Good Morning Monday 18th October 2021

Good morning everyone from a cloudy North Wales. I will get myself off the sofa soon to go for my morning walk. My hip was stiff and sore yesterday and I didn't get much sympathy from my friend who said what can I expect at my age!
Later I will be sorting out my overnight trip to the Peak District.
Hoping all who didn't get much sleep have a better night tonight.

Good morning, it is rather grey but dry outside.
A bit of housework this morning, laundry etc.
This afternoon I have a lady from WI coming to talk about projects for the new craft group. We are going to make small Christmas items for local charities.
Warm thoughts for all who need cheering or healing.

Good morning from a very dull Black Country. Where it is still fairly warm.

Had an enjoyable Saturday evening taking 2 DGD's out for a meal whilst Mum and Dad went out. They were looking at pics on my phone, and saw a little video clip of a gig we went to. 10 year old said " you are 60 and go to gigs??" in a most incredulous voice

Had ordered Mum an Ancestry DNA kit, so yesterday we did that. Could be interesting to see the results, as she knows nothing about her Fathers family, about from his name.

u3a canal group meeting today, involving a train trip to Wolverhampton. Hope the predicted rain isn't too heavy!

I hope your symptoms are easing Ashcombe

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Mick, morning all from cloudy South Lanarkshire.

I hope your labyrinthitis has settled down Ash and that you sleep better tonight.

Because I’ve been procrastinating as usual and have had more than one reminder, yesterday I knuckled down to complete two online training sessions for my volunteer role. One was manual handling, which I could have completed in my sleep having been responsible for health and safety in my previous work life. The other was safeguarding which was interesting but as it was written mainly for people working in care or health environments I felt was a bit over the top for a volunteer in a charity shop.

No plans today so I’ll see what the day brings. Wishing everyone a peaceful one. ??

Good morning all and we’ve just had the most glorious sunrise, here in Essex.

We washed, sanded and put a coat of restorer on our composite front door yesterday and soaked the brass knocker and letterbox in baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice and scrubbed them . What a transformation. , I’m soooo pleased with it. Hopefully it will ,last a while. ?. Thanks to all DIYers for their advice.

Today I will be dog walking with my pal and her little pooch. Hope it’s not too muddy. We’ll come back here for a coffee and a chat with DH. He doesn’t ‘like’ many people, but he likes her. ??. ?.

I’m glad Ash and GG are beginning to feel better. I know so many people who are poorly at the moment.

I hope Grandmadinasour has a lovely day in London. What a shame your friend had to pull out. ?

Lovely pics gwenisgreat. ? thanks for sharing those beautiful views.

Neen enjoy your wander around the quay at Beccles. We often go for a wander there. It’s lovely . ?

Hoping you all have a GOOD day , what ever it brings. ????

My daughter just sent me this from 20 minutes ago…

Good morning from Shropshire.

Not sure what we are doing today.Had a (very) early call from DD to say DGS is unwell so SIL is hoping to stay at home to look after him.We will know at 8 whether he can have the day off work or if we have to drive over to Stafford.

Lovely photos Gwen.We are so undecided where to go for a break next year.The lovely photos from Northumberland and now Yorkshire are not making our decision any easier!

Thoughts are with GrandmaSomerset, harri and all with struggles??

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry just now but with lots of grey cloud and rain forecast for later
Today I’m off to the Aqua class at the gym for a good splash around and then a bit of shopping afterwards
Thank you for the lovely pictures GG I don’t know that area very well but it looks lovely
I hope you enjoy your day in London grandmadinosaur I admire you for going on your own -enjoy!
Hope all goes well later Urms
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings

Gwen, it was myMIL, who introduced me to Scarborough. I had never been to an English seaside resort before and loved it so much, we kept going back!

The visits were never without drama. An exhaust falling off going over speed bumps in Filey, demister failing in the middle of a snowstorm on the top of the Yorkshire Moors, one October school week, DS2 ending up in A&E for emergency steroids, early one morning! Do you think perhaps, it wasn't for us? ?

Marydoll my DH is a Scarborough lad and must pay an annual visit!

Oooh! Labarinthitis! Thats horrible Ashcombe. The last time I had it was when I was visiting the whispering Gallery in St Paul’s Cathedral!! I needed a lot of support from DSister and DH to get there. Marydoll delighted to see you are back, sorry you are feeling so rotten, not helped by the situation in the house.

Gwen, we have so many happy memories of family holidays in Scarborough. I'm feeling quite nostalgic. What a lovely daughter you have.

