Good Morning Saturday 2nd October 2021

A very late hello Mick and all

It’s raining, windy and miserable weather wise in my little corner of S E Essex. We have pulled up the metaphorical drawbridge and I think it will stay up till Monday morning.

I shall now read the thread.

Keep safe and well folks ??‍♀️

Great work Hollysteers

Good morning from a wet and breezy Oxfordshire, still on Nursing duty but things are getting better, I actually slept most of last night, more to the point Miss Oops wasn’t ill in the night, she didn’t sleep but I did! Which is a partial result.
Anyway, apart from providing drinks, pills and sympathy I have a free day, ignoring the dust and ironing.
Sympathies to granmattie and Harrigran life can be so tough.
Hugs to all those who aren’t so good today.

Good morning Mick and all from a wet Lancashire coast.
Bigbertha1 masks were worn entering the theatre the other day, but removed once sat down, I’m going to our local theatre tonight.
Haven’t turned the heating on yet so it’s chilly, but holding out a bit.
Good meeting at art group yesterday then we had coffee at new trendy revamped warehouse style place, first time for me and will go again when in town as the loos are lovely.
DS birthday today and sent him a case of wine and popped one of my own small abstract paintings in an envelope for his card with his name painted on the front. This arty business has its practical money saving side!
Thinking of harrigran and grandMattie

Good Morning all from dismal and promising to be wet Harrogate.
Yesterday accompanied DH when he went for his flu jab, I asked if I could have one and so I had iut - must cancel the one from Boots in four weeks!!! That was supposed to be a quicker one to get, all I want now is my Covid booster, DH has had his.
GrandMattie so glad you have felt the benefit from your massage. Happy Birthday to Iris. how is she doing?
Harrigran I do feel your frustration. It's a pity you can't get more respect from those who should know!!
I still wear masks, I hate them, I'm sure I could get an exemption, but I prefer to stay safe.
I should have gone to a funeral yesterday, but the deceased had been very popular so I was afraid it would have been too crowded for safety.
Might just spend most of the day in front of the telly
Keep well and stay safe folks

Good morning Mick, Annie, Marydoll and all, from a wet bit if Berks. It started off dry and I was hoping it would stay that way until after lunch. I have to go and pick up my new specs then, and don't fancy getting soaked.
GrandMattie, glad to hear that the massage relaxed you, and hope the feeling lasts a bit longer.
???Happy Birthday to Iris ???
Harrigran, your surgery sounds a nightmare, with nobody joining up the dots, as it were. But, I did love your description if the prescription man. Luckily ours is very smiley.
Have a good day one and all.

Good morning everyone,

It’s a rather grey but dry morning but it’s looking darker by the minute and the forecast is for heavy rain this afternoon. Typical, as we’re booked for afternoon tea later, but as we will be inside it doesn’t really matter, I suppose.

I must admit, I’m still a mask wearer in enclosed spaces and when entering restaurants, but I’ve noticed a lot more people not bothering inside the supermarket, including some of the staff. It’s very easy to forget to put it on though.

I hope that you all have the best day possible. Take care.

Good morning everyone ? especially those looking after loved ones and those reluctant to post ?

The rain is tipping down so no excuse for me not finishing my crochet , I have done blankets for all my grandchildren so one dear child said the pets needed them two ! So I’m doing crochet rugs for both dogs and daren’t post one before the other ! I’m doing them the same so as not to accused of favouritism, but it does get boring I set a trend by sending a practice piece to the cat !

Son in law bought me fish and chips from the Van yesterday evening , delicious ! We only have it when my DD is out ! Of course the lingering smell usually gives the game away , but she’s not home till tomorrow ?

Good morning Mick and everyone from bright and breezy Carlisle. It was raining earlier when I got up and we are no doubt due a few showers.
I'm thinking of potting up and planting some of my big bag of spring bulbs, time is flying by so fast I can't keep up with it!
Other than that, nothing serious planned, I shall probably catch up with some reading, having abandoned thoughts of going out to the garden centre/having a coffee out as I think it best to conserve my petrol. I've been told it's no problem getting it round here but still....
Hoping all those with tough times find them eased.

Good morning all from a damp S Hants, heavy rain expected later. Happy Birthday to Iris ? ??.
No real plans today, we’ll play hunt some diesel for MrJ, Saturday is paper day and lazy fish fingers for dinner.
My thoughts are with you harrigran and grandMattie* ?.

