Good Morning Wednesday 13th October 2021

Good Morning all, trying to scrape in before 12 noon !
SIL has a scratchy cough for a few days so went for a PCR this morning ! His lateral flow test was negative but he wanted to be sure
My Son is visiting from England so I think he has to do a test too , he is driving , maybe the boat is different ? He goes back tomorrow so PCR , test for him too

Good morning from a grey but looking promising Scottish Borders. Admin keeping me busy plus the usual household chores. I have a Waitrose delivery coming. Mostly boxes of chocolates and dog food. Made soup and dough rising. Best wishes to all.

More positive start to the day - heating engineer coming late morning and a long awaited delivery of supplies for DH has finally arrived and should make my life that little bit easier. Just hope the boiler can be fixed now and not need to wait for parts. And a friend is coming for a cup of tea this afternoon, so that’s all good.

Great news about Dollie, Marydoll; sounds like a big step forward. Thinking of harrigan and hoping she has a good day, and that all those less than happy today find the odd flamingo.

Good morning all - off for my booster in a few minutes.
I was very relieved that despite a positive LFT on Monday, eldest grandson’s PCR came back negative yesterday . I was looking after him and his brother and sister (and daft dog) over the weekend in Birmingham and there was lots of hugging going on!
My own LFT when I heard on Monday was negative but if he had subsequently tested positive I would have had to cancel my booster.
Yesterday’s Zoom Arts Society Special Interest Day went well I managed not to press the ejector button or pull the plug on anybody (but it was stressful!)
So that’s another “feel the fear and do it anyway” out of the way. Phew!
Wishing you all a pleasant day

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where is mild and damp. I’ve not long been awake! I slept for 12 hours pretty much - making up for the night before I expect.

No real plans here today until after school pick up & taking the grandchildren to their swimming lessons. L’il Miss had her first last week and was a natural - no arm bands after the first 10 minutes of assessment! I think her 3 week Spanish holiday jumping into the pool every day with the Boy Wonder has given her great confidence.

Right, time for my second cuppa. Does Himself know? ?

Good morning Mick and everyone from grey damp Carlisle.
Yesterday I had a piece of furniture delivered at 8.30pm, they'd only been gone 10 minutes when guys arrived and started tearing up our temporary road to put a proper one in. My men were lucky, spared from having to carry it down the road on foot. But thank goodness we will soon be able to stop dodging raised manhole and drain covers.
My garage is stuffed with cardboard and packing materials so I think I will have to organise a trip to the recycling centre soon though they won't be recycling the hated expanded polystyrene. Time it was banned and an alternative found.
Lots of things waiting to be got on with here so I shall resist the temptation to find another book to read until this evening. Once I get into one, I find every excuse to pick it up whatever the time of day.
I find it a bit worrying to read of people being poorly with covid even after 2 or 3 jabs. I have decided to risk visiting DS1 and family for Christmas and DS2 from Australia will be visiting too. The choice seems to be risk being ill or be a hermit for the indefinite future. I haven't seen any of them for 2 years, or more in the case of DS2. I shall go but I shall worry!
Wishing you all the best possible day and good nights of sleep!

Good morning Mick and all his followers. We thoroughly enjoyed James Bond yesterday in an audience of 17! Certainly well distanced but no one else wore a mask.
Suffolk is grey and still this morning.
Today I shall hopefully finish the hanging gardens (three flowerbeds up a bank). There is a large day lily which is coming out and taking a smaller one out yesterday nearly finished me off. Then lots of daffs to plant.
Tonight it is WI, so an early dinner for us.
I can’t believe Wolfie is 3 (or 6!). What a little character.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Good morning all,

Cloudy with bright intervals here today.

A sewing morning in store for me today, I’ve got some work trousers to shorten for DH, a lovely bright orange, I’ll need my sunglasses on! ?

Enjoy the film Mick.

Take care everyone.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from a very dull and rainy Black Country.

Opticians visit meant a new prescription, so a hit to the purse! Then flu jab in the afternoon, means a slight sore arm this morning.

SIL birthday today, he is 48! Five years older than DD. I will be looking after the girls Saturday evening whilst they go out for a meal. Cannot really call it babysitting now as they are 13 and 10.

A lovely day in store for you Marydoll

Wishing you all a lovely day

Morning from S Lanarkshire, all seems calm outside. Quite a busy day planned, heading to Dunelm Mill this morning with a friend who will help me choose a throw and cushions to complete my garden room, (I take forever to make decisions!)

Then exercise class and coffee followed by second last, (I hope)
visit to the dentist.

The walk along the beach from Seahouses to Bamburgh is one of my favourite things baubles, I would love a holiday in that area again.

Wishing everyone a good day, some flashes of happiness would be a bonus ???

Good morning everyone from a very dull and overcast ☁ Northampton. Was planning on washing the bedding today but may leave it. Instead I will make the Christmas cakes, as the fruit has been soaking in brandy overnight.

Enjoy the film Mick, it's excellent, and all the better for seeing on the big screen.

Remember making the long journey up to the RNCM, hollysteers, when DD was playing in the national finals of a wind band competition; my goodness, she was still at school then, so must be 20 years ago!

And I think I must look at Gudrun too.....

Take care and stay safe everyone.

Morning all from Cheshire.
Slept late this morning but nothing I really have to do urgently anyway.
Know what you mean, Ginny I do the worrying thing too ! So pointless but you can't help yourself.
Have a peaceful day everyone.

Morning Mick and All.

Have a lovely day with your Dollie what fun you will have Marydoll. I’m seeing my 3 boys on Sunday in age 47, 10 and 8. ???

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

Today little pooch will go to the groomers and this afternoon I need to pick up new glasses.

