Good Morning Wednesday 12 January 2022

Good morning all from a milder Glasgow, where it's 7°.

Thank you for thinking of me GM. I was so sorry to hear of what lies ahead for Iris. A very brave wee girl. ?
Life is rather problematic for me at the moment and I do not wish to drag this lovely thread down with my negativity and moaning, so sometimes its better to just keep quiet and not post!!!

I have an hour long appointment with a cardiologist at the National Heart hospital today. For the last three years, I have been taking part research, funded by BHF, into my heart condition, which is more prevalent in women and often goes undetected (like me), as it's very difficult to diagnose. It took ten months of tests to diagnose mine and now something else is afoot! ?
Unfortunately, there isn't much that can be done for me personally, but hopefully this research will help the next generation of women. I firmly believe in doing as much as we can to help with medical research, otherwise how will science progress? I am a serial research candidate!!
Due to my ongoing vulnerability, if I catch Covid, the cardiology nurse was very accommodating and asked me if I felt comfortable coming, if so, when would I like to come!

My emergency admission to hospital a few years ago, as a consequence of an allergic reaction to a new RA drug and subsequent heart attack, actually saved my life! I had absolutely no idea that there was something wrong with my heart. I was indeed very fortunate. Life is full of little or sometimes very big ironies. ?
My biggest worry today will be getting my waist measured. HELP!!! #wee, fat woman ?

I am so glad to hear that you are receiving lots of support GrannySomerset, your late husband sounds as if he was a kind and loving man.
We too used the facility for informing Government agencies of a family death, it saved so much hassle. However, we still ordered six additional certificates for banks, private pensions etc., who all wanted original versions.

Wishing you all the best of days and the strength and resilence to deal with what life is throwing at you and your families at the moment. Sadly, a fair number on hear have so much sorry to contend with. ?

Gooood morning from Yorkshire. The sky is an absolutely beautiful dun rise.
I SHOULD have set my alarm for 6.30 to be at my DD in time to get my GD while my DD took the others to school WHO SET IT FOR 7.30 !!

Today me and my GD will sew, she is only 4 and she has made a little bag, she can pin and sew using the machine, obviously a lot of help from me.

Enjoy your day everyone.

I dont know what a dun rise is but the SUN RISE is spectacular.

here! Damned predictive text! #wee, fat pedant.

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where it is frosty.
I had a second negative test today so I am free to go!!
Bet Boris will have a positive LFT today so he can’t get to PMQ’s??
Marydoll I do hope you are feeling ok?
Had a lovely day with the DGC yesterday and we played shops most of the day, I feel like I have been on a spending spree!
DGD loves travelling in the back of his car and this picture just melts my heart, she will sit in there for over an hour while he drives her round❤️
Take care everyone and and stay safe and upright in these icy conditions.xx

Good morning from south Cornwall and what promises to be what I call a St Ives day, sunny, clear and bright. They're rare at the moment so I'll make the most of it, take a bus down there and soak up the beautiful light. I hope the sun shines where you are today.

Morning all,
Very frosty here in South Yorkshire with a beautiful sunrise.
It looks as if it’s going to be a lovely day.
No plans today other than the usual household jobs, though will probably go for a walk later.

Good morning from a frosty Staffs.
Had arranged for nearby lady who works at garage to collect our car this morning to take it in for annual service and MOT-should have garaged car, DH has just had to clear it!
It looks a lovely clear day though so. . .no excuse not to do some housework and clearing up today ?
Had terrible problems with t’internet yesterday meaning I couldn’t get onto my U3A French zoom-very frustrating. For some time we’ve had a couple of French nationals joining us which makes it SO enjoyable.
A young man from Sky had us installing a new modem/router (?) talking us through it over the phone-bet he had to go and lie down after that! ?
Apparently it’s a local outage problem with BT Outreach so not just us-we’re so used to it all just working aren’t we?
Hope all have a good day and thinking especially of those with problems

Good morning from a frosty corner of the S Welsh coast, beautiful sunrise earlier.
Today will be spent looking after our little spaniel who was at the vet's being neutered yesterday. He is still a bit disoriented after the anaesthetic.
Stay safe everyone and have a good day.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from Malaga - where we have a sky full of grey clouds! Look Pantglas I know you were asked to take some sun back for the others but you didn’t need to take it all.

No plans here. We will potter about (that means playing on here for me) for a bit then we might go out for a walkabout in case we get rain later!

Right, I’m a bit later and there’s 33 messages already so I’ll settle back to read them all.
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Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently a balmy 8°. It's just starting to get light but it might as well not bother as there are low clouds covering. Lovely photo Scentia of your grandchildren. Marydoll take it very easy madam. No shenanigans today. Alizarin a clear day in Cornwall sounds glorious. No wonder us Scots are accused of being dour- cloud, cloud and more cloud!
Yesterday I did very little and was awake coughing for an hour or so in the middle of the night. The earache has subsided but left me with tinnitus and now I have a running nose to add to the beautiful picture. ?
Today will be a rerun of yesterday. I need to tidy the kitchen which I left last night. I have mail which must be sent as it involves a matured endowment policy and a WhatsApp chat with pals this afternoon-if I can hear them through the bells and whistles coming from my ear! Have a good day all

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s dry and mild so far.