Morning Mick, morning All. Very windy and beginning to rain in our corner of Somerset.

Family meal later to celebrate a birthday, looking,forward to seeing everyone if not the trip along two motorways in the forecast wind and heavy rain. We plan to go early so I can stretch out before sitting at a table for a couple of hours. Wish the restaurant of choice was closer but how could we miss it?

Pleased the massage helped mattie. Thinking of you, harri and all finding life and uphill struggle at the moment. We still wear our masks bertha unless sitting down with food or drink. Seem to be in the minority though.

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

Take care everyone.

Good morning from a very wet Torbay and likely to remain so!

Luckily, it was sunny as I unpacked the car yesterday after I arrived home from Portsmouth.. The weather was fine for my trip but the traffic wasn’t! A few miles of zooming along followed by queuing but the radio relieved the boredom. Thank you for the many kind wishes received from you lovely folk before I set off. The labyrinthitis from the beginning of my visit to France has cleared up, thanks, Gelisajams. Hope your bite soon heals.

At our amateur theatre, our volunteer Front of House staff wear masks as do some patrons, BigBertha1, so I would wear one if you feel more comfortable, at least when moving around. In France, mask wearing is much more in evidence in public places than in the UK, which is reflected in the decreasing number of cases generally.

grandMattie: you must be a great source of strength to your family and friends.. I’m glad you enjoyed your massage and hope Iris has a good birthday. Do take care of yourself through these tough days.

Glad to hear you are on the mend, Susan56. Like many folk here, you have a busy life, so do take care of yourself.

Oh, harrigran! Your experience with the pharmacy must be very frustrating and unforgivable in the circumstances so it’s no surprise you lost your cool. I giggled at your description of the delivery chap! ? I do hope your car key is soon found. My dear late mother always said that things turn up in the last place you look. Who knew?!

What a nuisance regarding your case, Grammaretto but a happy outcome! ? A stunning photo - hope it’s better weather next time you visit.

Luckily, I’ve secured a late booking for a flu vaccination, being offered today at a large centre where the Covid ones were done, so it should be well organised.

Have a good Saturday, everyone! ?????

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a grey, cold South Yorkshire. I had a really bad night; going to have to try and snatch a couple of hours today if I can. We have nothing much to do. I have some soup to finish making, and have to steel myself to tackle the neckband that will see my knitting finished. Anyone want to pop round and pick up some stitches for me??
Whatever you are doing today, have a good one.

Good morning everyone from a drizzly Scottish Borders. My thoughts are with harri and Grandmattie. Nothing really planned bar a few hours with the grandchildren so DD and SIL can go for lunch.
Went round a few shops yesterday. Noted some empty shelves.
I hope everyone has a good day.

Good morning all from a cloudy North Leicestershire.

Not much on today - a trip to the florist, a little flower arranging, brunch to cook and then the papers and Strictly.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Beautiful photograph Grammaretto

Good morning from Anglesey where it would be a lovely day if it wasn’t for the grey skies and heavy rain.
Very happy birthday ? to Iris ??
Gosh it’s Saturday already, where did that week go?
You made my mouth water monk, with your mention of a full English, mmm.
Have a good day all and keep on keeping on Harrigran, GrannySomerset, grandMattie and everyone with troubles ?

Good morning everyone from a very overcast ☁ Northampton. Heavy rain forecast this afternoon, so shall have to dress suitably to avoid getting soaked at rugby. Should be a good match as our international players are back after being rested. We are thInking of changing seats next year and go higher up in the stand and so more undercover and sheltered. But first this morning to make a hotpot in the slow cooker so I have a nice meal to come home to and no cooking.

Spent yesterday morning clearing out the shoe and coat cupboard in the hall; threw a few pairs of old shoes and a battered handbag out; then decided that my scarves smelt musty so all went in the washing machine. Was galvanised by the fact that the burglar alarm is being serviced soon, and it couldn't be found under a huge pile of coats.

A pleasant trip on the bus to local small retail park in the afternoon . Coffee in M&S, and a browse around the shops; picked up a few odds and ends. Was nice to be out in the sunshine.

BigBertha, I wear a mask on the bus and in the shops, but not in cafes or restaurants. Not sure about the theatre, think I would if not eating or drinking. I wore a mask to the cinema, but took it off once seated as it was a socially distanced screening and I had wine and popcorn and no-one else within about three metres. ( Mawbe, the Errol Flynn cinema does great socially distanced screenings). I wear one to rugby matches, but in the stadium not all the time as I often have a drink in hand.

