Good Morning Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s cloudy today but very warm for February. The early morning heating was not needed.
I spent much of the day in the garden yesterday. Lots of snowdrops and primula are flowering. I pruned roses and mowed the back lawn. It looks much more tidy and the green bin is full!
I have a teams meeting this morning then a coffee and catch up with a friend.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from our corner of the S Welsh coast.
Very sorry to hear about your beloved dog TopsyIrene, it is so hard to say goodbye to our pets. Many of us will understand how you are feeling all too well ? Good to see you again.

We took flowers to the cemetery yesterday afternoon, a tricky drive up a narrow track.
No idea what we will do today except organise an online shop. I'm ignoring the ironing!
Good news for your son and family Gingster.

Hope Wednesday is kind to everyone.

Morning all,

It’s a rather grey and cold start to the day here despite a lovely red sky last night. At least the gusty wind has abated.

A day to myself today as DH has had to go out on site, so I’ll potter about keeping myself busy.

Sorry to hear about your dog, TopsyIrene. So sad for you ?.

Hope everyone has a good day. Take care.

Morning from Cheshire.
My condolences TopsyIrene It is so sad to lose a much loved pet.
Love today's Matt Urmstongran
Trip to our local and fairly dreary town later today.

Good morning from a dull and cloudy Black Country.

A lovely lunch and chat with friends yesterday, the small town was quite busy, so glad I went on the bus. I have had my bus pass 4 years now, and still love the fact I can travel for free!

No plans today, but think I will venture to the gym. The first time since February 2020.

So pleased to hear your news Fanny I hope this is the start of a pain free future for you

Wishing you all a good day.

Food morning from my bit of Leicestershire where the sky looks fairly promising.

It was lovely to have a catch up along with my pedicure yesterday and, as I was leaving, a good friend arrived - cue more gossiping.

After lunch, we went to Derby to see DD1 and drop off her birthday present. We waited to see the children before coming home.

Today, I have an interview for another volunteering role with a charity providing singing groups all round the county for people living with dementia and their carers.

This evening our next door neighbour is coming for a and catchup!

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 8°. There are sort of blue skies above. It looks dry. TopsyIrene ? losing a pet is so hard.
Yesterday was a lazy day for me. It's not good for me to be lazy as I get into bad habits.
Today I'll visit mum then I have art class returning. I want to do a series of spring flowers paintings and practise using pastels. Probably chicken curry for tea. Have a good day all.

Good morning from Derbyshire where it's been raining again and is still quite blustery.

So sorry to hear your sad news about your little dog TopsyIrene. It's hard when the time comes to say goodbye.

We had an unexpected face time yesterday with two of our DGSs, who live an hour away. The eldest has tested +ive for covid but with no symptoms. His mum had to stay home with him from her job as a teacher, so more disruption for the school to manage. It also means they won't be coming over to visit family this weekend. It was nice to see their faces though, and smile at their antics.

DH had to put back a fence panel that had been blown out in the wind. Thankfully it wasn't damaged and is now back, with an extra strip of wood to hold it firmly in place.

Not much planned today, other than the usual weigh in to see if I can lose another half pound!

Have a good Wednesday all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s also about 7degrees here and grey.
Lovely to see you posting topsy but sorry to hear your sad news
Today I’m hoping to get into the garden just for a little while to see what’s starting to grow and later this afternoon I’m off to meet a friend for coffee and a catch up.
Love the flamingos Ash and a lovely message from your DGD
Hope you and your DGD enjoy the baking serendipity sounds yummy
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

A beautiful morning with a pink sunrise over the fields here in Oxfordshire. TopsyIrene sending a big hig to you, our pets are part of our family aren't they, our dog certainly is and so very much loved.
Booked a short break in Cornwall for early April, looking forward to that, its so long since we've been anywhere!
A good Wednesday to you all.

Fanny, that is really good news! I am so pleased for you. Onward and upward! You and your DH have had such a tough time. ?

Glad that you enjoyed Knaresborough ^ * Serendipity* it’s a favourite place of mine. I’ve been in the coffee shop you shared to peruse the sweet things on offer there. I didn’t know the history of it though. Thank you for sharing.

Good morning everyone from me in a still rather dark Derby (9 degrees- too warm!)

I thought that I’d pop in here and give you an update on my business.
I had an injection in my spine to free a trapped nerve on Sunday.
It went extremely well!
I was there less than two hours and the procedure was pain free.
The worst part was getting on and off the bed due to my hip! ?

The agonising pain in my lower leg and ankle has now nearly disappeared.
Before, I could hardly stand sometimes, let alone walk.
And I was dependent on massive doses of pregabalin and Tramodol.

Yesterday I even managed to dye my hair it’s trademark colour . I can now manage to bend over the bath to rinse it which was previously impossible.

I can now understand where the pain is due to the nerve, and where it is due to my hip. Before I couldn’t see the wood for the trees. It was just a messy mass of pain.

I’ve now got to book an X-ray so that I can get the ball rolling for a hip replacement.

Today a chap from the Council is fitting a handrail to the side of the front door. I’m also going to ask him to carry our 4foot potted Christmas tree outside.
It’s had pride of place in the kitchen since January due to the fact that we can’t move the blooming thing.

Ddog Gracie is off to the beauty salon this lunchtime. It is always a treat to see her looking her beautiful best.

Have a pleasant and peaceful day all.
Love and thoughts to those who are sad, scared or poorly x

Good morning from East Yorkshire it is 7 degrees here and I am quite warm as I type this in my cosy bed enjoying my cuppa.

Had a lovely catch up at coffee morning with news of a new grandchild on the way for one of the ladies.

Today I am pottering this morning, a hair appointment after lunch and then GS after school.