Off to pick up a friend and go for a walk at Sutton Bank on the edge of the moors this morning. We won’t be going far as she has osteoporosis and lots of joint pain but assures me that walking is the best thing for her. Lunch at the garden centre after.
I went to a very interesting talk on the Stockton and Darlington railway last night. They hope to open the line as a cycling and walking path for the 200th anniversary in 2025. It’s a very ambitious plan.
Hope all the appointments go well today. Thoughts to all in the sick bay.
Have a good day everyone.

Good Morning, cold and brightening, must get on with the crochet blanket , it keeps the brain alert following the pattern and it is now big enough to keep my knees warm ?
I’ll do a few circuits of the garden , it’s amazing how much growth there is . I have anemones in flower , the aubretia is showing a few blooms and a wee bushy thing has white flowers on ! Crocus daffodils and tulips are all poking through . I am hopeful of more magnolia flowers this year , judging by the buds
I hope your appointment reassures you Marydoll xxx
Thinking of those with sadness at the moment and hope brighter days are ahead

Marydoll
Thoughts with you today for your appointment with the cardiologist. X

Good morning from a dry,cloudy NE where the sky was streaked with red thirty minutes ago.
SIL is coming this morning to take me shopping, I will stock up for a week and collect my prescription.
Financial advisor rang yesterday and he didn't seem to be talking in Klingon as he was when DH first died, he now works for me
Take care Marydoll and thoughts are with the sad and poorly.

Good morning from a cold but bright South Yorkshire. I missed most of the sunrise by languishing in bed! Today I shall be dragging a reluctant husband round kitchen shops! Our kitchen has had it and we've put it off long enough so off we go wether he likes it or not ?
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a bright and mild Sefton coast.
Looking after DGdog and picking up DGC from school and nursery are on the agenda today. Before that PMQs will be interesting.
Thinking of GrannySomerset, Gingster’sDD, Iris and others. Have the best day you can everyone.
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Good morning very cold here this morning alexa tells me it's 4 degrees but it feels a lot colder I woke during the night feeling really cold. Haven't posted for a few days as we have been doing lots of activities with DGS1 prior to him returning to school on Monday. DGS2 continues to make progress and is starting to look more like himself his speech is slowly returning and he enjoys video calls more. DGS1 taken to school then I am off to hairdressers for rearranged appointment from before Christmas I am hoping the extra pounds will disappear once hair is cut. (If only). Thoughts are with all who are going through tough times.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from Durham where it’s bright, cold and dry.
Car-less today, so house/garden/admin on the menu and I’ve asked (begged) the Paver to come and price up a couple of jobs. He was supposed to come pre-Christmas, but didn’t show up.
Susan56 surprised car badges are still being stolen - in ‘93, I lost 3 in a week and they were £30 each which seemed a lot - I was livid!
However, insignificant compared to other troubles on today’s thread.
Have a good day, if you can. X

Georgesgran, we said the same, we were very surprised it had been taken and yes livid!!

Good morning Mick and everybody. At the moment it’s sunny and dry in my corner of Lancashire, currently 6°C. No real plans for today, laundry ends doing and possibly a walk later. The usual physio exercises and some cycling (indoors) later.

Wishing you all the best possible day. May all those with worries find some comfort and all who are under the weather find some relief. ?

Good morning Mick, morning all from cloudy South Lanarkshire.

I hope you get lots of information from your cardiologist today Marydoll.

No work today as it’s the manager’s day off which means I’ll work Saturday instead. I’m pleased as I can now pop over to DD’s after school to see the children for the first time in ages.

Other than that it will be a quiet day, I’ll have to decide on a recipe to make for DS’s evening meal tomorrow. I always take something I can pop in the oven for them to have when we leave.

Great photos Serendipity and Scentia.

Safe travels for Olddudders and anyone else on the move today.
Wishing everyone a peaceful day. ??

Good morning Mick, Annie and all. It is a beautiful bright and sunshiny day, but I bet it's cold outside.
I didn't sleep well last night, and that's unusual for me, so my tea was tepid when I drank it, and I feel very stiff.
We may go out for coffee later on and hopefully see some familiar faces. Also call in at Boots and see if my prescriptions are ready, while I am in town.
The knitting I am doing for a friend, is going so slowly, that it's frustrating, but I will carry on, for a bit.
Lovely photo of your GC Scentia. Our daughter had one of those little cars for the grandchildren. It is now about 30 years old, and still popular with little visitors. She didn't have the trailer, and thinks the older ones were bigger than the newer versions.
Best wishes to you Marydoll, for your appointment today. Hope all goes well, and that it doesn't exhaust you.
Have a good day one and all.

Good morning Mick and all Morningsters. ???
Yippee. We have three days of sun forecast for mid Cornwall. After days of rain, rain, rain, it’s glorious to see.

Special thoughts for those with worries and difficulties to cope with. I know many posters live alone and I hope GN is helping you through the day.

My Marigolds (Sainsbury’s heavy duty ones) are waiting by the bucket of bleach. More black mould will be disappearing today.

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