Wishing all a pleasant Saturday.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. The heating has kicked on and there was condensation inside the bedroom window, so it must've been cold last night. Rain due later.
We need to walk to the shops for groceries as we're out of petrol and may start on preparation for decorating the kitchen. The whole house needs doing and bad weather is the perfect time to start.
I must hunt out my poppy mask as it's that time of year again. I still wear one in busy places.
Love to all ?x

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire. The weather veers between torrential rain and bright sunshine within each hour just now it seems.

Glad you found the massage relaxing gMattie, happy birthday to Iris.

You don’t need all these extra annoyances Harri, hope the key turns up.

We are childminding again this afternoon as DD is away for the weekend which clashes with other family events. Yesterday SiL had a golf competition and today he and eldest GD are going to watch their rugby team play. The same GD is in her school ski team which yesterday took part in a schools competition, apparently she did well, had a couple of really good runs and was happy with her performance. I was pleased for her as she’s dyslexic and sometimes struggles a bit with school work.

We will have fun with the other three this afternoon.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day today. ??

Good morning and it’s very still here in Essex. The calm before the storm, me thinks!

After the torrential start yesterday, we managed to sit out on the pub patio for our lunch with friends. The sun even came out for a while.

Today I’ll be cooking and baking as we have most of the family coming tomorrow. Only 10 of us for lunch - it’s usually 15. It will be all the usual favourites. I said to dh ‘shall I do something different?’ He said ‘no , stick to what they like’ . ?.

Iris - have a very happy birthday. ?

Urms - enjoy the birthday celebrations with the grandpas. ?

Harrigran - I loved your description of the prescription delivery man. Made me smile.
Hope your day is calm. ?

I’m looking forward to Wednesday GG and Sar. ?.

Keep dry and warm everyone, and enjoy the weekend . ????

Good Morning everyone from the Scottish Borders. Chilly but dry and still.
Open studious/arts trail again today - the final weekend. I enjoy chatting to people and selling things but I'll also be glad when it's over.
I had a lovely time away at DD's seeing the bairns despite the rain. Schiehallion should have looked like the picture but was invisible behind cloud.

I stupidly left my case on the first train when I changed trains at Perth on the home stretch so had to go to Glasgow and back to retrieve it. the bag wasn't allowed to travel by itself I was given a free ticket and lost property phoned me back! There are some kind people in the world.

The trains were busy and everyone wore masks.

grandMattie and Harrigran

Good morning everyone from South Manchester. It’s light now. Damp but mostly dry but rain forecast for later. When it is not?

The Boy Wonder was picked at trials for his school cross country team and there’s an inter-school top juniors competition starting at noon. He’s really looking forward to doing one! Brr.

Later the 7 of us have a table reservation at the wine bar downstairs to enjoy drinks (and cake for the children) to celebrate their grandpa’s and great-grandpa’s birthday yesterday. Afterwards the little family will go to their home for ‘film night’ and we 3 will come up here to eat. I will make my SOAP dish this morning so it will only need heating up at 6pm when we get in. Easio.
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I only wear a mask if I’m required to do so nowadays BigBertha which means not once in the week we’ve been home & we’ve been in wine bars, a restaurant, supermarkets, Boots & M&S!

Good morning from a dry and cool NE.
Woken up by two delivery wagons in the street, one of them was a massive builder's merchants lorry, backwards and forwards they went trying to manoeuvre round each other. Who accepts delivery slots of 6.45am ?
Consultant had requested a GP visit DH to assess his condition, yesterday afternoon a nurse practitioner arrived, I would like to know where our doctors are hiding.
Our car is sitting on the drive but the key has gone missing, I have tried everywhere I can think of with no success. The last person who drove the car was my BIL but he says he gave the key to DH.
Had to ring the pharmacy again about drugs not delivered, didn't know they were supposed to, it is only three days since we had the discussion and she promised to ensure they would be delivered. I am ashamed to say I lost my cool and asked her what part of terminally ill and bedbound did she not understand. The man who delivered the drugs is a real charmer, a cross between a slapped backside and a bulldog chewing a wasp ?
Must get on, a lot to do before the nurse visits.
Enjoy your weekend.