Good Morning Tuesday 10th August 2021

Jubilant DGD1 has telephoned with A Level results (A*, A*, A, A) and says that she is disappointed that the results are already being talked down. These results were what was predicted at the beginning of the academic year so she feels she trusts them and has certainly worked consistently for them. Very hard being in this cohort of young people.

Good news x2 from Marydoll, so sorry Scentia is so worried, and sympathy to Gwen after the attentions of young Fiddlefingers. Our cooker in the last house never recovered from the efforts of DGD whose button pressing knew no bounds.

Away to hang out first load of washing. Thinking of changing my user name to Widow Twankey.

Good morning from the Sefton coast where the weather is so-so.
Very encouraging news about the baby Marydoll and of the imminent reunion with Olddudders, Ashcombe. ? for his speedy recovery to hasten the date. Have a wonderful laughter-filled morning with Dollie, Mary. That’s a truly wonderful act of kindness, Jax.
Scentia does your DD have an oximeter? In addition to her promise to you, it might reduce the understandable worry. May all affected have short-lived symptoms. ? the baby’s okay.
Nothing specific is on my agenda today. DGD was supposed to come but is in isolation having been in contact last week with someone who tested +ve. We had been practising greeting each other in Chinese and were almost ready for the “big reveal” this week.
Thinking of you all. ???

Nannagarra. Just ordered her one to be delivered tomorrow to great amusement in their household?.

Good Morning to you all from a warm, dry Cambs.,

Hope all goes well for your DD & her family Scentia. It is a worrying time when we feel so helpless. I am thinking of you.
Our DD is still testing negative, as is their 7 year old DD, (after her DH was positive 10 days ago, & then their 4 year old tested positive last Thursday), so, instead of being out of isolation today, they have to wait until the weekend.
It's so frustrating for so many families.

Jaxjacky, are yours OK now.?

Brilliant news GrannySomerset, what a great achievement for your DGD.
Our good news is that our eldest DGD received the 'A' level grades she needed (A B B ) to go to Lancaster university, we are so proud, & happy for her.

Marydoll, I've been thinking of your friend's poorly baby, good that the surgery was successful. Enjoy your time with Dolly.

Warm wishes, dear folk, Take Care.

Scentia their amusement about the oximeter suggests they’re less worried than you which is a good sign.
Congratulations to all those who have received A-level results. #proudgrandparents

Very late good morning from overcast Anglesey. I have swapped Orlin for an 11 year old granddaughter for a week. Orlin is helping to renovate the Leicester family house so that the family can move in during September.
Lovely to sleep without his snoring but I miss the cuddles.
I have taught our little genius to play sudoku and now she’s compiling her own! I am already sick of monopoly, scrabble and ludo. We’ve been around the garden three times playing boule already and we’re now planning a stroll to the beach for some razor clams.
I have finally washed my hair and the stitched area is scabbing and very itchy.
Hope your family make a quick recovery Scentia, nothing stops us worrying but a nice cup of tea and a piece of cake helps. .
Lovely news for Marydoll and Ashcombe.
Lots of proud Grans re A level results. Every generation seems to be a bit cleverer than the last. Let’s hope they can put this world to rights.
Have a fun day all. Look out for the random pink flamingo ? and make the most of that moment.

good morning from north yorks. weather sunny cloudy windy calm threatening rain sunny.! All in quick succession, so just have to be ready for whatever arrives. Trying to do a little in the garden. Very good news about the baby. Hope all continues to improve there. After last week have been quite glad to just do ordinary boring housework jobs, to let the hassle of last week calm down. It is good to just do jobs as I choose and not be stuck to a tight time table. Was able to go to a singing practise ,suitably spaced out, in a church., last night First time since the lockdown we have been able to get together to look at music. Rusty voices of course but mentally great and drove home in a more positive state of mind. Thank goodness for music and radio 3 to cheer my day. Hope everyone has a good day

StepGD has A A C and is off to be a paramedic! On the downside, her car broke down last night ☹️

Good afternoon Mick and all Morningsters. I was up at 7:30 and skipped breakfast as some urgent pick ups and drop offs were necessary for build work to continue today. Grey skies in mid Cornwall at that time.

Back home now , breakfast eaten and enjoying a fresh pot of coffee outside in the sun now whilst reading GM postings. Note book has a few jottings.

First a thank you to GrandMattie and Nannytopsy for their jam sugar advice. I now have 7 jars of blackcurrant jam without having to drive miles to buy more sugar.

Cornergran I do hope the day improves with not too many irritations.

Ashcombe Good luck with the travel plans.

What excellent joyful news Marydoll. Such a relief for little A's parents.

Nannytopsy Sounds like you and GrannySomerset have turned your houses into Laundry Central. Then you've got non stop activities Nannytopsy. Hope you take time to catch your breath in between.?

GG13??for negative results.

Grandmafrench. Rather like having a box at the theatre ? What a show.

Scientia. Lots of calls when possible and those chats will help your DD and you. I do hope they get through it quickly.

GrandmaSomerset Well done to your DGD1. Same to all those with their A level results today. It angers me that there are some all too ready to talk down the hard work done by the students and the teachers' professional assessments.

A walk for Mya soon and then some gardening. MrM has his doctor's appointment late this afternoon to check on how the wounds are healing. He is looking less pained and no paracetamols for last two days. Still a few stabbing pains but hopefully it will be positive news from the nurse.

Texts to DD and DS today. I've heard nothing at all from DS since his call on 4th July?. DD and DGD are with friends till mid week. Miss her chats.

Good afternoon, Michael and all!

I'm delighted to read lots of good news,
Successful op for the wee baby?
Dollie is coming to Grandma's house ?
Ash and DH will soon be reunited ??
Proud grans rejoicing over exam results ??

Congratulations to all with happy news today!

So sorry to hear Scentia's news, hoping the family recovers quickly. My sister's whole family is in the same situation just now, all positive. I'm dropping off soup on their doorstep and waving from a distance!

Sending love and prayers for all who need/ wish them.???