Good Morning Saturday

Good morning all from a cloudy S Hants, rain is expected. Brook have a lovely holiday, I imagine stunning scenery. GM would happily rent our house out, we used to do it when we disappeared to France for 6/8 months of the year. Ash enjoy the ballet. Nannytopsy pretty hostas in your new bed.
We have a family lunch in my sister’s garden, hope she has a gazebo as we will be 8, It’ll be good to see my brother again, we’ve always got on well. I wanted to do some weeding in our garden later, but I think the weather will preclude that.
Have a lovely Saturday all, thinking of those missing, especially EV and Urmstongran I often wonder what they’re up to.

Good morning all from (as you aptly say Beech) a dismal Essex.

Golden anniversary today. How did that happen so quickly. ?.
DS1 is hosting a family gathering. Bar b q ! And of course the forecast is for rain. Never mind we will have a jolly time and the Dg will have a laugh at our wedding photos.

Eldest GD sent me a copy of her report from Uni for her first year. She’s been on a placement at a school for autistic children. Her degree is in Mental Health Nursing. She’s a shining example to us all! Another proud Nanna here!

Scentia you will have a special bond with your GC , spending valuable time with them .

Sar safe journey. I hope the A127 is kind to you this time . ?

GranMattie - we used to rent out our cottage by the sea, before DH retired. It was always ok but I really didn't like the thought of strangers in my home. Did anyone see the holiday house for rent in the paper this week? In Suffolk , not far from us. Three bedroom £107,000 PER WEEK. They need to be named and shamed.

Well I must start to make strides to look glam for our celebrations. It might take a while ?

Have a good day, everyone. ?

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Good morning from a grey NE.
Sainsbury's delivery arrived at 10pm last night, I am usually on my way to bed at that time but it was the only slot I could get.
Sister will visit this afternoon with freshly baked pies and meat from her butchers.
Family are off on holiday to spend time with the other GPS, at the other end of the country.
Enjoy the weekend.

Happy golden anniversary Gingster. ?

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from the Sefton coast where it is cloudy.
Enjoy the TDF Mick and the Chinese take away. The last time Royal Birkdale was staged here grandMattie a friend rented out her house for a vast sum. The occupants had slept in the beds and used some wine glasses; apart from that there was no evidence of them. She hasn’t convinced me, though - I feel the same way as many of you.
Your day in Plymouth Ashcombe sounds exemplary in terms of safety and adherence to guidelines. Have a great time. I hope you do too, Sar53. Love the diddly squats, Esspee!
Well, picnic made, binos packed, bikes to be loaded onto the car then we plan to drive to Otterspool prom for a cycle. #hopingtheweatherimproves
(From this evening DH can concentrate fully on winning tomorrow night. He’s the proverbial cat on a hot tin roof. ?)
Whatever your plans, have the best day possible. Take care.
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Good morning everyone from a grey Northampton, a few showers forecast this morning. Glad I cut the back grass yesterday. I will probably go out and trim the edges this afternoon if it's dry.

Other than that it will be a quiet day at home, reading the newspapers and doing the puzzles. And trying on the new trousers that arrived from Sainsbury's yesterday. Also I must book a Sainsbury's slot for two week's time when I am back from holiday.

Wishing all a pleasant weekend.

Good morning all from cloudy Harrogate soon to be wet!!
Yesterday popped into poundstretcher - they had pink flamingo candles for sale GrandMattie.
My house is way too untidy for letting out for any money. DH is comfortable with it, I am not. We have an annex which I wanted to rent out with Air bnb, DH wouldn’t help, so I gave up.
The previous owners of the house apparently had made it self contained or her brother. But judging by the post we received her brother had all sorts of foreign names!!
Today just baking and nothingness on the cards
Enjoyed the joke Esspee
Hope your day is a good one

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire where it’s overcast but warm.

Catching up with yesterday’s thread, great photoElizabeth1 and Scentia let us know if you hear back from the Repair Shop. Lovely to hear that Imogen was in good spirits Jaxjacky.
GMattie I hope your days aren’t too disrupted by the golf.
Loved the photos Grandmafrench although the bureaucracy sounds like a pain.

Have a wonderful time Ashcombe, going to the ballet was one of my favourite treats pre covid.

I said I’d let you know if there were any bargains in the swanky charity shop yesterday. The place was going like a fair all day. I sold a Furla handbag for £35 and a Louis Vuitton bag for £50. Clothes, bags, and shoes were flying off the rails as well as bric a brac, books and vinyl records. I was exhausted by the end of the day.

Today will be ironing and laundry, ho hum.

Have the best day possible Flamingoers.

Happy Golden Anniversary Gingster Have a lovely day !

Good morning from a grey, humid Colchester.
We have the garden almost straight. Just need it dry to mow the lawn and sit outside and enjoy it!

Having a quiet weekend before starting more indoor renovation.

Love to all x

Happy Golden Anniversary ,* Mr and Mrs Gingster*

Good Morning everyone. I’m already in my sunglasses in a shady seat with breakfast. ‘Already’ translated means ‘early for me’ - whereas some of you busy folk will undoubtedly have been up and out, done half a day’s work, collected the shopping, cut the grass, hung out the laundry and be almost ready to bump into yourselves coming back by now! Respect to all of you … I’ll just sit here a bit longer and watch the soaring gulls and smell the oleander.

My one pill a day (plus a stomach-protecting one) from the Rheumatologist has had a miraculous effect on my ankle! I shall make an appointment at the Scanner Clinic next week and then go back to see him for some bespoke treatment when he knows precisely what’s going on. Meanwhile - no limp!

