Good Morning Monday 8th November 2021

So many poorly grans and grans with poorly families today, I thought I’d send my best wishes to you all and hope you and your families get well soon. ?

Thinking of you harri, I know from experience that some men just feel better handling everything themselves so don’t feel bad about it. Good news that your DD is hoping to move nearer you.

Oh Borrheid, I have missed you! I am going to the hairdressers on Wednesady, where I shall get news of your mum.
I hope you are well!

Just caught up with all your bizzinesses and how lovely to read all the Scottish pairings - I know here in Wales we have Anniebach and Cherry, Callistemon and Casdon, possibly more, and AGA and I are on the mainland across the water from Polly - all quite cosy!

Always feel close to Urmstongran when in Spain as I’m only 45 minutes away from her on the coast - whenever we go on the beach at Carihuela, I wonder if she’s lunching with her ladies ??

Hope you’re on the mend Harris - I tripped a few weeks ago and am still not right, that’ll learn me ?

Shame no occasion worthy of ? - it can stay on ice?

Pantglas2 it gets even better - I discovered a very close school friend on here Marydoll ! She worked out from my username who I might be. Spooky!

How awful Monk, glad he was caught but, as you say, that changes nothing for the poor family.
Sorry you’re still achy Harris, must have been quite a fall.
What an exciting time you’ve had Mapleleaf.
Tickle Cottage all tidy again ready for next time, tomorrow if we’re lucky.

Good morning. It is a gorgeous sunny day here on the rive Lark. I am going to cut and split some logs for my multifuel burner. Maybe some sewing this afternoon. I am ignoring the cleaning that needs doing...hahaha Hope you all have a lovely day

Good morning from a bright and reasonably mild South Yorkshire.

I’ve had the washing machine on full pelt as I’ve got quite a bit of washing after being away last week. We went to Stratford. It was a lovely, relaxing break. We managed to fit in a theatre visit to see a new musical called The Magician’s Elephant, which was excellent. If any of you have seen the puppet used in War Horse, the same idea was used for the elephant puppet. Then we went up to Harrogate at the weekend to see Jools Holland and his band. They wouldn’t let anyone in who couldn’t show proof of being double vaccinated, which was reassuring. It was so good to be able to go to live shows again. Lulu was on with him this time, but I was quite disappointed that she only sang 3 songs in the middle of the show and didn’t appear at the end for a final bow with all the other artists. Maybe she had to rush off somewhere else for the next day? I knew she was petite, but didn’t realise just how tiny she is.

Some of the band were staying at the same hotel as us as they appeared for breakfast.

Back to earth now, though, and catch up with the chores.

I hope you all have the best day you can.

kittylester

My friend had the class hamster, which died!! She went everywhere to get one that looked as much like the original as possibly. When she took it back to school, she told the class teacher who said that it was a shame she had bothered because they were all hoping it would die soon as it was such a responsibility.

We had Playgroup's pet mouse over one holiday period.
Last spotted dangling from the jaws of the family cat...

I received a very similar response from the Playgroup leader, who looked in horror when I proposed to buy a replacement!

kittylester you gave me an evil laugh?

baubles, I scanned all the ladies of a certain age yesterday trying to see if there was a Gransnet sign flashing above them!
I’ve been meaning to do it for ages so I’ll pm you later to see when we can arrange a wee meet up? And maybe sometime the ‘quads’ might be possible Marydoll!

Good morning Mick and everyone from greyish Carlisle.
The usual housework and laundry day today plus visitors arriving to collect items I have been freegling. Glad when others can make use of things I don't need.
I got out in the garden yesterday afternoon and started turf removal for a shrub border on the other side of the garden. Slowly slowly I am getting there but this morning my body says I have overdone it so gently does it the rest of the day.. Gone are the days when I could work for hours in the garden and not pay for it later.
I do hope that all of you struggling get some help/resolution, my thoughts are with you.

Good morning all from W Kent. Off to see the earwax removal man, hearing just getting worse, apparently missing all kinds of interesting conversations. Good wishes to all.

Nearly as bad was when DH took DGD1 (aged about 6) to our local museum She had the class Teddy with her as he had to do an account of his movements while out of school. It was only on the way home that Hattie started to cry and they realised that he was still in the cafe in the museum - which was now closed.

