expected visit from plumber to sort out a dripping tap ! Exciting !

Good morning all from Polmont. We have grey skies again. Scentia and grannygravy my condolences to both your families.
Yesterday was an outdoor day and every small thing is such a joy and wonder to dgs. I try to emulate his love of living in the moment. I don't have his love of "massive diggers" though. He has taken to shouting "Hello Monkey" to everyone he meets which is a tad embarrassing. It's what he is called so presumably he thinks it's a sign of affection to the world.
Today I will visit mum and then a WhatsApp chat with friends this afternoon. The garden man hasn't appeared since last Wednesday so goodness knows if he will. I'll wait til the end of the week before I contact him. Have a good day all.

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a grey damp South Yorkshire. We are not getting any further forward with the paint for the hall stair and landing which now looks like a patchwork quilt of different shades of grey. I’m sick of it and wish we hadn’t started. Cleaning the kitchen this morning and then we may go out for a walk if it’s not too wet. Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning everyone from a grey and damp Northampton. Hoping it dries up as a friend and I are planning lunch in a local park followed by a forest health walk. And I have just put the bedding in the washing machine.

My condolences to Scentia and Grannygravy.

There will be a visit to the garden centre after this afternoon's walk, so I am hoping for a good browse round. Then poached smoked haddock for dinner tonight with new potatoes and peas.

Hope we all get to see a bit of sunshine ? today.

Good morning from an overcast NE.
DH has a chemotherapy session this afternoon but BIL will not be taking him today as he is having investigations himself.
Last night was spent watching GD's school play, The Tempest, live streamed. I thought it was very well done as they are only year 6.
Condolences to you and your DH Scentia.

Good morning from Ilfacombe where another showery day is forecast. Scentia condolences on the loss of you FiL. Glad your DH made those important 10 minutes.
DH is having an easier day having done 2 very long sections of the coastal path. We will all have a day out to Woolacombe unless DS wants to do his own thing.
Take care everyone and stay safe ?

Good morning from a grey but dry (for now) Colchester.

Regular Wednesday coffee meetup this morning. Looking forward to being able to sit in a bigger group indoors. We were sitting on 2 tables last week and were told off for talking to people on the next table. The weather's too bad to sit outside.

Slow work man should be here any minute to finish off our front path. DH is waiting to have a word. We had a few other things that needed doing but we just want to get shot of this guy and will finish off ourselves!

Sending big hugs to Scentia and GrannyGravy and love to all x

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, its 13C already, a big difference from yesterday morning.

Scentia, I'm sorry to hear about your father in law, my sincere condolences. Hoping that your husband found some comfort in being with your FIL at the end of his life. ?

Jax, I couldn't stop thinking about wee Imogen, you and your family yesterday. What a traumatic week for you all. Praying that the doctors find a way to manage Imogen's condition.

I was pleased to hear good news from Harri about her husband's chemo and Alizarin, I'm amazed at the speed of your recovery! ?

Yesterday's visit to the cleanest charity shop in the Glasgow area, apart from Baubles of course, (it was spotless) nearly produced a sequel to the Murder in a hotel in Rose Street novel.
I coerced persuaded MrMDoll to come with me, as I can't lift very much. Once more, his audiology problem reared its ugly head.
I told him there were six bags in the spare room to go in his car. Our cars have been parked up the hill, due to the building work, so it was a bit problematic, climbing over all the wood from the old decking, which was lying in the driveway and getting them into the car. We couldn't park closer because of the vans.
I went to check the spare room, since the nameless one can't be trusted. ( He has previous convictions, M'lud.)
To my shock and horror?, the large storage box from the loft, containing some of my summer wardrobe was gone!!
You guessed, someone hadn't listened! AGAIN, he intended taking box with the bags to the shop. ?

This set the pattern for the rest of the day! How can a hulking, big man, disappear into thin air in an almost empty Asda, after being ordered asked to stand and not move???? He blamed it on my mumbling. Sound familiar? ?
I may have to get him one of those leashes, you see toddlers wearing. Neon pink is my preferred choice.

I think my low tolerance levels may have played a part in my lack of patience, the pain in my foot was excruciating and I'm not good at standing on one leg like a bird.?
Blossoming, I will take your advice and rest it today. This pain was normal for me, when I was working, however I just don't seem to have the same resilience these days, Its so blooming frustrating, when I have a life to live!!!

My plans for today are stripping down my sewing macing (its not working properly) and feeding the contractors. I have to say, we are delighted with the workmanship so far.
I do love a bit of problem solving and tinkering with things. It helps keep me out of mischief! ?

