Good Morning Tuesday

(Ahem!)
When did this stop being Mick’s Good Morning thread?
You know, the one where you say where you live, what the weather is and a couple of sentences about your plans for the day?

*Grandmafrench' it sounds as though the first beano is full, but if you were planning another in mid September, we won't be far from Montpelier, Boris and Macron permitting! ?

Ever-optimistic? Moi? ???
Right then - honey pot’s stuffed with Cheddar, Cornish cream and Tia Maria!
These two had better budge up if we’re all to fit in…

Dairy is banned Captain Jax? I think you'll find that a cargo of random Grans Iz Banned - so it's possibly rather late to start splitting hairs regarding the import of Cheddar. And why d'you need Cheddar, especially encased in shocking pink plastic (?), when we've got Comté? Very nice, just a bit nuttier (how appropriate). Still, your jet your rules. Don't worry we have access to very good wine and the catering is all - well - catered for! So you can bring loads of Tia Maria, Flamingo wrapped cheese, swimming costumes etc., But don't bring that old costume with the hole in the knee please, even though it may have come back into fashion....we do have some standards! See you tomorrow dear ladies x

Plenty of space in the hold Nannagarra for ???and for any foodstuffs required by GF and her Monsieur, as dairy is banned, perhaps we could stuff, temporarily, a ?with cheddar. I’ll need Tia Maria too, difficult to buy in Françe. We may need two trips!

Don't bring the chopper, Muse - you might get caught up in a bit of air/sea rescuing or fire-fighting. Although actually, that might be an idea - ignore the ever-optimistic Nannagarra rushing out of Home Bargains clutching her receipt and guarantee- because I think that a bunch of Ladies who Lunch larking about in a dinghy are possibly going to need an eye kept on them. Eye in the sky it is then! Of course there's room for you, bring some of your DD's Gin and some Cornish cream, please. And sunscreen. See you Friday? I shall be asking tomorrow about the route. NannaG, I have concerns that Jax - she of the impeccable taste and Learjet - might look askance at the thought of travelling to the South of France with a horde of inflatable flamingoes. And isn't that a bit 'coals to Newcastle?" We have a squillion real ones all along the coast. You ought to check that they won't be lowering the tone - although hope you're aware that you're travelling to the cheap end of the South coast. It's not all bling, bling and Russian yachts along here, so maybe a sudden influx of gaudy inflatable birds (the Flamingoes, not the GoodMorningers) might not be noticed. ??‍♀️?

Fear not Grandmafrench. ‘Tis I who bought the dinghy, int’ Home Bargains, this morning. Space for you too, muse. No need for the chopper.
Inflatable flamingos now ordered, to arrive c/o Jax’s Learjet (shh, she doesn’t know yet). At least we now know the airport!
All aboard!

I’m howling with laughter here…???

Gwen, he who shall remain nameless, spent THREE hours running round in circles and has now gone on strike!
He was infuriated by your success!!!! ?

Marydoll maybe you should do it? I've been trying to get DH to do it for at least a year!

Grandmafrench Is there space for a little medium tall Cornish lass called muse? and the other one called Alizarin. If not I'll get the chopper out again?. I'm sure there's somewhere to land by her doctors. I'll adopt Air Ambulance Colours for the chopper. No one will stop us then.

Tiring day, but I've found the remains of my DD's bottle of Tanqueray orange gin in the freezer that she forgot to take home. Gin that is, not the freezer. Small glass is slowly being sipped.

Cheers Urms.

Forgot to say......don't forget the 'small guitar'. ??

Please do, dusty - I've never seen a bunch of people so keen to set off in a dinghy to foreign parts before. It could get out of hand quite quickly, so maybe if you turn up here from Portugal, or volunteer to do the teas at your place.......
Is it, largely, a Scottish expedition? And the speed at which everyone is getting organised. Wow!

I last read the thread after lunch and DH and I were in fits of laughter. He feels, and I agree, that whilst still may be planning to arrive with delicious comestibles, and she might even go and buy a dinghy, she should NOT be in charge of driving the dinghy (temporary eyesight problems?), and we think if you want to get here by Friday, the best thing to do is bags a lift with Jax in the Learjet! Ooooh, get her! There does seem to be rather a lot of you and not sure (as I hate to fly and don't mix in such posh circles) how many seats would be available. Maybe some of you could take the place of the crew. Nearest airport, Montpellier, Jax - you'll have to liaise with dusty on numbers and keep the flight manifest. No one will be allowed to sit on each other's laps and there will be no wing-walking or hanging out of the windows! ? This is meant to be a low-key mission so that you can creep into France and then lie low in my garden.

If his was next year (oh please let this be the end of Covid), I should be so excited to be at the airport to meet you. Wouldn't we have fun!!!!!!!! Well, I would with such a bunch of crazy ladies. Hope you're having a lovely evening.

Grandmafrench Do you want me to keep the waiting list for you?

Cheshire cat wriggling in my armsnannagarra

I am Nannagarra but I've got to pop into the doctor's first.

Nice one Still. ?
Anyone seen Jean with the Cheshire cat?
Alizarin - are you with us?
Ashcombe - do you mind the role of knocker upper as you post very early?
The dinghy is pea green, naturellement.
Does anyone have a runcible spoon we could borrow?

Nearest airport please Grandmafrench Learjet on stand by, poised for your shopping list ?

I'm a reader more so than a poster but the offer of a waist from Alizarin and a visit to Grandmafrench in the sunny south of France is very tempting! Maybe in the second tranche please?

Nannagarra I’ll bring raspberry and chia jam for the scones, recipe from my lovely sister in law that we were staying with last week. Of course mine may not be as gorgeous as hers was but I’ll try!
Thanks for laying on the feast Grandmafrench

Grandmabatty ?

Gwen great news! Unfortunately Mr MDoll has failed............miserably! I'm fit to be tied!!!! Why does he never listen to my advice?????

Nannagarra peanut butter cookies and lemon drizzle cake at the ready!

Result Marydoll and Pittcity our bill has been reduced by £20 and we have more channels, but have two weeks to see if we have improved coverage

Can I also be in the first tranche Grandmafrench? I’ll nip out to Home Bargains for a dinghy and bring an owl from Sefton. Grandmajean can you bring a Cheshire cat? We may need you to bake some biscuits Grandmabatty and some apple scones Stillearning.
Is there anything from Blighty you want us to bring, Grandmafrench?
Allons-y!

Good morning. A hot day in the Scottish Borders. Thunderstorms forecast so washing put out by DH as soon as done. Some baking done. Evening meal sorted. Books, OU course and radio four as companions. Going to seek out seated exercise regime for next few weeks. Lovely whatsapp messages from AC. All doing ok and waiting for second jabs. I admit I haven't read the earlier posts so unaware of what people up to/going through. Trying not to be on line too long but will check later.Have as good a day as possible