Good Morning Saturday 7th August 2021

Such fantastic news GG13. A full and noisy home once again.? Sounds perfection.

Pleased to read your news too LauraNorder. It's good to have lots of the best of days to enjoy and be free of that pain. I wish you an infinite number of them ?

Beautiful photos dustyangel

Keep that foot propped up Blossoming. Quick recovery request has been put in for you. ??

Good afternoon from dry, breezy, overcast Anglesey.
I slept soundly for hours and hours until Orlin woke me just before noon. I think the general anaesthetic is still in play, none of the usual joint pain and feeling wonderful.
Thank you all for sympathetic messages yesterday, what a lovely bunch you are.
I’m sorry that I haven’t read through all the posts but I will do now.
Wishing everyone the best of days ?

GG13 your post is positively beaming, how very lovely for you ?

Morning (afternoon ) all. Have you have a good weekend.
Marydoll so very pleased about DS1 and the card. I know how much that will mean to you. Take care ?

Just woken up, good morning while it still is

And you Marydoll.

Thankyou so much AuntieFlo. That’s got me muttering “now why didn’t I think of that”

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For DustyAngel.

Dustyangel, if you go to Forums/ Chat/ then scroll down , you will find the Good Morning Wednesday thread.

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Good morning all from a somewhat cloudy Algarve, although they’re lifting as I write. At least it will give the poor firefighters slight respite as they battle in intense heat to control wildfire.
As we drove back from Albufeira yesterday,(urgent dentist visit!) there were at least three different columns of smoke rising on the horizon. Later I took a photograph of the bombeiros flying over with their bucket underneath and then had to hurry to message the family that we were fine.
I shall attempt to post a photograph but as I was looking directly into the sun it isn’t the best quality.

Having lost about 48hours internet this week, does anyone know how I can catch with Wednesday’s Good Morning thread? I seem to have missed some important happenings.

maydonoz I will not be able to relax or do anything useful until they pull into our drive.

Ashcombe the cruise was timed so eldest AC could quarantine in our house (in peace and quiet) before starting his new job…

Now I am pleased we have never downsized DD and boys are here as she has new nightmare neighbours and has come for a mumcation whilst she house hunts.

We shall have a full and noisy home once again.

You'll recognise me at the partyMuse as my liberty bodice will be sticking out a bit at the top of my dress ! Everyone will be too polite to comment on us

Good morning all from a very soggy Lancashire. Hope you have a wonderful day out Mick. I have only skimmed the thread this morning as I had a bad night. I woke up in the wee small hours with a dreadfully painful right foot. It was fine when I went to bed, no idea what has caused it. I did have another fall, tripped over a tool box but didn’t hurt my foot then as far as I’m aware. Touching it is agony but I managed to get a compression sock on with a lot of cursing. Now sat with it propped up on a cushion, I will read GN properly now as surely I can’t get into any mischief doing that!

GG13, just saw your post, how lovely for you, enjoy your family reunion, and plenty of hugs when the time is right. Happy days!

Good morning all from a dull and wet Welwyn, Herts. It looks like it will be a wet, wet day so no washing to deal with, at least.
We are missing our elderly neighbour who passed away suddenly about a week ago, I wrote about it on another thread at the beginning of the week. It's sad to see her empty house, no light on in the evening or the kitchen door open on hot days. I guess it's life and things change and we have to move on, and maybe in a year or so we'll have new neighbours.
As the older people pass on, we have many young families move in, to join the cycle of life.
I don't usually read or post here during the week, as there seems to be a lot going on, so am not familiar with everyone's situation.
Today, am busy making some strawberry jam, just a smallish amount and some broccoli soup so hope they both are delicious (as my DGD says), "delicious" is her new, favourite word.
Wishing you all a pleasant weekend and enjoy going out and socialising a bit more.

Morning Mick and all

It’s raining ☔️

Our eldest DS and wife are in the air winging their way back home from Kenya.

DH and I are off to buy a joint of beef for a roast for them tomorrow, will make an apple pie and cheesecake also.

For the first time in many many years all our babies will be in the same county, four within 5 mins of each other - yippee

The sad thing will be no hugging for a few days until they take the first of three PCR tests.

Will read all your posts later

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?
(I am so excited and happy)

Good morning Mick and all Morningsters ?
Very grey skies in mid Cornwall.
Enjoy the coach trip Mick. Good to hear you having normality back around you. ?

I’m sprinkling flams ?throughout my post and the odd ?for those who only get a blank rectangle for a flam.

They’re all the latest fashion grandmajean. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow at the party. I’ve got my rollers in. ?

GrandMattie. Wow what a ridiculous amount for a call out fee.

Ashcombe. Why do all so many excellent restaurants \pubs and nurseries have to be down narrow lanes? I hold my breath as I’m driving down our Cornish lanes. They all have high banks too ?

Good to see your post Dwm.?? Keep reading and I do hope the demons clear.

Many ??? your family test negative NanKate. It’s still anxious times for many ??

Sapphire and brook. I’ve been watching the diving too and am in awe of Tom’s knitting and crocheting skills. I follow him on Instagram. May your knitting continue to grow you two. ?

I wonder how Mya would cope with a wild boar GF? Chase it ~ I guess. She chases everything. MrM has talked of wild boar for our wood. I’ve not encouraged him ?.

That’s very philosophical GrandmaS. Seeing life at both ends of the spectrum. Sad to lose a close friend though. My thoughts are with you ?