Over the last few days, I have unexpectedly received some very kind messages from a few Gransnetters ( I will reply) and saw a couple of posts about me, (albeit positive ones) which reduced me to tears.
Without wishing to appear like a drama queen, I have been very low recently and irrationally felt that unfairly, I was personna non grata in some quarters on GN, so felt reluctant to post. I acknowledge that I'm not everyone's cup of tea! ? Then my addiction took over, I'm a frustrated author and need an outlet for my ramblings! ?
So thank you lovely posters for your kindness!

Wishing you all, a pleasant day and virtual hugs for all who are struggling.
I've noticed my meet up pal Grammaretto, hasn't been about, I hope all is well.

Good morning. A dull one here so far.
Sending my condolences to scentia and Grannygravy13 ?
Luckily my friends test was negative yesterday. I sorted out a big bag full of shoes and bags and took to a local charity shop. Made banana cake, soup and had a catch up on calls with a couple of friends as well as watching tennis. I was hoping the Tunisian girl would go further but wasn’t to be.
Today I’m meeting another friend for coffee which involves a short railway journey. I have a 5 minute journey to the city centre a change of train and a 14 minute journey to where she lives. She lives in Beverley a lovely little market place with nice shops.
Football tonight so ? England can make it through.
jaxjacky thinking of you and Imogen too such a worrying time ?
Wishing everyone a good day. Take care.

Another good morning from S Lanarkshire in what promises to be a lovely day.

Sincere condolences to Scentia and GrannyGravy and their families.

Jaxjacky, could I add my family experience of a nephew who developed epilepsy in his early teens. It took over a year to get his medication absolutely right but since then his life has been seizure free, he has a very successful career and a lovely wife and family. Very best wishes to Imogen and your family.

My garden room project continues with some difficulties, I’m trying not to be too concerned and keep it in perspective.

Wishing everyone a good day??

Ginster your DH had what is called a ‘boy look’ and your son found it because he had a girl look. ?

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a cloudy grey start to the day
Sorry to hear of the loss of your FiL Scentia and your BiL GG13 sad times ahead
We’ve got the DGC here this morning as they ended up having a sleepover last night after a busy but lovely day with us yesterday. So it’ll be a lazy morning I think and then off out to the park and a picnic lunch later if it’s dry.
Your hotel looks lovely GG13 thanks for the pictures
Enjoy your trip to Balmaha Espee we spent a lovely night there a few years ago when walking the West Highland Way. I hope you get your picture of the wallaby- how strange!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Well that’s weird, it’s gone !

My condolences to you too GrannyGravy

Good morning all.
Condolences to Scentia and GrannyGravy ??.

DH is off fishing today - I hope the rain holds off for him. ?

I have a quiet day ahead. DD will pop in for a cuppa after dropping gd off at school, and before going to work. I’ll try to finish off the crocheted blanket , and finish my book, watch tennis and cook something for our evening meal. We are trying out the 16/8 way of eating. Three meals a day - no eating after 6 pm and breakfast at 10am. It’s working ok at the moment. ?.

DH went up in the loft yesterday to look for our wedding album. (it’s our golden on Saturday). He couldn’t find it. ?. DS1 popped in after work and said ‘I’ll have a quick look up there’. He found it in 30 seconds. DH is not a good looker. ?.

Great pics of your holidays and breaks away . Lovely parts of the country. Let’s hope the weather cheers up for the rest of the summer. ?

Take care all ???????

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire although showers forecast.

My condolences to Scentia and GrannyGravy.

Not much on the cards today. The Nordic walking was fun yesterday, I may take it up. Better than Pilates.

We have just returned from that area Dwmxwg. My SiL and BiL live in Bamford at the head of the Ladybower reservoir. It is indeed a lovely part of the world.

Wishing everyone a good day and Imogen a restful day now she is home.

Good Morning everyone from what was a bright Severnside ten minutes ago to a dull one right now.

Sending you and your family my condolences Scentia. So many things you have to think of and do at a very sad time.

My thoughts for your granddaughter worries Jaxjacky.

Bed changing later and I have to try and get a picture out from behind a cupboard without moving the cupboard. The picture has been resting on the top for months while I decided a new home for it….maybe that was the new home. I expect it will come out with cobwebs attached ?

I just looked up and thought someone else is bed changing and realised I’ve posted part of my post. Maybe having an early breakfast wasn’t the best move.

Have the best day you can all ?

JaxJacky I have just caught up with Imogens diagnosis, wishing her well ?

Good morning Mick and all from an overcast S Hants. Scentia my condolences on the death of your FIL ?
Wallaby Esspee crumbs, wonder where that/they escaped from, or were perhaps set free? Good luck with your ECG Ashcombe with hopefully an outcome.
Well, because of events yesterday I had to cancel my dreaded dental appointment, it’s cosmetic, so can wait. A big thank you to all and for helpful PM’s, we move forwards.
Our forecast is for heavy showers again, so it’ll be a quiet day, with a noisier evening ???????.
Have a pleasant day all, still missing a few GNers x