Good Morning Friday

Morning all from a brighter than yday Ashford . Marydoll so glad you posted but sorry to hear you’re ‘no weel’. You could use this down time to plan your next adventure/escapade/novella. I used to say to trainee managers that they should spend time ‘staring into space’ and plan their next steps. Sometimes they were so busy doing the job they forgot about planning it. A big sheet of paper, coloured pens and a giant mindmap could appear of all your future activities,
I have a quiet day - no change there- until this evening. We have a problem with rats ( 7 on one occasion!) so Andy the rat an is coming back to look at the bait traps he put out on Monday evening. I really didn’t want to have poison around as we had visiting hedgehogs (3 ) in the spring but they were coming out during the day whilst I was sitting in the garden! Nocturnal? Aye right! Some of the bait tubes are definitely being used so hopefully problem is solved. Trying to balance attracting the birds and not the rodents isn’t easy.
DH finally booked an appointment at the local dump , so that will help tidy the garden a bit.
Hope those that are poorly feel better ( especially Mary!) and all have a good day in the improving weather.

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Good morning all from hot and sunny Preston. Yesterday we went to a local nature reserve, it was good for the soul to sit and watch dragonflies, damsel flies and butterflies enjoying the warm sunshine. It’s a mixture of water (old gravel pit) and wildflowers. Today is going to be another scorcher, we are going out later to a garden centre that also sells bird food. The goldfinches are very demanding and won’t eat any old rubbish!

I’m sorry if I missed any birthdays or anniversaries, this is the first time I’ve been able to sit and read through properly for days.

Marydoll I’m pleased to see you here. I won’t say ‘be careful’ as I’m sure you’re capable of making up your own mind!

GrandMattie Happy Christmas, hope you have a lovely time.
Dwm enjoy the get together.
NanKate and BlueSapphire have wonderful holidays and come back refreshed.
Esspee and baubles enjoy your weekends.
Alizarin your passion for wood must have found a fellow traveller, well done!
dogsmakemesmile ouch, I hope you’re soon on the mend.
dragonfly enjoy your evening.

Have the best day you can all, positive thoughts to those struggling with problems. ???

aaahh! I am so lucky, looking out over blue sea and sky, watching cruise ships going nowhere. Been on two cruises but wouldn't go on one now for a gold pension. Too risky.
DH out in the garden building a water feature (that has growed and growed like Topsy) that is assuming Niagara like features.... Me? I'm hiding from the heat.
Now schools have broken up and it's due to be beautiful over the weekend the town will be invaded - hopefully by people spending their saved up dosh!

Good morning Mick and all his followers.
Susan as it’s Friday I would be on the phone now and every 30 minutes until I get to speak to his consultant or senior registrar. That is not acceptable care and there is no need to deny him visitors. That’s what PPE is for.
Hot and sunny in Suffolk! I have finished harvesting a very satisfactory crop of garlic and shallots then picked the first runner beans. Now off to get my money back on two rolls of turf which are mostly dead, then a Tesco shop.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.