I have friends with Covid who have been triple, jabbed. . One is very poorly and ended up in hospital but was sent home as they said he’d be better off there. They’ve had it for three weeks now. It quite worrying!

Kitty - we had the same trouble with our second tv last night. Couldn’t get through to Sky but DS1 came round and sorted it (eventually) . Re booted the main tv and that seemed to sort out the second one. ?.

My Virginia creeper is looking glorious - it’s a shame the leaves don’t stay on for longer.

Enjoy the Bond film , Mick. Take a comfy cushion - it’s a long-un!

Wishing you all a gentle day. ?

Good morningMick and all from a relatively mild Glasgow, its 55°F here.

Mick, Enjoy the film!
Baubles, it's great to hear that you are having a lovely time with your family and your daughter has been staying, Grammaretto.
Ashcombe, DH and I were just saying the other day, that we would love to go to the theatre and out for a meal, once everything settles down and its safer for me to do so. I have just found out that I may have to have a third vaccination, rather than a booster. The left hand doesn't seem to know what the right is doing. It seems that there is some mysterious code on my medical records! I'm not sure whether that's good news or not!

My heart is bursting with joy this morning, Dollie is coming for the morning. Papa has been up since the crack of dawn, he can't wait to see his wee pal.
This is only the second time we have looked after her, since my son estranged himself from all of us, eighteen months ago. However, recently he has seemed more like his old self, but I'm still very wary. Surprisingly it was DIL, who asked, as its mid term and she has to work today. That's a big step forward.

Even more surprisingly, my son suggested that MrMDoll comes to the school one day to see the pick up arrangements ( It's still very strict here). We never expected that invitation, that's for sure.
I have no idea what has prompted this rapprochement, (I suspect my failing health) but I will do everything I can to maintain it.
So for all those in a similar position, please don't lose hope.

It seems Dollie, has a forward plan for the visit. ( I have trained her well!) She wishes to raid my jewellery making stash and make at least one necklace.
My plan is to make Chelsea buns with her, her daddie's favourite. It was his birthday a few days ago, but I didn't get to see him, as I was feeling rotten.

I have been thinking of you a lot, Harri and glad to hear you have your familyto support you and your husband.

I now need to go back and read the thread properly. Room service has arrived with my cuppa (and a Jaffa cake!).

Beechnut, you naughty girl, you have forced me to look at Gudrun. I suspectMaw has already beat me too it! ?

For all of you struggling, I hope you find some respite and peace today. ?

Good Morning from a brightening Leicestershire, kitty the drizzling seems to have stopped!
Happy Birthday Wolfe.

Going to order a new car today so it is exciting. Then must start packing for our trip at the weekend.

Pleased you had a good night grandMattie.
You are also in my thoughts Harrigran.

Morning Mick, morning All from a bright corner of Somerset.

Legal issue still in the back of my head, it won’t be sorted quickly so for now I have to learn to live with it. Heating wouldn't work yesterday morning, our gas engineer was here in the afternoon and sorted it without too much of a dent in the bank balance. Phew. Grocery delivery this morning and a call due from our Goddaughter. With luck a trip to M&S this afternoon.

Sleep certainly helps grandMattie, hope the sign of more restful nights to come. Fingers crossed for forthcoming productions ash. Rest when you can harri. Wishing you well for the appointment greyd.

Take care everyone, hope Wednesday is kind to us all.

Good morning all. It is a bit grey so far today.

My coffee morning was cancelled yesterday as one friends husband has tested positive for Covid. She is negative but as two of the ladies have husbands who are recuperating from ops she sensibly didn’t want to chance anything. I decided to stay home myself and just pottered about really.

I’ve noticed a few houses with autumn wreaths on front doors which I like the look of so I am thinking of going to look for one today.

baubles you are really selling Northumberland to me. I think I will put it in my list for a visit as it looks and sounds lovely.

harrigran I hope today you can find some rest ?
Take care all.

Good morning Mick and all from a dull Lancashire coast, it might brighten up later as happens recently.
Tired today after singing (and dancing) yesterday, but off to lunchtime recital by students of the RNCM later. I’m enjoying using the bus more often, no worries (apart from the blinking mask).
Thoughts to harrigran and grandMattie ?

Good morning everyone.
A bad night for me, worrying about two pieces of news that I received yesterday. I know I can’t solve either problem but I’m sure many of you know what it is like.
I’m having coffee with another WI member with a view to starting a craft group which will hopefully be able to use our talents to raise money for charity
Out for dinner with friends this evening .
Wishing all a good day with some smiles along the way.

Morning Mick and all

My cleaning fairies are coming today, I am going to the gym and then I have bits and bobs to collect from shops at the other end of my road.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning all from a drizzly North Leicestershire.

The Sky man is coming today - again - our second television keeps losing Internet connection. And, I have a parcel to deliver to the library.

The highlight of the day though is a visit to the Wondrous Wolfie who is 3 today (although he tells everyone that he is 6)

Sending love to harri and all who need it.

Good morning from a brightening Colchester.
Dental hygienist appointment this morning after which I'll pop to the weekly Wednesday coffee meetup and then nip to Aldi after lunch. It's lovely that all of these are just a short walk from home. I'm so glad we moved.
Love to all ?x

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s just getting light and it seems dry so far but rain on the way
So pleased that you had a good nights sleep grandMattie it does make such a difference.
Quite busy here at the moment, I’ve had a lovely few days with DS who’s been visiting, lots of catching up with family and visiting a few places. It was really lovely to see him after such a long time. Today we’re looking after the DGC as it’s half term here so we’ll be out and about somewhere trying to keep them occupied.
Enjoy the film later mick and good news that the theatre productions are still going ahead Ash
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings ?