Good Morning Thursday 23rd September 2021

Good morning from E Kent. Not looked out except to see a beautiful moon in a clears sky.
We had a good day yesterday. With tears, I managed to see a nurse who took blood… no results until this afternoon… but, our dishwasher broke down a month ago, and stuff happened so we haven’t looked for a replacement until Tuesday. Delivery yesterday. DH called plumber who said he could remove and dispose of old one, plumb in new one and service the boiler on the same visit. When we called plumber, he said they had had a cancellation and could come yesterday, just after the delivery of new dishwasher!
A bit novella-ish, but only Marydoll can do those!
BT promised to look at non-working phone today. Hope they resolve it. It’s a real pain, as we don’t use mobiles - I’m too deaf to hear mine, DH has only recently got one and doesn’t want to learn to use it! Grrr ?
Hope today brings small joys to everyone (especially the new babies!). Carpe diem! ????????????

Oh, and the gout (?) seems to have settled by itself; it is a lot less painful.

Good morning, all, from a chilly Sarthe (8deg!) but a forecast of 23 later. ☀️

Hope you enjoy your coach trip this weekend, Mick. A change of scene always lifts us.

Yesterday, I was pleased to be driven by DH, olddudders, for the first time in a month when I enjoyed viewing the scenery. He drove well, but was tired on arrival at home so the routine afternoon nap was welcome.

The photo shows one of our Lidl purchases which made us think of all you gramingo folk, especially grandMattie, whom I hope received relief from the gout yesterday.

Thank you for all the kind supportive messages yesterday regarding DH's improving state of health. Wishing you all a happy day. ?☀️???

Good morning from Leamington where it is meant to be another lovely day.
Half an hour and the three girls will be up and the chivvying begins to get them all out the door by 8.30.
Once they are all at school I am going shopping in Leamington before collecting them, dinner and bed. I shall need a long rest after this.
They are all good girls and very good at doing what I ask.
Enjoy Thursday everyone xx

Good morning everyone from a chilly Oxfordshire, let’s hope it warms up as it did yesterday, I’m on new pills so another wobbly start to the day, let’s hope they sort themselves out soon.
Hope everyone has a good day and love and hugs to those with worries and illness.

Good morning everyone from a clear-skied Northampton; a fine day is forecast.

A Sainsbury's delivery this morning, then I hope to bus down to a near-by retail park to return some wrong-size clothes, and have a little browse.

Then this afternoon I shall cut the back grass using the new lawn-mower which arrived yesterday. I think I have mastered the instructions, and have charged the batteries, so, all set to go.......

A health walk this evening followed by dinner at the pub.

The gas man did a great job yesterday servicing the gas fire and boiler; he also ordered a new radiator for one which had been leaking and fixed a date to come and fit it. He also told me that my carbon monoxide alarm was out of date, so I have ordered two, for the sitting room and the utility room. Also while I was at it ordered a home fire extinguisher and fire blanket - just in case.....

Wishes to all for a good day.

Good morning from a very windy NE, it has been a noisy night.
Morrisons delivery this morning and DH has an appointment at the hospital to have his blood checked. The oncologist said he would not be having chemotherapy this week and there is a possibility that he may need a transfusion.
Bedroom and bathroom cleaning today while DH is out.
Look after yourselves.

Morning Mick and all

It’s good to have something to look forward to Mick.

Sar53 enjoy your time with your GD’s and I hope you have a successful shopping trip ?

No closer to getting a starting date for the remedial work on the house, one detail yet to be decided.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Morning Mick, morning All from a cloudy corner of Somerset. Rain forecast mid morning.

Carpenters worked hard yesterday, relieved and pleased to report we like the doors. It had been so long since the order was placed neither of us could accurately recall them. . Wound needed some steristrips to support one small part, otherwise all as it should be, back next week for another check.

Doors will be finished today then we can deal with the dust. I’m steady enough for some dusting, the Butler will turn Cleaner and deal with the rest. Yes, I do know how lucky I am.

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

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. It’s dry and greyish with a big splash of orange. I think it will be a sunny day again.

I’m going to a coffee meet up later. Before that I’ll stick my head in the laundry basket and see if there is enough to make a load. Walk the dog and give him his breakfast.

It’s good to hear of better days for some of you ??

Good morning Mick and all from a clear S Hants. Where is your coach trip to Mick?.
Good news on the dishwasher grandMattie let’s hope the phone follows suit.
And more good news on oldudders. I like a good news ‘morning’. Hopefully some for you too Harrigran.
I have drivers for lifts to sort from yesterday’s voluntary work, too few drivers, lots of clients wanting lifts and I have two drives to do myself today. I’ve also got an itchy eye, fortunately a box of sterile wipes was found last night.
Have a pleasant day all ???

