Good Morning Saturday 7th August 2021

Good morning from dry E Kent.
Washing machine went wrong yesterday, couldn’t undo screw for filter. So, DH called the brand helpline. To say we were bludgeoned into having a DD for at least a year to avoid the +/- £200 call out and mend fee would be an understatement! Anyway someone is coming on Tuesday.
Nothing much happening today - usual stuff, though unusually we shall watch the men’s madison in cycling this morning.
Hope all is well, or we’ll enough, with everyone. Happy birthday/anniversary to those celebrating. May you encounter a flamboyance of flamingos ????

Meant to add - enjoy your tour Mick

Good morning all from a chilly Whiddon Down.

Thank you to all who posted supportive comments about my family’s “soggy” experience yesterday. The outcome could have been a great deal worse had they not encountered a dog walker with local knowledge. They are now safely home in Crewe, having left early, thus avoiding being caught up in any queues of returning holidaymakers.

Within hours of their departure, some old friends from my days in Staffordshire arrived to stay for a few days so we enjoyed catching up before going out for a delicious meal at the restaurant where I went with my family on Wednesday. I like the place but not the narrow road that must be negotiated to reach it!

Today they’re hoping to visit Castle Drogo whilst I pack for home, where I’m looking forward to Zooming with DH, olddudders. Possible visits will be on the agenda…!

amselerin: it must be difficult to leave a house you’ve known for so long but you’ll always have with you the memories from those years.
Belated birthday greetings to Scentia ?????
It sounds like you had a day of highs and lows, cornergran.
I hope you found something to relieve those nasty bites, Marydoll and that the drug you need continues to be available. You don’t need any more worries!
It’s sad that you had to cancel your cruise, GrannyGravy13 and I hope you can rearrange before too long.
That sounds like a lovely trip to Oxford, Lins1066.
I hope you and Mr.grandMattie continue to recover well, LauraNorder; good that family rallied round. A stunning photo!
Enjoy your trip, Mick!

.Happy weekend, everyone! ???

Good morning from north Surrey
I have not posted for a while and not been reading posts either. Yesterday i was busy on the computer and checked in and read some of the posts
GrandMattie so sorry to read of your worries, and I do hope DH is now on the right medications and back to himself and that your family are visiting very soon
Marydoll you write so eloquently of your thoughts and feelings and I am sure that I am not the only poster who is both interested and feels empathy with you
I have not posted as I am having my own “demons” at the moment and need to sort my head out. It will pass as it has done before and I look forward to being back in the Good Morning family very soon
Best wishes to you all

An early good morning from the Suffolk coast.
We had a surprise yesterday lunchtime when DD, her twin boys (15) and her little Dd arrived a day early. They thought they would give us a lovely surprise. And it was.! Luckily I had done all the preps and cooked a chicken and ham, so they were fed and watered. Our two DS’s and their families will be arriving this morning for the weekend.

We had a wander along the beach and saw the dark clouds approaching. We started back but got absolutely drenched so clothes in my new tumble drier (?) and a quick rub down. Not a great start! The forecast is bad so we’ll play it by ear today.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.☔️

Good morning Mick and All.

A cloudy day here in South Bucks.

My DS and DGSs are due to arrive on Monday for 5 days for their annual hols, HOWEVER they all went for a Covid test yesterday as a cough, cold and sickness has been going through the family. I’m waiting till tomorrow before I do the big food shop just in case they can’t make it. Fingers crossed they can come. We are so missing them.

Mary if you didn’t see my message on yesterday’s GM the shortened answer for insect bits (of which I am a regular sufferer) Anthisan cream, Sudocrem and a little yellow clicker device from Boots which you use shortly after being bitten.

Good Morning Mick and all from a wet S Hants, it’s been heavy rain on and off during the night. MrJ is playing golf later in a charity match, he’ll get wet, I just hope there’s no storms or play will stop. I’ve got washing to do and not much else.
Have a lovely trip Mick and hopefully a catch up. ? for negative tests NanKate. Sorry to hear Dwmxwg, may you soon recover. Ashcombe busy, busy! I’m going to pm you.
Have a lovely day all with families, if you’re out and about or quietly enjoying time at home x

Good morning from rainy Colchester. Forecast to be a wet day.
Our previously postponed builder is supposed to be coming back today to remove our excess back door and replace it with a wall and window. Our gutters were replaced yesterday haven't checked how they coped with the overnight rain.

Sending hugs to everyone x

Good morning from the Black country, cloudy at the moment but yesterday started like this and turned out fine.
Nothing planned for today, must sort out packing we are off to
Aberystwyth tomorrow for a few days. Family are staying in Borth neither DS or DiL drive so we will take some of their luggage, they will go by train with the boys.
Usual full English calling catch up later.
Mick enjoy Windsor, and everybody else enjoy your Saturday may you all find some ?.

