Good Morning Thursday 13th January 2022

Good morning, Mick and all, from cloudy North Lanarkshire. I'm meeting my sisters for a gentle park walk at lunchtime, hope it stays dry!
Hoping everyone has the best Thursday possible, thinking of those with worries, illness or sorrow. Sending love and prayers for Gingster, Chrissielou and Harrigran and their dear daughters ?? ?.
I'm glad your consultation gave you some answers, Marydoll.
Enjoy your outings, Mick, it's good to have trips to look forward to.

Good morning from the Scottish Borders. It isn't raining and is quite mild but sunless.
So sorry about your worries Chrissie, Gingster and Harrigran . Sending wishes and hugs to you all.
Grannysomerset too needs all the support she can get.
And Marydoll who has a tough time.

Love the photos Alygran
I'm off to try to choose kitchen cabinets to restore my kitchen. I wish I could take someone with me. When the old ones came out, 9 chopping boards were discovered down the back where there was a gap!
Stilllearning what a fright! Take it easy. That applies to us all through January.

I’m back!
DH has a call from the doctor “this morning” and wanted to have his walk and paper before it happened. We walk round our little town, on its medieval walls - complete with (empty) moat!
Marydoll, I’m sorry about your diagnoses but, as you say, it is better to unburden oneself and to know what i# going on than to suffer in ignorance.Chrissie and Ging all the best fo4 your daughters.
Today, I shall be delving into to complexities of an impenetrable subjunctive in my Spanish class. Then, depending on what th3 doctor says, go to check on Philip’s house. The Probate off is dragging its heels to an almost criminal degree IMHO, most working from home and one wonders if any CBA to help the poor saps who are waiting and waiting for probate!
Have a gentle day. All you lovely peeps, Carpe diem. ????☀️☀️?❤️

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from a -2 frosty Bicester, I just wanted to say Mick that I have seen Tina at the theatre before Christmas and it was amazing! You will not be disappointed.

Good morning all from Polmont. I have the usual grey skies above. The temperature is 8° and it is fairly calm out. The lovely tree across the road isn't moving much. Gingster and Chrissielou my thoughts are with you both. Stilllearning what a fright you must have had! Hopefully your sleep pattern improves. Marydoll I hope that heating engineer arrives speedily. It's not the best time of year to be without heat, especially for a poorly person.
Today will be much like yesterday, I fear. A disturbed night coughing means I'm tired today. I will be baking apple muffins and chocolate chip cookies as I'm having dgs1 tomorrow from playgroup. I haven't seen him for over a week and I miss him. He'll burst out from playgroup saying, "Hiya grandma, we'll go to your house for cake?" And cake he shall have. Have a good day all.

Good morning from North Wales.
It was very quiet in town yesterday which I was glad about. I am not happy in
busy places.
Pant thank you for the sunshine yesterday. It was almost spring-like here.
I am still working on the extra pounds that jumped on me when I wasn't looking over Christmas. I will do an uphill walk today. Ugh!
Have a good day everyone.

Thoughts with you and your family Chrissielou as well as Gingster difficult months ahead, I send you strength and hope.

Good morning all from East Yorkshire.

I’m feeling a bit off today so am still in bed. Unusually for me I have felt full of energy for a few days so made the most of it. I think things have caught up with me. I have thyroid issues so I’m used to how it affects me. I am due to meet DIL for coffee later so I’m sure I will be up to that especially as I haven’t seen baby since last week.

You’re in my thoughts Chrisselou and Gingster ? also Marydoll too.

Take care all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s mild and dry and it’s definitely windy .. Thanks to Pantglas for the warmth and also Laura for working those bellows so well, I’m expecting the sun to arrive shortly
Today there’s a new aerobics class at the gym so I’ll be giving it a try and then over to the kitchen showroom to finalise the details of our new utility room installation and to pay up! We’re also going away tomorrow to the south of England so I’ll be busy packing for that
Thinking of chrissielou Gingster and harrigran with worries over their DDs, hoping all goes well
Gorgeous picture Gingster a talented DGD there!
Marydoll ?
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings

Difficult times Chrissielou and Gingster
My good wishes to your daughters .
Very cold here in Cheshire. Can see frost outside.
Love today's Matt cartoon. A bit of cheering up is always a good thing.

Good morning from a very frosty corner of the S Welsh coast.
Cleaner coming this morning and a supermarket delivery this afternoon. Our dog seems fine after his general anaesthetic, but he absolutely hates the cone he has to wear for 10 days, we will try and look for an alternative. My thoughts and best wishes to your dd's Gingster and Chrissielou
I'm glad you had some answers from the cardiologist "Mary* , enjoy your visit from Dollie.
Glad to hear that olddudders had a good journey back "Ash*.
Take care all and have a good day.

Good morning from the edge of S Lanarkshire where I am dog sitting again while DD and DSiL are both on the same shift. They don’t like him to be on his own for too long. To add to the mix their heating has broken down and I feel guilty about the fan heater which is keeping me warm as I feel it is eating electricity. Fortunately the local ‘boilerman’ is hoping to repair things this afternoon.

For various reasons I’ve not been sleeping properly for quite some time and I am exhausted so a quiet few days here should be just the ticket. Yesterday , coming home from a funeral and sitting in a long line of traffic I actually ‘nodded off’ and got a real fright.

Thinking of you and your DD Chrissielou and your daughter Gingster ?

Up now for breakfast and dog walking, or at least strolling, he’s a lovely wee thing and will be happy to get out.

Best wishes to all for a decent day???