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Good morning all from sunny Anglesey.
This little chap keeps knocking at our door, if he’s not careful there’ll be a line of breadcrumbs leading him straight to the oven.
Enjoy your day everyone

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s grey windy and cool, hopefully not as wet as yesterday though.

I’m off to try a new class at the gym and then a bit of shopping in town, I need to look for ideas for DGS 8th birthday coming up soon so I’m going to browse the books in Waterstones first as he enjoys reading.

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

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire where it is wet and breezy.

Mick it’s great to be able to make plans for days out again.
Pleased to hear that your gout pain has lessened Mattie.
It has been a long haul for your DH Ash, glad to hear he is improving. Thinking of you and your DH Harrigran.

We have a day off childminding as DS & co are away on holiday. Little pooch is off to doggy day care as usual though so we have booked slots at the Huntarian Museum and Art Gallery. There’s a Joan Eardley exhibition which I’m looking forward to.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Another warm dry day here.
I was pottering in the garden yesterday and noticed new growth on plants that should've been at the end of their life. They think Summer has returned. Trimmed and watered rather than binned.
Usual Thursday of housework with a family chat and online quiz this evening.
Love to all ?x

Good morning all.
Getting darker by the minute here in Chester !
Top up trip to Waitrose this morning. Chatty phone call from old school friend expected later in the day so we can put the world to rights !
Have the best day possible everyone. Don't expect many of us will answer the door to a pheasant Laura order

I did not type Chester and I did type LauraNorder

Good morning. It’s looking promising for another pleasant day weather wise here in N. Bucks.
This morning we are walking down town, coffee and sort out our flu jabs at the chemist.
I have my knitting and sewing club this afternoon. It used to be in the evening but with longer, colder nights ( and the fact we are all getting older) it was decided to change and see how it goes.
Good to hear that some of you are improving health wise and thoughts to those who are still struggling.
Hope you all find a smile today.

Good morning Mick and All.

A beautiful day here in South Bucks.

So pleased that Olddudders is back behind the wheel. Your presence Ashcombe must have lifted his spirits.

I do so miss posts by Marydoll please come back to us ?

Good morning from Shropshire.Another bright start today, we have been so lucky with the weather the last couple of weeks.

Today is a Henry day.We have started taking him to a toddler group on a Thursday.Lots of the mums we met when DGD was there now have younger children Henry’s age.So far he is loving it??

Good to hear olddudders is driving again Ash.A good sign he is on the road to recovery.

Harri?and mattie??

Have a good day all.

A quick good morning from the New Forest. I’ll catch up later. We off to the Isle of Wight and have a cottage to clean and a ferry to catch. Stay safe everyone and stay safe ?

Good morning Mick and all who follow.
Haven't read through yet later out of bed today.
Lovely time at mother and toddler yesterday it was so good to see the toddlers interacting they've missed out so much, such a difference to be seen as well some were just babies last time I saw them now they're walking and talking.
Think we will go for a walk again today, cardio nurse did tell DH to loose a bit weight before winter sets in. He had put some on at last appt it was pointed out you usually loose it in the summer not put it on.
Anyway enjoy your day, best wishes to anyone celebrating virtual hugs were needed and may you all find some ?.

Good morning from a cloudy Black Country, where more sun is forecast.

I was taken to a lovely pub by the river Severn yesterday, near Ombersley for lunch I had steak and all the trimmings. My friend had Trout. We were both too full for dessert! My friends birthday is November, and I need to find somewhere new we have both never been to before.

Over to Mums today, for a walk. Then to DD's to let dog out, then lunch, then pick of DGD4 at 4pm from after school club.

Wishing you all a good day, with special thoughts to our missing posters, especially our Marydoll

Good morning and it’s another corker here at the seaside. ?

Yesterday was beautiful with wall to wall sunshine and we enjoyed our long walk in the autumn beauty.
Both tired for the rest of the day, so I started a new book for one if my book clubs.
This evening I have the meeting for the other one. I didn’t enjoy The Testtaments , so will be interested to see what the others thought.
It’s our first meeting at the caravan site just along the beach from us. The owners said we are welcome to meet there. They have a wood fired pizza oven, so we may partake and have a glass of something which will make for a merry discussion. ??.
I will walk there but it will be dark by the time we finish and I don’t fancy walking along the beach on my own, so Dh will come to meet me with little pooch and a torch.

Sar - enjoy your time with your girls. How was the train journey? You did the right thing as the M25 had protesters stopping traffic AGAIN!

I wonder where Scentia is?

We plan to go to a nursery today to stock up on winter plants for the pots , for here and at home. Hope we have room in the car.?. It’s such a lovely nursery near here with very healthy plants and not expensive so we tend to buy everything while we are up here.

Glad your day went well GM . One step /day at a time. ?

Ramblings over - wishing you all a GOOD day. ????❤️