Good Morning Friday 20th August 2021

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a cloudy South Yorkshire. No idea what the weather is going to be doing today, but we are not going very far. Yesterday we did a walk we haven’t done for a long while and I had forgotten how long and steep the inclines are, but the heather was out and it was all very pretty. There were wild bilberries too - haven’t tasted them for years. A tasty meal in a nearby pub rounded the trip off nicely.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good to see Urms back!

Good morning Mick, morning all from cloudy South Lanarkshire.

Yesterday after GD’s gymnastics class we had ice creams while sitting on deck chairs on the front, picture of the view.

Disappointing for you Oops, I hope your GD has a mild dose.

gM good news about Iris but you must be worried about your DS, I hope he is more comfortable very soon.

That sounds miserable Ash, sorry to hear you’re unwell.

Delighted for you Marydoll.
How nice to see you back Urms.
Norsat ouch!
Your to do list is making me dizzy Gelisjams
Safe trip home brook.

I’m back to my charity shop today after it has been closed for a fortnight, looking forward to it.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.

Where are you Grandmafrench ? You are missed.
GrandMattie I do hope you get better news of your son today. I have a fantastic son too and you never stop worrying even when they are grown up.
Take it easyAshcombe
Need to come back later to read more.

Good morning. Once again N. Bucks is looking dull and the air is chilly.
Yesterday started the same but by lunch time it was very pleasant and I enjoy a rather elongated lunch with a friend.
Probably a quiet day today. A bit of baking and some craft work. Dd2 will be here for dinner the evening and will walk Lord Jasper.
Such a mix of good and sad news from posters today. Thinking of you all and wishing everyone a smile in their day.

Good morning from a grey NE.
Had a lovely surprise bouquet yesterday, it was from my sister's SD, so thoughtful. They are off on holiday today to the Lakes, she has four boys who will be doing lots of outdoor activities.
My sister and BIL are staying nearby but in a cottage rather than a holiday park, apparently they are not allowed into the park so can't watch the GC.
DD is doing some shopping for me so she may visit today.
Take care, there is still a lot of infection around.

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

So sorry to hear your news about your son GrandMattie. My DS had pancreatitis caused by gall stones and I know how painful it is. I hope he gets a bed soon.

Good to see you back Urmston and hope you feel better soon Ashcombe.

It is my friends funeral today but I cannot be there as I would need to quarantine in Holland. I shall shed a tear at home.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Mick, Morningstars and urmston. ????

oopsadaisy Hope your GD gets over COVID quickly. My family too have all recovered with no after effects.

Very mixed news grandMattie. Iris ?. Hope your DS is well looked after and receives treatment soon.

We have the same worries in Cornwall about masks Marydoll. Newquay has one of the highest numbers of cases.

Grandmafrench has posted on scoops kitchen. Love her morning updates.

So you did an escape to the sun Urmston. Glad all’s well. We’ll plan a welcome home ‘do’ for you next Wednesday. ?

museMansion work has progressed rapidly over the past two days after such a terrible beginning of the week. Mya is not back to her normal bouncy self yet. ? Spent half the day asleep on the sofa inside yesterday . Two sedations in four days has taken away some of her energy. Hope she’s back to normal today. Still await news from DS about DGD’s x ray on her arm. Another text tonight I think.

?? Hope any worries disappear and have safe trips out and about if they are planned Morningstars.

Good Morning everyone.
Didn’t mean to cause concern : just trying to get my ducks in a row again after the week’s sadness.
Huge welcome back, dear Urms - we were a bit worried. Maybe you can give Pants a nudge?
Have a good weekend all, and special get well wishes to GM’s Son, and to Ash. Birthday wishes for a good old celebration with your family very soon, Oopsa x

Good morning all , as Ginny says, it is indeed cool here in N Bucks.
Everybody around me is still on holiday it seems, it felt odd walking Rosie yesterday at bedtime - so many empty houses. I think I’d make a good burglar as I find it all too easy to tell who’s away! Maybe that could be a new career?
Made a very nice Minted Courgette and Goats cheese soup yesterday (Jamie Oliver) which I might tweak a bit as I have friends coming to lunch in a couple of days and given the weather it is more likely to be soup and Frittata than salad! TBH it’s a bit boring at the moment- the end of summer feels neither like one thing or another, I am apathetic about the garden but it’s way too soon to hunker down inside with my knitting.
Any suggestions?
Wishing you a pleasant day - and hopefully some relief for GM ‘s son.

