Good Morning Saturday 5th February 2022

Morning all from a frosty S Hants and welcome Ning.
Good news on the covid crew gMattie a long time.
Saturday is newspaper day, lots of sport on TV too, so we’ll be occupied, last night’s game was ‘interesting’.
Enjoy your day all, thoughts with those struggling ??.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s cloudy and grey but still unseasonably warm.
Yesterday evening was spent watching my football team progress to the next round of the cup! Wholly unexpected for Middlesbrough to win at Old Trafford. Much online excitement from my girls!
Today it’s shopping and ironing then doing a bit of tidying up before a friend comes for supper and the last couple of parts of ‘Emily in Paris’.
Pleased to hear the family are recovered Mattie. Hope you feel better as the days go by. Look after yourself.
Lots going on for many today. Have a good day everyone.

Some good news! ?
When I was 21, my godfather gave me this signet ring - with (French family crest, of course #poshgrandma). In the winter, it’s a bit loose. Last night as I removed my jewellery for bed, I realised it was missing. Great sadness, DH was much more worried than me. I suspected that it had come off when I removed the blooming rubber gloves as part of the total PPE I gave to wear to visit my old friend. Oh well too bad, it is minor compared to other stuff in my life ATM.
This morning, I thought I’d check the gloves in my coat, m6 cardigan, my trousers pockets… then thought I’d look on the sofa where I had a nap yesterday after lunch, before emptying the bins at the retirement home..
Result!!! ???

Good morning all from our corner of the S Welsh coast where it feels cold. My goodness the wind was cold yesterday, though we wrapped up and managed two walks.
Our two week old granddaughter slept soundly in Mr Lins's arms, he hasn't lost his touch.
Not sure what we will do today yet, not much I hope.
Welcome Ning.
Have a good day everyone.

Goooooood morning everyone from a chilly, windy Yorkshire.

Enjoy Hairspray today BlueSapphire.

Well, i cant lie, i am still in bed, hahaha. Hubby gone downstairs to make cuppa

Today myself, my DD and GC and my DD friend are all going to a lovely, quaint market town with lots of charity shops. Then we will go to the pub ( Witherspoon's) for our lunch.

Lastnight me and Mr S went just up the road to an old pub that has a wonderful, inviting open fire ( 2 actually, 1 in each room ) while there he said about us going to another old, old, country pub tonight that ALSO has open fire. Soooo looks like today my day consists of shopping and pubs!!! Hahaha.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Big phew! grandMattie.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning everyone from a sunny, 3 degrees Derby.

Ddog Gracie has been very poorly, so I’ve been worried daft. She is now hopefully on the mend with antibiotics. She’s had blood tests and they are fine, which is a relief.

Nothing much to report, other than DH and I are making small improvements every day ?

Very excited about the Kidderminster Harriers match today.
Come on you Carpet Men! ⚽️

Wishing everyone a pleasant and peaceful day x

Serendippity your day sounds smashing! Have one on me ?

Good morning from a increasingly brighter Black Country, with a touch of frost.

Gym yesterday morning, then a pottering afternoon. Rang Mum on a messenger video call, but accidentally rang my Aunt, so added Mum and we had a 3 way chat. My cousin was there also. So a lovely chat. We will all be meeting in Yeovil next weekend for another cousins 60th.

Welcome Ning, Northumberland is one area of UK I have never visited! We must add it to our list. Congratulations on the birth of your grandchildren, happy times ahead.

Wishing you all a lovely day.

Good Morning Mick and all from windy damp Carlisle where we are promised more rain during the course of the day. I may go for a walk later if the forecast proves pessimistic otherwise it's indoors for me, admin, a bit of online shopping for roses and some baking. I'm cutting back on the latter generally as I have weight to lose from Christmas and January but I do like a bun or slice with my afternoon coffee.
I was out in the garden again yesterday constructing a second compost bin. I don't need it for compost yet but I had the cunning idea of mostly filling it with removed turf and topping that off with soil left from digging planting holes for shrubs. I am going to experiment with growing potatoes in it whilst the turf below rots down.
Your DH is impressive Gagagran. Long may he forget he's nearly 80! My DH was a keen cyclist all his life but was sadly demoted to an exercise bike by the time he was your DH's age. He was getting a bit wobbly out on the road bikes, didn't take to his electric bike so I bought the exercise bike ostensibly for me. Fortunately he got hooked on it and gave up the open roads much to my relief.
Welcome, Ning! Northumberland is a lovely county, rather underrated I think. Hadrian's Wall, castles and superb beaches but not too overwhelmed with tourists.

I hope you all have an enjoyable weekend, I'm off to do that baking...

Good morning from a dry and bright NE.
Had a restless night, didn't settle down until about 2.30, was woken by a text at 8am. I had a Cote at home delivery booked and it was due for delivery between 8.20 and 9.20 so I jumped up and put some clothes on, just as well it was delivered on the dot at 8.20. It is our Sunday dinner, DD and SIL will join me.
DS and family are planning to visit this afternoon as is my sister who brings my bread and milk.
Got all the laundry done and ironed so caught up on some recorded programmes last night.
Enjoy your weekend.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s dry but seems a tad chilly out.

I’m off to ballet class at 11am ... not personally, just to watch L’il Miss do ‘good toes’ and ‘naughty toes’ that she’s told me about!
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Not sure what the rest of the day holds but I will drink my tea and read your posts now. It’s not 9am yet and there are so many it’ll be a pleasurable half hour! x

Sorry your Ddog is unwell Fanny, it is always a worry. MrJ hopes to watch the
Match as you know Kiddy is just up the road from us

Morning all from a wild and chilly Glasgow. DH is just back from collecting the papers and is soaked through.