Good morning everyone from a dry Northampton, but showers are forecast from late morning.

I am just watching Tom Daley in the Olympics diving final, and keeping my fingers crossed, hoping for another medal. Nothing much else planned for today, so I expect it will be wall to wall Olympics, and the Saturday papers. Oh, and finish my newly knitted jumper; just a couple of rows to finish off the neckline, then join the remaining seams. Then I have a new project to start, a poncho for winter.

Have a lovely day in Windsor, Mick, I would love to book a day out, but am still a bit wary of going on a coach.

Hoping all have a good weekend.

Good morning lovely people from a cloudy and muggy Glasgow.

Mick enjoy your bus trip and I do hope you find some company! We received details of day trips, but I’m not allowed to do so, until I get my third jag/jab. There was one to The Lakes and also one to North Berwick, which appealed to us.

Meine, deutsche Freundin, es tut mir leid, von deinen Sorgen zu hören, pass auf dich auf! (I know I may have the agreements wrong!!!)
Also, sending my very best wishes to Dwmxwg and Laura. Laura, I hope Orlin is spoiling you! ?

Nothing really to report and a quiet weekend in store. DD is off to Inveraray to celebrate her first wedding anniversary so we will get peace. We are a bit concerned the Rest and be Thankful road may be closed again, to the torrential rain yesterday, she really doesn’t have much luck!!!

Kate, thanks, I saw your advice, just as I was going to bed. It has died down slightly, but still sooooo irritating! Thank you all, who took time to send suggestions. DH now has some in an unmentionable place!!! and NO, we don’t have fleas!!! ?

Some of you will remember, both the angst and joy related to the glorious wedding in our garden this time last year To my utter joy, DS1 and DIL sent DD and SIL, (unprompted by me) an anniversary card and those who know the background will realise that this is a small step towards a rapprochement. It has lifted my sad heart immensely. So much so that if I feel OK, I will pluck up courage and may venture up to DS1’s to see my beloved Dollie tomorrow, without any fear of rejection.

Before she could rest easy on her break, DD insisted I take a Covid test, as I was so unwell yesterday. I did feel pretty grim! This was despite my protestations that I haven’t been anywhere, so how could I have Covid? Anyway, it was negative, as I knew it would be, but she had already sown some seeds of doubt in my mind.

You know that thing on GN, when someone posts AIBU …. Well, I find my self wondering whether to start a thread. .
Our neighbour’s dog is very adept at finding lost golf balls, so my neighbour , kindly, surprisingly ( he is a bit snooty) gave Mr MDoll and the Ebay Queen’s husband, (DH’s golfing partner) two huge bags of lost and then found golf balls, which the dog had found on the course. They were probably DH’s in the first place!

I suggested that they thank him by giving a box of sweets or something. The Ebay king gave a bottle of wine and I gave DH a tub of Quality Street to give to our neighbour. Here comes the AIBU bit. Was I being unreasonable, when I lost the plot, after DH ripped off the cellophane seal round the box, before he delivered them. He thought it was just a bit of Sellotape and didn’t realise it was the seal!! ? I am mortified, as it looked as if he had been dipping in to them, prior to handing them over! .
Yet another course I will have to write for *Miss MaryDoll’s Correction Class for Hapless Husbands

Wishing you all, the best of days whatever, you are doing!

Good morning Mick, morning all from cloudy South Lanarkshire.

We were lucky with the weather yesterday during our visit to New Lanark which is an 18th century purpose built mill village. I’d asked my sister if there was anywhere in particular she’d like to visit and this was her choice as she remembered us taking her there years ago. It’s so picturesque and interesting, the day was warm and we missed all the showers. I’ve no idea what we’ll do today though.

Here’s a link if anyone would like to read about it.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Lanark

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.

Baubles, that was a favourite place of ours, when the children were young. A great day out. I remember studying about Robert Owen at school, a man way ahead of his time.
Do they still sell the wool, which is made there?

