Good Morning Thursday 12th August 2021

Good morning from a bright E Kent. Been up since 0430 as I cold sleep (again)..
Sounds like your life is easing back to almost normal, Mick. I’m very glad for you.
Market day today. The Guildhall square fills with colour and bustle. I get my flowers and some of my plants there. Probably, gladioli today.
More patchwork and I’m hoping to enlist DH for the annual freezer defrost and sort out. An easy if very cold job. I need to make space for my boxes and boxes of tomato sauce. So much nicer when made with fresh tomatoes ?.
I hope today brings silver linings to you all. Catch a passing flamingo too I f you can. ???????

Grrr ?- couldn’t sleep!

Good morning everyone from sunny Severnside.

I’m getting there with my book sort out and found a few other things to go as well. It’s green waste this week so I’ll gather up some weeds etc for the bin.

My tomatoes are ripening off now and I saw a recipe for a sauce I’d like to try.

Have a good day all ?

Morning Mick, morning All. A bright start to our corner of Somerset.

Yesterday flew past , a grocery shop, some down time after lunch, yet more catching up generally and a phone call to friends. Today it’s back to the garage with the flipping car before dust removal and a couple more phone calls. My cousin and her husband are here tomorrow so best look tidy.

Sorry you aren’t sleeping grandMattie, it makes for a long and exhausted day.

Take care everyone. Hope Thursday is kind to us all.

Good morning, everyone, from a rather dreary Torbay!

I, too, am rather lack lustre as DH, olddudders, was taken to A & E late last night by a concerned friend. His back had become so painful that it was the only option. His willingness to agree to go indicated that he was at the end of his tether.

After a Valium infusion and a recommendation for a scan, he was sent home with a prescription which his friend will collect today. All this information has come via WhatsApp texts, exchanged in the early hours of this morning, so please forgive the lack of detail. Your kind comments about his plight are much appreciated

Thank you for the kind comments about my dental marathon yesterday, which seems rather insignificant in comparison to others' suffering. It wasn't as bad as expected, the only real pain being to my wallet!! Beforehand, in the waiting room, I had exchanged a few pleasantries with a fellow patient - both duly masked - before we both realised at the same moment that we knew each other! Another bizarre Covid effect. His wife had been a leading light in our theatre company before moving to the UAE to teach!

I hope those with worries find some relief today, with particular thoughts for Scentia and family. I hope you are not too bruised from your fall, BlueSapphire and that BabyA continues to thrive, Marydoll.

I'm due to be Priscilla Shrive (Victorian poet) at Brixham Museum again this morning; I certainly look like rather a relic today!!

Have a good day, lovely people!

Good morning all from a brightish North Leicestershire.

Peace reigns here. Dd2 and daughters have left after nearly 3 weeks. The roof is on their extension so they will be waterproof at least.

Dementia cafe today and then a Sainsbury's delivery.

My brother is still in hospital (week 8!) still awaiting his heart op but now with Covid to add to the mix!

Good Morning from a bright and sunny Black Country.

So sorry to hear about your DH Ashcombe, I sincerely hope the pain will lessen, it seems everything is conspiring against you both at the moment

I took 2 of my DGD's to The Habberley Trail near Kidderminster yesterday. I totally recommend it for a fun day out, lots of adventure activities, bouncy castles etc. The girls are such a joy to be with, and very polite, with "thank you Nannys" often.

We have an empty Living room today, as the sofa an chairs were collected yesterday by a charity, and the Karndean Flooring is being fitted today.

Wishing you all a lovely day, with special thoughts of your brother Kitty

So sorry about olddudders, Ash. Trust that the Valium etc., will have the required effect. Roll on the time you can help him in person.❤️

Morning Mick and all from a bright West Yorks.I have also been awake since early morn. After a lovely day out with DSs and DGCs on Sunday started with cold/sore throat Monday so sleep has been interrupted all week.Panic set in as both DS are supposed to be going away, so took a test just to be safe and results neg.Today I have hair appointment with visit to theatre tomorrow so have repeated test, still neg SO after months of shielding I have contracted my first cold.Feeling pleased neither DH or myself have needed a GP since Feb 2020 and that was for advice to travel which obviously never happened. Continued with all meds requiring blood tests at reg intervals but have been fit and healthy.Do hope this means we can get holiday insurance easier for next year as ?we can honestly answer no medical visits for 2 yrs.Have a good day.Thoughts to those with illness and worries.

Good morning from a damp Morecambe Bay. You must be so frustrated Ashcombe How I feel for you.
Not much planned for today. Maybe a walk in a few minutes.
Will catch up later.
Take care and stay safe everyone ???

