Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where its 12C. It feels quite muggy at the moment.
Mr MDoll has been up since the crack of dawn ( I'm sure he never went to bed ?) for the contractors who start early. Consequently, I'm up too!!
Today the first stage of the work will be completed and I have to say it has surpassed our expectations. There are not just any decking contractors, these are craftsmen contractors! Perfect mitre corners and the best part of all, it is precisely level with the conservatory floor, to a mm. I used to trip down the set of stairs every time I came out onto the old decking. Its like having an extension built onto to it.
We are just waiting for the steel and glass to be delivered and of course there is a worldwide shortage of building materials.
As expected, the cost keep rising. ( The children are seriously alarmed at the rate their inheritance is rapidly disappearing. ?)
We use the conservatory, as an additional sitting room, to where I escape, when on TV, there is golf, football, rugby, snooker, boxing, snail racing, watching paint dry etc, etc.
Unfortunately the television is kaput! It must have happened when DH was decorating! (Of course, nothing to do with him ?)
True to form, he will need to analyse all the features of potential TV purchases, before making, as they say on QVC, a considered purchase. It will probably be next summer before that actually happens, going by previous scenarios !!! This is despite the fact he is rarely in the conservatory, it I who should be deciding!!! ?
I have at last got my sewing machine working. It took all morning, as I couldn't get the casing off. I even resorted to watching You Tube videos, with DH and the two workmen at the back door, offering un helpful advice! Then DH noticed the foot was up, as soon as he put it down, ( he is an expert at putting his foot down, ?) the casing fell off. 
. There is no fool like this old fool! ?
However, it still wasn't working, the thread kept breaking and I was becoming extremely frustrated. Then I remembered a tip from one of the Goodmorningers, I think it may be Sar or Scentia, so I checked for a bent needle. Bingo!! Thank you so much. Being vertically challenged in both the arms and legs, I had a mountain of alterations to do!
Obviously I can't get washing out in this good weather, as my rotary dryer had to come down. After the men left yesterday, I had the bright idea of putting up the clothes airer outside, to avoid using the tumble dryer. It was warm with a good breeze. Bad move indeed! As I was looking out, congratulating myself, I saw a cerise pink bra ( needs to match my outfit, TMI?) hanging from a tree and various other items of underwear, decorating the greenery. I was going to post a picture, but thought it might be censored! ?
Susan, I'm saddened to hear of all your family worries. You need to look after yourself too. It has not been an easy time for you and your family.
Imogen has been in my thoughts and all the others too , who are struggling.
Another day in for me, I think. Not a very good night, my painful hand and foot are driving me nuts, but nothing can be done, at present. Its such a blooming nuisance, when I like to be busy.
I have to admit to being rathernippy with DH at the moment ( He is hard work,, as you all know ? ). To compensate for being a crabbit old besom, ( pain alters your behaviour), I intend to make his favourite rhubarb crumble today with rhubarb from the garden. I haven't been able to reach it, due to the wood lying everywhere. For the first time ever in years, it has sprouted.
I will come back later and read all the posts. Have a good day and stay safe everyone. Mick, please be extra careful on those buses, especially if you are not wearing a mask.