Good morning everyone from the Scottish Borders. We keep being told it's warm so I have no idea what to wear. I was persuaded to join the U3A walk this morning and to give someone a lift to the start.
I looked on the map - it's mountains and reservoirs.
Marydoll 10 days is nothing !
I've waited 4 months for the plumber to fix the gas cooker. I don't think he wants the job.
I do hope your electrician comes and the washing machine gets fixed. You can do without these annoyances.

I am glad grandMattie had a night's sleep. Ash is intrepid.
Enjoy your London trip grandmadinosaur
Harrigran

I hope the new mattress is comfy Kitty. I could just lie on it now.....

Have a good day .

Morning Mick and all

Slept better, the antibiotics and steroids are working their magic and I am feeling better each day. No gym for me today though, my sensible side thinks it’s best not to overdo things.

Urmstongran keeping fingers crossed for you ?, Marydoll have an afternoon snoozette ??.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

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Good morning all from dark but dry Harrogate
Enjoyed the trip to Scarborough visiting SIL. We had trips to Whitby, Bridlington and Filey - lots of sea air - all good for the soul! The journey there we called in on Thirsk, Helmsley and Thornton le dale on the way home Pickering then Boroughbridge to shop for arriving home. Had a text from DD2 she’d made a casserole and put it in the fridge for us!! A kind thought for us.
Hope you all have the best day possible!

Ash, I believe the antihistamines are also known to help. Glad you are one the mend. ?

Ash, I’m so sorry about the labyrinthitis. I’ve had it for some ten years now. I always keep my “wonky” pills to hand as I know the symptoms of an impending attack. Hope you have some and they help.

Good morning everyone from a dark and dry Northampton, but rain is forecast later. Up early as it's yoga today and am being picked up just after nine.

Seemed a long day yesterday so did a few jobs to keep busy, including defrosting the kitchen freezer. Looks a lot tidier now! Also tried to fix the pop-up plug in the bathroom sink, but had to give up. The spring has 'popped' out, and it has defeated me. Will get one of the family to look at it before I get a plumber in.

Nothing else planned for today after yoga.

Hope Monday is kind to us all.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s dry and seems a bit cooler. We haven’t needed the heating on so far as this apartment is only small and catches any sun as the verandah is south facing. Keeps the electricity bill down anyway!

We had a lovely afternoon yesterday over those Pennines with our Yorkshire Lass and her fella. The pub they had booked served the most amazing food.

No plans all day until I have an MRI scan of my neck at teatime.

Good to hear you slept well last night grandMattie. Hope you do tonight kitty!

Enjoy Monday all who can. x

Sorry, I should have responded to the many who were sympathetic regarding labyrinthitis, including Marydoll this morning. Sudafed, suggested last time, seems to be helping so fingers crossed! ?

I meant to say, I hope GrannySomerset manages to get medical help for her husband today and some rest herself. ?

Good morning all from a dry Torbay with rain due soon.

Not a great night as I was awake at 03.30 and decided I felt hungry but a bowl of cereal didn’t really help to settle me. Never mind; there are worse things. The “Move It Or Lose It” class today should enliven me!

Have a good week, everyone! ?????

Morning all. It’s dark and dry in East Yorkshire.
Had a quiet day yesterday and also met up with the family at a pub with a soft play area for dgs so we hardly saw him!

I’m normally in bed awaiting my cuppa at this time but today am up and showered and making my own cuppa. The reason is I am of to London on the train for the day. I was due to meet up with a friend who lives on the south coast. In normal times we do this 3 or 4 times a year. She messaged last night to say she has been coughing all day and although has a negative test thinks it’s wise to stay at home. I totally understand so I shall be going alone. I checked my train company and I can alter my ticket but has to be done by 6 the previous day and this was about 7pm. I’m not bothered about going alone as I know my way around etc.
Just lucky that we hadn’t booked any attractions,restaurants etc.

Have a good day everyone.
Take care.

Good morning Mick and all from a showery Glasgow.
Yet another awful night, with little sleep.

We have an electrician coming betweenv 8am and 1pm and of course his lordship is golfing. We have an electrical problem in the lounge and I have a strong feeling it's not a simple fix and will probably be expensive. Scottish Gas have taken ten days to come, they had better not cancel again. ?

Also we couldn't find the source of the washing machine leak yesterday, so that's another appointment to make. The machine fits snugly under the worktop, with no space to spare. Let's just say there was an atmosphere, when Mr Doll couldn't get the machine out, it was firmly stuck and any helpful suggestions were not welcomed at all!

Kate and all who were spending time with family yesterday, I hope you had a lovely time.
Ash, I hope your labrynthitis has settled down, its a horrible condition. I can empathise. My last attack in Coronary Care after my heart attack was so bad, I had a brain scan. They found nothing there. ?
Hoping Harri has managed some rest.

Wishing you all a pleasant Monday, whatever your plans.

Dog even