Good morning from a sunny NE ?
Awake at 6am so made a cup of tea, need to get moving as it is grocery delivery morning.
Busy day yesterday, got all the washing and ironing done.
Ashcombe, sorry to hear your DH ended up in A&E, back pain really can be excruciating.
kitty, eight weeks is a long time in hospital and to get covid whilst in there says something about their barrier nursing techniques.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a dry and sunny start to the day. Yesterday was raining for most of the day so everything got a good watering - including me!
Today I’m going into town to have a browse around a few of the clothes shops as next week I’m off to visit DD1 in Cambridge and I always like to wear at least one new thing. She always looks so stylish so I like to make an effort. Will see if I can find anything!

Sorry to hear about olddudders Ash I hope he’s feeling much better soon and you can eventually be reunited
It’s a long time to wait for your brother kitty hopefully he’ll get his heart op before too long

Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning Mick and all the early birds. Going for a walk Gelisajams?! I am still in bed!
I saw myself in a mirror yesterday and realised what a mess my hair is! I’ve managed to get a haircut at 9 am from a visiting hairdresser. This will be her third visit and I think we will get there. I am still training her! She is very quick, so I should be able to make the WI coffee morning by 10. It’s a new venture for the whole village, not just members.
I do hope olddudders is much more comfortable today and you can get together soon, Ash.
I see that from 16th there won’t be a requirement for the vaccinated to self isolate after contact with Covid. Is this progressing a bit too quickly?
Well, I hope the day is kind to everyone.

After overnight rain good morning from a sunny Black country.
Well after a lovely few days in Wales back to normal, washing on the go and ironing later.
Silly me forgot to take charger for my tablet so I'm behind with everybody's happenings.
Haven't read through yet but did notice Olddudders is having a lot of back problems. Do hope they can be sorted and Ash you and he can be reunited ?.
Mick nice to see things slowly getting back to normal for you with planned coach trips.
Stay safe all and may you all find some ?.

Good Morning from sunny East Yorkshire.
Yesterday was another fun day with dgs. We went to a play area he loves. It was quiet with only 2 girls playing who also were with there grandparents. The children played nicely together and us gps also chatted. When the girls had to go the eldest came and hugged J. We then went to a pub nearby for lunch. We’d never been before but passed many times as it’s on the coast road. We got such a lovely warm welcome, the menu and food was good - so one to return to I think.
Today we are going away for a few days to Durham so need to look sharp I’ve got to shower and pack yet!
Ashcombe I am so sorry to hear about your DH. You must wonder what else can come between you. I do hope he will feel better soon.
Take care all

Good morning from the Sefton coast where it is sunny and fresh.
Poor Olddudders; sending him, BlueSapphire and kitty’sbrother healing thoughts.
Celebrating a friend’s birthday with nibbles, bubbles and giggles today.
Sending a smile and a ? your way. ???

Good morning all from bright Harrogate
I have had pinging on my phone this morning since 7.10 - someone is trying to access my bank account and I can’t contact the bank until 8am!
Ash I’m sorry about olddudders so frustrating for you both.
Today I have DGd coming for the day, she will have lunch with us then we will all go to pick up DGS from a school club.
But first she can help me sort out my Sainsburies delivery!
I think a few prayers are needed for olddudders and Kitty’s brother.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning all from a cool Glasgow, its only 8°C here, brrr!

GM, I too had yet another sleepless night, so I can empathise. Some time, during the night, short of breath, I was sitting on the edge of the bed, having a glass of water, when MrMDoll returned from the loo, did his usual elephant style thump into the bed, just as I was having a drink and I spilled water all over myself. When I drew his attention to it, he said, That's nice and promptly fell asleep!! ? He really needs to get his hearing tested. This morning, he said I was hallucinating and had imagined it all. Grrrrr!

Ash, you must be so worried about your husband and feel helpless. I hope OldD finds some relief today. ?

I spent yesterday worrying about not being able to go to my friend's (BabyA's gran) son's delayed wedding reception in four week's time. He was married at the foot of Ben Cruachan, with no guests present, during lockdown.
Yesterday, I received yet another letter from the sheilding folk, saying I was coded as requiring a third Covid vaccination and must continue to socially distance until my vaccination, as I'm immunosuppressed. How can I possibly go to the wedding? DH thinks we shouldn't go. I'm going to wait until nearer the time and see what happens. I would love to go, all my friends will be there. We have all watched our children grow up together and been at all their weddings, but need to weigh up the risks.

