Good Morning Friday 1st October 2021

Good afternoon, again, Mick, Annie and Marydoll, if she pops in these days.

I'm glad you are getting rid of your pigeons*Maw*. We had ours evicted a week or so ago, and for several days they kept perching on the roof looking for a way back in, but have given up now. As you say they are the messiest of creatures, with their droppings, twigs and egg shells.
Harrigran I hope you are managing to get some support , and also GrandMattie, you have certainly had a run of bad luck. Nice that you have a local plumber to sort you out quickly.
Our TV unit was delivered yesterday, and unfortunately there was a bit of damage to the inside of the shelf compartment. The company does not take phone calls, and it was a while before we found a web address and had a "Live Chat" with someone. After a bit of argy bargy, we have agreed a discount, and await return of funds to the bank. Nothing simple is there?

I have to take DH to town soon for his volunteering, and I shall mooch around a few shops, then think of what to eat tonight.
Have a good day one and all.

Meant to say hope the Imp soon recovers fro his nasty head bump GrannyGravy and welcome back to Blighty Ash.

Good morning Mick and all from a cold and blustery Anglesey.
Good advice Farview from GrannySomerset, who is amazing, soldiering on. You can only do your best and we all often wish we were the person we want to be but fall short. We’re only human after all.
I do hope that massage does you a power of good grandMattie, what a lovely thoughtful daughter you have.
Oh Harrigran what can I say, you’re travelling a sad and difficult path, I’m glad your daughter is going to be with you for support and comfort.
Gelisajams, go and get checked out right away.
Birthday wishes to all the relatives and friends and to Mrs May if she’s reading.
Hope there’s a random pink flamingo for everyone no matter how fleeting, just take a moment to smile when it arrives.
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It's our last day of our week in Berwick we have had good week train rides to Dudee and Edinburgh ,we have been lucky with weather only seen short bits of rain all this out and about caught us up this morning not up until 10am lots to sort so better move .?to all having a hard time .

Good Morning all from bright and breezy Harrogate
What a lovely gift GrandMattie ease your stresses away - Enjoy!
I meant to say, on Wednesday we had a brief shop at Morrisons, and the petrol court was deserted! Decided to put some juice in the car, expecting to be turned away, but everything was OK!! Nice surprise!
We have to go into town today to get a Birthday pressie for SIL. Have decided to get him a sweater from M&S then he can change it for what he wants!
Good to hear you made a safe crossing Ashcombe Hope it wont be too long before you are re-united again.
GrandMattie and Harrigran hope you both enjoy the support you will get from your daughters.
Have the best day possible, folks!

Gelisajams I’d be notifying my Dr speedy quick. If it is Lyme disease, you could be ‘bothering’ them more if it’s undiagnosed.

Good morning all from the Black country nice and sunny at moment.
Haven't read through yet slept in, awake in the night with sciatica took a long time to get back to sleep.
Ash I see you are back in the country safe journey rest of way home.
grandMattie enjoy the massage.
Welcome any newbies, best wishes for anyone celebrating and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your day and may you all find some ?.

farview, you have my sympathy as I start every day with the best of intentions and finish every day feeling guilty about my impatience and lack of kindness. It’s hard to know the person you would like to be and not come close.

Not raining at present but it soon will be. Next door have roofers at work but I don’t think they will be up there for long if the forecast is to be believed. Am awaiting a delivery and then need to do a Tesco run, but nothing else in the diary. Need to book us flu jabs but think I will need to go in person to make the booking as the automated system won’t let me book us in together. Information on boosters not yet available from the surgery and again I need to book us in together. Nothing in life feels simple, though not in the same league as Grandmattie. Glad to know that Ash is safely back on dry land and hoping Susan feels better soon.

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where we are having lots of blustery showers. I’ve been feeling below par since returning from the New Forest. I’m slightly worried I’ve picked up Lyme disease. There’s a strange red circle on my foot. It’s only about a centimetre across and doesn’t hurt or itch. I don’t want to bother the doctor with something so trivial but it’s starting to bother me a bit.
In an attempt to shake myself up I’ve booked an aqua class for later. Hopefully that will reinvigorate me. Kill or cure!
My granddaughter is still still struggling with her arm after her abscess surgery. She’s away now at uni and her new nurse who changes the dressing every couple of days is concerned her wound is infected. Poor girl. Hopefully someone can sort her properly.
Glad you’re back safely Ash Are you compete recovered from your virus?
gM enjoy your pampering session it will do you the world of good.
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Take care everyone and stay safe ?

Good Morning Mick and everyone from breezy Carlisle where we have had some really heavy and prolonged showers this morning. Blue skies at the moment but it's unlikely to be a gardening day.
I will be giving the fridge a clean and clear out before a Tesco delivery this afternoon then it's back to the bedside table I have been putting together which is proving a little trickier than I thought it would be.
Ashcombe, you reminded me of some unpleasant crossings to and from Ouistreham in the past, including one where I spent most of the night clinging to the rail of the upper bunk for fear of being thrown out! We switched to the Santander crossing later but the Bay of Biscay is never kind especially in the autumn.
Thinking of all who are struggling and wishing you better days.

Good morning Michael and all GNs. A grey, cool start in South Yorkshire but the sun is trying to break through now. Apart from the neck band, I have finally finished the sweater I was knitting. Not a moment too soon I think. Nothing much planned today. I had a lot of pain in my hips yesterday so I’m hoping for a better day today. We need to do a food shop later and I shall make some soup for the freezer.
Maw I hope this will see an end to your pigeon problems!??
Wishing you all a gentle day.