Dh had to go back to the museum on Monday morning and then take Teddy back to school 20 miles away.

Apparently, the class had an entertaining time imagining what Teddy had done all on his own the museum.

So pleased to hear from you, Auntieflo. I was a bit worried about you.
Interesting that BHF were interested in your furniture. When we emptied Philip’s house, none of the charities was interested in his furniture. We finally found a lovely young man who was going to sort it out for us.
Sorry about the nausea and vertigo respectively. Both are horrid. I think you both deserve a quiet day, pain-free if possible. Carpe diem, my dear! ☀️??☀️

kitty ??

Good morning Mick, Annie and all. It is bright and cold here, and we have just had a couple of pieces of furniture collected, by British Heart Foundation. Much nicer than just sending it to landfill. The driver was earlier than I expected, as he could have arrived any time up until 3 pm.
Yesterday DH had a vertigo attack, during the night, and last night I felt very nauseous and had leg / hip pains. So a very lazy day in front of me.
My treatment has been going well, so I hope this is not a hiccup

Best wishes to all who have problems and have a good day one and all.

My friend had the class hamster, which died!! She went everywhere to get one that looked as much like the original as possibly. When she took it back to school, she told the class teacher who said that it was a shame she had bothered because they were all hoping it would die soon as it was such a responsibility.

Good morning Mick and all. I haven’t opened the curtains yet but it looks quite bright and no rain at present.

Stay safe all.

PollyTickle it was a 19yr old drugged up driver fortunately police caught up with him. Doesn't make it any easier for the family though.

Marydoll

Baubles and Stilllearing, you could could join up with Kalu and I when you visit your daughters and be part time quads! ?

Now there’s an idea!

Good morning everyone, just back from my booster ! I had to sit for 15 minutes after , but there was no one to chat to , all strangers !

Less of a responsibility having a bear Susan56 I can remember the dread I felt when it was our turn to have the class guinea pig. The children were happy, I was not!
Suggest a firm voice and possibly tears GrannySomerset your life is tough without a bad back, good luck ?.

Good Morning all from bright Harrogate - my optimism today knows no bounds - I've got the bedding in the washing machine full of hope of it drying outside.
My attempt at going to church yesterday failed miserably. I tried to go on the bus which was late and the traffic humungous so ended up in M&S to get some baking to take to my DD1 who was cooking us lunch. I had made a lemon meringue pie, but it seemed to shrink in the oven and I couldn't see it going round us all.
I made the mistake of addressing DD1's MIL by her christian name. "why are you calling her that" asked DGD, " She is knit-nan" (because she does a lot of knitting!!)
Unless anyone knows different, I have no twins in Harrogate or surrounding area?
Today I shall be very busy chatting to my school friend in Ayrshire and my sisters in Surrey and Dumfries & Galloway.
Hope you all have a very good day today.

Good morning Mick and all from Cloudy. Chambers, Lancashire coast.
DS arrived yesterday and DD driving up from the south to take back a sofa for her new flat. If she wasn’t already employed, she could help out with the lorry driver shortage, she spends so much time driving up and down the motorway.
I’m going to practise a few songs for Christmas concerts, empty the dishwasher and other mundane things.
Thoughts to harrigran and anyone with worries.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s dry and seems mild out. Not a lot on the cards for today which suits me as we had a busy few days last week. Himself is going for his booster jab this afternoon and that’s about it.

I must start my book club read. Oh dear, what with one thing and another (poorly L’il Miss) I’m so late - book club is Wednesday night in a local pub this time. I hope I enjoy it and want to rattle through it or it will seem like homework! It’s Tracey Chevalier ‘ A Single Thread’. Anyone read it?

Your absence was duly noted GG13 and sorry to hear it’s because you’ve been poorly. I thought those steroids had kicked in and you were starting to feel much better. Get well soon and I hope the sight of your kitchen doesn’t give you a relapse.

Memories brought back by you Susan56 about having a turn with the class bear! Such a lovely concept for littlies isn’t it? When the Boy Wonder had his turn, the family took him to the bowling alley in the Trafford Centre producing some hilarious photos.

It’s nice to hear your family may well be moving closer to you harri and their support right now must be invaluable to you.

Enjoy a good Monday all who can. x

Baubles and Stilllearing, you could could join up with Kalu and I when you visit your daughters and be part time quads! ?