Party4 you have reminded me that I must phone and ask about getting my bloods done, as I'm on biologics. Due to sheilding, they were all put on hold, too risky, so they are long overdue. I'm sure everything will be fine! I hope you manage a holiday, I would love to go abroad again, but can no longer get insurance. There is plenty to see in the UK, but I may need to kidnap a reluctant and stubborn DH and take him with me!!

We have a Scottish Gas boiler service today, (only a year late) , so I need to get a move on. I will open all the windows and potter in the garden, while the technician is here. Numbers in our area are steadily rising again. I'm curious to know why? Schools here are back on Tuesday, which may cause it to rise even more.

I forgot to say, BabyA is making good progress. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. Scentia's daughter and Scentia, herself have also been in my thoughts. ?

Wishing you all the best day you can have!

Good morning from sunny Shropshire?

We had a lovely day with DD2 and family yesterday.Today we have a day at home.I have a long list of jobs to complete, none of them should take long so hopefully a quiet afternoon reading??

So sorry to hear do olddudders trip to A and E.I hope the treatment he had works and he will be well enough to travel soon????????

Have a good day all??

Good morning Mick, good to see you are getting back to something resembling normal life. Morning all from South Lanarkshire where the sky is bright and clear.

Sorry to hear your DH is in such pain Ash, you won’t be worth a button today.

What a shame gMattie, lack of sleep is miserable.

Childminding afternoon in the capital today. The plan today is to walk from nursery where we collect them, through Holyrood Park, have coffee in the Palace tearoom then up the Royal Mile and back again. Their Mum works from home and we try to stay out for a couple of hours to give her peace.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where the sun is shining ☀️
No worrying news from the COVID house. DD feels like she has the flu DGS is running around like a madman, coughing all over everything? DGD is still showing very few signs, just has a runny nose, but DSiL, well according to him he is the poorliest man in the world. They used the Oximeter and all have oxygen levels above 95 so I think he is just a man!! It makes me feel better that DD is still potty training and feeling upbeat. I bred a stalwart, that’s for sure?
I am going for a walk into the middle of nowhere with my packed lunch today and tomorrow, I am still negative but isolating until Sunday at 00.01am so without any work and no one to visit feel very lost☺️
Ash I do hope Olddudders is feeling better soon.
Take care everyone and stay safe.

Good morning all from Polmont. It's bright and cool this morning, only 8° which is much cooler than before. I'm sorry to hear that your dh is in pain Ashcombe and also ? for Kittylester brother. Gwenisgreat that's really worrying about your bank account. I'm assuming they haven't managed to get anything. Nannagarra enjoy your day. It sounds like fun. Eating and drinking are high on my list of pleasant things to do! Grandmadinosaur have a nice trip. I've never been to Durham but it's on my list
Yesterday the mammogram went fine, albeit a bit uncomfortable. Then mum was in good spirits reminiscing about when I and my brother were children. I was awake at three and had a look for the Perseid shower but saw nothing.
This morning I opened the living room blinds and within minutes there is an outline of a large bird on the glass. I can't see any sign of a dazed and confused pigeon so I'm assuming it's okay. I'm heading to Stirling to buy something for mums birthday which is on Saturday. I'll park at Ds and walk into town as it'll take five minutes. Hopefully ds can meet for a coffee if he has time. Then it'll be home to weed. A particularly pernicious weed has colonised my front garden gravel so today I'll pull as much as I can and tomorrow I'll get weed killer down and do the drive for good measure. Have a good day all.

Good morning, it’s overcast with a cool breeze blowing through my window.
DH is taking his Mum into town. She wants to buy a new watch and a few bits from M & S. I might go with them ( probably not).
DH has a Sat.Nav in his car which we use but I have never used one in my car whilst driving. I now have a stand thing to fix it in , so I may take myself somewhere pretty to practice using Google maps

Otherwise a bit of tidying and weeding in the garden.
DD2 is calling in early evening before she goes away for a long weekend with some friends and will have dinner with us.

Just had a call from DD3 to say would I like to join her and the boys while DGS2 has a haircut and a coffee and stickies treat afterwards. Better get going.

Hope you all find a smile today and things improve for all with troubles.

Positive news about oxygen levels, Scentia. I have had an oximeter for years to measure my levels. It has been invaluable, along with my Fitbit when I have needed to seek medical help.
On a good day, my levels sit at 92. When I was in Coronary Care, the staff were flapping at a low level of 93, until I told them that was an improvement!?

Baubles ?????? Enjoy!