I stood in the garage yesterday, with all doors and windows open, and painted a very big and heavy wrought iron screen which has been lying in the garden since DH took it away from where it hung (precariously) from one big hinge and made rusty marks on the wall. That was 4 years ago. It had been a ‘door’ in the garden wall, which was not maintained, didn’t move, and so we had it replaced with a wooden one. Finally I located some anti-rust paint, so put a coat on it yesterday. The plan is then to stand it on the ground, safely anchored to a house wall and grow some clematis up it. A vast improvement and nice not having to throw away something that had probably been made at quite a cost by a talented iron worker! I’m desperately trying to stick to the idea of having nothing in my home unless it’s beautiful or useful, as a help towards further down-sizing and tidying. Must try to stick to the plan.

After painting yesterday, I attempted to try out our new single Lilo. Much hilarity as I insisted I would just float without getting very wet. Getting on to a Lilo? Many approaches were tried! Why do they float calmly and then spring into action and try to escape the moment an arm or leg goes on board? And why, I asked my DH, do they try to sink like a Sub’ as soon as you sit down carefully - or throw you off like a badly-behaved pony, no matter how you sneak up on them? Never found the answer but had fun trying. I was very wet prior to my attempts to just float - and that’s all I can say. The dogs gave me many quizzical looks - just as well they’re not interested in water.

DH is off scootering to the village for fresh vegetables. I fancy some apricots to bake in the oven and eat cold with Greek yoghurt and we need some large farm eggs as I shall be baking for some friends next week.

I’m off indoors to shower and dress. Then I’ll need to quench the thirst of every green and living thing in the garden before the day really gets under way.

Enjoy your day whatever you’re all doing and make every moment count. Thinking of everyone who may be struggling or sad and sending virtual, but genuine, hugs to those in need of them

Take care, dear Saturday Grans, and please keep safe.

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Congratulations to the Gingsters! Have a lovely day.

Enjoy your day Mr and Mrs Gingster. ? ? ?

Golden wedding anniversary congratulations, Gingster!.

Enjoy your family celebrations!

Nannagarra, I spent many a happy hour at Otterspool prom.I went to school at Aigburth Vale and at weekends my friend and I would do pretty much what you are doing today.Picnic and bike down to Otterspool!

Happy Golden wedding anniversary Gingster???

Good morning everyone from a damp cool start to the day here on the east coast of Fife. That’s himself up and all dressed ready for the day when we’re meeting up with old friends who we’ve not seen for a few years lots to catch up on. We’re having lunch together in a posh restaurant I’ve had to ask if they will provide an off menu dish for himself he’s not overly excited with their menu. Fuss pot that he is. Luckily he will be getting a nice fat juicy steak with crispy potatoes as suggested. I’ll be getting the non alcoholic Prosecco there’s much to celebrate this morning .

Last night we had to sleep with the fan on and both windows wide open it was really hot the previous night. Thankfully the weathers cooled down a little.

I made cauliflower and cheese sauce with my carer yesterday it was really delicious and there was some left over for another time just for me no one in this house likes cheese they don’t know what they’re missing silly fusspots.

Ive booked a table for 5 ladies at a local restaurant for next Friday must watch what and how much I’m eating these days I’ll be getting rotund soon. At least we’ll have a lovely catch up.

Finally, must be careful out there this part of the country seems to be spiking like other parts around. Me and himself continue to take 2 pcp tests twice weekly We’ll be taking one when wecome home today after our lunch to ensure I’m not carrying.

Have a good weekend everyone be kind to yourselves and others who are needing a virtual hug

Good morning all from Polmont. It is very grey out and has been raining. Gingster happy golden anniversary to you both. Have a lovely day. Brooke enjoy your holiday. Scentia good for your daughter! Enjoy time with your dgc. Ashcombe have a great time at the ballet. I love ballet. I went when I was a child and was spectacularly bad at it as I was very stecky (good Scots word) and not particularly graceful. I love watching it though.
The afternoon tea was really nice yesterday, mainly thanks to marks and Spencer. DD nipped in with dgs to see the friends. He is a big fan of cake and quietly went into the dining room while we were talking and stole a macaroon. He produced it with a flourish and was very proud ?. I had given him a macaroon when he arrived so clearly he's a fan of them. Unfortunately it didn't stay down long but he threw up at home. I don't think his mum is too pleased with me ?
I tidied up after they left and watched telly sipping prosecco. A good day.
Today I woke later than usual and I haven't had breakfast yet. I have a quiet day ahead. I hope you all have a good day.

Have a memorable day GoldenGingsters ??? and enjoy even more together with good luck, good health and much happiness! xx

Happy Anniversary Gingsters enjoy your day ???

Well, it’s a damp morning in Oxfordshire and I’m off to a damp London later on. My daughter is buying me afternoon tea at a ‘posh’ hotel as a very belated birthday present. Apart from driving to west London to drop off my GD’s birthday presents in May, I haven’t been to central London since last December. That was for the handbag exhibition at the V&A.

I am taking just the one crutch with me today. Hopefully we won’t be walking too far or we can get a taxi. I walked further than I should in Oxford the other day and was very stiff indeed the next morning. It is 9 weeks since my knee replacement op so the healing is over and it is the recovery I’m working on now!

Good Morning from an overcast, warm Cambs.,

Congratulations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr & Mrs Gingster, enjoy your special day.

Take care, all of you, especially those with added worries.

Good morning Mick and Morningsters everywhere.

Cloudy mid Cornwall.

Text from MrM’s son late last night. Wife and young daughter have COVID and have been very ill but improving slow. He and son have both tested negative. This is Cornwall and figures are still shooting up. There are lots of cases at his daughter’s school.

Back later to read all the postings.

A very happy anniversary to the Gingsters ??