So sorry on the loss of a devoted companion TopsyIrene ?

Take care everyone.

Good morning from a bleak looking Yorkshire, apparently we are going to have an unusual 'warm' spell, hmmm !

Yesterday i went to see my inspirational friend in Knaresborough, she is 83 and drives her little car around the streets as if shes stolen it haaaaaaaaaa, she is brilliant with a capital B.

We had lunch, we chatted, we laughed and it was perfect.

Today my youngest GD comes to me, we are making a recipe that Marydoll put on GN. ... Mars Bar Cake, I'm making changes, we will make Mars Bar bun, ive got some unicorn patterned bun cases.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning all from the Black country.
Mums and toddlers today so early start, ironing to do when I return nothing else planned.
Chicken for dinner.
Enjoy your Wednesday and may you all find some ?.
?TopsyIrene

Good morning from Rutland where it’s +9 and still very dark. Mid day of winter today, Candlemass, Tim on Classic fm has just said! We had the most beautiful sunset yesterday, pinks and purples for just a few minutes. Let’s hope it means sun today.

I ventured into the garden yesterday and, joy of joy, found three tiny primroses and the first snowdrops in bloom. The wind was so gusty but managed to tackle some of the roses.

TopsyIrene I know it’s so difficult to let a dear companion go but you did the best thing for her.

Off the DD2 and 3DGS in Hertfordshire later. Covid in DGS2 class so fingers crossed, but have to trust in jabs and boosters. Hope the sun will be a little higher in the sky, it’s sometimes difficult driving south.

Wishing you the best day possible.

Good Morning from the Scottish Borders where it is mild for the season.
2/2/22 seems an auspicious date. I hope it is a good one.

So sorry about your little dog TopsyIrene A great age indeed. I am fond of Border terriers and see a few on my walks.

I'm glad your Dsis is her usual self Gagagran

Matts's cartoon is more apt than ever today Urms

The plumber is coming at 8 to fix my leaky boiler and I am going to be online most of the day trying to access a loan from the Scottish Government to pay for a new boiler, insulation, a windmill? solar panels and anything else to ease the pain expense.
I am meeting a cousin for lunch so a welcome break.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a mild and damp Colchester. The wind has finally dropped and so cloud and rain is expected. Double figure temperature.
Usual Wednesday morning coffee meetup in town.
DH wants me to make a decision on paint colours for the rest of the upstairs. We have used up the paint we have and need to buy more. I think I'll probably go for more grey and make it a 50 shades house
Love to all ? x

Good morning all.

Ah TopsyIrene . How sad for you to lose your beloved companion after all those years. Lots of happy memories though! You will get a comforting welcome on here.?.

I had a lovely catch-up with my ‘oldest’ school friend yesterday. She has been very poorly with worrying episodes of passing out and rapid heart . She’s had lots of tests and they aren’t conclusive. Pernicious anaemia may be the cause which is affecting her heart. She is the dearest,kindest soul! Our other friend who started school with us , phoned me from Oz where she is staying with her DD, so I updated her on all our news.

I have a free(Ish) day today. Not sure what I will do. ?

DS1 has been offered a new job , so relief all round . His previous one has moved to Madrid and he turned it down. He’s a real family man and didn’t want to uproot them.

Wishing you all a gentle day. ?

Good morning all, from Glasgow, where it's 7°C. 7°C seems to be the magic number, as the thermometer has been stuck there for weeks.

TopsyIrene, its good to hear from you again, but not the circumstances. ? I hope there is some improvement in your health. I was thinking, you can't live that far away from Kalu and I.

Beechunut, Dollie is indeed a bridesmaid, she is very excited. There is a cornucopia of them and two page boys, because DIL didn't want to leave anyone out! ?

A day in for us. DH's car is going into the garage today, but it is being picked up, because I will be unable to follow him to the garage, as I have to stay in and await a long awaited phone call from my GP.
I hope he has no other patients to speak to, I have a very long list of complaints, in both senses of the word..?

Wishing you all a pleasant day and sending healing vibes to all who are struggling.
Nerdle and Wurdle await, I am hooked!

Good morning, it’s still dark here in Leicestershire.

Bad night for some reason but had to set the alarm as the decorator is coming bright and early.
Managed to order some lovely new bedroom furniture yesterday and it comes already assembled!

Wishing everyone a good day.

Good morning all from S Hants, 7deg and dry.
A busy day grandMattie for you and lots achieved, satisfying. Enjoy your empty Gaga, hopefully your sister will get a diagnosis.
I had a drive with a lovely client yesterday, a really good chat, it was a very pleasant hour or so.
Today is the dentist, just a check up, but not a pleasure!
Enjoy your day all, thoughts with those struggling ??.

Morning Mick and all

Still dark here in S E Essex, not sure what the weather has in store today.

My cleaning fairies are here this morning to work their magic. I am off to the gym to ease my back into some gentle exercises.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s dry and mild. Still dark here.

We’re off to the M&S Food Hall at White City at noon, picking up my stepfather en route. He enjoys going and we have coffee and cake in the little cafe. Ooh, the train to Liverpool Lime Street has just squealed into the station opposite.

I have book club tonight at a local pub. We will be discussing ‘The Girl with the Louding Voice” which I really enjoyed. It will be lovely to see everybody.

A friend (ex colleague) rang me last night to ask if I was doing anything on a date early March? There’s apparently to be a ‘retirees reunion’ at a local venue of staff from the hospital where we worked. We shared an office and have remained friends ever since - she does make me laugh and we get on really well. However we shall be in Spain in just over 3 weeks and so sadly will miss this get together which I’m sure will be fun! Hey ho. BTW our PCR tests came back on line from our Day 2 test - negative, as expected.