Good Morning Monday 16th August 2021

Good Morning all from a dull and, dare I say, almost autumnal Scottish Borders.

It's my birthday and I am determined to enjoy it despite it being my first ever on my own. Hair appointment and a trip into town is planned.
There's a large box of chocolates brought by DS1 if all else fails.
Ash you seem to have taken the plunge and booked your ticket. Well done.
Condolences to Susan and her family. Such a sad time.
Also to Dragonfly virtual hugs.
To dear brave Phoenix and her family.
Have as good a day as you can everyone whatever the day brings.
I love the pictures Mawbe !

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a grey South Yorkshire. It rained heavily late yesterday afternoon. We have a trip out to the bank today - hoping it is open, as we were assured it would be; hit and miss these days - and then to have a cup of tea with my niece. We had a pub lunch with DD et al yesterday, then a walk around the park before settling into their garden with coffee.
Susan I’m sorry for your loss and wish you safe travels today.?
A hug for all who need it today.

Good morning from East Yorkshire where it is overcast (has been since we arrived home at the weekend) and is a nip in the air.
My condolences to Susan56 and * dragonfly * on your sad news. ?
Ashcombe I’m glad you have a date to work towards in the long awaited reunion. You will be counting down the days.
Thanks to Georgesgran on the info whilst we were in Durham. You were so right on the views of the cathedral and what an amazing building. We went inside whilst we were there. We were amazed at what a vibrant city it is with many independant cafes/restaurants/shops compared to home and we got a friendly welcome everywhere we went. We underestimated how much there is to see in the area so a return visit is in the cards.
Being a newcomer I don’t know of all the funny tales you recall on here of Phoenix. I can tell though that she is a special lady and you hold her in high esteem. ?
I am having an easy day today as I’m shattered after our trip away!
Take care all.

Happy Birthday, Grammaretto! Have a lovely day!???

Happy Birthday Grammaretto enjoy those chocolates * ?

Happy birthday, Grammaretto. A poignant one for you. ?

Good morning from an overcast ( again) N. Bucks.
? for susan and anyone else who needs cheering.
Nothing special planned today so I’d better talk myself in to catching up with some housework and must start to think about some projects for our craft club.
We have just booked a week away in our caravan next month. We are going near Southampton so will get DH busy finding places to visit. Any one local have suggestions ?
Hope everyone can find a smile somewhere in their day.

Happy Birthday Grammaretto

Happy Birthday Grammaretto, have a lovely day. ??.

Susan ?

Morning Mick and all

So much sadness this morning Susan56 Dragonfly with their bereavement and Phoenix being so poorly.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Happy birthday Grammaretto ??

My condolences too,Susan Have a safe journey.
I have missed what is happening with Phoenixbut it is clearly sad and upsetting. I have tried looking back over older posts but can't find any references.
Hope some solutions for your DH Ashcombe
Lots of sad news this morning among Gransnetters.
Will come back to read properly later.

Good morning g from a sunny S Welsh coast.
Our condolences to you and your DH Susan and safe journey today ?
For dragonfly ?
Phoenix is very much in my thoughts ?
Sending best wishes to * Old Dudders, Ash* and glad to hear that you will be seeing him soon.
Happy birthday Grammaretto ??
Lovely photos Maw sounds as though you've had a lovely time, Rosie will be glad to see you though.
Hope everyone will have a good day, take care everyone

Happy Birthday Grammaretto, enjoy your day. ☕️??

Happy birthday Grammaretto??.

Good morning from overcast Leicestershire.

Happy Birthday Grammaretto please spoil yourself.

Again sincere condolences on the death of your FiL Susan. Any death is sad but especially so under the circumstances in which he died.

I too am thinking about the lovely Phoenix.

Good morning all from a dull North Leicestershire.

Continuing the washing and ironing from the last lot of visitors in preparation for the next lot is all that is in prospect for me. And a long gossipy catch up with my friend.

Of course, I will continue to think about phoenix. Grandmajean look at the thread entitled 'What a surprise'.

Happy Birthday Grammaretto enjoy your day and the plans you’ve made ???.
ginny I’m local, will pm you.

Good morning from an overcast Black Country.

Yesterday, paid a visit to DS and family as they have just returned from 2 weeks in St. Ives. They all had a tan, despite the mixed weather.

I am out with u3a canal group today on a visit to Coventry on the train. So I need to get ready soon as we are meeting at 9.30

Best wishes for olddudders today *Ashcombe, and hoping a solution is found. Glad you will both be reunited soon.

Condolences to Susan & Dragonfly

Happy Birthday Grammaretto

Morning from S Lanarkshire, grey but calm.

Happy. Birthday Grammaretto, I hope you have a good day.

Condolences to Susan and families?, safe journey.

A quiet day I think after a lovely afternoon with my family in your town baubles. I even managed a post lunch snooze, it was so relaxing!

Sorry to hear your news dragonfly, losing a good friend is very hard.

Wishing everyone a the best day possible.??

Ah! thanks Kitty I haven’t seen anything from * Phoenix*

Good morning from sunny Colchester. There's a breeze and it's not forecast to be too warm.
Washing is blowing on the line.
DH is off for a couple of days. He's walking with a couple of his friends. This means I can get on unhindered until lunchtime when DS gets out of bed. I'll get the kitchen floor mopped and go out to get some bits and pieces in the nearby shops.

Happy birthday Gramaretto ?

Sending love and hugs to all, especially Susan , Dragonfly and Phoenix x

Good morning from a sunny/cloudy Essex by the sea.

My condolences to Susan and a safe journey today, also to Dragonfly and thinking of Phoenix.

Happy birthday to Gramaretto.

I'm off to get my haircut shortly, then ironing and cleaning later.

Have the best Monday you can everyone xxx

Good Morning Mick and Morningsters. There's a very watery sun in the sky mid Cornwall.

Such a sad weekend on GN. For Susan ? and Dragonfly?.
Special thoughts for Phoenix ?
Might overlap with someone on this Grandmajean but Well, what a surprise thread helped me.
?Isolation over Scentia and I'm sure that cough will disappear soon.
I've kept thinking about Rufus too Jaxjacky.
Glad you have that date Ashcombe.
Happy Birthday Grammaretto?
Hope the sizzling south is a little cooler today Grandmafrench.

Busy day for me and my measuring tape. Confirmation at 7:00am that the rest of our slabs are on their way. Arriving any moment. Sent a text to DS yesterday as I've not heard from him for just over a month. Text back from the hospital. He was there with DGD who was having an xray on her arm. I hope for a call today to know a little more.

I hope Panache is getting out with her friends and starting to relax.

Hugs for all

Good Morning to you all from an overcast, very warm & extremely dry Cambs.,

Thinking of Susan & dragonfly.

Continuing anxious thoughts for Phoenix.

Warm Birthday Wishes for you Grammaretto.

for you all.