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire where it’s cool and dry.

Childminding today, it’s been a few weeks, I’m so looking forward to seeing the children. DH is dropping daft dug at doggy day care right now having brought me my coffee, I must drag my body out of my cosy bed. DH is the bright, morning person in our house, I think I’m at my best around lunchtime.

Thinking of you and your daughter Chrissielou.

Love the fluidity of the painting Gingster.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day. ??

Good morning from a bright Leicestershire.

Better get up as I have Tai Chi this morning.

Thinking of your DD Chrissielou.
Hope everyone has a good day.

Lovely pictures from Gingster and Alygran.

Thoughts with Chrissielou, Gingster and their daughters. ??

Good morning from a dry and mild NE.
SIL and I went shopping, I bought greetings cards for all birthdays and anniversaries this year. We then did a massive Morrison's shop, home for lunch and then collected prescription and a few things from Aldi.
While we were out SIL had message from DD to say that she has been called back to the hospital for another scan today. I am worried now, it is unusual to get seen this fast in our area.
DS will be here in less than an hour after he drops GDs off at school in Durham. Today we are going to a cemetery to look for family graves and get some fresh air. This afternoon he will work from my study as he has a video meeting, maybe I will have a snooze before the GDs arrive after school.
Have a good day everyone.

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

I would prefer to have a lie in, but the gas engineer is coming to find out where the leak in our boiler is. We have waited over two weeks for this appointment, I booked it on Boxing Day!

Thank you to those who sent me good wishes yesterday, for my cardiology appointment. It was a bit of a mixed bag!
We had a very pleasant journey, compared to last week. The view from the Erskine bridge, over the River Clyde, looking down towards the Tail 'O The Bank, never fails to lift my spirits.

The cardiologist advised me that the main purpose of the visit was to help with the research and little time was available for a proper consultation.
However, on realising how unwell I was, he took the time to patiently explain what exactly was wrong with me. This has taken three years! In addition, he changed some meds, but unfortunately, my many drug allergies, comorbidities and the fact that little is known about treatment this condition, make it very difficult to treat me. What he did reveal is that they have discovered that there is a genetic element involved.

His intention is to write to my GP and send me a copy of the letter, so that I can chase up my GP, if I hear nothing. Furthermore, he was not impressed that there had been no follow up by any clinician after my heart attack last January. If there is no improvement, there will be a referral to the professor, who is running the research.

The not so good news is that he suspects my RA is now probably affecting my lungs and I may be permanently breathless. That's a bu**er to say the least, its not a good diagnosis. The fear of developing Rheumatoid Lung, has always lurked in the background. It's all become very complicated, as my conditions are impacting on each other.

Despite the news, I feel as if a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders, due to the fact that I had been able to unburden my worries and fears and the new regime may improve things.!

I hadn't mentioned my hospital visits to my sons, only DD, as they are under a lot of stress at work. Unfortunately I got caught out, when DS1 contacted me yesterday and I couldn't reply!
I ended up with calls from two worried boys and a telling off! When DS1 phoned, I could hear a chirping noise in the background. It was Dollie, desperate to speak. Her first words: Gran, would you like a visit from a cheeky wee girl on Saturday and have you bought mint Cornettos for me? my heart was bursting with joy! Perhaps not the best metaphor to use. ?

I haven't read the posts and will be back later. I need to get dressed, in case the engineer arrives.

Thinking of you and your daughters Chrissielou and Gingster?

Good morning from North Yorkshire. The sky is apricot as the sun begins to rise.
Chrissie and Gingster sending you both a big hug. DH had a Hickman line. I hope treatment goes well.
I had a lovely walk yesterday. It was very clear and there were great views from Sutton Bank.
Today another charity group to make coffee for.
Have a good day everyone.

Heartfelt best wishes going forward for your daughter Chrissielou. x

Good Morning everyone from a -1.2degrees south coast. The sky is clear and the sun is getting ready to emerge in the eastern sky so I think we shall enjoy another lovely day.

It's my WI meeting this afternoon and I am looking forward to catching up with everyone. There is a sales table so I have a bag of goodies to donate which will raise some funds, Anything not sold is taken to a charity shop so either way will be helpful.

Glad to hear Olddudders is safely back Ash though I expect your home feels very empty this morning with him gone.

Love the artwork too Gingster. Our DGD 2 is also a good artist, especially portraiture and we have portraits of her Dad (DS) and Aunt (DD) on our wall which give us great pleasure every day. She just has that ability to catch a likeness and is applying to do fine art at university this year.

Welcome back Pant and for bringing the with you! You will soon catch up with the post-holiday chores I am sure.

Have a good day everyone - spring is still on its way!

Morning Mick and all

Gingster thinking of your DD, Chrissielou you, your DD and all the family have a rough 8 months coming, with many ups and unfortunately many downs (((hugs)))

I managed to do something to my back yesterday whilst putting a cup in the dishwasher, have had a rough night as it is is very painful. Will do some stretches and gentle movements first thing to try and loosen it up.

Need to sort out some car admin which I didn’t do yesterday, and find something in the freezer for dinner.

Pleased your DH for back home to France safely Ashcombe

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning from a cold, frosty Colchester. Another bright day promised.
DH has gone fishing so I'll take a walk and a mooch around the shops. An empty is also a chance to hoover and mop with no impediment.
I'll also change the sheets and find something for tea. Think that's enough for one day.
Love to all ? x

My thoughts are with you and your DD , Chrissie. I think we might be heading the same way. Keep strong! ❤️?