Bit drizzly and cool here in Cheshire this morning. Hope it improves tomorrow as going to good friends' Golden Wedding celebration at local golf club and lots of fresh air is planned ! My dress is flimsy and hadn't really planned on wearing a jacket but might have to cramp my style and give in.
Sending you warm wishes for better timesDWM

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry and cloudy but with a few showers forecast
I hope you enjoy your coach trip mick and you meet up with some friends
Me too Bluesapphire I’ve one eye on the tv watching the diving and the other eye on here. It’s very tense and good luck to Tom Daley
We’ve nothing much planned today, hoping to catch up on some jobs about the house and if it’s not raining continue my battle with the weeds in the garden.
Hope you’re feeling better soon dwm it’s good to see you posting, even just to say hello
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all from bright Harrogate
Yesterday I was exhausted after having DGS. I had an appointment to pick up new specs. I was going to change the appointment but DH (who refused to look after him on his own at home) decided he would supervise him in the shop. We took him to M&S for a drink beforehand. Mistake - I took off his reins to try to get his Kagoule off, but the little horror took off with DH in hot pursuit. Eventually grabbed him as he ran in a lift full of people just before the doors shut - mental note no M&S again. He is a dear little boy, but a menace!! Consequently I just didn’t get a chance to catch up on GN after my post.
grandMattie. Might it be worth finding a local repairer for electrical goods? We have a father and son who we call out (no call out charges) they are very knowledgeable about domestic appliances and usually find a cheap way of fixing things.
Today I shall finish clearing the mess caused by yesterday’s visitor, and do a bit is sewing as well.
Have a good weekend everyone

Good morning from the NE where it has clouded over after a sunny start.
My sister will visit this afternoon, bringing me an apple pie and freshly made curry sauce from a local manufacturer. Since I discovered these sauces I have been making my own curries rather than buying takeaway meals.
I am trying to feed DH high calorie food hoping he will gain a little weight, difficult as he has a poor appetite. I supplement the tiny meals with Fortisip drinks which contain vitamins and minerals but would welcome any suggestions for invalid food.
Have a good weekend and you all dodge the heavy showers that are forecast.

Good morning from a cloudy Morecambe Bay. Enjoy your trip Mick. I hope your friends are like minded and you meet up!
Ash Yahoo!
I’m hoping for a better day today. I think Mr G is tired after the holiday and all the driving but he woke in a bad mood yesterday.
DGD was supposed to be staying over for the weekend. I went off to buy some bits I had forgotten when I did my Sainsbury’s order. When I got back they had arrived and DGD was playing happily but as soon as her mum got up to go she had the screaming ab dabs!
Instead of leaving her mum took her back home. Mum had said she was clingy at the moment.
Then I did my last washing from the holiday. Someone had left a wedge of tissues in their pocket. No names mentioned! If that wasn’t bad enough the clothes airer collapsed fully laden and broke!
I know many on here have far worse problems! Stay safe and take care everyone ?

gwenisgreat I know that feeling, such a challenge looking after little ones!

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning Michael and all GNs. Mick I hope you enjoy your coach trip. I would love to go to Windsor. Back in a cloudy but dry South Yorkshire, it was nice to sleep in one’s own bed, but we loved Northumberland. Our third visit, I hope it won’t be our last. Today we are going to a family wedding in a lovely village on the edge of the city. Fingers crossed for a dry day. After that, all “busyness” and dashing about will cease for the foreseeable and we can put our feet up for a bit until we prepare for the decorator to come in. Have a good day, one and all !

Good morning everyone from sunny Severnside. Rain is forecast but looks far from it at the moment.

LauraNorder glad to hear you’re well enough to be back home.

I don’t know what happened with me last night. I fell asleep in the chair and it was 4:10am when I got into bed and have not long woken up.

Whatever I do today will depend on the weather. Tying up a teasel needs doing as it’s bent over onto the runner beans and they are spiteful plants. I will finish my book too, it’s a strange one, keeps jumping about with different character chapters and I have to think ‘Now who are they?’ ?

Good sibling news Marydoll.
Have a good day all and enjoy wearing your pretty dress Grandmajean ?

Good Morning from the Scottish Borders. I hope the rain keeps off as I am hosting a cousin reunion brunch in my garden later this morning.
DGD are both tiny bridesmaids today at their auntie's wedding so I really hope the day is fine for them. It has all been postponed a year already. Everyone's fingers are crossed.

I hope you enjoy your coach trip Mick the first of many.

I haven't been to New Lanark for years but we used to enjoy it there immensely baubles

I feel your joy Marydoll. Wanting the DC to appreciate eachother is top of my wish list.

I have watched the diving thanks BlueSapphire - amazing. Thanks.

Morning from a sunny S,Lanarkshire, plenty of rain forecast which will involve much emptying of the bucket which is catching the rain from the roof of my new garden room until a new drain is in place. I was going to leave this till the spring but the heavy rain recently is causing me a rethink!

Sending good wishes to you LauraNorder and to dwmxwg?.?

Me eldest DD is coming to visit this afternoon to inspect my new retreat. No DGC today, both working at their summer jobs. I will miss seeing them but it will mean we can have a good blether. I have made the raspberry and chia jam which will definitely impress her, I am no Delia!

Hope all your medical appointments are satisfactory Grandmafrench and wishing everyone the best of days ??