Do hope the diet works for your DH harrigran. ?

Time to rest my prodding index finger Morningsters. Take care and enjoy all you have planned for today.

MrM’s poor legs continue to improve but I wish this healing ❤️‍? process was quicker. He still has two monsterous ? dressings on. He’s currently swapping leg talk on the phone with his BiL.

??? for you all. Missing posters included.

You're so right, GrannyS - any day without drama can be a good day. If it's any comfort, I've had endless cross and quite shouty attempts to log into Gransnet over the last couple of weeks. Sometimes nothing happens at all! Don't think it's personal, just damned annoying.

Grandmajean see, I recognised someone with real style straight away. We liberty bodice wearers need to stick together and start a new and exciting trend. Have a lovely time shocking all your friends !

Whenever do you wallow, Auntiflo? You must be the most uncomplaining and positive person ever and you are always thinking about others. A very memorable anniversary coming up. Congratulations on all those wonderful years!

Hope today is a good one Laura and you are making a huge effort to take it slowly and carefully.....your health is so important. Thank you for your wishes, NannaG and Still and have yourselves the best Saturday. xx

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s bright and chilly.
I have an empty today. For the last 2 weeks I have been so busy every day, driving to see family, entertaining 12 year old DGS, tramping miles in the dale and visiting friends, I am exhausted!
Last night I was out with friends at the local jazz club. A great evening was had listening to live music. Sadly it’s closing temporarily as the numbers willing to attend won’t pay the bills.
Harri when DH was ill and rarely eating I found having things like fish and chips from the freezer a great help. Chocolate and cheese as snacks worked well too.
I haven’t jotted down all the names to mention so I will just say have a great day everyone. I intend to have a very quiet one.

Good morning from the Sefton coast where it is raining. It doesn’t look as if it will brighten up as it did yesterday when a wet morning turned into a glorious afternoon.
I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time in Windsor Mick. It’s a beautiful place. Fingers crossed that the weather is conducive to you wearing that really pretty dress Grandmajean. May today hold fewer demons and a happier outlook for you Dwm. I’m also sending healing thoughts to Laura, muse, Grandmafrench, Marydoll and many others I haven’t named.
One of my parents’ wedding presents in 1948 was a cookery book with a section on food for invalids. You may prefer the suggestions put forward up thread to those I could provide, harrigran. Alternatively, expect some really old remedies!
I think we should now be able to put Washingmachinegate behind us. We have reached the magic number of three - mine, MawBe’s, now grandMattie’s. Let that be an end to it…
Food shopping and batch cooking are on my agenda today.
Have a good one, lovely people.
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Thank you ladies for the compliments about my dress. Unfortunately the company I got it from no longer exists. Shame , as they were great for Petites like me. I must look out a vestGrandmafrench and one of those liberty bodices with the rubber buttons which I wore in the 1950s That should be a talking point at the party !
Harrigran I remember my daughter couldn't eat when she had chemotherapy for breast cancer and the hospital gave her steroid injections which definitely improved her appetite and helped her gain her weight back. This may not be suitable for your DH but I thought I'd mention it. Unfortunately, if someone doesn't feel like food then often nothing is tempting. It is very difficult and I do sympathise. The other possibility is trying him with slimming drinks which have all the nutrients you need and some calories. Hope you find a solution.

Good morning Mick and all from warm Lueneburg.
I was so "moved" by all your encouraging comments regarding my coming house sale. "Maryd" , danke für deine lieben Worte. I was a bit overcome by it all, the sale, the move and everything involved by it. All your kind word made me feel positive about it all. Thanks.
I had some good news about my new house from the Sefton coast. My son, who lives in Cambride, is spending his holiday there this week. There are no beds or tables in the house. They are using their camping equipment. They love the area, the sea, the town and the people They said the people are very friendly. So, I shall try and get there in October. In September my granddaughter Emma has confirmation and that is a big family event.
I do hope that you all have a wonderful day.

I think this site doesn’t want me to post as for the last couple of days I have to log in every time I read, making comment just that little bit harder. Don’t know why I am particularly persona non grata!

The death of one of my oldest friends has saddened me but DGD1 has emerged from the plague just in time for her best friend’s 18th birthday fest so happily life goes on. Much less interesting here but any day without a drama is OK by me.

Cloudy and quite cool so am not sure what the day will hold, but hope everyone with plans is successful.

Good morning Mick, Annie and all. The weather looks threatening and it seems to bode heavy showers again, as yesterday.
DD is coming sometime today to take a photo of our wedding certificate, so that she can organise a card from the Queen . Our wedding anniversary is next month. Where did those 60 years go. I must admit to thinking I may not make it early on this year, when I was given my diagnosis of bone cancer.
Enough wallowing!
Great big good wishes to LauraNorder and apologies for not mentioning her yesterday. Keep on getting better.
Also to DWM, Lins and all under the weather.
Great news re your family Marydoll, hope you see wee Dollie today.
I feel that a short break away would do us good, but have no ideas. All with hints and tips welcome, please.
Have a good day one and all.

Morning from a still dry Scottish Borders. Looks like a deluge may happen shortly. Have a wonderful coach trip Mick. May have brief drive round town and sit in the car with a coffee. DH on call so so we can't go far. Watched Julian Festival Lecture 2021 on line yesterday. "All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of things..." is something of a mantra of mine. I was lucky enough to live in Norwich and returned there a few years ago. Beautiful place. Happy Saturday everyone.