Good morning Mick, morning all from rainy South Lanarkshire.

I had very disturbing dreams last night, the resulting feelings of dread can take a while to shake off.

A shorter shift at the charity shop today as I’d agreed to do the school run for DD before I knew it would be open this week.

Thinking of those with worries and sadness to bear especially Mattie and Harri

Wishing everyone a peaceful Friday. ??

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Morning Mick, morning All. A grey and blustery start to our corner of Somerset

Nothing planned for us today other than Mr C has a phone appointment with his GP of choice. I’ll potter around, getting back to some sense of normality now.

What a day mattie, your plumber must have been a welcome sight. A difficult situation fairview, wishing you both well. Pleased you made it safely across stormy waters ash, good news about your daughters arrival harri

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

Good morning from a blustery Essex by the sea, Autumn has definitely arrived.
Dh has an opticians appointment this morning, his sight has deteriorated quite badly over the last few months.
I'm glad you are back in the UK safely Ash and I hope you have a better day GM, enjoy your massage.
Best wishes to everyone and have a pleasant Friday xx

Good morning everyone.
Back home after a lovely short break and the weather has certainly changed. I’m hoping I can still have a walk with DGS 2 in his pram whilst his Mummy attends an appointment .
We should have been having 5 yr old DGS for a sleepover tonight but a child in his class has tested positive for Covid so although he is fine DD feels it would be better to postpone to be on the safe side.
So a fairly quiet weekend to come but hopefully I’ll get some crafting done and get nearer to finishing a crochet blanket so I can start a Christmas one.
Thoughts and? to all who need them and a smile along the way.

Morning all
Off to a lodge at Mercia Marina this weekend with my SIL (who has just turned 70)and some friends. Everyone seems a bit tetchy with each other at the moment so not sure how it will pan out! Need to start getting ready, so hope you all have as good a day as you can. Take care x

Good morning all.
White Rabbits to everyone for the start of October?
Two youngest GC today after school. Requested lasagne prepared so only salad to make.
My very good wishes to all the Gransnetters with worries - especiallyGrandMattie and harrigran

Good morning from another damp day in Northampton.

We managed a short health walk yesterday evening, then 6 of us repaired to the pub for dinner and a drink. That was the last evening walk for this year; they start again next April. Of course the afternoon ones continue throughout the year.

Not much planned for today so I may have an outing to Sainsbury's/M&S Food this afternoon to break the day up. No cooking tonight as I have just got a home-made chicken curry out of the freezer, plus some stewing beef to thaw so I can leave a hotpot in the slow cooker while I am at rugby ? tomorrow.

Wishes to all for a pleasant day, especially harrigran and grandMattie.

Good morning from a very damp but brighter Black Country

Just back from Sainsburys petrol station, where there were only 2 other cars, but no Diesel and lots of nozzles were closed off. At least I have enough to last me a month now, as I was getting very low.

We had our garage roof re-done 2 weeks ago, as it had been leaking at the front for a while. After heavy rain yesterday, there is again damp patches at the front! So a call to the roofer methinks!

Sounds like 'one of those days' yesterday grandMattie which is something you certainly don't need at the moment.

Glad you are back on dry land safely Ashcombe my idea of a nightmare! Out of interest, what is a locator form? Is it do do with us being out of the EU now?

Tonight we are going out out! To a venue near us (where we met in 2012) where there is a Stereophonics tribute band.

So pleased you now have the support of your DD harrigran

Thank you brook it’s only when too many things like that pass my lips which they are at the moment! I have put on a lot of weight in the last few months and need a big push to rectify it.

Good morning all and it’s damp and chilly here in Essex.

My dog walking pal cancelled our walk today , so I shall make use of the time and shop for our family get together on Sunday.
We are meeting our friends for the usual Friday lunch in a country pub. I don’t think we’ll be sitting outside today, ?.

I went to my art group yesterday - first time since before Christmas last year. It was lovely to see all the regulars and had a good chat whilst we worked on our ‘masterpieces’ .

Ash take care on the last stage of your journey ?

GM I’m glad you got your problems sorted. Enjoy the massage. ?.

I’m trying to get my Dh to arrange a doctors appointment for various reasons. He won’t do it. I offered to go up to the surgery at 6.40 am to queue for an appointment as the phone system is hopeless , but he’s adament he won’t go. ?
Fairview keep trying!

Wishing you all a pleasant day.
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Nothing naughty about a toasted tea cake grandmadino I’d have done the same!
I’m pleased you enjoyed seeing the steam train too - a touch of nostalgia is really nice sometimes

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry just now but rain definitely on the way
Good that everything got sorted quickly yesterday grandMattie I hope you enjoy your well deserved relaxing massage, what a kind thought from your DD
Good that your DD is there with you now harrigran I hope that extra bit of support helps in some way
A busy day ahead, I’m helping DD2 with some housework this morning and then at the hairdressers this afternoon. Just a colour to cover up the grey roots and a trim.
Happy Birthday to your stepfather Urmston and to your daughter Susan hope they both have lovely days ???
Hope everyone finds a little something to enjoy today, take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning from grey, wet East Yorkshire.
I did walk to the railway station to see the steam train Tornado pass through early yesterday. It drew quite a few others too. It was a sight to behold and quite nostalgic. Silly really but it brought a tear to my eye. I didn’t take a photo but took a video.
Afterwards I walked into the village and had a coffee and a naughty toasted teacake.

No plans for today. I need to do a food shop
at some point and we have GS coming after school.
* Ash* welcome home.
Thinking of you both Grandmattie and harrigran and anyone else with troubles.
Take care all.