GM, I hope today is a better day for you. That is very kind of you to make a bag for a fellow gran. You are so talented.
It's good to hear better news of the Covid warriors recovery, difficult and worrying times.

I'm feeling pretty low today. Yesterday, I tried to book my booster, since it's twelve weeks after my third primary, but there seems to be a block on my account.
I discovered that the record of my third vaccination has been deleted, therefore no-one can organise a fourth. The system won't allow it.
Whoever cancelled an appointment, that I didn't require, has inadvertently bu**ered up my account. Excuse my French, but this is just the last straw.

After two hours of being passed from pillar to post, I was just about in tears, trying to prove I had been vaccinated on 6th November and was coded on my record as being eligible for a fourth vaccination. A fourth is necessary, because the first two didn't really provide any protection.
The agent left me on hold for twenty minutes, before coming back to tell me an urgent case had been raised, because I was CEV and immunocompromised.

Despite the case being recorded as urgent, it will take two weeks to rectify my record. Only then can an appointment be given and I will still need to call back to organise it.
The agent paid me, what could perhaps, be regarded as a compliment, saying I was certainly on the ball! what if I had been a vulnerable person, who wasn't and had no-one to fight their corner?

DD thinks I should contact the shadow health secretary, our MSP, whose mother was a school friend and colleague and who was taught by my SIL. I don't like that kind of nepotism, but if all else fails, I will consider it.

Between that and worrying about the unhelpful phone conversation, with my GP on Thursday, when I still don't know what has shown up on my chest xray, (apart from an enlarged heart), but does require investigations, I have come to the conclusion, that I am fighting a futile battle trying to be resilient and positive. The gods continue to conspire against me.

The icing on the cake was finding out that the Glesca Grannie's meet up, clashes with my MOT, which can't be changed for various reasons. We are trying to find a way around that. I was so looking forward to seeing old friends and some new faces.

Sorry for such a miserable post, I just need to unload my worries, but I don't want to upset MrMD, who despite what I complain about say on here, has been my rock.
However, I know there are people on here in similar circumstances, who will understand how I feel.

There is a glimmer of joy on the horizon today. Firstly, I have insisted on takeaway tonight, I deserve it ? and DS is at the rugby, so DIL may bring Dollie to see us at church tonight. ?Apparently, she is missing her wee gran. ?

Thank you my dear friends on here for your ongoing support, it has got me through so many difficult times in the last few years. It would have been a very lonely journey otherwise.

Wishing you all a pleasant and safe day.

Good morning everyone from the east coast of Fife where’s it’s very blustery, cold and wet but I’m still in my cosy bed with the love of my life who came home from hospital yesterday. Fingers crossed he’s going to be much stronger today than he was a couple of days ago. It’s been a worrying couple of weeks for everyone in this house.

Best wishes to all this morning and continuing virtual hugs to those in need of one keep taking care

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
Late this morning will catch up with everybody's news later, usual Saturday full English calling.
Enjoy your day everyone, best wishes for anyone celebrating and virtual hugs where needed and may you all find some ?.

MCS, its good to see you posting.
Having met your lovely DH, I was a bit concerned after receiving your email.

You and your husband have had such a difficult time of it lately.
I'm sure you are very relieved to have him home again.
It's a long road ahead, but remember you have friends on here to support you.
Enjoy today.x

Good Morning all from a chilly, very windy Scottish Borders.
Welcome Ning. Alnwick is a lovely place to live. I hope the DGC aren't too far away. Is that fabulous bookshop still there and the White Swan hotel where you can enjoy the inside of the Olympic, sister ship to the Titanic?
www.classiclodges.co.uk/the-white-swan/

Dragonfly I feel your pain. Our U3A walk was on Thursday and I still ache,

Have a great day everyone.

Good morning from North Wales.
Sorry to hear about all your troubles MaryDoll. I hope you have a better day.
I have had a difficult and worrying week made worse by having a choking fit last night which was scary so I am not feeling good today.
I realise what a wimp I am when some of the GNs on here have real problems and worries.
Wishing for ☀️ for all who need some.

Good morning Mick and everybody. It’s grey and drizzly in my corner of Lancashire this morning, currently 7°C.

I’m expecting a parcel today, it’s Mr. B’s birthday soon and this is one of his presents. It’s being delivered by Royal Mail and due by 3pm so will wait until it’s arrived before I go for my walk.

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. ?

Hello, from South East Scotland. It's blowing an absolute hooley here and bucketing down. I intend to read and if I feel like it do some tidying up. It's really cold. A nice mug of hot chocolate beckons.

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Bright, breezy and blue skies in Suffolk this morning. We watched rugby last night, there will be two matches today and one tomorrow. We shall have to persuade DGS to watch tomorrow as we have them for the day. Mum and Dad are both on nights tonight - that was bad planning!
Welcome Ning and enjoy those babies! We lived in Washington for 18 months and lived Northumberland.
Marydoll I can feel your frustration - don’t let the buggers grind you down. Nil carborundum! Was that Terry Pratchett?
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Loved not lived ! ?

I’m so glad your family are Covid free GrandMattie, I hope this is the start of better times ahead.

Marydoll sending a virtual hug your way. It’s so frustrating dealing with bureaucracy of any kind, especially when you know what needs doing but can’t get it through to them.

Urms I was looking forward to your ballet performance, was disappointed to read on and see it isn’t you that’ll having the classes