Good morning from an overcast Durham. Nice to see some posters with better news today.
After my ‘bout’ of IBS earlier in the week, I hoped my SinL would just go home - she’d seen both my DDs and DGSs which was supposed to be the point of her visit, but she’s still here and going back to Cheshire on Sunday - I just can’t be bothered with much so DD1 has fed her 2x this week!
Need to stop moaning, I know.
Best wishes to all for a decent weekend.

Good morning folks from the Scottish Borders, Looks a nice day to come.
I shall visit DMiL today and we may go for a drive around some of her childhood haunts. We didn't manage yesterday.
I was so sorry to read about Mattie's DS and will pray he makes a full recovery. Good news about Iris though.
Sorry Ash that you are under the weather.
Take care Nortsat
Happy birthday Oopsadaisy for tomorrow. I am still celebrating mine with some "girls" coming to share my birthday wine tonight.
Great to see Urmston again. Pics please!

Muse is Mya your dog ? I seem to have missed something . I love reading about people's pets and hate to hear they are ill.

MawBe that soup sounds delicious - will look it up.

Morning Mick and all

Still busy and a full house here, will catch up later

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning,

It's a rather dull and still morning here today. There was a lot of heavy rain through the night so everything looks rather soggy at the moment.
A quiet day ahead, I think.

Take care, everyone ?

Good morning from a grey skied Colchester. Yesterday started like this and ended up being a warm, dry day.
Laundry and ironing is today's task. Resting up as we have a busy weekend and granny duties next week.

Hõla Urmston . Sending hugs for birthdays, worries, illness and disappointments....not easy to name everyone but thinking of you all (Soops kitchen uses TOYA!) x

Good morning from Shropshire where the sun is shining.

Great news about Iris?but sorry to hear your son is so unwell mattie.Also Ash and Oopsa’s DGD?

So lovely to see Urms back???

Childcare again today.M has been here since Wednesday but H is delivered each day!We tried an overnight with him a couple of weeks ago but will leave it a while before we try again?

Wishing all a good day and hoping all unwell are feeling better soon and all worried about loved ones have better news??

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Hope Mya is feeling better today muse.x??

Morning from Pitlochry where I’m having a few days away with good friends. Good walk yesterday and another longer one planned for today although hoping to stay more on the flat as the climb yesterday nearly did for us!

Very happy to see urms return, I have missed her cheery updates and train reports! Glad it was a silent retreat to Malaga which caused it and normal service soon to be resumed.

Very glad too for you Marydoll, nothing so painful as family fractures, good luck with the path forward and joy with Dollie,

Good wishes too to all poorly, Ash you are due a break! Hope you are well recovered for next week.
Also hope your son gets a bed and treatment pdq grandMattie

I am posting a copy of picture painted by the government war artist when my daughter was serving in Afghanistan, her second tour of duty and she was Commander in charge of the intensive care unit in Camp Bastion.
She has never talked about her experiences but I texted her a couple of days ago just to try to acknowledge that she must be facing difficult memories and got the message,
‘We did what our country asked us to do, heartbroken’
I thought it was worth sharing,

Good wishes to everyone ??

Good morning from a grey Northampton, but the sun is trying, and it is gradually getting brighter. Have just put the towels in the washing machine, so they should dry nicely today. Nothing else planned except carry on with my book club read which I started yesterday and try to finish it before our meeting on Wednesday.

Weather update- the sun has just come out and blue skies abound!

Had a good health walk yesterday evening, and afterwards tried a different pub for dinner as our usual one was fully booked. We both had steak and were really surprised when we got the bill as it seems Thursday was Steak night with a good £4 discount off each steak!

Glad to see Urmston back. Hoping for good news soon from GNs who have worries.

Good morning everyone from a foggy start to the day here on the east coast of Fife says himself who’s up and ready. He’s a little tetchy this morning i think possibly due to the excitement of travelling to Aberdeenshire for 3 days and getting all ready for a wonderful long weekend.

Where’s my lovely carer I’m needing support to shower and to get my hair washed can’t wait it’s such an exciting day today we’ve even planned a lunch on the way with a couple of friends we’ve not seen in goodness knows how long , oops there she is must go now.

Have a super duper day all ye who listen to my ramblings ?

Good morning from a cool Scottish Borders. I am sorry so many have health worries either about themselves or within the family.
Washing on and a cupboard under the stairs blitz planned. Maybe after elevenses..
For years I worked shifts but now as I am not working I get that Friday feeling others had. Any Questions is something I look forward to. Trip to Kelso planned for tomorrow. Take care.

Good morning all from a bright Essex by the sea. The sun is trying to come out and the sea is sparkling.

We are off to a chandlery along the coast this morning and hopefully will find somewhere nice for lunch.

Sorry to hear of all the worries and illness but good to see Urmston back in her beloved Malaga.

Have the best Friday you can everyone xxx